This started happening to me when I brought it inside after purchasing , I ended up taking it outside & it has done very well. I live in Florida so it took me a while to find the right spot because it likes alot of sunlight but no directly on it , I have had several leaves burn until I found the right spot but overall it has done much better outside & really started to take off ! I do live in a very humid climate though, so it might not be the same for you depending where you live . They can be tricky overall. I definitely think you should check roots to see if there’s any damage to them , maybe try a different soil to see if that helps ? Do hope you can save her though , they are beautiful plants!
francisgreenbean
Plants need consistency. They have evolved to find a spot, grow there, and stay there. Moving it all around and bring inconsistent with watering only makes things worse.
My BOP curls like that when it’s thirsty. Given that it’s spring (assuming you’re in the northern hemisphere) it’s going to need more water than usual.
Drench it, stop messing with it, let it get mostly dry, drench it again, rinse and repeat.
EcoMuze
For how long have you had it? It’s always helpful to know.
Does the pot have drainage holes? If it was overwatered for extended periods of time, it might have developed root rot.
It’s worth checking the roots. If the roots are fine, it should bounce back. If there’s some rot (black, mushy), see if you could remove the damaged roots, repot it and get it on regular watering schedule. If the rot is extensive, there’s not much you can do.
Bright light is also very important for these plants. What exposure does this window have? It should be getting a lot of morning sun and some filtered afternoon sun.
Azamrehman
Lack of drainage,repotting needed,fertlizer with npk,give water only when upper 2 inch of soil is dry.
Azamrehman
Repot with peat moss or coco peat with handful of perlite.
CorbinDalasMultiPas
The roots are suffocating. Not getting enough air because your soil is too compact and too wet.
Qopperus
Still salvageable. Mine looked like this for months before I got some fresh growth. Stop doing whatever it is you are doing wrong. Bottom water once a month indoors. Probably getting too wet and then getting too dry. May need different soil with more drainage.
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How are the roots? Perhaps have a look at them!
Can’t see the soil to even make guesses
This started happening to me when I brought it inside after purchasing , I ended up taking it outside & it has done very well. I live in Florida so it took me a while to find the right spot because it likes alot of sunlight but no directly on it , I have had several leaves burn until I found the right spot but overall it has done much better outside & really started to take off ! I do live in a very humid climate though, so it might not be the same for you depending where you live . They can be tricky overall. I definitely think you should check roots to see if there’s any damage to them , maybe try a different soil to see if that helps ? Do hope you can save her though , they are beautiful plants!
Plants need consistency. They have evolved to find a spot, grow there, and stay there. Moving it all around and bring inconsistent with watering only makes things worse.
My BOP curls like that when it’s thirsty. Given that it’s spring (assuming you’re in the northern hemisphere) it’s going to need more water than usual.
Drench it, stop messing with it, let it get mostly dry, drench it again, rinse and repeat.
For how long have you had it? It’s always helpful to know.
Does the pot have drainage holes? If it was overwatered for extended periods of time, it might have developed root rot.
It’s worth checking the roots. If the roots are fine, it should bounce back. If there’s some rot (black, mushy), see if you could remove the damaged roots, repot it and get it on regular watering schedule. If the rot is extensive, there’s not much you can do.
Bright light is also very important for these plants. What exposure does this window have? It should be getting a lot of morning sun and some filtered afternoon sun.
Lack of drainage,repotting needed,fertlizer with npk,give water only when upper 2 inch of soil is dry.
Repot with peat moss or coco peat with handful of perlite.
The roots are suffocating. Not getting enough air because your soil is too compact and too wet.
Still salvageable. Mine looked like this for months before I got some fresh growth. Stop doing whatever it is you are doing wrong. Bottom water once a month indoors. Probably getting too wet and then getting too dry. May need different soil with more drainage.