What to do when the leaves of Dryopteris are dry?

Dryopteris is one of the most popular potted foliage plants in the home. Dry leaves are a problem that many people often encounter in breeding Dryopteris. In fact, the most fundamental thing is that it is not managed according to the growth habits of Dryopteris. Let's take a look at the reasons why the leaves of Dryopteris are dry and how to solve them.

The drying of leaves caused by excessive light

[cause of drying] Dryopteris prefers semi-shady environment and avoids direct sunlight. Too much strong light will cause rapid evaporation of water in the leaves of Dryopteris and cause the leaves to dry.

[solution] it is generally suitable to put the fern plant indoors out of sunlight, but it is also necessary to maintain a certain amount of sunlight for growth during the growing season, and sufficient astigmatism is most suitable.

Drying of leaves caused by lack of water

[cause of drying] Dryopteris prefers warm and humid environments, including the high wetness of the soil and the surrounding air. The main reason why the leaves of Dryopteris are dry is often due to insufficient humidity.

[solution] pay attention to watering the fern to keep the soil moist, and often spray water on the leaves to improve air humidity.

The drying of leaves caused by too much water

[cause of drying] Dryopteris likes the environment with high humidity very much, but if it is watered too much, it will also cause stagnant water, which will cause the leaves to dry up.

[solution] first of all, water must be controlled, and then it depends on whether the basin and soil can be breathable and permeable. if not, it is suggested to consider changing the soil or changing it to hydroponics. Dryopteris should be maintained in accordance with the principle of less watering and more spraying. In dry places in the north, you can consider putting water on a plate under the basin to increase air humidity.