Q&A - Why are my fern fronds dying?
Question:
I have three autumn ferns planted in a group. One of my ferns has fronds turning brown at the tips and moving down to the ground, killing the entire frond. What is this?
Answer:
Ferns can cave fronds curl and die for several reasons. Mississippi State University horticultural specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly says it may be caused by lack of water especially if the ferns have been recently planted. Autumn ferns need consistent moisture and with the heat of summer they may be stressed. Nematodes and scale can also attack ferns but it is likely a lack of consistent moisture in a hot summer that is causing this problem.
Related Resources:
Growing Ferns
Hardy Ferns
I have three autumn ferns planted in a group. One of my ferns has fronds turning brown at the tips and moving down to the ground, killing the entire frond. What is this?
Answer:
Ferns can cave fronds curl and die for several reasons. Mississippi State University horticultural specialist Dr. Lelia Kelly says it may be caused by lack of water especially if the ferns have been recently planted. Autumn ferns need consistent moisture and with the heat of summer they may be stressed. Nematodes and scale can also attack ferns but it is likely a lack of consistent moisture in a hot summer that is causing this problem.
Related Resources:
Growing Ferns
Hardy Ferns