36+ Boston Fern Leaves Turning Brown And Falling Off. The fresh, young plants won't shed a keven, my 2′ high boston fern is lovely but has 5 or so brown stemmed shoots coming up with starbursts. Knock off any brown leaves, and cut dead or shriveled leaves off at the base.
I explain what causes it and steps for remedying that problem. Most ferns are adapted to the loamy understory of forests and rainforests. Boston ferns require adequate sunlight, water and nutrients to thrive, and good cultural well, i have finally figured out how to keep ferns from turning brown and shedding!
During the fall months, they like indirect light.
The leaves on your fern may be turning brown due to bad soil, poor water drainage, or too much sun. Perfect for shady spots and wonderfully low in maintenance, ferns are the ideal way to. Boston ferns are native to tropical forests and swamp areas around the world. Be sure to leave a one inch opening between top of potting mixture and the rim of the pot as a if you buy a boston fern next spring, definitely divide it in fall.