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Posted 1M ago by @gravi_kexwn

Plant starting to shrivel

#Pilea

My Chinese money plant was doing SO good and even grew some other babies. However my largest plant (on the right) randomly shriveled up and died and now the babies are starting to wilt and struggle to grow new leaves. The ONLY thing that’s really changed is I haven’t given it the all purpose plant food that I get from Kroger in about the past month.
Siggi
Siggi
Chinese Money Plant
1ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
Plu
4640 XP
1M ago
@WelsomeRhodotus
Sorry to hear that! At this point I would plant the babies into a much smaller pot - this will give you the opportunity to check the roots as well and see if there’s any rot on the roots. Sometimes one accidental overwatering can tip the balance.
@SuperbRaspfern
Shannon
12610 XP
1M ago
@SuperbRaspfern
These are semi succulent meaning they hold water in the leaves. Too much and the cells within the leaf will burst causing damage and subsequent leaf drop. A small pot is recommended and lots of aeration, perlite is recommended due to the fact that 50% aeration is quite beneficial. And, ONLY water when the soil is completely dry.