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title: "Does any one know what could be causing this please? 2 leaves started…"
description: "Does any one know what could be causing this please? 2 leaves started splitting a few weeks ago and today they were limp near the top so I’ve cut them off the…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lavinia"
published: "2024-12-04T02:20:21.444751Z"
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# Does any one know what could be causing this please? 2 leaves started…

_Posted by Lavinia on 2024-12-04_

Does any one know what could be causing this please? 2 leaves started splitting a few weeks ago and today they were limp near the top so I’ve cut them off the top bits that were affected. The soil is really quite dry so I don’t think it’s overwatering? And how can I stop the rest of the plant getting infected please or prevent this from happening to other leaves? Thank you

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## 10 comments

### Lavinia commented on 2024-12-04

The middle part of the plant is thriving but those 2 older outside leaves are really struggling this was the plant in June

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-kl80TBVFbTn6SvwogKVumg1HZoMuKSADqgerQvrQ3M/CJ3qFkjtQRmKPAiE8-eHug.webp?size=large)

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-04

Drooping and leaf splitting is usually a watering issue

#### Lavinia replied on 2024-12-04

Thank you. Wondering if it has blight though as it’s only at the top of the leaf?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-kl80TBVFbTn6SvwogKVumg1HZoMuKSADqgerQvrQ3M/aMAYwGTcSTWqtRQ2OETx4Q.webp?size=large)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-04

Mmm that's showing a leaf that's completely discolored and looks like mush on the top half, and looks like a fungal infection. Literally anything is possible with plants though, different living environments give off varying signs. You could douse it in a fungicide to cover your bases. And make sure to sanitize your shears

#### Lavinia replied on 2024-12-04

Thank you I’ve ordered a fungicide so hopefully that will clear up anything 😅 it shouldn’t harm the plant if I give it that and it hasn’t got a fungal infection should it?

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-04

It shouldn't, no. As long as it's not something crazy harsh, it should be fine. I usually just use a 1:3 peroxide:water dilution, peroxide straight, or Growsafe. And i use the growsafe on tissue culture plantlets that are basically bubble boy with no protective coatings. And never have had an issue

#### Lavinia replied on 2024-12-04

Thank you so much for your help!

### Lavinia commented on 2024-12-04

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### Macie commented on 2024-12-04

i think it might be under watered, it doesn’t look too mushy. the top of the leaves being more soft will happen when under watered because it has none to make the leaves nice and firm

#### Lavinia replied on 2024-12-04

Thank you

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