Ivy Leaf Browning and Chinese Evergreen Stagnation

25 ivies show identical browning on the second-newest leaf—oddly uniform. Could be watering inconsistency (ivies are unforgiving). Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema 'Peacock') stopped growing months ago but leaves are healthy. Slow growers pause; don't fertilize to force growth. Artificial light outage 4 days ago isn't the cause if growth stopped earlier.

Fertilizer doesn't stimulate growth in stalled plants. Patience and consistent care are the remedy.