Browning Java Ferns

Thanks · 03-26-2005, 06:03 PM

I have had a lot of Java ferns closely planted on some driftwood, and now, a couple are starting to turn brown at the base, and rot away. I thought it was just old plants dying off, but now, new leaves are browning too, leaves that are still translucent at the tip and growing. What's the problem? It looks like the ferns are losing their clorophyll, and no pearling is coming from the brown. The green part of the leaves is still pearling though. Should I cut and remove the brown leaves? It seems like it's a spreading disease, moving on to other leaves every day.

Kris · 03-27-2005, 01:32 PM

i would remove the browning bits of the plants. also, if you feel that it really is spreading plant to plant, why not remove them all from the driftwood and dunk in a bleach solution? this may kill the issue.
what are your parameters? this is always the first question people ask me!
this may help others to help you!

good luck!

03-26-2005, 06:03 PM	#1
Thanks Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 829	Browning Java Ferns I have had a lot of Java ferns closely planted on some driftwood, and now, a couple are starting to turn brown at the base, and rot away. I thought it was just old plants dying off, but now, new leaves are browning too, leaves that are still translucent at the tip and growing. What's the problem? It looks like the ferns are losing their clorophyll, and no pearling is coming from the brown. The green part of the leaves is still pearling though. Should I cut and remove the brown leaves? It seems like it's a spreading disease, moving on to other leaves every day. __________________ You're in my heart, you're in my soul, you'll be my breath should I grow old

03-27-2005, 01:32 PM	#2
Kris Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: grapevine, tx Posts: 537	i would remove the browning bits of the plants. also, if you feel that it really is spreading plant to plant, why not remove them all from the driftwood and dunk in a bleach solution? this may kill the issue. what are your parameters? this is always the first question people ask me! this may help others to help you! good luck! __________________ He who dares to teach must never cease to learn. 30 gallon tall, pressurized CO2...killer lights 50 gallon long, killer filtration, low tech otherwise

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