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title: "I got this flame violet from someone, it looked healthy when I got it…"
description: "I got this flame violet from someone, it looked healthy when I got it and within a week the leaves started browning, I don't have much natural lighting in my…"
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author: "Leeanne"
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# I got this flame violet from someone, it looked healthy when I got it…

_Gepostet von Leeanne am 2024-07-25_

I got this flame violet from someone, it looked healthy when I got it and within a week the leaves started browning, I don't have much natural lighting in my apartment so I got some grow lights, thinking maybe it wasn't getting enough light, the soil seems a normal wetness. Anyone have any idea why the leaves are browning and what I can do to make it healthy again?

![Anhang 1 von 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pdi06rUapJkI8iVgwFgQPVQyMBeRC65JulLgsFlaR_A/HBl2FeLLRT2Sz3rw2H3auA.webp?size=large)

![Anhang 2 von 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pdi06rUapJkI8iVgwFgQPVQyMBeRC65JulLgsFlaR_A/AXqDwVnRQOGdMMp8OOuIIA.webp?size=large)

## 3 Kommentare

### 𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓲'𝓼 𝓞𝓪𝓼𝓲𝓼 kommentierte am 2024-07-25

I think the pot might be too big. Try putting it in a much smaller pot. And looser soil. The soil looks too dense for the delicate roots. Try orchid mix. Good luck! 🦋🐞

#### Leeanne antwortete am 2024-07-25

Thank you! I will try this

### Alexithima kommentierte am 2024-07-25

I have mine in a glass jar with leca and water. I’m not the best at consistent watering during the winter and they love water from what I have experiences. Because of doing that mine is thriving, it actually blooms every year.

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