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title: "Can someone help me figure out whats happening to my plant? The…"
description: "Can someone help me figure out whats happening to my plant? The leaves just keep turning black"
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# Can someone help me figure out whats happening to my plant? The…

_Posted by Moon on 2025-08-21_

Can someone help me figure out whats happening to my plant? The leaves just keep turning black

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## 7 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-08-21

How is your drainage in that pot. It can be a few things overwatering, fungal or bacterial infection or fluctuating temperatures around your plant. Most likely overwatering

#### Moon replied on 2025-08-21

Ive had the plant for 3 years and have been watering the same on a regular schedule. The drainage on the plant is pretty good as well. Im not sure whats going on.

#### clairabotanica replied on 2025-08-21

when was it last repotted? if you repotted recently there could be leaf drop from the plant re-acclimating, but this looks like overwatering to me. if it's been in the same pot for a long time it's possible the soil is compacted and holding too much moisture, though i'd imagine you'd also see poorer drainage if that was the case...

### Yolanda commented on 2025-08-21

How is the airflow around it?

#### Moon replied on 2025-08-21

Its in a corner shelf by a window

### Yolanda commented on 2025-08-21

Consider moving it to another spot in your home, it may just need more air flow

### Holly commented on 2025-08-21

Just wanted to add a reminder here that watering schedules aren’t always best! If airflow, humidity levels, or temperature have changed a bit in your home, or if you’re inconsistent with the amount of water added, that can throw off the frequency of watering that a plant needs. Or light levels - maybe you have a tree that’s grown up and blocked much of the window, for example! It’s really best to feel how dry the soil is first, before watering.

Best of luck!

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