If the fronds have turned brown and crispy, all is not lost – this nifty, cost-free trick is surprisingly effectiveThe problem
Few plants test a person’s patience like ferns. One day they’re full of the next they look like tumbleweed left on a radiator. Fern fronds crisp up at the first hint of dry air, and once they turn brown, most think it’s game over.The hack
Put the plant inside a clear plastic bag – but don’t seal it as it still needs some airflow – and place it in bright but indirect light. Continue reading...
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