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Posted 4Y ago by @starsid

Paintbrush is dropping leaves

My paintbrush plant has dropped a lot of leaves in the last 3-4 days. It has been getting the same amount of sunlight and water as usual. What could be wrong?
1ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
Have you given it any nutrients in awhile?
Potting soil itself is only good enough for around 6 months I think.
Could just be cause it’s winter and going into a little bit of hibernation
Thank you all. It has not shed any more leaves since last week. I am going to get some nutrients because it has been one year since I got the plant from the store. Also going to maybe try increasing the water frequency. It is beginning to get sunny again in San Francisco, so should be able to grow again.
Just discovered a spider mite infestation. Must have been the reason for the sudden leaf drop.