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Posted 4Y ago by @rynroxx

Browining/Leaves drying up?

My Ivy plant has just been pruned, and i've been really watching its care these past few days, misting it, putting it on a tray with rocks, however, i've just gotten a closer look at it, and im noticing some new growth, as well as some small, dry, brown leaves. Could these be vines i missed while pruning? Also i only see this on maybe 4 or 5 of the leaves but its starting to brown around the edges, does it just need watered? Help!!
8ft to light, direct
10โ€ pot with drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
Best Answer
@rynroxx The reason the leaves turn brown is that the plant roots are too wet and are basically drowning. Overly wet roots can't deliver nutrients or, oddly, water to the plant. So, keep your ivy on the dry side.
Ok mine did this a bit too. Too much water - do not need to list as it will grow fungus/mold.
I ended up just choppping roots and putting in water to get new roots (mind had root rot - not enough sun and too much water love from me). So weird - almost killed it with water so I had to regrow it in water ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