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Posted 9M ago by @Sowilo

Is this a deformation?

Each new leaf is majorly curling and I’m not sure this is normal. I bought this plant for my son who picked it out about 4 months ago from a very reputable nursery near us. It has been this way since we got it, and I’ve been doing all I can think of to help get the leaves to fully open and not curl. She started with two heavily deformed leaves. At this point it feels more like a deformity on the plant itself, but I’m still not sure. It was labeled a β€œrare plant” and we paid a decent price for it, and I’m feeling a little ripped off honestly. I had her in a neutral area for a bit with filtered light and then moved her to the window with bright direct light (she seems to like it here more and put out 2 leaves), but they are still heavily curled. Is there something I’m doing wrong or something else I can try? Thank you all!!
1ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 6 days ago
I'm assuming you've inspected for pests (e.g. spider mites, etc). How's the humidity near it? That can sometimes cause leaves to stay stuck half unfurled and can cause some deformities.
@Lifeis2short yeah I’ll have to try adding humidity, luckily there are no pests thank goodness!