Lamb's ear beginner

Hello, my name's Ally and I'm from Essex, UK.

I have recently moved in to an upstairs flat with a medium sized balcony and I decided to start growing a small garden up there. I started with lamb' seat as I was attracted to the feel of them and the silvery colour which shows up when I sit out there at night.

It has grown and grown since I first got it, more sideways than anything. A few of the leaves started to go wavy around the edges, and the 'fur' on the leaves looked almost gelled, I wondered if this was down to slugs or snails? No leaves have been nibbled on though. Some of the under leaves have gone a bit brown.

I researched at a local garden centre and the guy insisted that this plant thrives on neglect. I asked if he thought the pot was overcrowded, or if some are not getting enough light but he insisted it was fine.


I have attached a picture, does this look healthy? I water it when about the top 1-2 inches of soil are completely dry - could this be too much?

Would it benefit from being placed in the long trough type pot and with more space around each individual one?

Any help much appreciated, thank you!

 

I cannot help you with your problem plant, but no plant " thrives on neglect. " I should find another G.C.!

Cheers, Tony.

 

It doesn't look overly unhealthy to me. The underleaves will brown as they age and die off.
I agree with you that it would probably grow better in a fairly deep trough.

 

Thank you - that will definitely be my next move!