Foxtail Fern Decline After Scale Treatment: Assessing Viability

Previously discussed foxtail fern from dad's estate, abused after death. Treated scale, watered, provided light as suggested—now looks completely dead. Stems gone, no green. Know it's in shock but any regrowth chance? How to care now? Roots not removed.

Expert Advice

May be too far gone—if completely brown, fear worst. Allow several more weeks; sometimes sends new frond. Dappled shade (sun exacerbates). Keep properly irrigated, cross fingers.

Nick