She is in an east facing window, however it is winter here. Recently I noticed these soft brown leaves, and the other new leaves are quite wrinkly. I do not water often, maybe once every 2-3 weeks.
Why are those leaves dying? Multiple are dead at the root base too. (I’ve had that problem since getting her. I’m confused because I have new leaves popping out pretty regularly, you might be able to see two are trying to make their way out now. What could be wrong? 😞
Last picture is the day I got the plant.
by rodeofrogs
6 Comments
I can’t really see your soil, but it looks like it needs a repot. A chunky aroid mix is good. You mentioned winter and it’s possible the plant is cold. Do you have a drafty window? Is the plant near a vent? What are you doing for fertilizer?
It looks like the plant is cold imo
I would get it out of the pot and take a look at the roots. It might just be time for an upgrade. It could also be a sign of root rot. These guys are strange and sometimes their distress signs can mean multiple things. And if the window is cold, I would move it out of there. These plants are native to hot, tropical climates, which is why you sometimes see big ass philodendrons growing natively outside in those places. It will be miserable if it’s cold regularly.
Barring that, maybe also water with some superthrive or hormex when you repot. Or fertilize it (but diluted). I hope that helps!
Try a repot and move locations. I use black gold orchid blend on all my aroids and they seem to love it, you’ll have to water more often but it’s worth the outcome. Also try moving it back a bit from the window, like the last commenter said it could just be too cold.
I think watering it every 2-3 weeks might be too little depending on the environment of your house. How do you decide when to water?
I haven’t seen anyone say this, so I’ll chime in too. You’ve gotten good advice on repotting it. But also this plant looks drenched all over. If it is cold, do not let water sit in the petioles and on the leaves like that. For indoor plants, it does more harm than good.