I took in this fern (at least i think its a fern) because the owner left him, also left a note stating that they didn't know how to the care of it and needed someone to bring him back to life. So naturally i took him...and it seems like the second i took him he went from bad to worse...i've never had much of a green thumb but i believe that i have been everything to try to revive him but he just keeps getting worse :(

I repotted him because the pot he was in was too small...added more soil obviously because he was repotted into a bigger pot. We bought plant food and give it to him maybe once every few days, i put in a little over a cup of water every other day or so...sometimes i skip days because the soil still seems wet. Before i was only giving him about a cup of water but the soil seemed to be drying out a lot quicker so i started giving a little more. I've moved him from our giant window to beside the curtains thinking maybe he was getting too much sun..then he started getting much much worse so i moved him back to where he was in front of the window. I try to spray him down with a water bottle too...someone help me! He's my first plant i've ever had and i don't want him to die

P.S.
I keep referring to my plant as he because it is a he...and his name is Floyd....Please help me and Floyd

I used to have many ferns and they
thrived in desert and snow so I will have a go :-)

They like: water, light and air movement.
You may be overwatering.
The best way to water is, take the plant
and put it in the sink on a dish.
Turn the faucet on it and soak it til it runs
and the top is thoroughly wet.
Remove the dish and let it drain a few hours.

It will probably be a week before it needs rewatering.
Daily spritzing does not hurt it.
Direct sunlight can burn it.

Yellow is too much water.
Hope this helps :-)

PS: I think you should name him to
give him the will to live.

most ferns grow in the shadows of other plants and trees... they don't need a lot of light, but they do need some. i would suggest finding a nice, shady spot outside, and water it about 2-3 times a week. the windows in your home may be treated to not let the UV light in, as it will need the UV lights.

My mamma used to have beautiful ferns. She always said they prefer morning sunlight.......

I keep my ferns misted.
Misting them daily is an excellent treat for them.




Here is an article from a gardening site:


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Background:

Ferns are excellent plants for low light conditions. The foliage can range in appearance from delicate and airy to dense and dramatic. There are ferns with furry rhizomes that reach out of the pot like little feet, appropriately named squirrel foot and rabbit's foot ferns. Staghorn and Bird's Nest ferns also make a strong visual impact on a room. While green may be the only color choice, the texture and variation of leaf shape make ferns an elegant addition to rooms with little light. Ferns can be hardy and low-maintenance indoor plants.

Culture:

Most ferns require similar care--low light, high humidity, and a light feeding of a balanced fertilizer. Variations occur in the amount of water a particular fern requires and the temperatures it can tolerate. A soil-less potting mix containing peat moss is an excellent choice for potting ferns, as they prefer potting soil with good drainage and high organic content.

Indirect light is a necessity. Ferns need a north-facing window. South or west-facing windows are to be avoided, unless they are curtained. The foliage will burn if put into direct sunlight. Ferns will not survive a total lack of light. Like all green plants ferns need sunlight to photosynthesize nutrients.

High humidity is a requirement for all types of ferns, but it is especially important for Maidenhair, Staghorn, and Boston Fern. In order to raise the humidity around the fern, place their pots on a tray containing pebbles and a small amount of water. Never let the bottom of the pot touch the water in the tray. A pot that constantly sits in water will encourage fungus diseases and root rot. Misting on a regular basis will help increase humidity. Ferns that need especially high humidity can be grown in bathrooms and terrariums. Browning or die back on the tips of the fronds is evidence of low humidity. While most ferns enjoy a moist atmosphere some varieties like to dry out slightly between watering. Rabbit's Foot Fern, Brake Ferns and Holly fern should not be watered until the surface of the soil is dry.

Most ferns do well in average room temperature--68 to 72 degrees F during the day and 62 to 65 degrees F at night. Some varieites, such as Brake Ferns and Staghorns, need cooler night temperatures.

Ferns are not heavy feeders. They only need to be fertilized once a month with a liquid fertilizer at one-half strength.

Propagation:

Ferns can be propagated by division. Early spring is the best time to repot or divide a plant. Remove the plant from the pot and carefully cut between the rhizomes. You want to keep as many leaves as possible on each division. Repot in a good sterile potting soil. Do not feed a newly repotted plant for at least 4-6 months.

Ferns may also be propagated by spores. During the warm months of summer, ferns produce dot-like structures called spores on the underside of the leaves. When the spores ripen and turn dark remove the leaf and place in a dark container like a paper bag. Let the plant dry out. Once dry you can shake the leaf and thousands of spores will fall free. Place the spores in pot containing a peat based seed-starting mix. Work carefully as the spores can blow away with the slightest breeze. Water the container from the bottom up. When the soil surface is damp, place the pot in a plastic bag. Place the bag in the sun and keep it warm, at a constant 65 to 70 degrees F. You will first see a layer of green goo on the surface of the pot. This is the primordial soup that will become new ferns. This can take a few days or several months. Next, small fern like structures will appear, when these fronds are about 1 inch tall remove the plastic bag. As the ferns are very closely packed they will have to be transplanted in clumps to small pots. Once they are two to three inches in height they can be transplanted to individual pots. Fertilize lightly at this time.

Problems:

Scales, mealybugs and mites are the most common insect problems. Avoid pesticide use as it may damage the plant. A hard spray with warm water will dislodge most insects. Hand picking can also remove these pests. If infestation is extensive and you must use a pesticide, carefully read the label for warnings about using the product on ferns.

Plant Selection:

When first growing ferns you may want to start with some of less demanding varieties such as Bird's Nest fern (Asplenium nidus), Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum), Rabbit's Food Fern (Polypodium aureum) or Brake Ferns (Pteris cretica). Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are a good choice if you can maintain the high humidity they require. If you want a challenge, try growing, Maidenhair (Adiantum), Staghorn (Platycerium sp.) or one of the potentially huge tree ferns (Dicksonia antartica).


By Cheryl Cadwell, URI Master Gardener
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/indoorfern.html

I believe your mom is correct in saying this...Morning sunlight and dew/misting is their breakfast.

An excellent way to start their day.

Hmm....Floyd is not a fern. OMG! UGH Is there a website that helps you to identify what type of plant you have?

Here is a link I googled:

http://www.botanical-journeys-plant-guides.com/types-of-ferns.html

There are others...

I checked out the website...I wasnt able to find aplant that looks like him. Someone mentioned that he may be a palm..the leaves look the same minus the trunk or whatever. Hmmm....

Take a picture of it and post it here...............someone will know what It is then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make sure the container has drain holes so the water is notstaying in the pot.

I think that may be why...I found out its some sort of palm. Dont judge me ok..I'm not really into plants so yes i thought a palm was a fern. The new pot i bought doesnt have the holes in the bottom, i didnt think anything of it.

Poor Floyd has an identity crisis.

It's not silly to mistake a palm for a fern, they can look a lot alike, especially if you're not that familiar with plants.

The good news is that they are not hard to care for. Ferns and palms are not fussy plants.

Take a pic of the plant and post it. I think it would allow us to help you better if we could see it.

Trying to figure out how to post this pic..

Totz...

I can't figure out how to post a pic of him

Upload the pic to a site like Photobucket, then copy the IMG code and paste in your post.

Click here for an example of what the IMG code looks like- http://mingle2.com/topic/show/199646

Introducing...........





FLOYD

This may help.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5105282_care-indoor-palm-tree.html

Here's a forum that may help as well.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/houseplt/msg0415383329100.html