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title: "Dead leaves on my chinese evergreen, is this normal?? I got her a…"
description: "Dead leaves on my chinese evergreen, is this normal?? I got her a month ago and water it once a week. She lives outdoors on an east-facing patio that gets…"
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author: "Megan🌱"
published: "2025-04-06T15:41:58.267967Z"
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# Dead leaves on my chinese evergreen, is this normal?? I got her a…

_Posted by Megan🌱 on 2025-04-06_

Dead leaves on my chinese evergreen, is this normal?? I got her a month ago and water it once a week. She lives outdoors on an east-facing patio that gets direct sunlight from about 9am-2pm. Outside temps have been around 85 degrees (florida). The plant seems to be doing well besides these couple of leaves. Any info/tips would be greatly appreciated! :) 🪴💚

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## 4 comments

### Danuta commented on 2025-04-06

Does it get any air flow in that pot? Looks like a self watering one?

#### Megan🌱 replied on 2025-04-06

It is in a self watering pot, however I don't fill it because I'm afraid it'll be overwatered. It simply came in this pot and I haven't repotted it yet. Should I look into a pot with air flow?

#### Danuta replied on 2025-04-06

I would. It would probably improve with new soil and some air flow. You’ll water it more often as it gets hot, but overall it should be healthier

### Sydnei commented on 2025-04-06

it looks sunburned. try indirect sunlight and see if that helps

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