Troubleshooting
Argyroderma delaetii problems — and how to fix them
Argyroderma delaetii (Argyroderma delaetii) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Summer rot from wrong-season watering
As a winter grower it rots if watered during hot summer dormancy. Keep it dry in summer and water mainly autumn through spring.
Burst or split leaves
Overwatering swells the leaf pair until it splits open, inviting rot. Water only when fully dry and keep feeding minimal.
Etiolation in low light
Insufficient light makes the leaves elongate and pale, losing the rounded bum-like form. Provide bright, mostly direct light or a grow light.
Mealybugs
Cottony pests lodge in the central cleft and around roots. Inspect at repotting, isolate new plants, and treat with isopropyl alcohol.
Prevent argyroderma delaetii problems before they start
Most argyroderma delaetii issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for argyroderma delaetii in general rather than its problems? Read the full argyroderma delaetii care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Argyroderma delaetii problems — FAQ
Why is my argyroderma delaetii summer rot from wrong-season watering?
As a winter grower it rots if watered during hot summer dormancy. Keep it dry in summer and water mainly autumn through spring.
Why is my argyroderma delaetii burst or split leaves?
Overwatering swells the leaf pair until it splits open, inviting rot. Water only when fully dry and keep feeding minimal.
Why is my argyroderma delaetii etiolation in low light?
Insufficient light makes the leaves elongate and pale, losing the rounded bum-like form. Provide bright, mostly direct light or a grow light.
Why is my argyroderma delaetii mealybugs?
Cottony pests lodge in the central cleft and around roots. Inspect at repotting, isolate new plants, and treat with isopropyl alcohol.