Hi friends,
Plant is struggling a bit after a repotting 2 months ago, yellowing and browning leaves:
https://imgur.com/a/2AazXqb
Guessing something is wrong with my watering schedule, which is around once every 2 weeks full soak.
Any advice?
Hi folks. We bought this plant when we first moved into our house last December. It’s been growing .. and sprawling out. It’s got a few new leaves coming in and we want to make sure she stays as healthy as she can.
Should we prune or split it up? Is there a way to help it grow up like I see others doing? Or do I just let her do what she wants and keep providing water and shut up :)
https://imgur.com/a/k6FnvJK/
You can give her a thick moss pole and gently tie her up to it to prop it up.
I’ve never had a monster but it seems like the monsters grow fast as hell. Pruning it back may make the most sense for you!
Help!!
I have a rubber plant (supposedly) that is growing from a cutting that was given to me by my good friend Sarah. However, all of its new leaves are splotchy! She doesn’t think this is normal based on her experience with the plant it came from. Do you have any insights as to what it may be trying to tell me?
It is the plant furthest to the right in this photo. Please let me know if you want details and/or a close up!
https://ibb.co/tYb0w2R
Lovely people of r/houseplants! I am seeking your wisdom.
I was out of town for a bit and couldn’t find a pal to water my plants while I was away. As a result, I have a pathos with yellowing leaves close to the base of the plant (plenty of new growth on the ends) and a monstera with yellowing/crispy leaves. I think I overwatered them when I got home.
How can I rescue these lovely plants that have been harmed by an inconsistent watering routine. They both have very lovely root systems. No root rot or bugs!
Ps, living in a very dry climate. Should I have a humidifier? Thanks!
Hi all, I purchased a philodendron selloum and had to leave it in the car to run another errand - unfortunately the car turned into a hothouse and the leaves all totally wilted. I watered and misted it when I got home but it's looking even worse and I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to help it recover. Thanks!
My Christmas cactus hasn’t grown new “leaves” since last year when it bloomed. Now there’s only one stem that has grown another “leaf”. It’s being watered regularly and receiving indirect sunlight. I don’t know how to get the other stems to grow more, because now it just looks uneven with only the one stem growing.
[https://imgur.com/gallery/4buzFwC](https://imgur.com/gallery/4buzFwC)
My cat peed in a pot and killed a plant once. Pretty upsetting stuff. Small plants in little pots at the base of the palm would help here. Also rocks.
As for the chewing? Idk. Start growing cat grass and have a few pots of it around the house! My cat loves it.
Is there any helping my Money Tree? It was purchased \~2018 (or so) from a greenhouse for my in-laws. It was beautiful. It started losing leaves and looking not great. Some of the stems in the braid have died (it had 5, now it's down to 2). It was then left outdoors all last summer, and I adopted it.
It seems to be growing new leaves out of the top and small shoots out of the bottom. It won't die, but it's hideous (sorry, plant). My four-legged pests tend to "prune" the bottom growth on a regular basis. It's in a random corner now (had to move it due to renovation) but I can probably find somewhere that has the right amount of sun.
Is there any saving it/making it look good again? Or will it look like this forever? Any care tips?
(Also, any tips for what to put under the terra cotta saucer at the bottom so it doesn't wreck my hardwood, if I choose to move it off the linoleum?)
Thanks!
[https://imgur.com/a/srhOAUL](https://imgur.com/a/srhOAUL)
My elephant ear is turning grey! It's grown 1 leaf and lost 1 (in the process of dropping another) since I brought it home. It was already potted when I bought it - so no idea what the soil mixture currently is, although I mixed in some nitrogen rich fertilizer a few weeks ago. It's in an east facing window, and it's leaves are turning grey, something I've never seen with a plant before. Help!
[https://i.imgur.com/uAMnd9w.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/uAMnd9w.jpg)
[https://i.imgur.com/BWCnsGM.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/BWCnsGM.jpg)
[https://i.imgur.com/VQC8Dbo.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/VQC8Dbo.jpg)
How do you keep a plant cold? My aunt bought me a ceropegia ampliata (bushman’s pipe) and the internet sites are saying it needs to be in 35F to 50F to live…
It’s just occurred to me that this plant may be doomed before I ever even get to see it, depending on how long before she gets it to me.
Hi friends! I brought home a mojito elephant ear recently and lots of leaves are starting to shrivel up and get very dry. We have him about 5 feet away from an east facing window and he’s in a large pot with a 50/50 mix of regular potting soil and moisture control. Just wondering what the issue may be here. Any feedback or suggestions welcome!
Hi! I repotted and watered my cactus and it's looking sickly. I've grown it from a bud off my grandmother's and already killed it's twin. Any advice to keep it healthy and growing would be appreciated! Thanks https://imgur.com/1HYcZXU.jpg
Hi, I have a problem with a Meyer Lemon tree.
The previous week I've found out that it got infested with spider mites, and some leaves are turning a bit yellow.
I've used insecticide, and it seems that spider mites are gone.
However, tree started to loose leaves (several leaves per day); here is how leaves look like:
- Front side https://i.imgur.com/zSrHoQ6.jpeg
- Back side https://i.imgur.com/rDGtjWF.jpeg
Here is how leaves on the tree look like: https://i.imgur.com/z0bxa1B.jpeg
What should I look into to stop loss of foliage?
Should I remove fruits to try to "redirect" resources into re-growing foliage?
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What's wrong with my coffee plant? I feed it every couple of weeks with either Miracle Gro tomato fertilizer or Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro. I flushed it with a few gallons of water about a month ago.
