Why is my polka dot plant crisping and lacking color underneath the top layer of leaves? On the top layer it looks quite healthy.
Overall, this is how the plant will progress. Older leaves will die and fall off, leaving the stem bare as it gets taller. Once this happens, you can prune it back. They respond well to pruning, and will become bushier.
Now, I do see signs of overwatering. Make sure that the top 2 inches of soil are allowed to dry out between watering. At this time, there will be nothing that you need to do to address this, other than letting it dry out a little between watering.
Here is an article that will help you to care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/polka-dot-plant/growing-polka-dot-plants.htm
Hi guys, I am worried about my two polka dot plants. They are hanging out with other exclusively indoor and older plants that are perfectly healthy, and yet, within a few days both of the plants started showing the same symptoms. It starts with a hole in the leaf (i thought my cat chewed it up, or some insect), however it spread very quickly to other leaves and as the holes spread, the leaves are disappearing. It looks like it’s being eaten, but I think it might even be some infection as it’s spreading uncontrollably fast. How can I help them? Thank you ??
This is, definitely, some kind of insect. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to say which without catching it in the act.
Fortunately, most pesticides, even natural, will take care of the issue. A hard pruning will help, as well.
These plants are very hardy and enjoy constant pruning.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/polka-dot-plant/growing-polka-dot-plants.htm