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banbee100
Tainan
Taiwan

May 09, 2009
06:14 AM

Post #6525190

I got this zebra plant 1 month ago, but it was doing well only the first few days.
It is placed at the balcony facing north and only receives indirect sun.
I water it 2-3 times a week, and start to spray the leaves since it seems ill.
The leaves curl and wrinkle, the tips of the old leaves turn brown, and the leaves colors turn greens.
It is warm here (about 78-87°F ).
Though is is said a plant needing less cares, I still have no idea about what's wrong.

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Smokey_SC
Piedmont, SC
(Zone 7b)

May 09, 2009
06:54 PM

Post #6527419

Stick your finger down about an inch into the soil if it is damp do not water. Wait till it feels dry before you water. It sounds like you may be watering a little to often.
banbee100
Tainan
Taiwan

May 10, 2009
11:46 PM

Post #6532230

Thank you so much for the suggestion.
I will reduce the frequence of watering to see if it would get healthy again.
dipsydoodle
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

May 11, 2009
07:10 AM

Post #6532700

I agree, it's being over watered.

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