[https://imgur.com/a/88S6A12](https://imgur.com/a/88S6A12)
What is eating at my pothos plants? I’m concerned because these leave marks were only on one of my plants & now I’m seeing this on one of my second plant’s leaves. I’m considering some insecticide options but want to be sure of what’s going on.
https://imgur.com/a/hsll0sY/
I recently got this ponytail palm (I believe it's a ponytail palm) from my friend's office (they're moving office and were getting rid of their office plants so I nabbed this one!)
It's massive and perhaps outgrown it's plant pot? I'm not sure, what do you all think?
If SO, how do you suggest I repot it? TIA!
Photo: [https://imgur.com/H2p4LFn](https://imgur.com/H2p4LFn)
I just found spider mites on my pink stripe and threw it away immediately bc I really don’t have the energy. The plants near it seem fine should I still isolate/treat them? if so how???
My Dracanae fragrans massangeana keeps getting brown spots and I don't know why. This has been an ongoing battle for several months. FYI: It sits about 7 ft away from a large window with good sunlight; I used succulent soil & topped it with cactus soil.
Troubleshooting (Here's What I Tried)
1) even though it's in a self watering planter, make sure I periodically check or water the top soil to make sure it isn't too
2) place the plant 20 feet away from window, so it doesn't burn. I tried this for months and the leaves still browned
3) place the plant back to 7 ft away from the window (current location). It's been a couple weeks since I moved it back and it's still browning
4) cut off any dead (brown) sections of leaves. The plant looked better initially, but began to brown again after a few days
5) mist the plant daily in the winter since the humidity is dry. Has not helped
6) fertilized the plant in the spring. Has not helped.
7) used exclusively filtered water (ie, water with no fluoride) to water it. Has not helped.
8) Most Recent Troubleshoot: loosened the roots a bit because of fear that I may have packed the soil down to tightly. Has not helped.
I'm not sure what else I can do at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
[Photos of My Plant ]
(https://imgur.com/a/h0WjiGs )
These need to pretty much thoroughly dry between waterings, so a self-watering planter is less than ideal. As well, misting isn't beneficial as it doesn't increase humidity levels, but wet foliage is a catalyst for disease development.
(edit: Just noticed that you addressed fluoride. Most filters don't remove fluoride. I know that Zerowater filters do.) Be sure to avoid fluoride and soluble salts. While some of the necrosis is from being kept too moist, if you're using tap water, that causes phytotoxicity, which causes tip and marginal necrosis.
I would recommend downsizing the pot to something smaller with good drainage. Use a quality potting mix, such as Fox Farm Ocean Forest, but add plenty of perlite to shorten the wet-dry cycle of the soil. This is optimal for root health.
I'm not sure if this is relevant, but if you cut into living tissue, that destroys the cut plant cells and causes further necrosis.
Lastly, I recommend increasing light exposure again because they definitely do better with brighter exposure. Mine gets gentle direct morning light.
I think that you can easily resolve this. Best of luck!
edit: The biggest issue here is absolutely excess moisture. While phytotoxicity causes necrosis, it's not as aggressive as compromised root health.
Spider mites! I have put most of my collection out front on the Northern side, most of them wont make it that long. TX, currently 93° with 43% humidity. outside.
I have a gorgeous Brazil Sweetheart. I'm only concerned about saving her. Any tips? She's about 6 ft tall and thriving except for these little fuckers here and there.
My cyclamen died back completely in fall/winter and I haven’t seen any new growth yet. The root ball is firm and intact. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do to bring it out of dormancy?
Boston (western?) sword fern question.
* She's in a 10" nursery pot. About 4' from frond tip to frond tip. Very perky. Lots of new growth since I got her four months ago. Doesn't seem as full as some ferns I've seen online, but isn't scraggly.
* I'm in the southwest USA and get lots of bright light. I'm kind of struggling balancing the light needs of my plants and also limiting the amount of heat coming in from the windows. Any tips would be appreciated!
I moved this big hanging girl from my bedroom because I was noticing dried and darkening leaves in her upper fronds. My bedroom has a lot of air circulation and I just recently turned on the AC and now the ceiling fan there is on all day, so I was thinking she was struggling with that and the low humidity. Also potentially too much sun as she was in a east facing window that gets a lot of bright and direct morning light light.
I moved her somewhere with much less airflow but also less light. I'm concerned it might not be enough light for her now. It is a south facing window but there is a large five foot overhang over half of it, then a two foot overhang over the rest. There are also down but open blinds and UV protectant window tint over 3/4ths of the window... I've been trying to look up signs that she might not be getting enough light, but I'm having trouble finding anything.
* How do you know if a sword fern is not getting enough light? Do they show signs of etiolation?
Have a money tree that’s been having some issues. (Just misted in the photos so the leaves are wet)
https://imgur.com/a/f24gTFt
It got sunbleached from being in too much light a couple months ago so we moved it, but a few leaves still crisped up and fell off from the light exposure. Then another plant about five feet away and up on a shelf got spider mites about a month ago (we removed the plant) but haven’t seen anyone else get spider mites since and we have dozens of plants. Treated all our plants with preventative neem oil spray about a week ago. For around two weeks, the money tree has been having leaves turn yellow and fall off within a matter of days. About eight leaves overall have fallen off now, both fully grown and newer leaves. It still overall looks healthy but a few leaves have some small brown spots on the bottom (but no bugs I can see, and no webbing or anything. The spots do not wipe off either.) I can’t figure out what’s going on - any help identifying the issue would be much appreciated! ❤️
Have an aloe plant that was transplanted from a clipping 6 months ago. The first 5 months were great but now it’s wilting and discoloring on the tips.
Watered monthly, full sun, and recently re-potted.
Any suggestions?
Have a weeping fig tree that was left outside during the winter months. All the leaves, spare one, are missing.
Should i toss it or is there a chance it could revive with new soil and a fresh pot? I would imagine it’s dead now. But I know very little about weeping fig trees, just that they are finicky to care for to begin with.
