Why is my baby losing leaves in such a short time?
5 days ago it was still good but losing some leaves, now it lost almost all of them. I water it everytime it needs to, does it need replanting to a new pot?
7ft to light, indirect
3β pot with drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
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@Yoz
It could be to improper lighting. They light bright indirect sunlight. Also check you soil before watering. Stick your finger in about 2 to 3 inches below the soils surface and if itβs still wet donβt water it and if itβs dry water it. But I definitely would move your ivy by gradually increasing the lighting itβs receiving. Donβt place it in direct sunlight as it will but itβs leaaves. Also do you use fertilizer?
You can fertilize your ivy monthly during the growing season, but withhold feeding if the plant stops growing during the summer or in winter. Use a balanced, 10-10-10 formula, diluted to half-strength or 1/4 teaspoon per 2 gallons, and check the package label for any additional directions.
It could be to improper lighting. They light bright indirect sunlight. Also check you soil before watering. Stick your finger in about 2 to 3 inches below the soils surface and if itβs still wet donβt water it and if itβs dry water it. But I definitely would move your ivy by gradually increasing the lighting itβs receiving. Donβt place it in direct sunlight as it will but itβs leaaves. Also do you use fertilizer?
You can fertilize your ivy monthly during the growing season, but withhold feeding if the plant stops growing during the summer or in winter. Use a balanced, 10-10-10 formula, diluted to half-strength or 1/4 teaspoon per 2 gallons, and check the package label for any additional directions.
@KikiGoldblatt Thanks for the reply! Iβve had it for about 2 months now and it has always been thriving, Iβll see if i can bring it closer to light and if thereβs any changes. Never checked if the soil was dry or wet 2/3inches below the surface to be honest π
Pretty new at this, Iβll be careful about it as Iβve been watering it every five days as the app recommends. Also I donβt use fertilizer but Iβll look into it! Thanks again! πͺ΄
@sarahsalith I water it every five days as the app suggets to, with also the amount of water it suggests. I donβt think it was ever dry! I usually pat the surface dirt to see if its wet or not, learned from another commenter that I need to feel the dirt beneath instead!
@sarahsalith Genious self-watering! Thanks a lot for the tips!! Iβll see if I can find a spot closer to the window, sad because I really loved putting my little plant on that furniture! Iβll also see if I can replace it with another plant as well. Thanks again! βΊοΈ
