Microsorium Pteropus Problems.

[Dave Spencer]

Can anybody tell me whats wrong with Java Fern? Three out of the seven established leafs have turned a different shade of green at the tip, as has all the new growth coming through. It appears as if the tip is rotting away, but it still has the same integrity as the rest of the plant when I rub it between my fingers.

On the whole, it appears to be doing well in 3.5WPG and EI fertilisers, but I think this discolouration is telling me something is wrong.

 

[RadaR]

Ah yes, Ive seen this before and ive got it too.
I think it's to do with ferts. What traces are you using and how much?

Anyone else got any ideas?

 

[Dave Spencer]

I use PMDD dry fertilisers and trace.

 

[excaliborg]

Have you had a Java Fern before? On mine a new leaf will appear translucent, then slowly fill with the lush green colour

 

[Dave Spencer]

Have you had a Java Fern before? On mine a new leaf will appear translucent, then slowly fill with the lush green colour

The leaf pictured is an older, established one. Its tip turned this colour two or three weeks ago. There is lots of new growth, on the plant and this is showing the same discolouration.

 

[cleekdaFish]

mine also does that but it will go away , not a biggie

 

[Andrew Tan]

Mine do it too Dave.

 

[Dave Spencer]

Thanks for that guys. I`ll stop worrying about it now.

 

[Dave Spencer]

Sorry to resurrect this again but,

Some of the more established leaves are sending out plantlets. Do you think the soft, acidic water in my set up could be stressing it?

 

[RadaR]

Sorry to resurrect this again but,

Some of the more established leaves are sending out plantlets. Do you think the soft, acidic water in my set up could be stressing it?

Not really. George kept his Microsorium Pteropus in soft, acidic water and his was amazing.

 

[Dave Spencer]

Not really. George kept his Microsorium Pteropus in soft, acidic water and his was amazing.

Yeah, thanks for that!

I have seen some amazing Javas on the AE forum. I pamper my plants until my wallet hurts and they reward me with strange coloured tips. Why I oughta......

 

[Jen]

Sorry to resurrect this again but, Some of the more established leaves are sending out plantlets. Do you think the soft, acidic water in my set up could be stressing it?

Ah. It might be possible then that the plant is using most of its energy to feed the plantlets, causing the others to suffer.

Just a thought.

 

[Dave Spencer]

Ah. It might be possible then that the plant is using most of its energy to feed the plantlets, causing the others to suffer.

Just a thought.

Sounds like a reasonable! I never thought of that.

Thank you, Jen.

 

[Jen]

Yeah. I noticed that happening with my swords when it sent out plantlets. It was really baffleing the first time. If you don't need the plantlets, just clip them off. I don't know if the affected leaves will heal, hopefully (if that is the problem) no others will start to fade.

 

[Dave Spencer]

I have tried removing them by rubbing between my thumb and forefinger, but I lack the finesse. I left one or two holes in the leaves, so I decided to leave things well alone.