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London  AlexMurdoch May 2, 2020 7:48 AM CST |
| My Spider was repotted about 5 weeks ago and the level of soil was about inch bow pot but soil has perhaps impacted or dropped down and now is maybe 2 inches below rim. Worried that smaller leaves aren't getting light, the're curling and sometimes blackening on tips. Also on larger leaves some are paler causing them to bend over and crack. Don't think am over watering and is about 3/4 metres from window. (Please excuse our mess - having a sort out!)Been quite bright here in London. Otherwise is lots new growth and fairly happy     |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator  WillC May 2, 2020 9:37 AM CST |
| Your Spider Plant is fine. Soil settles after repotting and it is not a problem. It is normal for some older, lower leaves to die back as they age. Keep your plant as close to a sunny window as possible for best results. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
London AlexMurdoch May 2, 2020 10:26 AM CST |
WillC said:Your Spider Plant is fine. Soil settles after repotting and it is not a problem. It is normal for some older, lower leaves to die back as they age. Keep your plant as close to a sunny window as possible for best results. Thank you, good to know. Have you any thoughts about the paler leaves that are cracking slightly when they bend over? |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator WillC May 2, 2020 3:00 PM CST |
| I see very few creased leaves so I don't think it is an issue. Sometimes leaves get creased from accidental rough handling. No big deal. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
London AlexMurdoch May 3, 2020 4:24 AM CST |
WillC said:I see very few creased leaves so I don't think it is an issue. Sometimes leaves get creased from accidental rough handling. No big deal. Thanks really appreciate your help. Stay safe |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator WillC May 3, 2020 7:41 AM CST |
| Thanks, Alex. You the same! Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
London AlexMurdoch May 24, 2020 4:15 AM CST |
WillC said:Your Spider Plant is fine. Soil settles after repotting and it is not a problem. It is normal for some older, lower leaves to die back as they age. Keep your plant as close to a sunny window as possible for best results. Thank you, good to know. Have you any thoughts about the paler leaves that are cracking slightly when they bend over? |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator WillC May 24, 2020 8:41 AM CST |
I don't see any unusual leaf-cracking or bending. Plants do develop some imperfections and some older leaves gradually discolor and die back. That is normal. Your plant is fine. Step back and enjoy it; ignore minor defects that appear only under very close examination and are of no consequence.  Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Name: Lynda Horn Arkansas (Zone 7b) Eat more tomatoes!              gardenfish May 24, 2020 9:10 AM CST |
| The plant looks great to me! Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. Mother Teresa |
London AlexMurdoch May 24, 2020 9:45 AM CST |
WillC said:I don't see any unusual leaf-cracking or bending. Plants do develop some imperfections and some older leaves gradually discolor and die back. That is normal. Your plant is fine. Step back and enjoy it; ignore minor defects that appear only under very close examination and are of no consequence. Thank you! That's so good to know. |
London AlexMurdoch May 24, 2020 9:46 AM CST |
gardenfish said:The plant looks great to me! Thank you for taking the time. This forum is brilliant! |
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