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title: "Hey all, my bf and I just got this plant a few weeks ago at Lowe’s…"
description: "Hey all, my bf and I just got this plant a few weeks ago at Lowe’s and it’s been doing really well until this past week I can’t tell if it’s overwatered or…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mads"
published: "2026-05-02T13:18:17.631375Z"
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# Hey all, my bf and I just got this plant a few weeks ago at Lowe’s…

_Posted by Mads on 2026-05-02_

Hey all, my bf and I just got this plant a few weeks ago at Lowe’s and it’s been doing really well until this past week  
I can’t tell if it’s overwatered or underwatered?  
I’m sure my cats biting it hasn’t helped and it probably needs more light, but I want to make sure I’m not underwatering it?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OUt5mG2WqXl3vWsEqx0wgR0OaRz24xvlo-dtw58Cpqc/WZCpiCVsRZOkCw4ubDgHZg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OUt5mG2WqXl3vWsEqx0wgR0OaRz24xvlo-dtw58Cpqc/oIbbpWskSiGOs0EXJltcqA.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Greenhouse \& Garden commented on 2026-05-02

To me the top inch of the soil does look dry? So it cannot be overwatered

#### Mads replied on 2026-05-02

Thank you!!

#### Greenhouse \& Garden replied on 2026-05-02

Of course! I would definitely water it. If you’re worried about over watering maybe you could try a larger self watering orb and that will moderate it?

### Amber commented on 2026-05-02

It could be getting too much direct sun light. Ferns can be susceptible to sunburn where there leaves will turn crispy and yellow/brown

#### Mads replied on 2026-05-02

I was actually worried it wasn’t getting enough light because it didn’t get much direct light. Should I try moving it somewhere darker?

#### Amber replied on 2026-05-02

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/L0sbtxmE6wcyCr9wGfqAFyvehIrLd0LIFSZDysvD12w/8eW21_dNQJi3Zt_IW570Mw.webp?size=large)

### Erica commented on 2026-05-02

Spider mites. It’s always spider mites.

### YandyVoorhees commented on 2026-05-03

That’s a majesty palm, very difficult for some to keep perfect. It needs a lot of light and humidity I would never let the soil on this one dry out but wouldn’t want it waterlogged either. Yellowing leaves on mine means too much water usually. Hard to tell from these photos tho, stick a bamboo skewer down to the bottoms of the pot, spin it a bit then pull it back up. The soil at the bottom could be soggy and you wouldn’t know. Source: i have 4 of these lol

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