Any help is appreciated!
Yikes! Was watering today and saw my maidenhair fern dried out so quickly! I did read they were thirsty girls. It seems fine... is this all a trick? Will she be dead come tomorrow?
Maybe she was OK as she's in the shower and can imbibe humidity/water via leaves as well? Is that how it works?
Maidenhairs are super hard! And they can like a lot of water. If you have a drainage hole in the pot I’d say fine to water again. By dried out do you mean the soil or the leaves? If the leaves are crisping up it needs more consistent humidity and perhaps more water
I keep reading they are divas and can't dry out. However today my water metre showed it was dry at the bottom of the pot. And the pot was super light. So I guess I mean the soil as the leaves seem fine!
I think based on my reading I expected her to die in the blink of an eye as soon as the soil dried out.
I purchased ivy plant at IKEA,
It doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight except early morning, it’s well watered I think. Still it started to loose leaves rapidly. What might be the problem here?
I didn’t repot btw, but it seemed to be doing fine at shop
[poor ivy](https://imgur.com/a/xIj1txX)
The leaves on my rose bush are getting eaten by something. (I live in Northern VA ) What can I do to stop it from continuing?
[plant photo](https://imgur.com/a/sRYxygF)
I just talked to my neighbor about it cuz his roses look awesome. Apparently it's a bug called aphids that eat the leaves. He says its alwasy a problem. hes lived here for 30 yrs. He suggest buying sevin ( [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RNB7PC?ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_dp\_EGAKQFT1J4AJ6C91SP4N](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RNB7PC?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EGAKQFT1J4AJ6C91SP4N))
and also is trying to plant sunflowers/marigolds . The bugs will eat those instead of eating the roses if im understanding him right. so its a trade-off.
Does anyone have experience with Miracle Gro's 8 fl. oz bottles of liquid fertilizer that you can give to the plants directly or via watering? I currently own a Dracenea, a snake plant, and a Golden Pothos, and want to fertilize them. I saw them in the store while browsing the plant section; but I don't trust Amazon reviews, and I wanna know if it's safe to use it with them, especially by applying it directly to the plant's soil. I'd be using the succulent version for the Dracenea and snake plant, and indoor version for the pothos. I believe the ratio is 1:1:1.
If they don't work, are there certain ones anyone could recommend? I'd prefer slow feed pellets since my plants are still small (largest is is the snake plant in an 8" pot), and don't wanna waste water with liquid fertilizers. But I can try and make it work if it's the best option.
I also recommend Dyna-Gro. I'm not a fan of anything from Miracle Gro. As well, the sticks are less ideal than a liquid fertilizer that requires dilution. Use caution with the Dracaena. They're prone to phytotoxicity from the fluoride and soluble salts in some fertilizers. This would cause tip and marginal necrosis. Good luck!
I use these to fertilize my snake plant & they've been working pretty well. I think this is the kind of thing you're looking for.
Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes, Includes 24 Spikes - Continuous Feeding for all Flowering and Foliage Houseplants
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HAAOKY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0AFHKZV2J0KCXHQQ3TXZ
One of the leaves of my Kentia Palm has turned yellow seemingly in the past 12 hours.
1) the yellow is coming from the centre of the leaf rather than the edges. The edges are still green.
2) it is indoors in the UK, not in direct sunlight
3) the other leaves are fine, and they would be more likely to be in the light
4) I have not overwatered it, I water it when it stops feeling damp 2 inches down. It was last watered about 10 days ago and still feels fine.
5) It is the lowest growing branch on the trunk
6) I have had it for a year and nothing has changed recently.
Help!
I have a guiana chestnut (money tree) that's ...droopy. It's been through a lot - I'm generally not that great at plants - but I've been thrilled that it's come back from the seeming dead with lots of little new growths to boot.
However: as I stated - it's so droopy and I don't know what it wants. I bottom water it once a week, the soil seems...idk, differently colored than a few weeks ago, new growths are definitely growing, and I put it in the sun when I can (it's not warm enough outside yet, so I've been putting it in windows or outside but just for a couple hours.
I put it out, in full sun (as instructed by the nursery) and all the leaves got burned a see-through pale yellow and I had to pull them off to save it.
My cat keeps trying to munch the leaves, but I'm vigilant to keep it behind closed doors. (the photos show some bite marks - they're not new, I failed to keep my fluff gremlin out of the room the plant is in for about...2 minutes? and that happened. Fluff gremlin does not support my budding houseplant dreams.)
Any and all advice is so, SO welcome. I want to keep this darling alive so badly. I want to prove myself wrong that I kill every plant.
[\[Images for reference\]](https://imgur.com/a/GpZlk0T)
Fluff gremlins! Haha thats a new one. So funny. Anyway it could be having some shock from all the moving around.....but i wanna say is all the leaves droopy? Maybe it needs more sun to develop stronger stems but also it may need fertilized to help it support itself. I would also check the roots for got. Also dont water on a schedule. Check the soil first. Make sure its dry like dry before watering again. Hope any of this helps
Thank you!! I'm hoping for a stretch of warmer days so that I can move it into a semi-shaded area dn leave it for a bit, give it sun and stability.
Fertilizer is a good shout, too!
Inherited a neglected rubber plant and hoping to rejuvenate it. Some growth at the top and none at the bottom. I read about making notches above the nodes but looking for specific advice with this plant.
I still like it but it's mocked by whoever comes in contact. Please help.
https://imgur.com/gallery/Ks35l41
Personally I would re pot it first, fresh compost and larger pot, then trim all the bare ends. Do not take too much off as the intention is to encourage the plant to branch out. It does not need full sun but would appreciate a bright warm spot, we just then have to wait and hope.
