Why does your Athyrium niponicum Silver Falls have yellow leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyJapanese Painted Ferns require consistently moist, well-draining soil; periods of drought stress cause the delicate fronds to lose chlorophyll and turn yellow.
This species is highly sensitive to dry air; low humidity levels cause the margins of the silver and green fronds to desiccate and yellow before turning brown.
While they enjoy bright light, direct afternoon sun can scorch the delicate pigments of 'Silver Falls', leading to chlorosis and bleaching of the fronds.
A lack of nitrogen in the growing medium prevents the production of chlorophyll, leading to a uniform yellowing of older fronds first.
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