Staff Answer
May 13, 2021 - 08:23 AM
Hello there!
'Pink Butterflies' tends to keep all of its leaves. I think it's possible that you may be overwatering it.
Feel these lower leaves. Are they soft/squishy? Are they yellowish and a bit translucent? If yes, then reduce the amount of water your plant is receiving immediately. If it's just at this stage, then the damage shouldn't be too bad and, in all likelihood, it will recover.
Next, look at the base of the stem. Is it softer/squishier than the top part of the stem? Is it starting to discolor? If yes, then it's very possible that your plant has developed root rot. If this is the case, the situation is significantly more dire! I would recommend you do one of two things, if you detect root rot:
1) Repot it immediately into very dry soil and stop watering it altogether until new growth forms. This may stop it from fully rotting, but it might be too late.
2) Cut the top off of the plant, above the rot, and re-root it as a cutting. Then throw the old, rotten part of the stem away.
In any case, whether you detect root rot or not, reduce the amount of water your 'Pink Butterflies' is getting. I hope this helps!
'Pink Butterflies' tends to keep all of its leaves. I think it's possible that you may be overwatering it.
Feel these lower leaves. Are they soft/squishy? Are they yellowish and a bit translucent? If yes, then reduce the amount of water your plant is receiving immediately. If it's just at this stage, then the damage shouldn't be too bad and, in all likelihood, it will recover.
Next, look at the base of the stem. Is it softer/squishier than the top part of the stem? Is it starting to discolor? If yes, then it's very possible that your plant has developed root rot. If this is the case, the situation is significantly more dire! I would recommend you do one of two things, if you detect root rot:
1) Repot it immediately into very dry soil and stop watering it altogether until new growth forms. This may stop it from fully rotting, but it might be too late.
2) Cut the top off of the plant, above the rot, and re-root it as a cutting. Then throw the old, rotten part of the stem away.
In any case, whether you detect root rot or not, reduce the amount of water your 'Pink Butterflies' is getting. I hope this helps!
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