What causes the leaves to curl? My soil is moist, the pla...
2ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 months ago
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Here’s some information about why its leaves might be curling. In the article it describes leaves curling downwards (seems to be what yours is doing) can be a sign of overwatering or pests. In this case, there doesnt seem to be any other signs of pests, so it’s likely overwatering especially if you keep the soil very moist. To quote, “To strike the right balance, water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.” Your plant seems fairly healthy otherwise, so i doubt root rot has set in, but you may want to check for mushy roots just in case. Hope this helps
Here’s some information about why its leaves might be curling. In the article it describes leaves curling downwards (seems to be what yours is doing) can be a sign of overwatering or pests. In this case, there doesnt seem to be any other signs of pests, so it’s likely overwatering especially if you keep the soil very moist. To quote, “To strike the right balance, water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.” Your plant seems fairly healthy otherwise, so i doubt root rot has set in, but you may want to check for mushy roots just in case. Hope this helps
@ImpishCorndaisy No problem! Your plant should be completely fine in time :) Hope it goes well!