Concerned about sudden changes in condition
The type is a plectranthus tomentosa (Vick’s Plant). It’s recently started to wilt and some of the leaves have turned yellow, gotten dry on the edges and dropped off. Not sure what’s wrong with it. Only gets water every 10-14 days when the soil is completely dry.
0ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 months ago
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I have a Vicks plant, and when I first brought it home it had several leaves like what you describe. They were the lowermost leaves closest to the soil, which I interpreted as nothing more than the oldest leaves dying off. Once they dried out completely and had nothing left to give the plant, they either fell off on their own or I removed them. If the leaves that turned yellow and dried out were concentrated near the bottom, that's the most likely explanation. Your plant looks quite healthy otherwise 😊
One other thing...I'm sure you've noticed the leaves are very sticky, so they tend to attract soil and various plant matter. This is not only unsightly but can hinder their ability to photosynthesize. I've had a few "extra dirty" leaves die off this way.
One other thing...I'm sure you've noticed the leaves are very sticky, so they tend to attract soil and various plant matter. This is not only unsightly but can hinder their ability to photosynthesize. I've had a few "extra dirty" leaves die off this way.
