Question
QUESTION: I have a (formerly thick an  beautiful) large aspidistra sitting in front of a north window (full length window) beside a heating duct.  I have repotted the plant, adding a bit of rich soil from the garden with the peaty soil it was in.  The leaves, now even the new emergents, are turning brown even as they are unfurling:-(  I have tried not to overwater, I have fertilized carefully once every few months, but the leaves are at a diagonal now, and half as many as 1 yr ago.
What can I do?  I will put it outside, under the north side overhang,  once the snow is gone.
thanks for any ideas, suggestions.

ANSWER: Hi Judit!

These plants do best in shade. Any direct sun can injure the leaves.  I do not suspect an infectious disease here, but rather an environmental issue.  Perhaps the warm air from the heating unit or perhaps a root issue. Overwatering or prolonged wet soil can be an issue.  If possible, examine the roots for good color (cream to white-  not brown or black). Discolored roots can indicate a serious problem. These plants often grown in poor soils, so carefu;l on the fertilization as well as too much water.

Regards
Steve

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QUESTION: Thank you for the ideas.  I'll move the plant to a lower light spot, and will water it well every 2-3 weeks when the soil feels quite dry.  The roots looked good - pale and firm- when I repotted some months ago.

Answer
Hi Judit:
Good to hear the roots looked OK. You might want to check them at the present time to see if they have changed or not. When you water, let it go a while- maybe until it starts to wilt a bit, then water the pot good until water drains out the drain holes in the bottom of the pot.  Let water flow through a while, let drain.  This is a preferred method , rather than adding a little water every few days.

Enjoy your plant. They are real neat!

Steve