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Posted 3Y ago by @Peacenlovez3

Leaf won’t open all the way

Bought 6 weeks ago. Leaf was like this when bought. Didn’t repot. using neem oil. Water when dry to knuckle. humidity 50-60% with misting 3x week or more. temperature 70-75 degrees. Why won’t it open?
1ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
Hey, April! Misting should help that leaf.

I'm not usually a fan of misting because it can cause more issues, but if you have a humidifier, that might give it the kick it needs.

It also may take more time- plants go though so much when they are acclimating.
Hello April and welcome to Greg ☺️
It’s possible that the climate change since you bought it stunted the leaf from opening fully. There is a chance it may never open properly, due to that change. New leaves that come in after that one should be ready for their new climate though and should open normally. If they don’t then it could be a different issue. Has it had any other new growth since this leaf? πŸ€”
@PlantingPeace I don’t believe the climate from the store to my house is too much different… and no changes to the plant since I got it.
@sarahsalith thank you! We actually use a dehumidifier here lol
@Peacenlovez3 if there's a humid place you can keep it, I'd move it to see how that does. (: Stay warm up there!
@sarahsalith okay will do! Thanks
Leaf never opened. It dried up on the side that it didn’t open from. It’s now a half leaf lol