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Chinese money plant

Megan-smithMegan-smith Posts: 6
in Problem solving
Looking for some advice on my poorly looking chinese money plant. It's been growing well since I got it around 8 months ago. The past few weeks the lower leaves have been drooping and falling off (pictures attached).

Is it normal this time of year now it's getting less sunshine?

I've also noticed some small, black flies running across the soil and on the leaves. Could this be the reason? And how can I get rid of them?

Thanks,
Megan

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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Not one I've grown but does the pot have a drainage hole and what have you been feeding it and how often?

    For the flies I'd give the yellow sticky traps a go. I used them on a spider plant a few months ago and they cleared them up in no time.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • BrexiteerBrexiteer Posts: 955
    The little flies usually are attracted to moist soil on houseplants. Put your finger in the compost if it sticks it's too wet 
  • BrexiteerBrexiteer Posts: 955
    Seems they are called fungus gnats 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Hello Megan-smith, you will find some advice here.

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