my plant is dying and idk why, i’ve looked it up it says it could be so many different things i moved it around and watered and misted more and it’s just completely dying off 😭 any recommendations she’s never been fully healthy and i’m kinda new to plants
Try repotting it
1 likeAre you using tap water? The buildup is typically caused from salt, or minerals in the water. You should definitely be cleaning it off. Clay pots are very porous allowing the soil to dry out faster, but the build up will actually hinder that. Also, how is the soil itself? Does the water just start running though or does it actually soak in?
1 likeOr it might need better light, what kind of plant is it?
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0 likes it’s a tropical soil mix with orchid bark and perlite for drainage
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Hi! I have the same plant. When repotting, make sure to keep the plant in a pot that’s only 1-2 inches bigger than the root ball. Never go bigger! Also, I use indoor all purpose potting mix, extra perlite, and some River pebbles for my plant’s soil. It’s my own little custom blend but it works great! It looks like you’ve got it in a terracotta pot which is great! This plant needs bright, indirect light and while it does like a mist from time to time, the watering is tricky. You want to water the plant when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. This plant doesn’t like being dried out but doesn’t like to be overwatered either. Have you looked at the roots and checked for root rot? If there’s rot, the roots will be yellow or black and smell. Healthy roots are white. I hope this helps you! Also, if you’re struggling with the lighting, I’d recommend getting a 10 dollar halo grow light for the plant from Amazon. :)
3 likes P.S, it looks like your plant is stretching a ton too which means it would love more light!
2 likes thank you this helps a lotttttt
1 like okay thank you i will put it back up top 👍🏼 and repot tomorrow
1 like No problem! Also once you repot, allow the plant time to adjust and settle down to minimize shock :)
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I commend you for trying. I have no luck with polka dot plants. My daughter gave me hers to babysit and I promptly killed them. I love the polka dot plant and I admire anyone who does well with them. You can do it!
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