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Posted 2d ago by @cassandreen

I’ve had browning, dying leaves (that I’ve trimmed off) s...

#Aglaonema
5ft to light, indirect
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 days ago
I only water when top two inches of soil are dry and I have been using a neem oil mixed with peppermint castile soap and 70% isopropyl alcohol once a week
@cassandreen the neem and peppermint Castile soap AND isopropyl is a very harsh mixture to be spraying once a week. I never recommend spraying or treating with isopropyl (except spot treating mealybugs with a q-tip), alcohol damages leaves. and Castile soap should only be used for active infestations. Used too frequently it will also dry out and damage your leaves, which, on Aglaonemas are very delicate and thin. it doesn’t take much to destroy the cuticle. That leaf curling looks like they are trying to protect themselves. I would recommend stopping that treatment, and letting them recover in a stable environment.