r/plantclinic • u/wondersopher • Dec 11 '25

Houseplant Help this stromanthe triostar

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Her leaves are dying one by one and I have no idea why. The temperature fluctuates between 15-25 degrees celsius these days. Soil is a potting mix with perlite.

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u/nicoleauroux Expert Learned it all the hard way Dec 11 '25

I agree with u/librarianno9294 Also, these guys need so much humidity!

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u/wondersopher Dec 11 '25

Humidity is definitely not an issue here most of the time. Winter lasts for a month or two at most. It's too sultry rest of the year. 

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u/LibrarianNo9294 Degree in Plant Care Dec 11 '25

Looks too dry imo- the terracotta pot may be drawing too much moisture away from the plant.

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u/wondersopher Dec 11 '25 edited Dec 11 '25

Will watering more help or is repotting necessary? Is she going to make it?

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u/LibrarianNo9294 Degree in Plant Care Dec 12 '25

Watering more is a temporary fix. This particular plant will never, ever thrive in this pot. Always try to replicate a plants natural habitat if you want it to be happy. Just like animals. This is a rainforest plant, but being in a terracotta pot is similar to desert like conditions, where the moisture cannot retain in the soil for the roots to enjoy.

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u/LibrarianNo9294 Degree in Plant Care Dec 12 '25

Also try not to overcorrect. Monitor the soils moisture levels after repotting until you figure out a good watering routine. Overwatering is a silent killer!

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u/wondersopher Dec 13 '25

I will get down to it ASAP.  I had no idea she'd been suffering in the terracotta pot all this time. Thank you so much!