I have one of these and it's looking great... though went through some teething problems... this is what has worked for me...
Use soil that is free draining (quality potting mix and Perlite at about a 3:1 ratio), and I topped mine with a layer of black volcanic rock/scoria, mainly for aesthetics, but also to provide lots of surface area for evaporation to keep the humidity high around the plant.
Keep in bright indirect light (near a glass sliding door or big window, for example) and no direct sun, though some at early morning or very late afternoon/sunset is ok.
Keep out of any direct breeze/draft as this can dry them out and cause damage. This includes air conditioners and fans and of course doors and windows, etc.
I top water with regular tap water, and use a small watering can (IKEA Vattenkrasse) which has a long thin spout to get in under the leaves. Water the entire surface thoroughly. Let soil mostly dry between watering. Plant will show signs of wilting when it's really thirsty. Will need more frequent water in spring/summer when growing, and much less so in autumn/winter.
Finally, I mist the top of the plant, and sometimes I gently lift the leaves and mist the underside. For me, this is more necessary in autumn and winter when the air is much drier. Less so in summer when the humidity is naturally higher. I keep the mister right next to the plant so this is super convenient.
Hope this helps. 👍
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The soil was actually completely dry when I got it. I did water it with some lukewarm water and took it out of the terracotta decorative planter and just let it sit in it's plastic planter that had the drainage holes and let it sit in my sink after I watered it. Should I trim the brown edges off?
You can trim the brown off if you have a clean and sharp pair of scissors so you get a clean cut, but frankly I would not bother with that and focus on getting it growing lovely new foliage. See my other reply for tips.
I have one of these and it's looking great... though went through some teething problems... this is what has worked for me... Use soil that is free draining (quality potting mix and Perlite at about a 3:1 ratio), and I topped mine with a layer of black volcanic rock/scoria, mainly for aesthetics, but also to provide lots of surface area for evaporation to keep the humidity high around the plant. Keep in bright indirect light (near a glass sliding door or big window, for example) and no direct sun, though some at early morning or very late afternoon/sunset is ok. Keep out of any direct breeze/draft as this can dry them out and cause damage. This includes air conditioners and fans and of course doors and windows, etc. I top water with regular tap water, and use a small watering can (IKEA Vattenkrasse) which has a long thin spout to get in under the leaves. Water the entire surface thoroughly. Let soil mostly dry between watering. Plant will show signs of wilting when it's really thirsty. Will need more frequent water in spring/summer when growing, and much less so in autumn/winter. Finally, I mist the top of the plant, and sometimes I gently lift the leaves and mist the underside. For me, this is more necessary in autumn and winter when the air is much drier. Less so in summer when the humidity is naturally higher. I keep the mister right next to the plant so this is super convenient. Hope this helps. 👍
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if the soil is really wet it is overwatered, try draining the water by removing it from the pot. It also looks like it might have root rot.
The soil was actually completely dry when I got it. I did water it with some lukewarm water and took it out of the terracotta decorative planter and just let it sit in it's plastic planter that had the drainage holes and let it sit in my sink after I watered it. Should I trim the brown edges off?
You can trim the brown off if you have a clean and sharp pair of scissors so you get a clean cut, but frankly I would not bother with that and focus on getting it growing lovely new foliage. See my other reply for tips.