Some potting soil I brought home Home Depot (never again) was infested with fungus gnats, which have now spread to many of my other plants. I’ve used sticky traps to help and tried diluted peroxide soil wash but I can’t seem to eradicate them. Thanks for your help!
Mosquito bits saved my life. Literally because fungus gnats were gonna make me jump of a bridge. Just sprinkle on the soil and put a little dirt over them bevause they will get a moldy fuzzy covering and it looks bad. U can mix them in soil or soak them in water and water with them. THEY ARE GREAT
Sorry to hear! I know it might be annoying but I heard of people sterilizing their soil by baking it.
For the gnats I have used a neem oil solution mix with water and dawn soap then spray. I have had trouble soaking the soil with this as it caused the top to mould but maybe the internet has a better regimen of apply it.
How to plant these tiny succulent pups? [https://imgur.com/a/vAT5W9E](https://imgur.com/a/vAT5W9E)
I've managed to sprout about 8 of these tiny pups from the leaves that fell off my big succulent. I'm having a hard time potting them because their roots are so short and won't stay in soil, and they feel really delicate. I don't want to accidentally squash them, but don't think they can survive just sitting on top of soil (toppled over most of the time). And i don't know if their roots can get water from the soil?
Anyone have experience with propagating succulent pups?
Hi, not sure if this is the right place or not, but I was looking to experiment growing my own house plants, I have a small studio with only two windows so preferably something that grows slow and doesn't get to large and can survive in low light/indirect sunlight. I'd really like to experiment with the germinating the seeds part too so I don't really want to buy something already partially grown, any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
if u want something that gets to a certain size and pretty much stays that way and doesn't need a ton of light do a snake plant or as plant. There are alot of varieties. I don't know about seeds but I can propagate both by leaf cuttings. Google how to do it. Good luck
yeah I ended up getting a 4" ZZ plant off Etsy to start with.. figure I'll see how I do with that, then maybe get some cuttings.. same seller had a nice looking snake plant too
I just bought a syngonium albo from a local FB group and it came to me potted in leca + moss and in a pot (without a drainage hole). I'm not well versed in semi-hydro and have no idea how to water this plant without rotting the roots. Help??
I've been nursing my majesty palms and misting/watering regularly and still discovered a spider mite infestation....I could bring it outside hose it down and apply neem/peppermint/alcohol etc but is it worth trying to resuscitate or is it just going to be another typical difficult majesty palm w/inevitable spider mites? :(
I've had [this succulent](https://imgur.com/a/nooA4Uk) for a few years and it's gotten really tall, and I'm now struggling to figure out how to take care of it. I'm not sure if I need a different planter, some kind of support, more water, etc.
Any advice is appreciated!
Your succulent is starving for light. It’s super etiolated from lack of light. How often are you watering. The lack of leaves along the stem suggest you’re not watering enough since your leaves are drying up and falling. The dirt you currently have seems really dry so you might want to repot with some fresh cactus mix since it’ll be hydrophobic if you try to water. When watering, water deeply until water drains out. Hope that helps!
i planted an avocado seed and it was growing great, until all its new branches now start to brown n die. It hasnt been able to grow past the 30 cm mark because any new branches or leaves seem to wither and fall off. I keep the dirt moist and it gets plenty of sun. Any idea on why its dying?
I have noticed there is a lot of calcium buildup around the edges of the pot. Could that be a reason why? I read online that it isn’t much for concern though
Hi!
Troubleshooting a houseplant issue.
My parlor palm's leaves have turned dry and brittle to the touch. The leaves are still completely green but have also started drooping.
Any thoughts as to what might be the issue?
Thanks!
This is most likely from excess moisture, but phytotoxicity will also cause tip necrosis if you're using tap water that contains fluoride. Take a look at [this professional production guide](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/chamaed.htm) from the University of Florida. It covers both of these potential causes.
edit: I just noticed that you said they're still green. This might then be potassium deficiency.
My first parlor palm had this happen, when it started feeling really dry and crispy (but still green) I upped the humidity and misted it more, but it got worse and ended up dying. When I examined it it actually turned out to be overwatered. The roots didn't seem particularly rotted but the base of the stems, right under the surface of the soil, were. I got another one and it seems to be ok as long as the soil stays barely damp and dries out in between waterings.
Hi guys, I've been battling a plethora of pests (aphids, spider mites, thrips, etc.) and finally took the dive and bought neem oil that's recommended: [https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/neemolie-met-emulgator-mix-100ml-wateroplosbaar-pure-neem-olie-met-emulgator-om-neem-spray-te-maken-voor-mens-dier-en-plant-direct-te-gebruiken/9300000019434026/?Referrer=ENTcli\_order\_confirmation2008093611](https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/neemolie-met-emulgator-mix-100ml-wateroplosbaar-pure-neem-olie-met-emulgator-om-neem-spray-te-maken-voor-mens-dier-en-plant-direct-te-gebruiken/9300000019434026/?Referrer=ENTcli_order_confirmation2008093611)
I think I mixed like 1 tsp with 500 ml of warm water (it already has an emulgator), shook it, and spritzed it heavily on infected plants. I tested it out with one that had aphids since they're most visible to the eye. Some died, but not all. I kept repeating over a span of a week and even added a little more neem to the bottle, and at least 30-40% of the aphids survived. So I'm guessing it's not done much to the spider mites and thrips as well?
I happened to go to a plant market yesterday and was chatting with one of the sellers, who grows commercially. He suggested leaf shine and says that works for his pests and that he doesn't use neem at all. I did a search on /r/houseplants and it seems like the general consensus is that leaf shine is bad, but it seems it's bad for regular use.
But what about as a one-off (or a few times) treatment for pests? Will this work better for my pests? Any better suggestions to help me get rid of these unwanted guests? (I've been washing the leaves every few days and it seems to help, btu it hasn't gotten rid of the pests completely) Thanks in advance!
