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Tree Fern Leaves curling and ‘Burning’

NickvfaustNickvfaust Posts: 2
in Problem solving
Hey guys! I have recently purchased a tree fern and re-potted. I have had it in the backyards for almost a week now and have been watering the germs everyday. I noticed today some of the leaves have a ‘burning effect’ and others are curling. It is in mostly direct sunshine but receives some shade during the day. I have attached some photos, let me know your thoughts on what could be going on! 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited October 2020
    I think that’s sun damage. Tree ferns need pretty deep shade. 

    Edited to say:  some sites recommend ‘dense shade’. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited October 2020
    The curling in the first pic is how the fronds unfurl. Perfectly normal. It's how all ferns 'open'.
    It won't be happy in a sunny site at all. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • NickvfaustNickvfaust Posts: 2
    Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I'll make sure I move it to a shaded area right away!
  • BijdezeeBijdezee Posts: 1,484
    edited October 2020
    Dovefromabove said:
    I think that’s sun damage. Tree ferns need pretty deep shade. 

    Edited to say:  some sites recommend ‘dense shade’. 
    Indeed, that's why I have a little chuckle when garden rescue put in 4 or 5 tree ferns into an open garden with no shade or protection. Tree ferns are one of their current obsessions, along with Bananas. It's not like they're cheap to buy either. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Absolutely ... they're rain forest plants. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They grow well in lots of milder areas here and Ireland - similar conditions. 

    We have plants that are unique up here - and they're often little rain forest types.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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