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title: "Hi all - worried about my Bird of Paradise - 2 lower leaves turning…"
description: "Hi all - worried about my Bird of Paradise - 2 lower leaves turning brown in the middle. Owned for 5m and hasn’t been repotted, water only when top 2 inches…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Flash Anchovy"
published: "2025-05-25T01:30:30.888847Z"
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# Hi all - worried about my Bird of Paradise - 2 lower leaves turning…

_Geplaatst door Flash Anchovy op 2025-05-25_

Hi all - worried about my Bird of Paradise - 2 lower leaves turning brown in the middle. Owned for 5m and hasn’t been repotted, water only when top 2 inches are dry, seems to drain fine but still in original nursery soil. Really appreciate any advice!

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oJDrOZNNfmjOHKoQxI5PrI7cMIQFmBAq_a9eHdzDZ34/7s-zbp6URfKUmNwIMY_9SQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oJDrOZNNfmjOHKoQxI5PrI7cMIQFmBAq_a9eHdzDZ34/wAyp4UiLTdy6MAR8p6AJZQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/oJDrOZNNfmjOHKoQxI5PrI7cMIQFmBAq_a9eHdzDZ34/GoCZya6NRx-sPVByXlR6yQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 reacties

### Dondoo52 reageerde op 2025-05-26

It looks like a watering issue. I allow my BOP to almost dry completely in between waterings. I would also do a repot and check the roots in the process. They may be root bound. Otherwise, it looks gorgeous!

#### Flash Anchovy antwoordde op 2025-05-27

Thank you, I discovered he is definitely root bound - new pot, new soil, roots otherwise look solid and will be more careful on watering. Thank you!

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