My pilea leaves are turning black and falling off?!

So I got my new Pilea for Christmas from my boyfriend, and the leaves are just falling off and looking very unhappy - what can I do to help them! If there’s any suggestions you have please let me know!

Tree Diddy

Chinese Money Plant

2ft to light, indirect

6” pot with drainage

Last watered 2 years ago

4Y ago

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Drew

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4Y ago

@RJG

did you repot it? sometimes when they come from stores the soil is compacted and that makes it hard for the plants to get correct water.

Becky

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4Y ago

@Nallon

@RJG I was thinking about it and repotting is my next step I think. I hate plastic pots and can never get on with them, so will rehome him in a terracotta pot. Is there a soil type you’d recommend? I’ve got some pearlite / potting soil mix - would that be okay for him?

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Drew

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4Y ago

@RJG

that should be perfect. Try and get as much of the old soil off the root base as possible without damning the roots. good luck!

Becky

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4Y ago

@Nallon

Thank you so much! 🌱

Alicia

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4Y ago

@PlantzRLife55

It might just be shock, it might be a pest. I would try Bonide insect control granules, they have been a great help for me. When I first got my pilea, I couldn’t find the right window to make it happy but I finally got it under a grow light and after 8 months it is thriving