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Moss, Ferns & Cryptogams
karen_maraj

what's wrong with my ostrich fern?

Karen
17 years ago

I planted it about a month ago. It was nice and healthy. The stalks are now broken and the edges /tips of the leaves are black and curled. It's planted in a part shade location. What can I do?

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