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Posted 4Y ago by @ClimbingTozzia

Crispy leaves at the bottom of the plant?

Roja’s upper leaves seem to be doing well, they look healthy, but the lower ones ( the new ones I guess?) have weak stems and are getting crispy. She’s not near any heater and gets medium light. I water her every 8-9 days. Any ideas on what might be going wrong? #PeperomiaRedLog #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
Roja
Roja
Schumi Red Peperomia
4ft to light, indirect
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
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@sarah10orio
still Sarah
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4Y ago
@sarah10orio
I have the same thing with some of my peperomias. It's a circle-of-life kinda thing. The lower leaves don't get as much light and they tend to wither.

I like to think of it as survival of the fittest and the plant releases the leaves that aren't doing well and supports the leaves that are doing well.

I just go through and pick out the crunchies when I water. 💚
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Kristy GOLDBLATT
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4Y ago
@TwistedThreads
@ClimbingTozzia @sarahsalith is correct. She’s an expert at plants 🌱 💚
@ClimbingTozzia
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4Y ago
@ClimbingTozzia
@sarahsalith thank you! That’s such a relief to know, especially as a first time plant parent 😊
@sarah10orio
still Sarah
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4Y ago
@sarah10orio
@ClimbingTozzia I'm glad you found Greg! (: