I bought this Beauty a couple days ago, came home and she...
3ft to light, indirect
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 day ago
5
From the picture, the soil compacted, too dense. Maybe try to fluff it up some, but be careful of the roots! They like the soil to be moist but not soggy and the LOVE humidity! And yes I would get rid of the damaged leaves, they will not go back to normal. The brown indicates the plant is not getting enough water it is not hydrated enough….. and the pot may be too big. They like to be a bit pot bound. Get a pot that is just a bit bigger than the root ball. Hope this all helps! Hope you have a great week! 🏜🌵🪴
I agree with @ZestyWhiteghost that the pot is too big, which can lead to overwatering and root rot. When a pot is too big for the plant, what happens after watering is the roots absorb all they need and then are left sitting in damp soil. Also, glazed clay pots are notorious for causing root rot because they're non-porous and hold onto moisture a lot longer. Glazed clay + a pot that's too big is a bad combo that will likely lead to overwatering/root rot issues.
However, since you've only just brought the plant home a few days ago, I doubt it's the cause of the browning leaves. It looks to me like they either were exposed to cold temps or exposed to too much intense light. Cold damage can occur even if the plant is only exposed for a few minutes (for example, on the way from your car into your house). Without knowing your location or what season you're currently in, only you know which of those two causes is the most likely culprit 😉
One more question...was it already in this pot when you bought it, or did you repot it when you got home? Unless a plant is already experiencing issues like root rot, it's best to give it some time to adjust to its new environment before repotting (about a month is good). Repotting and a change in environment are both things that cause your plant stress, so it's best to only do one at a time.
However, since you've only just brought the plant home a few days ago, I doubt it's the cause of the browning leaves. It looks to me like they either were exposed to cold temps or exposed to too much intense light. Cold damage can occur even if the plant is only exposed for a few minutes (for example, on the way from your car into your house). Without knowing your location or what season you're currently in, only you know which of those two causes is the most likely culprit 😉
One more question...was it already in this pot when you bought it, or did you repot it when you got home? Unless a plant is already experiencing issues like root rot, it's best to give it some time to adjust to its new environment before repotting (about a month is good). Repotting and a change in environment are both things that cause your plant stress, so it's best to only do one at a time.
Forgot to mention! Only remove the leaves that are more damaged/brown than they are green. Although not particularly attractive, even some green means the leaf can still photosynthesize and provide energy for the plant. Removing too many leaves at once can also stress out the plant and cause it to go into shock. If it were me, I'd probably even wait till the more damaged leaves completely dry out before removing them, but it's up to you.
@FireballAtom16 My first guess would be cold damage. I’d leave any leaves that still have green in them. They won’t survive, but any green is still helping the plant. Once a leaf gets totally crispy or mushy I’d snip it off. I’d hold off on repotting until it has settled in a bit as repotting will be another trauma for the plant. 🪴 💚
