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| Jun 24, 2020 at 16:09 | comment | added | KBula | I removed all the dead/dry parts like you said and will monitor the soil wetness. Fingers crossed! Thanks again for your help | |
| Jun 23, 2020 at 18:44 | comment | added | Avlar | Another thing that I wanted to mention is you should remove all the dried leaf sheaths (the brown, papery things attached to the center stem) and cut off the leaf stems that no longer have a leaf. Removing dead plant material from the plant and the top of the soil helps prevent problems with mold/fungus. Also wipe the leaves with a damp cloth (or paper towel) about once a week to remove any dust or dirt on them. Just a thin layer of dust can significantly reduce photosynthesis and interfere with respiration. | |
| Jun 23, 2020 at 18:06 | comment | added | Avlar | These kinds of Philodendrons handle being under-watered much better than being over-watered. Over-watering is a problem that happens over a long period of time, so it takes time for the plant to recover after the over-watering problem has been corrected. Honestly, from the pictures you originally posted, I would have been very surprised if those leaves had NOT fallen off. Give the plant some time to recover. There will likely be a few more leaves fall off. Just keep watering it properly (allowing the top 1-2 inches dry before watering) and make sure it gets good, indirect light. | |
| Jun 23, 2020 at 16:38 | comment | added | KBula | Hi Avlar, I posted an update on my plant above. 3 leaves have fallen off (including one of the orange/red leaves from the initial photos) and two more look about ready to fall off. It's also a mix of old and newer leaves. I did some googling but it's unclear to me if I am under- or overwatering. The soil feels dry, but its behavior seems more like it's overwatered. Can you please help me? Thanks already in advance! I also noticed that my plant does indeed get some direct sunlight for a few hours in the morning. I've moved it to a shadier spot to try to help that. | |
| Jun 18, 2020 at 16:54 | vote | accept | KBula | ||
| Jun 18, 2020 at 16:54 | comment | added | KBula | Thanks very much for all the information! My apartment is Northern facing with no direct sunlight, so I must be watering incorrectly | |
| Jun 17, 2020 at 21:01 | history | answered | Avlar | CC BY-SA 4.0 |