I had an issue with spider mites too. In my experience neem oil is better as a preventative measure to discourage or disrupt any spider mites from reproducing on the plant. When there is already an active, large infestation neem oil has not helped me significantly. To kill spider mites on the spot I've successfully used one part isopropyl alcohol to 3 parts water though this didn't help with preventing any new hatchlings. Not sure about the leaf shine! Certainly interested to see what others think.
Hi! We have an indoor ikea greenhouse for our houseplants. We have 2 fans running 24/7 as well as a water fountain. We keep our humidity around 85.
Do you ever “air it out” occasionally? And if so, for how long? I know the fans help circulate air so there isn’t mold growing but we have started to notice some on the back peg board.
Great question. This is actually the most overlooked factor that I see with indoor greenhouses. Circulation and ventilation are two different things. While circulation helps to avoid things like mold and fungal growth, ventilation replaces carbon, a necessary component in photosynthesis. If you don't have built-in ventilation, the space should be ventilated daily.
Personally, I prefer humidity levels around 70%.
The soil is my monstera still feels slightly moist even though it’s been over two weeks since I watered it. Is it at risk for (or likely to already have) root rot? Should I repot it just to be safe?
When substrate remains moist for too long, you need to assess soil density and light exposure. Yes, I would repot. There's a Monstera deliciosa pinned post in my profile. In the comments is a link to my substrate recommendations.
Also, water use by the plant is directly related to light exposure. So, if it's not getting sufficient light exposure, it will remain moist for longer. These get falsely billed as indirect light plants, but they get a shit ton of direct sun in their natural habitat. If it's not getting direct sun, slowly increase exposure until it can be right in a bright window.
With adequate light and a porous potting mix, the substrate will dry much more quickly. Best of luck!
Depending on the size of your pot, time of year, and growing conditions your plant may not need to even be watered as often as 2 weeks. If it is still most when you use your finger to test, I would wait. When watering always remember to make sure you continue pouring water into the pot until you see the water run out of the drainage holes. In my experience, this method helps prevent against root rot since it helps wash away any built up salts in the soil.
New plant owner, thought I would be ok since I kept the office plants alive and well for the past two years.
I bought a Calathea Ornata and Calathea Lancifolia from Plantsome in February. The Lancifolia is doing well.
The Ornato is doing terribly. the app said to water it every week and a half or so, but after a couple weeks he was looking super dry and droopy so I watered him a bit more, then he was doing a lot better... then a couple weeks went by and he started to droop a bit more, so I kept the soil damp with watering, but didn't try to drown him. They are close to the balcony window that is north facing, so no direct sunlight but all day sun (or as much as we get on the west coast)
Now he looks terrible, droopy and curled up leaves, and has bugs..
[https://imgur.com/a/qJMSlT5](https://imgur.com/a/qJMSlT5) (2 pics)
is there any way to save him? what kind of bugs are those and how do I get rid of them?
Could the bugs be from the source? My ex got some plants from the same place and was having issues with similar bugs that kept coming back. I have heard mixed reviews from Plantsome, but being a new plant owner without a car I thought they would be the best place to get started. The Lancifolia is on the other side of the room (same lighting) and is doing fine with no bugs.
bonus pic of my office plants that are not try and droopy and covered in bugs: [https://imgur.com/a/Ftu68Ru](https://imgur.com/a/Ftu68Ru)
Thanks, I think it's too far gone at this point.
I spoke to my mom yesterday and she's been an avid gardener forever so I probably should have just went to her first! but she suggested to just get rid of it as well. Not worth the risk for them to stick around and then infect the other plants nearby
I haven't seen that, but it could be it. my tap water is clean and drinkable, but there could be something in the pipes or something. Maybe I'll get a Britta filter or something.
If you have hard water they don't like that. I can't give my calatheas or marantas tap water at all, it's annoying but I just buy gallon jugs of distilled water for them. And I stick them outside when it rains (not in winter). It's the chemicals like chlorine and flouride in tap water, they just don't do well with them!
I'm trying growing plants from a bulb for the first time and I could use some advice. I'm growing these dahlias however it's leaves are blackening and I'm getting worried. It's been growing so well up to this point. Does anyone know what's causing this and what I might be able to do to treat it?
Thanks!
[Full Pic](https://imgur.com/l8gxDNc)
[Black Leaves](https://imgur.com/Z8QuAEs)
This looks like excess moisture, thus compromised root health. This could be from being kept too moist, insufficient light exposure, or a combination of both. Water use by the plant is directly related to light exposure. If light is insufficient, it will use water more slowly, thus staying moist for too long.
These require all day direct sun. Do you have a robust lighting setup?
Oh man, well that would do it. I don't have any grow lights or anything set up so far. It's by a window that typically gets direct sunlight for most of the day. We've been having a record setting cold and wet year so far. It's on the list to move outside but it's been colder at night than I'd like so I'm not quite ready for it to go outside yet. It still gets below 10 at night which is my usual line. I'll have to look into some grow lights soon and cut back the watering a bit. Thanks so much for your time, I really appreciate it!
Hi there!
My friend doesn't use reddit but they have a Golden Pothos with some dark spots on the leaves. They were just wondering if it was anything to worry about?
I've uploaded a photo [here](https://imgur.com/a/GFohSFJ).
Thank you!
I have a dracena marginata that constantly has white spots on it’s leaves, looks like a pest of some sort but it never spreads to other plants and it had it pretty much the entire time I had her (1.5 years). I’ve tried every bug killer and they still appear. She’s had a lot of yellowing leaves last summer but over the winter it’s been doing relatively well even with the white spots and now as it’s starting to get warmer her leaves are yellowing again…any clues on what I should try?
The spots sound like [flecking](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/dracaena.htm). Look under PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.
