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title: "This is a scindapsus pictus and I haven’t figured out what’s going…"
description: "This is a scindapsus pictus and I haven’t figured out what’s going on. I’m wondering why the leaves are curling up and if it needs more water. Any suggestions…"
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author: "Melanie"
published: "2024-02-29T14:54:05.969151Z"
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# This is a scindapsus pictus and I haven’t figured out what’s going…

_Geplaatst door Melanie op 2024-02-29_

This is a scindapsus pictus and I haven’t figured out what’s going on. I’m wondering why the leaves are curling up and if it needs more water. Any suggestions are appreciated:)

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## 5 reacties

### V.curios reageerde op 2024-02-29

My pictus leaves do this when they aren’t getting enough water. I noticed this more when I was top watering. Try bottom watering next time to make sure things are getting fully saturated and see if that makes a difference.

#### Pchee antwoordde op 2024-02-29

I second this! Mine also curls when it needs water

#### Melanie antwoordde op 2024-02-29

Is bottom watering when I soak the bottom of the pot water?

#### V.curios antwoordde op 2024-02-29

Yep, I place the pot in a bowl of water and leave it in there until the top of the soil feels wet. Depending on the pot size I may have to add more water if it soaks it all up but the top still feels dry. After the soil is saturated I put the plant back in it’s home and check a bit later to see if I need to drain the cache pot or drip tray. This method also really helps if your soil has become hydrophobic.

### Sunny reageerde op 2024-02-29

Try giving it bright indirect light if it has water. Don’t overwater to prevent root rot.

Fertilize it at least once a month and more frequently in the spring/summer.

Ensure the place you keep it has no cold drafts.

Also, it could be stressed if it was recently purchased.

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