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Fiscus Lyrata bambino leaf drop

lizzykincaidelizzykincaide Posts: 99
in Problem solving
 
These are lower leaves that have dropped off. I've kept it quite dry and up until now it's been happy. What have I done this time?  Thanks

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Can we see the whole plant down to the pot?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    If the rest of the plant looks healthy, it could be just the natural process of loosing the lowest leaves as the plant grows.  I water mine about every 14 days by placing the pot on the draining board and watering it thoroughly until water flows out of the bottom and then stop.  Mine seems to require more water in winter when the central heating is on.  If you haven't repotted your plant for a while, a slightly larger pot and fresh compost will also help.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • lizzykincaidelizzykincaide Posts: 99
    B3 said:
    Can we see the whole plant down to the pot?

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    That should help someone who knows what they're talking about😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    The photo helps!  The size of the pot looks OK for the size of your plant, assuming that that is a grit topping with good quality compost beneath.  If the compost is of good quality, I think you need to give your plant more water, as described previously.  Has it always been in that location?  A bit more light would also help, but not direct sunlight.  Also, it's important to turn your plant regularly so that it doesn't lean towards the light.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • lizzykincaidelizzykincaide Posts: 99
    Plantminded said:
    The photo helps!  The size of the pot looks OK for the size of your plant, assuming that that is a grit topping with good quality compost beneath.  If the compost is of good quality, I think you need to give your plant more water, as described previously.  Has it always been in that location?  A bit more light would also help, but not direct sunlight.  Also, it's important to turn your plant regularly so that it doesn't lean towards the light.
    No. It's normal spot is further back in the room near a radiator and door.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    edited February 2023
    Fluctuations in temperature caused by proximity to a radiator and door can cause leaf drop as can lack of water.


     
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • lizzykincaidelizzykincaide Posts: 99
    Plantminded said:
    Fluctuations in temperature caused by proximity to a radiator and door can cause leaf drop as can lack of water.


     
    Thanks. I'll try to find a better spot. 
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