Careful observation of the plant will tell you if you have watering issues. If you overwater your plant you’ll notice:
a. The leaves of the plant can appear yellow and are prone to yellow-brown patches at the tips of the leaves.
b. If the situation is serious, severe drooping and curling of the leaves may be observed. This is due to the fact that overwatering can cause root rot and the plant is already having a hard time absorbing more water.
If your Peacock plant is planted indoor, overwatering is all too easy to do with the plant as it cannot tolerate any standing water. The earlier you notice the overwatering the better. If you see standing water or some leaf change, stop watering! Allow the soil to air out over the course of 3-5 days.
If you’re noticing signs of root rot, you’ll need to act fast. You’ll have to remove the plant from the pot or ground and then wash off the roots. Remove any dead or decaying roots while trying to keep as much intact as possible. Throw out all the old soil and clean out the pot then add in new soil. If you’re planting in your garden, remove the old soil and replant it in a new location.
While overwatering is an issue, so is underwatering. The Peacock plant is very sensitive to drought conditions and will quickly decline if they don’t receive consistent watering. Signs of underwatering include:
-Curled, pendulous, lifeless leaves;
-Some leaves will gradually turn yellow from the bottom;
-The edges of the leaves will turn brown.
Underwatering tends to be easier to fix than overwatering. Simply increase how often you water the plant. If your plant is drying out quickly, the air might be too dry. Consider increasing the humidity so the soil stays moist for longer. You might also think about moving the plant to a different location if you notice it is getting too much sunlight or the spot is too hot in order to prevent extra evaporation.