Seema Kumari, Harsh Dhankhar, Vikas Abrol, Alka Sain and Kirti Gulia
Abstract
The work investigated the effects of fluoride toxicity on the leaves of spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) grown under controlled indoor conditions. Overall, the study aimed to contribute to our understanding of fluoride toxicity. Yellowing of leaves, became more pronounced in the second week, and by the third week, the plants displayed increased yellowing and slight wilting. Moderate stress was observed in the first week, followed by the development of yellow spots on the leaves in the second week. By the third week, the plants exhibited brown edges. Stress levels, Brown spots appeared on the leaves, and by the second week, wilting became pronounced. Many leaves showed signs of wilting, and some had died. Concentrations of fluoride demonstrated a substantial negative impact on the Spider plants, leading to a decline in overall health. Wilting became a prominent feature, and by the second week, some leaves had died highlighting the severe impact of extremely high fluoride concentrations on the plants.