Plant profile
Fittonia can wilt sharply as its small root ball dries. Repeated collapse damages leaves, while wilt over wet mix needs a root check rather than another watering.
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Keep lightly moist with a draining pot; avoid full dry-downs.
Bright filtered light; direct sun can scorch delicate leaves.
Drainage
medium
Root rot risk
medium
Check whether a dry root ball becomes evenly moist after watering.
Move foliage away from hot glass and heating airflow.
Empty collected runoff rather than keeping a wilting plant in standing water.
Useful guides
Check the root ball, fertilizer history, water source, and air near the leaves. Brown tips are permanent, but the cause of fresh tip burn can be corrected.
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Timing narrows the cause: sudden curl in a dry pot, midday curl near hot glass, a leaf that stays rolled, or new growth opening distorted.
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New soil can be wet while the original root ball is dry. Check both before deciding whether the plant needs water, time, or a corrected pot.
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Feel the root ball before watering. Dry soil, wet roots, and a dry center after repotting can all leave a peace lily limp.
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Check leaf age, moisture inside the root ball, and pest marks to decide what a yellow monstera leaf needs.
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Use the spot’s location, texture, and change over time to decide whether to check roots, exposure, pests, or leaf disease.
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