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title: "does anyone know why my pileas leaf is curling?"
description: "does anyone know why my pileas leaf is curling?"
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author: "Macie"
published: "2024-04-19T21:26:07.216031Z"
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# does anyone know why my pileas leaf is curling?

_Posted by Macie on 2024-04-19_

does anyone know why my pileas leaf is curling?

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## 3 comments

### Neon commented on 2024-04-19

Leaves curling down are a sign of overwatering. The opposite it true for upward curling. I think the leaves here are curling down. This could also be from lack of drainage in the pot.

#### Macie replied on 2024-04-19

okay thanks!!

#### Sarah replied on 2024-04-20

That’s interesting you say that bc I noticed on my triostar the leaves will start to curl ever so slightly. It’s validating to know I’ve been reading plant cues correctly. They’ll curl upwards and once I give her a drink they unfurl. That’s how I know when to water it.

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