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Hi everyone, newbie plant owner struggling

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    If they're definitely not waterlogged in the bottom, are getting misted regularly, and the light level and temperature are right, there's not a lot else you can do except wait and see.
    Regarding your query about getting someone in to help, you'd be better enquiring locally. A place where I used to work had a company in to look after the plants, but if I remember rightly the plants were leased and were replaced if they didn't do well. I don't remember their name though, it was a long time ago.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • I'm lost tbh. 
    I had someone come in and say they think underwatered.  

    The soil down by the roots is damp, like darker. But basically dry. Just not dry like the top!
    So watered them!
    They are getting worse. The soil is probably 12 inches deep with polystyrene chucks under it. So the water should run through? 

    Was wondering if it's the water from the taps? 

    But worrying they are not going to come back? 

    Found out there has been a electric heater on sometimes I have not been in the office.

    These pictures are today!

    Could it be underwatered and taking some time to come back? 

    Latest pictures if they make any difference. 

    These pictures 6 days ago I think. 



    The soil is 3 days ago pre water. 
    Looks wetter here, but it was crumble and not sticky at all. Almost just cold and moist from that if you understand? 



    Finally. Could this be the water? Or not misting enough still for them to deteriate this rapidly? 

    I read these plants are slow reacting. So maybe I still haven't watered them enough? 
    Sorry for such long posts, I am starting to think I'm not going to have a positive outcome here! 
  • You can probably tell I'm really stressed about them due to the way I'm writing. 

    Apologies, and thank you so much for all of your contributions! 
  • gardenman91gardenman91 Posts: 429
    With regards to the soil, you could try repotting the plant, but add some perlite to the compost as it will improve aeration and drainage. With watering be careful, as in even though the top surface is dry the soil further down may be holding on to some moisture. 
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