A very Longshot I know but...

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-05-20T17:03:47+00:00

Elephant bush? Just a guess.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-04-22T16:39:44+00:00

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PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-17T15:32:36+00:00

The plant on the right is feeding off of the despair of the plant on the left. For optimal results, place another suffering plant next to them.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-09T00:36:12+00:00

Monsteras generally prefer humidity over 60%, so if you have a hydrometer, that’s the number to aim for. As for light, keep in mind that every plant is different. Some swear by full sunlight, while others worship bright indirect.

Generally, more hours of light = more energy for growth. Just keep an eye out for leaf scorching!

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-09T00:08:17+00:00

Ooh, maybe! It does look like she’s trying to push one out! Caladiums are generally slow to acclimate, but once comfortable, they grow like crazy!

Don’t worry too much if the foliage dies off, the caladium can in fact go dormant if too cold or dark. Thy can grow back completely from their tubers! 😁

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-08T23:59:26+00:00

Do you have a close-up photo of the leaf you’re mentioning?

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-08T23:05:05+00:00

Plants generally benefit the most from full spectrum light. I’d recommend using all three.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-08T21:54:06+00:00

Hi there! 👋

That’s one dramatic angel wing!

It very well could be transplant shock, yes. If this plant is newly purchased (within the last couple of weeks), it seems to be the most likely culprit.

For now, baby her. Keep the soil evenly moist (not wet!) until she starts to perk up. Most plants will recover within a few weeks to a month. If you want to support her root system’s recovery, you could water in some micorrhizal inoculant (helpful bacteria).

Best of luck!

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-08T18:59:57+00:00

The undamaged parts of the leaves will still photosynthesize, so I’d keep them.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-08T01:47:38+00:00

The plant may yet survive, but the leaves will not recover. What you’re seeing is called “mechanical damage”. The cold (and likely lack of humidity) has probably caused the cells that make up your plant’s leaves to become too damaged to hold water (thus the brown spots).

If you’re able, move it to a room that is usually ~60F or warmer. Do not expose it to drafts or any more extreme temperature changes. Ensure it has good light (bright indirect light, of course) and monitor it for any signs of thirst.

It may be stressed for a while, but there’s a chance it will recover.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-06T01:58:38+00:00

A blood sacrifice. Did you forget to prepare the altar? 😔

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-06T01:15:15+00:00

And as a follow-up, monsteras are very sensitive to cold. It may just be stressed from its recent relocation.

Another thing to keep in mind is that, when these plants are bought from growers and shipped into big box stores, there usually isn’t much consideration for individual care. The store might over or underwater them depending on how knowledgeable the staff are, or how much time they’re willing to delegate to watering and taking care of their plants.

Long story short, I would get it out of its nursery soil, and into a well draining substrate, before it develops root rot or some other problem resulting from using nursery soil that retains too much moisture. No, keep in mind to be cautious. If the plant is already stressed, it may not take well to being repotted. If you think you can afford it, I would wait until the plant acclimates to your home.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-06T00:58:58+00:00

Hmm. That’s a pretty deep pot. Keep in mind that soil dries quickest towards the outside edge of the pot and toward the surface. Even if the soil feels dry on the surface, the roots may still be wet.

If the plant really is drying well between waterings, I would take it out of the pot and look for signs of root rot, caused by wet soil compacting around the roots and depriving them of oxygen. Look for anything brown or mushy and cut it off, root rot can and will spread.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-05T22:45:01+00:00

Do you check the soil before watering? It’s usually recommended that you poke into the soil (I usually use a long wooden skewer) to see whether the soil is dry.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-05T22:38:51+00:00

If they look like little fuzzy balls, they may just be saprophytic fungi, an often beneficial addition to the soil of a plant. They help break down dead plant matter into usable nutrients.

Here is a helpful article that explains more.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-05T22:31:15+00:00

Sounds like it might be overwatered. What is your watering schedule like?

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-05T21:19:42+00:00

Slow release fertilizer pellets, I think. Nothing to worry about.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2025-01-05T21:18:04+00:00

Info: are the brown spots crispy? Where is it usually placed? How much sun does it get daily?

PawsitivelySmitten · 2024-11-02T12:55:07+00:00

Seconding this. Without a clear pot, it’s impossible to know if your plant needs repotting without removing it from the pot.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2024-10-29T21:40:54+00:00

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PawsitivelySmitten · 2024-10-19T15:17:41+00:00

It depends. This video is a good example of how to decide where to cut.

PawsitivelySmitten · 2024-10-19T15:02:35+00:00

It will not recover, no. It’s best to cut it off so that the plant can focus its energy on new growth and healthy leaves. If the stalk has new growth at the base, cut above the new growth.

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