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title: "Would anyone know what is going on here? I’m so lost and confused I…"
description: "Would anyone know what is going on here? I’m so lost and confused I don’t want to lose Jim!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/KqcmyWi0ST6LhxrVNVOxwA/bpWQDUT1yHeUiiXysQoXXZ"
community: "Anthurium Affection"
author: "String of hearts"
published: "2025-09-19T16:36:14.440671Z"
language: "en"
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# Would anyone know what is going on here? I’m so lost and confused I…

_Posted by String of hearts on 2025-09-19_

Would anyone know what is going on here? I’m so lost and confused I don’t want to lose Jim!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uj3Gqq2F46eTghYyLw6doKISYDcQMZoSL2zrVt3C8LA/xnhVPqZFTQ-ZVYk5vUF9PQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uj3Gqq2F46eTghYyLw6doKISYDcQMZoSL2zrVt3C8LA/RNMV6fQJQ1SQ56XFGYENrQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-19

I'm not too familiar with anthuriums, but in general... leaves turning brown from the tip or wrinkling indicates dehydration. Turning brown or yellow from the bottom up indicates root rot/overwatering. Yours looks mostly okay from that angle, with just dried out leaf sheaths; maybe take a wide shot so i can see the leaves. The pot seems a bit big; for most plants you want 1-2 inches in diameter bigger than the root ball (excess soil causes the sides to stay wet while the center dries out, which can cause watering frequency and rot issues)

#### String of hearts replied on 2025-09-19

I had a feeling the pot might be to big ugh 😩 and I’ll try!  
I had to cut off some of the damaged leaves I thought it was from the sun ☀️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uj3Gqq2F46eTghYyLw6doKISYDcQMZoSL2zrVt3C8LA/RcBOyydSSS6FaH7NYOBjug.webp?size=large)

#### String of hearts replied on 2025-09-19

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uj3Gqq2F46eTghYyLw6doKISYDcQMZoSL2zrVt3C8LA/rAQ2gfgVQbqp5NJw7s-Ojw.webp?size=large)

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-09-19

The leaves look pretty good. That bottom photo looks like caterpillar damage

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