Hello, new plant dad here. I’m panicking. What’s going on...
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@Gonzo9000 it’s been a while since I’ve had a FLF, but I think the brown spots like that mean not enough light? Is that true Shannon? @SuperbRaspfern
@DreamMachine Thanks for the tag Nadia. Pedro, your FLF is literally throwing a tantrum.
You said, new plant Dad. That means she is new to you. These are very particular when moved from the finely tuned greenhouse to your home. It's normal for them to look bad for a while and get black/brown on their leaves.
This shock can last a couple months and ALWAYS looks worse before they get better. In the mean time ignore her and try to be patient.
Tips to help her through:
1. Location with indirect light and stable temps. Don't move her around find her spot and leave her there.
2. Don't fertilize her and be sure you're not overwatering. They don't drink much when in shock. This leaves them vulnerable to root rot.
3. NO pruning she needs those leaves for photosynthesis.
4. Be patient and don't panic. That makes things worse because people start overdoing it yo help them. That increases shock and delays recovery even longer.
She could absolutely start drooping and drop some leaves. That's okay, she will get through it but like I said they look worse before they get better.
After she starts to grow new leaves you can fertilize and water normally. New leaves mean the shock has passed.
You said, new plant Dad. That means she is new to you. These are very particular when moved from the finely tuned greenhouse to your home. It's normal for them to look bad for a while and get black/brown on their leaves.
This shock can last a couple months and ALWAYS looks worse before they get better. In the mean time ignore her and try to be patient.
Tips to help her through:
1. Location with indirect light and stable temps. Don't move her around find her spot and leave her there.
2. Don't fertilize her and be sure you're not overwatering. They don't drink much when in shock. This leaves them vulnerable to root rot.
3. NO pruning she needs those leaves for photosynthesis.
4. Be patient and don't panic. That makes things worse because people start overdoing it yo help them. That increases shock and delays recovery even longer.
She could absolutely start drooping and drop some leaves. That's okay, she will get through it but like I said they look worse before they get better.
After she starts to grow new leaves you can fertilize and water normally. New leaves mean the shock has passed.
@SuperbRaspfern thank you so much Shannon! 🥰 Would you say the brown/black spotted FLF leaves are usually a result of a change in conditions then? Or have you ever noticed them happening due to other causes?
Nadia, they are just picky. Mine does it seasonally too. If I change locations.
Literally everything that can cause shock does it. Every single one of these has done it to mine.
Change in location ✅
Weather Change ✅
Repot ✅
More or less sun ✅
They are just picky, but always settle in eventually. 🩷
@DreamMachine
Literally everything that can cause shock does it. Every single one of these has done it to mine.
Change in location ✅
Weather Change ✅
Repot ✅
More or less sun ✅
They are just picky, but always settle in eventually. 🩷
@DreamMachine
This one
