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Pothos Palace

Need some advice. Brand new plant (colocasia black ruffles) and she is not doing well. I just purchased her and she came to me very sad, but over 24 hours she looks worse. She’s in a plastic pot, soil unknown, on top of a tray of water for humidity. Bright, indirect light all day a few ft from the window. Her leaf I took a picture of is crispy and shriveling. The other two look oookkk for now. Very wilty. Update: I did water with Luke-warm facet water (don’t have distilled rn) since her soils was damp, closer to dry side. Any ideas what’s wrong? Thank you!

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  1. Julia

    Hmm from the photo, the soil looks dry. These guys like water and humidity so try giving it a water and regularly spray the leaves and stem for additional moisture. My house is very dry and this helps with my tropical plants.

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    • Pothos Palace

      I gave it water and it perked up within like 15 minutes. Leaf still looks rough, guessing I can’t undo crispy. I will mist daily and it’s in the bathroom enjoying the humidity post-shower.

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    • Julia

      That’s a good sign! Even if this leaf doesn’t last I would think a new leaf will come soon from the other stem :) the rest of your set up is perfect, good luck!

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