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title: "Should I be concerned? My nerve plant has this fairly new leaf that’s…"
description: "Should I be concerned? My nerve plant has this fairly new leaf that’s turned red a bit and I’m not sure if it’s because of a pest, light or watering issue"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Dee"
published: "2025-04-11T00:10:57.099263Z"
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# Should I be concerned? My nerve plant has this fairly new leaf that’s…

_Posted by Dee on 2025-04-11_

Should I be concerned? My nerve plant has this fairly new leaf that’s turned red a bit and I’m not sure if it’s because of a pest, light or watering issue

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/W7ZSR-CHfqHP78fbX-h8uYPs8HpFEnzDbxWZALN91-0/XfgnUTh3Q3qn-SxYQRSVlA.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Anne Marie commented on 2025-04-11

I think this is just some Variegation! Congrats

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-04-11

A you tell me how you care for your nerve plant? I can’t seem to get it right with that plant! Each time I have had one, it starts out great, then slowly starts to decline. The leaves become small, fall off any the stalk eventually dies.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0yu1hcgdvrpbEzNfd-P-aauuwlVhDLE4RlHG4Kt0X1k/3c6Tr0a5Qw6cTymc0ba6Ww.webp?size=large)

#### Dee replied on 2025-04-11

I’m not a plant pro but with my nerve plant, I have it in a south facing window in indirect light \& I honestly water her when the leaves get visibly droopy. I’ve only had her for about 3 months but she’s grown a lot. If you have pests buy some systemic granules!

#### Jack replied on 2025-04-11

The right soil is important. Try something tropical

### Kiwibiwi commented on 2025-04-11

It may just want to change up its color, this is mine thats a little heavier with its red, your leaves look good and happy :)

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ti2sOh_cw0bhwEXaAl9P2_z-J0_yQP-ljTyobmXY4ak/MN32Up9rT2-GwbY1zD7N9g.webp?size=large)

#### Dee replied on 2025-04-11

She looks so cool 🤩

#### Kiwibiwi replied on 2025-04-11

Ty!!

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