The tips on my boston fern are turning brown. Lighting is good. Not sure what the problem is. Suggestions?

Answer 1

Maybe it's getting too much light. I had a Boston Fern that got too much light outside and died. They do best with filtered light when they are outdoors.

Although the fern may appear totally dead due to frost, it will re-emerge in the spring. In general, the Boston Fern likes damp, but not soggy soil that is rich in nutrients. Of the common cultivated ferns, the Boston Fern is the most tolerant to drought. The fern thrives best in humid conditions, so when grown as a house plant it becomes necessary to mist the plant when relative humidity falls below around 80%. Although outdoors this plant prefers partial shade or full shade, inside it grows best in bright filtered light.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_fern

Answer 2

Boston Fern Turning Brown

Answer 3

Over watering could be the problem. Keep moist but not soaking wet. Also keep the plant out of drafts. I found that grouping more than one plant together helped a lot . 3 or 4 plants arranged in a display seemed to work best. When I had only 1 plant , it seemed to always die. I think the grouping helped keep the humidity higher. You might try misting the plant also. Good luck.

Answer 4

humidity(dry air causes plant leaf tips to turn brown or it could be too much fertilizer. the salt buildup from the fertilizer will harm plants. To raise humidity mist several times or add a humidifier to room with plants.

Answer 5

May be a root problem. Perhaps put him in a bigger pot and give some plant food.

Mist him and be sure he dries out completely between waterings

Answer 6

I would say over waerting, let it dry out a bit and mist it, I hope this helps.

Answer 7

Turn it over. Healthy roots are white. Is it root bound? It might need a bigger conttainer.