I watered it with rainwater, have a humidifier going, and there’s no sign of root rot. it gets bright light during the day. (this picture was from a few days ago, it looks even worse now😣) I have tried seemingly everything and the leaves still won’t uncurl. help!!
by shoegaljones
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im no expert, but ive had a couple marantas for the past several years. no idea whats causing the leaf curls, BUT mine always look sad over the winter.
What does your watering routine look like? Mine curled like that before I got its watering needs figured out. I wait til the top inch or two of soil is dry then absolutely drench it and let it soak for 10 minutes or until I remember it, let it drain, then put it back in the decorative pot.
Yeah, you’re either under watering it or overwatering it
In my case I couldn’t find the balance on the watering so I gave up on having them on soil. Transfered to water and after 2 weeks it started to grow new roots and the leaves unfurled again.
I just rescued one and she is giving me hell 🥲 it sounds like winter was a bad time to bring one home. Good luck to you 💜
To fix the problem, you first need to figure out exactly what’s wrong with your plant. Once you identify the issue, you can treat it effectively.
Here’re some points to consider:
Even if you water regularly, the soil might not hold moisture well. This makes plant thirsty.
On the other hand, wet soil can stop roots from absorbing oxygen. Root rot, which isn’t always obvious at first.
Lacks nutrients. If your plant lacks nutrients like nitrogen, magnesium, or calcium, the leaves might curl.
Tiny pests like spider mites, thrips, or scale can stress your plant and make the leaves curl.
Too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves. Move it to a spot with bright but filtered light.
When roots don’t have enough space, they can’t absorb water and nutrients properly. If you see roots circling the pot, it’s time to repot your plant in a bigger container.
Soak that shit in distilled or purified water, don’t touch it again until she’s dry. Put her in a south facing window (if you’re in the northern hemisphere), away from air vents that might cause sudden shifts in temp. Once you find a good spot she likes, don’t move her. These things can be picky but once they get going, they really take off and she won’t be so snooty.