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Boston Fern Drooping Leaves

Drooping Leaves on Boston Fern usually means one of a few common care issues.

Start with the soil and drainage before adding fertilizer or moving the plant. Watering problems cause many symptoms that look like disease.
SoilWet, dry, compacted, or sour?LightRecent move or harsh sun?PestsCheck leaf backs and stems.

Check first

  • Is the soil wet, dry, compacted, or sour-smelling?
  • Did light, temperature, or watering change recently?
  • Look under leaves and near stems for pests.

Small fix

Let the top soil dry if it is staying wet, and make sure the pot drains freely.

When to cut back

Remove leaves that are fully dead, mushy, or spreading disease. Do not strip every imperfect leaf at once.

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