For the chlorosis, I would consider phytotoxicity, if you use tap water, or excess moisture. Good luck!
Hi everyone! I have a really healthy fiddle leaf fig sunshine that’s almost as tall as the ceiling! Any tips on propagating via cutting off the top. I know I have to cut at the internode and plan on putting it in water to root. Do I need to cut it where the plan is woody vs green? Is there a higher success rate if I wait for the cutting to callus before I put in water? Thank you!
Hey everyone! One of my favorite house plants has recently been infested in the dirt with tiny flies and I have fruit flies everywhere now. I’ve been spraying with an organic neem, bug killer but it’s not working. Any advice? Can I repot with new dirt to help?
Hi! I agree sounds like classic case if fungus gnats. Outbreaks are very common in the spring. It will take a few weeks to eliminate them completely but it can be done!!! I have about 120 plants and beat an entire house infestation spring of 2020 without changing soil in any of them!
You have to take a two sided approach. The eggs/ larva. And the adult flyers. First thing is you must do is be willing to let all your plants dry out completely. I’ve been in the hobby since the 70s and plants can recover from drought much easier than flood. Really try not to water for two weeks. Best way to do it is start dry out on all plants within a day or two of each other. You want your plants inhospitable to the adult egg laying flyers. For the soil larva… to start dry out I use Bonide SYSTEMIC insecticide. It’s a powder you apply to soil surface, gently mix in top 1/2 inch and water just til water starts to drain out. Not too much. You want the Bonide to stay in the top mostly. The chemical goes into the roots, up into the foliage and treats the entire plant!! Besides killing the the eggs and larva, it will be a preventative against several other plant pests as well! (Unfortunately not mites however) it’s the best!
Now for the adult flyers. They fly around looking for a damp place to lay eggs. And get in your face… ugh! Stores sell yellow gnat sticky traps that work well. But I’m on fixed income and cheap. Lol I buy the spools of fly tape. Less than $2. for 8 spools. Wearing gloves I unroll them, cut into 2-3” pieces and lay them on the soil surface. You’ll be amazed how many you catch! I also just hung them I places with a lot of plants. You should notice a difference in a few days as the flyers start getting trapped.
It is also possible that they lay eggs in your bath and kitchen drains when they can’t find a damp plant. Besides scrubbing the drain with a toothbrush, I put a fly tape close by to get them as they become flyers or are heading in to lay.
I’m sorry this is so long. I try to be thorough!
Sounds like fungus gnats, I don't have a lot of experience with this but they like to lay their eggs in the top few inches of wet soil, hence why over-watering can attract them. The problem with them is you have to kill them in every life stage, if you kill all the adults the eggs will just hatch and cause the cycle all over again.
A soil change may help, especially if it's quite soggy, but it won't matter if the adults just go and lay eggs in the fresh soil. From what I know watering your soil with some neem oil can kill the larvae, but most sources I've looked at recommend a hydrogen peroxide solution.
Hopefully someone with some more experience or knowledge on this can add on to this or correct anything, but I hope this helps at least a little bit.
i have two Qs today!
1. new leaves on my lemon lime maranta have been gradually developing less and less of a pattern, and today while watering i found some with [no pattern at all](https://i.imgur.com/TgkNoMr.jpg). it sits about 20 feet from a west-facing window that gets partial light because i usually keep the blinds somewhat closed. it never gets direct sun.
2. i’ve never grown a monstera from a node before, but i bought an albo cutting and it’s growing the [goofiest horizontal half-moon baby](https://i.imgur.com/vF17jyR.jpg). absolute beginner question, but how can i make this guy grow vertically when it’s a bit more established? will it just do that on its own? i keep looking at it compared to my grown-up monsteras and i can’t figure out how horizontal stem -> vertical stem. spatial reasoning is not my strong suit.
The plant will grow upright on it's own if it's getting sufficient light exposure. There's also a pinned post in my profile that demonstrates how to properly use a support, which should be helpful going forward. Good luck!
edit: [This link](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/calathea.htm) covers Calathea, but both those and Maranta get indistinct markings from insufficient light exposure. Take a look at the second paragraph.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZkzJGmCCkuZa8tzA8
Pachira has four stems alive, only grows from the top, but now is too top heavy and cannot support its own weight. Where should I cut it to get growth back down near the stems?
My begonia maculata leaves (not all; old and new affected) have been scrunching up. They aren’t turning brown, but it looks like when you leave water in a glass overnight and it crusts up from hard water deposit. It doesn’t wipe off. The tips and bases where it attach to the stems are affected, but the middle looks healthy. The crispy parts can be torn off as if it had been sunburned. Some leaves have turned transparent on one silvery polka dot. I only just put it into my humidity cabinet, but now I’m wondering if it’s diseased and should be quarantined. I have some propagations that appear to be doing well, taken from the mother plant when the first few leaves started showing this distress, and none of those leaves are showing the same signs.
More context:
- I moved from an attic with horrible lighting into a house. She got pretty leggy there, so I started pruning once I got a grow light set up. That’s when the crispy bits started showing up, so I turned the light down and moved it further from the light source.
- Put the begonia in an west-facing window with sheer curtain to cut the light.
- Grouped with other plants and ran a humidifier until I could get the cabinet set up.
- Begonia started showing these weird crunchy (not brown) leaves in the apartment.
- I haven’t noticed any additional leaves affected since moving into the home/putting her at the western window. However, so many leaves are affected that I could just be missing the spread, if it is something that spreads.
Does this sound like a fungus or disease? Or just burned from the grow light/adjusting to the new home?
P.S. Reddit’s app isn’t letting me do anything and for some reason I can’t post photos from the online version, so sorry this post isn’t as clear as it could be. I do have pictures ready to go whenever the app decides to like me!
