Troubleshooting
Argyroderma fissum problems — and how to fix them
Argyroderma fissum (Argyroderma fissum) 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.
Base rot from wrong-season watering
Watering during summer dormancy rots the slender leaves at the base. Keep it dry in summer and water in the cool growing season.
Floppy, stretched leaves
Low light makes the finger leaves elongate and lean. Provide bright, mostly direct light or supplement with a grow light.
Split leaves from overwatering
Excess water swells the leaves until they split, opening a path for rot. Water only when fully dry and feed sparingly.
Mealybugs
Cottony pests hide between the clustered leaves and on roots. Inspect at repotting, isolate new arrivals, and treat with isopropyl alcohol.
Prevent argyroderma fissum problems before they start
Most argyroderma fissum issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for argyroderma fissum in general rather than its problems? Read the full argyroderma fissum care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Argyroderma fissum problems — FAQ
Why is my argyroderma fissum base rot from wrong-season watering?
Watering during summer dormancy rots the slender leaves at the base. Keep it dry in summer and water in the cool growing season.
Why is my argyroderma fissum floppy, stretched leaves?
Low light makes the finger leaves elongate and lean. Provide bright, mostly direct light or supplement with a grow light.
Why is my argyroderma fissum split leaves from overwatering?
Excess water swells the leaves until they split, opening a path for rot. Water only when fully dry and feed sparingly.
Why is my argyroderma fissum mealybugs?
Cottony pests hide between the clustered leaves and on roots. Inspect at repotting, isolate new arrivals, and treat with isopropyl alcohol.