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title: "Anyone know what could cause this kind of shrivel/discoloration? I’ve…"
description: "Anyone know what could cause this kind of shrivel/discoloration? I’ve had a lot of fungus gnats lately so I’m a little worried it might be sick. Could just be…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Kyla"
published: "2023-09-23T23:07:58.075Z"
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# Anyone know what could cause this kind of shrivel/discoloration? I’ve…

_Posted by Kyla on 2023-09-23_

Anyone know what could cause this kind of shrivel/discoloration? I’ve had a lot of fungus gnats lately so I’m a little worried it might be sick. Could just be watering improperly as well but I’m not sure. It’s mostly on the bottom leaves of the plant.

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## 4 comments

### Charlie commented on 2023-09-24

Most likely overwatering, fungus gnats also thrive in moist soil so another key sign. Id check to see if the plant has any root rot at all just in case

#### Kyla replied on 2023-09-24

Thanks!

### Gotta❤️Plants commented on 2023-09-26

I think that would be a look of overwatering. That was happening to mine and then I stopped watering for a bit and put it right by a window and it bounced back.

#### Kyla replied on 2023-09-26

I’ll give that a try thanks!

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