I'm new to plants and got this "Tiger Plant" about a month ago. It did well at first but then started drooping a bit, so I began watering a little more frequently (currently about 2-3 times per week. A cup or two of water each time). At first it perked up, but now it's becoming droopy again and losing leaves like crazy. It loses like 3-5 leaves per day… Am I just overwatering it? Any advice?
It gets a good amount of indirect light. In a room with big windows, but the TV/console next to it block any significant direct light. Does it need to be somewhere with more direct light?
Thank you!!
by MassSpecIsLove
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That sounds like too much and too little water at the same time.
First, you want to let it dry out almost, completely. Err on the side of less water than more.
When you water it there should be more water coming out than that little tray can handle IF you have drainage holes in that pot? If you don’t that’s your first problem.
So don’t water until it’s (90%) completely dry and when you do, give it a good watering, that will have to be outside or somewhere you can let it drain.
You’ve gotten excellent advice about watering, I would add that you should increase light. Light recommendations for indoor plants are usually wrong, not many of us have a home that can provide truly bright direct light. So trying to navigate indirect light means we end up giving the plant almost no light, at least according to what makes the plant happy.
I have a lot of Sanchezia in my gardens
Keep temp above 50°
Don’t overwater
Can take full sun but prefers indirect or dappled sun
You’re over watering it. Make sure the soil is free draining. Soak the soil–line a good ten second drink in a sink, etc– let it drain out. Then don’t water until the top 1.5″ are dry.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/sanchezia-plants/sanchezia-growing-information.htm