Chinese Evergreen Folding and curling leaves

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  1. Dryairfoliage

    Dryairfoliage New Seed

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    What's going on with this thing? I've had it for 2 years no problem and every time this happens it perks up quickly. However, this time it hasn't perked up and it's been 5 hours since I watered it. it can't be root rot cause not enough time has gone by. I did however repot this thing 2 days ago.[/img]
     
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  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It could simply be under stress from the replanting. Give it a little more time and it should bounce back for you. Don't be tempted to overwater it at this stage.
     
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    I'm not seeing a photo either.
     



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  6. Dryairfoliage

    Dryairfoliage New Seed

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    It bounced back but it did look like this......

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Glad to hear it has recovered. :-D Your photograph looks like it was stress related. Some plants take longer than others to recover after being re-potted or transplanted.
     

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