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Q.Stems Of New Leaves On My Anthurium Are Breaking Before The Leaf Opens. It Seems As Though The Leaves Get Stuck And The Stem Curls

Zone Melbourne | harnett.s2 added on December 13, 2019 | Answered

over and keeps growing until it breaks. Otherwise the plant is healthy. Any ideas?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on December 19, 2019

It sounds like a lack of light. This can cause stems to elongate, becoming brittle, however your photo did not come through so I can't confirm this.

Sometimes, this can happen with overwatering, as well.

This article will help you to care for them properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-care.htm

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