Corn Plant Problem

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• JennyJ Posts: 10,576

  May 2020 edited May 2020

  Welcome to the forum
  

  Two possible problems that I can see there. The compost could be too wet - particularly likely if the pot has no drainage holes. Also the pot looks a bit small for the plant, so it could be pot-bound if it's been in there a while (roots filling the pot and going in circles round the edge).

  Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  

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• BobTheGardener Posts: 11,385

  May 2020 edited May 2020

  Agree, the symptoms of over-watering or a plant sitting in water at the bottom of the pot can look identical to under-watering.  It needs repotting as JennyJ mentions, into a larger pot with (a) drainage hole(s).  You can then place that pot inside another slightly larger container or on a saucer/tray to protect the surface below and, more importantly for the plant, so that you can tip-out any excess water which collects there after watering it.  Only water it once after re-potting then wait until the top 2cm of compost is dry before watering again.
  

  A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  

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• Karenbrotherton1 Posts: 2

  May 2020

  Thanks Bob and Jenny for your help! I’ve repotted as suggested, with drainage. You’re right, his roots were circling the base of the old pot.
  
  Im aware this new home still isn’t big enough, so will order a new one. 

  
  

  Thanks again!
  karen 

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