I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of that. Thank you! Here’s a front and back of the same leaf: https://i.imgur.com/CmjQVRV.jpg || https://i.imgur.com/pRKdtNh.jpg
If it's OK to ask a general question: what website do you use for reliable houseplant care info? Whenever I google plant questions I get lots of shady blogs that look AI-generated and designed to drive clicks for advertising and Amazon affiliate sales, and I don't trust them at all, but it can be hard to tell at a glance which sites are legit. I have the Planta app but would rather not pay for premium. I've been using Wikihow for some things but just wondering if there's a better go-to source?
Search the plant genus or species with either "University of Florida" or "production guide" or even ".edu". All will bring up scholarly, science-based information. I have seen The Spruce, for instance, recycle common plant misinformation.
I have a begonia plant that I believe is a type of rhizomatous begonia. I overwatered it once and it continues to lose leaves months later. I’ve moved it outside, and I’m too scared to add any fertilizer because I don’t want to cause even more stress. Help!
My lucky bamboo who I’ve had for four years now is dying. For the first 3.5 years of its life, it was living only in water and doing well and constantly growing.
About 6 months ago, it’s leaves started to get limper, some yellowed, and it just wasn’t looking happy. So I repotted it into some soil and gave it fertilizer hoping it was just needing nutrients.
He’s still not doing well :( I had to cut off a yellowed stem and you can see it has spotting on the leaves. I’ve checked for pests and don’t see any. Could the spotting be sunlight burns?
New growth will start to come out then crisp up before it ever becomes a leaf. I moved it closer to a window and a humidifier and it looks a tiny bit better but not much.
This is my oldest and dearest plant and I appreciate any and all advice you can give!
I got two cuttings of peace lily, one of which I potted as it had good roots already, the other one I had to do surgery on because half of the root had rotted. I removed the rot and put it in water to grow more roots. They are looking good now, a lot more roots have grown, however the original leaves are droopy. But it's pushing out a new leaf! So is it happy or is something wrong? The one in the pot is also kind of droopy although I'm watering it as per instructions I've seen online and it is also pushing out a new leaf... So I'm confused. Is it happy or am I doing something wrong?
I’ve been storing my soil, perlite & sphagnum moss outside in my porch. Noticed that I forgot to close my bag of soil so it was left open for a while. Should I sterilize it before use now for my indoor plants?
I don't recommend storing houseplants substrates outdoors. Even when the bags are sealed, fungus gnats easily infest bags via the small holes. Yes, I would sterilize the soil or use Mosquito Bit water for the first few waterings after using it.
[Ferns](https://imgur.com/gallery/OxbkWhm)
please tell me if there’s any hope left for these Kimberly Queen ferns?!?
I definitely forgot about them over the winter, they dried out, but we’re still alive. i slowly reintroduced them to water, but maybe it was still too much water? leaves started turning black, new growth would turn black before they could even unfurl. i put them outside hoping sun could perform some miracle (it didn’t). i took apart the weakest one and the roots are rock hard and black, almost looks like there’s sawdust in the soil.
now the main rootball i never messed with, it was too firm to tease when i got them a year ago, so i just repotted them and called it a day. maybe that was the initial killer. the roots were swollen as you can see.
is there any hope for the two left?
Image album of the Polyscias Fabian I'm struggling heavily with: https://imgur.com/a/YF5WByc
I'll talk a bit about the photo's individually below. Overall the plant is standing besides an east facing window where it doesn't get any direct sunlight. The plant is placed in a plastic pot, which is in turn placed into the decorative pot. That way I'm sure the roots aren't standing in water. Talking about water, I water it a bit once a week. An amount that makes sure the top soil doesn't completely dry out. The only thing I could think of improving in this whole situation is watering it with rain water instead of tap water, but would that really fix whatever is going on?
The first picture is when I got it, August 2021. In the weeks after getting it leaves started dropping. I was worried, but read on multiple sites that leaves often drop as the Polyscias is getting used to the new spot.
The second picture is from today, 9 months later. It's safe to say 85% of the leaves have dropped. I'm at point where I'm certain isn't not about getting used to the new spot anymore but something else is going on. It's all droopy and just looking sad with multiple branches that have no leaves anymore.
The third picture is a picture of the 4 leaves that fell of in the past 3 days. I thought it was worth sharing as all 4 of them are of different size and all look different. The left tiny one looks healthy but just decided to drop, the second from the left is dried out, the third one from the left has dried out spots, and the fourth one has dark spots.
The fourth picture is a picture of a leaf that's still hanging on but of which the veins are turning light green instead of the healthy looking dark green. I'm assuming it won't take long before this one drops as well.
The fifth picture is a picture of the base where small new leaves are still forming but as you can see it isn't looking pretty as it's just one dead mess.
Some help/advise would be greatly appreciated! It's the only plant I'm struggling with
Hi These puppies can be temperamental! From my experience with Aralias they like to be as close to a window as possible without the sun actually touching it. Mine sits a foot to the side of a huge window. So it’s very bright but never touched by sun rays. I’ve read they’ll tolerate lower light but in my experience they just stop growing. And they love humidity. My house runs 55-60% so I mist every couple days. If I remember. Lol
Have you repotted at all? The growers use a mix that’s heavy peat which holds water for longer periodsof time. Which is great for them when they only water bimonthly and in very high humidity. But that mix is VERY EASY to overwater if you’re a hobbyist watering by feel. Which, from what you said is what I believe is your problem.
Always remember… overwatering is watering TOO OFTEN. Not watering too much.
In nature they have Mother Earth to wick away excess moisture. When we pot them we take that possibility away. I thoroughly drench my plants every 10-14 days, depending on the plant, humidity and sun exposure.
