Oregano Black Leaves
I was gifted an oregano plant that was struggling with gnats and has miraculously come back, im even seeing a bud come inside I’m now seeing black spots on the leaves here and there, and whole leaves turning black-I trim most of them off but you can see a few in the picture. Am I overwatering? #Oregano #help
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I’ve never grown oregano, but typically I think yellow leaves means overwatering, and brown means underwatering. But black.. I dunno, maybe rot (which would be overwatering)?
Are the leaves turning black or more of a brown color? And is the discoloration starting at the tips of the leaves, or the whole leaf first? Is it dry, or mushy?
Are the leaves turning black or more of a brown color? And is the discoloration starting at the tips of the leaves, or the whole leaf first? Is it dry, or mushy?
@tunnybiger so many great questions, thank you! The leaves feel on the crispy side, and the color starts on the edges, with some new growth sprouting black. I would think it’s dry but the soil is still moist when I check it. Maybe the pot is too big for the remaining plant, it was much bigger when I first got it
@Eb_franco I’m thinking overwatered then. Also, if it’s leggy and stretching it needs more sunlight.
I’d say try repoting it with dry soil and let it sit for a few days without watering so it can recover hopefully. Then try to stick with this watering schedule:
Only water once the soil is completely dry, then water deeply
Hope this helps!
I’d say try repoting it with dry soil and let it sit for a few days without watering so it can recover hopefully. Then try to stick with this watering schedule:
Only water once the soil is completely dry, then water deeply
Hope this helps!
@tunnybiger agree