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Posted 8M ago by @NeatCigarplant

Why are some of the leaves going brown and dry ? I’m wate...

#SwedishIvy
2ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 7 months ago
@NeatCigarplant Hello and good morning Michelle! Welcome to Greg!

A lack of water can cause the leaves of a Swedish Ivy to dry out and turn brown. This is a common issue with Swedish Ivies, which are sensitive to overwatering and underwatering. The plant prefers to have consistently moist soil, but it doesn't like to be waterlogged. The dry and brown leaves are a sign that the plant is not getting enough water. To address this, you should check the soil moisture before watering and ensure that the plant is in well-draining soil. If the soil feels dry, water the plant slowly, allowing the water to be absorbed. If the soil is wet, wait before watering again. Additionally, misting the leaves can help provide some humidity, but be careful not to overdo it, as this can lead to other problems.
@TwistedThreads thank you so much for your help !! πŸ₯°
Oooh that’s a pretty Swedish ivy with the variation. 😍 I have the solid green Swedish Ivy. I know that they like a lot of light. I let mine fully dry out between watering, not not for a long time, I water it once it feels pretty dry.
@nellz4estfairyz thank you ! I love the variegation as well .. I also have a purple Swedish ivy .. it’s leaves are quite larger and it seems to be doing better than the other πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