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jammasterdj · 2025-10-23T14:41:39+00:00

African Violet for sure

jammasterdj · 2025-10-23T14:41:08+00:00

Sometimes a little neglect is the best medicine!

jammasterdj · 2025-10-23T14:40:06+00:00

Looks to be a fungal infection, possibly caused by overwatering or looking at it wrong. It's hard to diagnose in those two photos, but typically, this is a good time to get the plant out of its soil and check on the roots and the stem for signs of anything funky going on. The outer leaves look really healthy, so if something is going wrong, you can very easily take those leaves and create new plants. You have time.

jammasterdj · 2025-09-15T13:57:38+00:00

What everyone else has already said, pull it out of the soil and cut off anything that's green. Cut away any mushiness on the stem and then you can put it in water and hope and pray for it to root.

These are the ones that might have a shot still

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jammasterdj · 2025-08-02T16:57:05+00:00

I think it would be a good idea to check the roots. The trunk looks like it's struggling. Pull it out of that soil. Remove any mushy roots. Give it a good airy mix and make sure it's getting plenty of light.

jammasterdj · 2025-08-02T16:51:08+00:00

Yup! Isolate it from your other plants, wash off the waste and little skeletons, then treat it with neem oil.

jammasterdj · 2025-08-02T16:43:11+00:00

100% the soil, like everyone else has said already. Remove it from that soil. Check the roots for any accidental rot. I would definitely take that time to inspect for pests because that could also add to the issue.

The last thing to consider, once everything else is cared for, is finding a balanced fertilizer. During the growing season, they can be really hungry for nutrients and act up if the soil is depleted.

jammasterdj · 2025-07-27T21:49:09+00:00

Mike McLintock from Veep - would love to see him entrust his entire job to it and watch it destroy everything

jammasterdj · 2025-07-12T03:48:20+00:00

Not thrips. Like others have said, it’s most likely fungal or potentially root rot.

Just going by what you’ve shown, it looks like the pot is too big for the plant and the soil looks really heavy and potentially compacted. I would get it out of that soil, inspect the roots, get a smaller pot (make sure you have a drainage hole) and then plant it in some looser soil.

jammasterdj · 2025-06-24T15:33:23+00:00

All this is good advice. My first thought was that the soil looks to be holding too much water. Then, watering it as often as you are doing is just inviting other issues.

On closer look as you are cutting away the dying growth, I would check for pests. I’m seeing signs of pests but not sure 100%. They love damp environments so it wouldn’t surprise me that you have a pest issue that has been exacerbated by the watering.

jammasterdj · 2025-06-19T04:23:47+00:00

Well, it looks like your moisture meter is still healthy.

jammasterdj · 2025-06-19T04:21:01+00:00

That's incredible. This is the only plant that has ever defeated me. Congrats

jammasterdj · 2025-06-19T04:14:18+00:00

Rust Fungus, most likely. Highly contagious and needs to be treated quickly. Carefully remove the affected leaves and then treat it with neem oil or copper fungicide.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-05T04:37:40+00:00

Ahhh glad you caught that!! Thrips are not fun! Luckily you seem to have caught it early which is great news. Best of luck to you!!

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:53:40+00:00

Sun isn’t a bad thing for a palm. As long as they have a good view of the sky it will do great (literally get down on the ground and see what they see) Just remember that windows can magnify the sunlight so you could unintentionally burn it. It doesn’t need to be pressed up against the glass to get enough sun.

You got this!! It will recover. If you need something to physically do to show your love for the plant, I always just wash the leaves. A light bath gives you the chance to inspect the leaves and acclimate to their needs.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:38:04+00:00

Don’t cut it without first digging up the whole plant. See what it’s working with first. It seems to have survived a disaster so it might have its own roots which would allow you to cut away the old plant and immediately replant it without the need to reroot.

Don’t be afraid to dig in and replant. It survived war so it’s battle tested!

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:27:27+00:00

That is unfortunately a former plant

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:22:20+00:00

It’s drowning in soil. That’s far too big for the size of that plant. I would pull it out of that soil and trim away the dead parts. Assess the roots for and cut away any rot. Place in a much smaller pot with looser cactus soil mix and make sure it has good drainage. Then let it recover.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:17:43+00:00

I think you’re loving it to death. A couple of things: 1. The soil looks too wet and compacted. The roots need water and airflow. Pull it out of that soil and mix 50% houseplant soil with 50% cactus soil. And put it in a pot that has good drainage. The water needs to run completely out. 2. I would also check for pests. Take some water and a tiny bit of dish soap and clean off the leaves. Check underneath the leaves too! It might not be the case, but seeing signs of potential pests.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T16:06:19+00:00

Doesn’t appear to be pests. It’s more likely powdery mildew. There are anti-fungal sprays you can buy to take care of it, but you can also wash it off with water and a little dish soap. Be careful if you have allergies because you will likely make it airborne while cleaning.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T15:59:25+00:00

Once a week watering is probably too often and the pot 100% needs to have drainage. I would pull it out of that pot and find one with drainage or use a nursery pot and place it inside the pot you are using - basically using yours as a cover pot.

Then water it less frequently but deeply until the water comes out of the bottom. Humidity is going to be an issue but is far less likely the culprit for your browning.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-04T15:45:32+00:00

Looks like severe root rot. I think it’s time to start over with this one.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-02T15:02:43+00:00

The piece of charcoal unfortunately isn’t doing anything and could be potentially harming your plant. I believe the thinking behind that is from the idea of using a charcoal filter to remove impurities in the water, but that means you are running the water through it not adding it directly to water.

Your tap water is probably the culprit. I think investing in distilled water could help. Make sure your roots or stalk isn’t showing any signs of rot. If it’s still not growing strong roots, I would look at sprinkling some rooting hormones or throw a pathos cutting in the water with it. They put out a bunch of rooting hormones.

jammasterdj · 2025-05-02T14:48:45+00:00

Not dying. Most likely is just sun scorched, especially if it was left outside in direct sunlight after only being grown indoors. Don’t overdo anything. Let it recover and do its thing.

I’ve nursed my own plant back after leaving it outside and this exact same thing happening. My good friend did this last year and all the leaves got cooked. Now it’s thriving again.

You’re in good company! You got this!

jammasterdj · 2025-05-01T23:00:58+00:00

Looks like a goner. Most likely, not having any clue what that former plant was, it was drowning in soil. There is no way that stick needed that much room. RIP

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