Leaves very compact, Leaves curling inward
I just got my polkadot plant yesterday. She’s super compact with leaves and baby leaves. I originally bought her while she was in a 4-inch pot and the roots were all the way at the top of the container. I repot her in a large pot (might be too big) and I just want to know how to encourage the leaves to spread out. I also wanna know why the leaves are curled inward? (I did mist her with water) Should I be concerned? #PolkaDotPlant
3ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Hi Jazelle, let’s figure out what is going on with you sweet polka dot plant! My first thought is she is in too big of a pot. If she was originally in a 4-inch pot, you only need to move her up an inch or two in pot size. This pot may also be a little too deep for the cute little plant. If you JUST repotted the plant the leaves may be acting that way because of transplant shock. I would look for a smaller pot to move her into. She will adjust and produce move leaves for you.
@theloveofplants Hi! Yes I just repot the plant and I do agree it may be too deep. I did just buy it yesterday and the leaves were already inward. Do I repot again in a smaller pot or should I wait a couple days more?
@BigwigSnowpeas Great question, I would maybe wait a few days to let the soil dry out. Then once you replant her, put her in new, dry soil. Then give her a good watering, just enough to make the soil damp, not soaking wet.
@moushloveplants - you are very welcome 🤗 I am always happy to help!
