Plant Leaves Curling/wavy On Edges?

Some of my staurogyne repens have wavy looking edges, and some are curling too, I have searched and found out about calcium deficiency, but I'm not 100% sure. It is only happening to two or three of the small stems I individually planted out of like the 15.... they are not dying. They are very much growing. Help is appreciated..

 

I would suggest using root tabs under your plants, if you're not using them already. Tabs will provide calcium as well as all other ferts required. Hope this helps.

 

I would suggest using root tabs under your plants, if you're not using them already. Tabs will provide calcium as well as all other ferts required. Hope this helps.

Thank you. I will order some today, is there a specific brand you recommend?

 

HI Adaberny

If you could post a picture, and maybe tell us what you are dosing for ferts we might be able to provide specific guidance.

 

Here are some pictures

 

HI Adaberny

I don't know what you are dosing, how much, how often, or what size tank but it appears you have a magnesium (Mg) deficiency. Notice how the leaf margins are curled up (some species curl up other species curl down) which is a typical symptom of a magnesium (Mg) deficiency.

II. Symptoms do not appear first or most severely on youngest leaves: Effect general on whole plant or localized on older, lower leaves.C. Interveinal chlorosis. Interveinal chlorosis first appears on oldest leaves.1. Older leaves chlorotic, usually necrotic in late stages. Chlorosis along leaf margins extending between veins produces a "Christmas tree" pattern. Veins normal green. Leaf margins may curl downward or upward with puckering effect. Necrosis may suddenly occur between veins. Potassium or calcium excess can inhibit uptake of magnesium...magnesium deficiencyWhen the external magnesium supply is deficient, interveinal chlorosis of the older leaves is the first symptom because as the magnesium of the chlorophyll is remobilized, the mesophyll cells next to the vascular bundles retain chlorophyll for longer periods than do the parenchyma cells between them. Leaves lose green color at tips and between veins followed by chlorosis or development of brilliant colors, starting with lower leaves and proceeding upwards. The chlorosis/brilliant colors (unmasking of other leaf pigments due to the lack of chlorophyll) may start at the leaf margins or tips and progress inward interveinally producing a "Christmas" tree pattern. Leaves are abnormally thin, plants are brittle and branches have a tendency to curve upward. Stems are weak, subject to fungus infection, usually leaves drop prematurely.

 

sorry I forgot! I'm only dosing Seachem Flourish, its a 3.4 gallon tank, I put in 7 drops the first time, and will put in 4 drops every other time I dose. (twice a week) I will research more about magnesium deficiency, thank you!

 

HI Adaberny

The easiest way to deal with a magnesium deficiency is to dose some magnesium sulfate (MgSO4 / Epsom Salt) available from your local drug store; buy the cheapest on the shelf with not additives or fragrances. A pound will last you forever and maybe costs $2. Do an initial dose of 1/8th teaspoon to your tank. When you do a water change add 1/32 teaspoon per new gallon of water added. After you start dosing watch the new leaves as they emerge, the existing leaves will not change. Are the new leaves straighter, greener? Keep us posted as thing progress.

Need small spoons, Ebay has "Drop Smidgen Pinch Dash Tad" stainless steel spoon sets for less than $10.

• Tad = 1/4 teaspoon
• Dash = 1/8 teaspoon
• Pinch = 1/16 teaspoon
• Smidgen = 1/32 teaspoon
• Drop = 1/64 teaspoon

 

HI Adaberny

The easiest way to deal with a magnesium deficiency is to dose some magnesium sulfate (MgSO4 / Epsom Salt) available from your local drug store; buy the cheapest on the shelf with not additives or fragrances. A pound will last you forever and maybe costs $2. Do an initial dose of 1/8th teaspoon to your tank. When you do a water change add 1/32 teaspoon per new gallon of water added. After you start dosing watch the new leaves as they emerge, the existing leaves will not change. Are the new leaves straighter, greener? Keep us posted as thing progress.

Need small spoons, Ebay has "Drop Smidgen Pinch Dash Tad" stainless steel spoon sets for less than $10.

Right before you posted your response I did a ton of research on Magnesium, and dosed my tank with Epsom salt (no other additives except Magnesium) , about 0.06 of a teaspoon for 3 gallons, but your version looks way easier to dose out. I will get those spoons, thanks so much for your help! I will post pictures of my result after new growth emerges