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Israel  SilNa Apr 22, 2018 12:26 PM CST |
| Hi everyone, I got my pilea 2-3 months ago and it's been doing very well, until couple of days ago when I noticed some black spots on the leaves. The spots got bigger today and I don't know what is wrong. Attached images from yesterday and from today. Although I bought it 2-3 months ago, I've re potted it only recently into a terracotta pot with hole at the bottom. Originally it was in a plastic one. I live in a warm country so the cold it's not an issue. Apart of the re potting I might have put some oil on the leaves to make them more shiny / I realize now, that this was a mistake/, but could it be the reason for the spots? I water it on an average once a week and I keep it in a relatively bright room, I moved it closer to the window 2 days ago, in case this is a light issue. However no direct light at all. It also has 3 babies, one is already re potted in a new pot and 3 new ones just came out recently. Also, not all the leaves got these spots, only the older ones, or may the ones where I put the oil, I think. The new leaves don't have any. What should I do? Also, should I cut the problematic ones? Thanks!    |
Name: Philip Becker Fresno California (Zone 8a)  Philipwonel Apr 22, 2018 12:57 PM CST |
| Oil, did it. And allways make sure all pots have drain hole/s. You also want a fast draining soil.  😎😎😎 Anything i say, could be misrepresented, or wrong. |
Israel SilNa Apr 22, 2018 9:55 PM CST |
| [quote="Philipwonel"]Oil, did it. And allways make sure all pots have drain hole/s. You also want a fast draining soil.  Do you think I should let them be or ia better ti cut the "bad"leaves? |
Name: Philip Becker Fresno California (Zone 8a) Philipwonel Apr 23, 2018 10:38 AM CST |
| Really is your choice. Ttfn 😀 😎😎😎 Anything i say, could be misrepresented, or wrong. |
Israel SilNa Apr 23, 2018 1:27 PM CST |
| Thanks for helping out!! |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator  WillC Apr 23, 2018 1:56 PM CST |
| The damaged leaves will not recover, but new growth should be fine. When indoors, Pileas can do well on a sunny windowsill with direct sun. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Israel SilNa Apr 29, 2018 1:40 AM CST |
| Thanks, Will! I only have some sun in the late afternoon hours in the late spring and summer. So I moved it closer to the window. I think it's getting better now :) |
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