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jenaeliz

Overwatering? Or Purging?

7 years ago

Hi!


I have a Ctenanthe here that I have had for about a year. I got it from my local garden store and was mislabeled and therefore not cared for properly. It has been in pretty good shape since I have brought it home (after lots of research and care!).


Fast forward to now, I have noticed that one by one, the leaves are turning yellow and dying. One at a time. I have snipped quite a few so far and am starting to worry. It sits in indirect light, so not too much. It also gets a decent amount of humidity, and I only water it about once a week or so depending on soil. I did reach into the soil to see how moist it was and further down the pot it does get a bit moist but not too wet.


could I have overwatered at some point ( there were a few times the last few weeks i didnt check the soil before watering)? Also, do these types of plants "renew" them selves or "purge" old leaves? I ask this because I have had lots of new growth come in underneath that look great.


I have attached some images below. I dont currently have any super yellow leaves as I have snipped them off as they come, but I do have a few that are starting to yellow and trend that way.


Any suggestions are appreciated!






Jena

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