Teardrop peperomia dropping leaves
This plant has been dropping leaves a lot lately, usually the larger ones. Iโm not sure if itโs just regular leaf loss or if itโs something else, but it seems to be happening a lot lately. Any ideas? #HappyPlants # # # #
4โ pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
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@lfolco Hello ๐ Laura.
Leaf drop can have many causes, but the most common are underwatering and overwatering. (Helpful, right?) But leaf drop usually comes with other symptoms that can help you determine the cause. If you also notice leaves near the bottom of the plant turning yellow and the soil is moist several days after you watered, your plant might be overwatered.
If you also notice drooping or crispy leaves and the soil is dry, your peperomia plant is likely underwatered. Give it a drink!
Leaf drop can have many causes, but the most common are underwatering and overwatering. (Helpful, right?) But leaf drop usually comes with other symptoms that can help you determine the cause. If you also notice leaves near the bottom of the plant turning yellow and the soil is moist several days after you watered, your plant might be overwatered.
If you also notice drooping or crispy leaves and the soil is dry, your peperomia plant is likely underwatered. Give it a drink!
Hello, the most common cause for leaf drop on these peperomias is over watering. When the soil of your peperomia remains soggy for an extended period, that damages the roots. The roots fail to absorb nutrients from the soil, leading to a weak plant that starts losing its leaves. Peperomia are plants that don't need to be watered that often. They store a lot of water in their leaves and prefer to be left to dry out between watering.
Some other causes for leaf drip could be pests, low humidity and unfavourable temperature. Most of these things can be fixed so thereโs not much to worry about.
Hope this helps, Happy Growing!
Some other causes for leaf drip could be pests, low humidity and unfavourable temperature. Most of these things can be fixed so thereโs not much to worry about.
Hope this helps, Happy Growing!