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title: "My bird of paradise leaves are gradually it doesn’t seem super sick.…"
description: "My bird of paradise leaves are gradually it doesn’t seem super sick. Haven’t moved it recently and it’s near a south facing window. Thanks for any help!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l6MhdG_KRDSPIOT4jpA9JQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mike S"
published: "2024-06-15T17:06:41.308709Z"
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# My bird of paradise leaves are gradually it doesn’t seem super sick.…

_Posted by Mike S on 2024-06-15_

My bird of paradise leaves are gradually it doesn’t seem super sick. Haven’t moved it recently and it’s near a south facing window. Thanks for any help!

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## 4 comments

### Lindsey commented on 2024-06-15

Mine has done the same thing for the last year. I have tried so many different things, but nothing has worked yet. My latest experiment is to lessen the amount of plant food I give it. We’ll see if that helps.

#### Mike S replied on 2024-06-16

Good luck. Hopefully that’s does the trick

### Nsom commented on 2024-06-15

Could it be sensitive to lime in your water? If you use tap water.

### Mike S commented on 2024-06-16

We’ve been giving it the same feet and water for a few years and this is the first we’ve seen the problem. It is near an air conditioning vent…

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