This has been slowly making its way through each of my many indoor plants for about 4 months now. Every single plant has at least one yellow leaf which eventually browns, shrivels up and dies. Then another leaf will experience the same thing. I water my plants once a week, they get plenty of shaded light, and it’s happening to plants I’ve had for 4+ years, as well as ones I’ve only had for a few months. What the hell is going on? The only thing I can think of is the water in my house… but honestly it is PMO now
by arabellabirch
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I see thrips in the 3rd photo.
My anthurium leaves do when they touch dirt or another plant. …I’m here watching for the answer.
Actually I see thrips on your monstera.
Thrips!
Time for an insecticidal soap bath 😅 Treatment once or twice a week for 4 weeks to catch the life cycle.
If you’re in the US, you’ve also got the option of using a systemic pesticide like Bonide, that really helps knock them out for good, but PLEASE DO NOT DO SO IF YOU ARE GOING TO PUT THE PLANT OUTSIDE.
I am preferential to insecticidal soap and safers END ALL up here in the North. Give the plant a good rinse before each treatment, and wipe down any nearby plants or surfaces since thrips love to spread. Leaves stems and all.
If you prefer a gentler approach, you can rotate between insecticidal soap, neem oil, and a light horticultural oil. Consistency is key with these little guys.
Lookin thrippy
Sorry but I see thrips!
!thrips
Thrips in the last pic. The first 2 are likely overwatering and NOT a biotic/living issue. See it often in my plant diagnostic clinic.
Much thrips. Many apologies.