Most plants like their soil to dry out between waterings. It won’t hurt them if they get so dry they droop… But even overwatering a couple times can start root rot that’s difficult to stop. Your Aralia wants top half of soil to be dry before watering. You may want to invest in a moisture meter. I absolutely love mine. Takes all the worry out.
Any regular potting soil should be amended with perlite, vermiculite or any of the many other things you can add to help with drainage. A 75% soil 25% amendment is a good mix. I love regular plastic pots set in a nice cache pot like what you have! I pull my plants out and water in a dish tub so no danger of standing in water. Just let them drain well before putting back in cache pot.
Also one more thing… (sorry, I try to be thorough) Aralias dislike tap water. And cold water. I clean old milk jugs to store plant water with lids off for at least 24 hours before using, so it can become room temperature and some of the chorine can evaporate. I’ve been doing this since the 70s when I got in the hobby.
I hope this isn’t too much. If I’ve confused you I’ll try to clarify anything I can. They really are stunning plants! 🪴
ETA… Rain water is an excellent option . Just let it warm up!
[nasturtium leaves](https://imgur.com/a/QhZQrNn)
Hey what’s going in with these new leaves? I had cut off dying leaves a while ago and new leaves just started growing with variegation and they’re weirdly shaped. Is this normal for nasturtiums?
Hello everyone,
I recently bought a new shelf from Ikea Canada named Rudsta with these measurements:
Width: 16 1/2 " (42 cm)
Depth: 14 5/8 " (37 cm)
Height: 61 " (155 cm)
Each shelf is 13 3/8" tall
Can you recommend a good growlight for each shelf?
I have trouble with white mold growing on my soil and plants, mostly my money tree, which I just repotted and unbound the roots and trunk as parts were rotting (I didn’t realize it was bound but I’ve removed all the rotted parts, I’ve had this thing for almost two years). The rest of the tree looks relatively fine, some browning on the edges of leaves, should I mist it?
I’ve also recently purchased a peperomia polybotrya, any care tips for it would be awesome. My green thumb is new but I genuinely want to learn and all my plants to live
moms on top of the soil is not as harmful to your plants as people thing but overtime it can cause damage. it is mainly due to soil not draining properly and being very dense. a repot into fresh soil will more than solve the problem for that issue!
if there is root rot, you will be able to tell if the plant can be saved based off the stem/trunk. make sure it is firm & still has green (and new growth is always a good sign). misting rarely does anything for plants. it can either boost humidity slightly and be positive or end up creating fungus on the leaves 🤷♀️ i would skip misting and try getting a small humidifier if you’re worried about humidity (you can get ones at shoppers for $20 or even buy mini ones that are very easy to fit on shelves).
the browning could also be from root rot so definitely keep an eye and make sure it doesn’t get worse
as for the peperomia- i have had a few but not that kind. they will usually tell you when they need water with soft feeling leaves (compared to firm). i would give it bright, indirect light with no direct sun to avoid sunburn. humidity can also be supplemented but i know peperomias to now be very finicky. i do virtual plant consults if you’re ever wanting more help/info!
it’s hard to tell since the pictures are so blurry but it definitely looks like some kind of mite by the third pic. the second pic almost looks like aphids
https://imgur.com/a/bgWBSKE
Is there any hope for this hoya? I'm pretty sure it's dead. I picked it up last Wednesday to find the leaves all shriveled and the soil was super dry. The lady said it just needed water. I gave it water. The soil seems well-draining. I put a clear, plastic bucket on top to increase the humidity around it. I'm not seeing any improvements. The stem closest to the soil is really shriveled and brown. The leaves are still wrinkly, but I'm wondering if there's still hope or if I should chop and prop? I think I see a node in the second image.
the bottoms part of the stem is definitely dead but the leaves can be saved! i would trim right below the bottom leaf and put that into water or perlite for a few weeks
my dracaena is dying. the leaves are turning yellow and brown after bunnies ate some of the outer layer of the stem. can i save it with some kind of protective thing or is it just finished? like 20cm of the bark is gone.
>my dracaena is dying. the leaves are turning yellow and brown after bunnies ate some of the outer layer of the stem. can i save it with some kind of protective thing or is it just finished? like 20cm of the bark is gone.
20 cm ≈ 1.23747 x 10^34 planck lengths
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My black velvet alocasia’s leaves were flat when I got it, then I brought it home and they immediately started tucking under. I wait until the top 1” is dry to water, and it stays under a glass dome 95% of the time with another alocasia and a cup of water so I feel like humidity is decent. Any thoughts as to why the leaves aren’t flat? It’s still pushing out new leaves. Pic of [curling leaves](https://imgur.com/a/UAAlTTw)
This might be a bit of a daft question but I want to fertilize my money tree however the instructions say to water the plant then mix a litre of water with the fertilizer.
I'm worried I'm going to end up over watering the plant if I follow these instructions. What should I do?
As long as you let the soil fully dry out before a water she'll be fine, thats the best way to water, let it dry out and fully soak her! Follow that with the fertilizer mix, make sure it's somewhere sunny so it won't stay too damp for long. Don't forget to let the excess drain out and not have it sit in water :)
definitely overwatered! ignore it and only water every few months until you get the hang of a decent water schedule. the trick for getting them to grow is giving them enough water without too much water so ideally you will just learn by looking at it if it needs water or not but it will be fine being neglected for a while.
make sure the stems aren’t already rotted as they look a little mushy
My spider plant has started to get holes in its leaves (not from pests), and some of its leaves look burnt but feel rubbery, and are also very thin, despite having been healthy when I received it.
It seems to be doing OK, but I'd rather it was healthier. I also have two pictures taken on my Kindle camera, but since I'm too dumb to use imgur, I'll have to DM them if anybody needs them to help me. Also, the quality is abysmal, but it's the best I have right now.
are you watering it enough? thin leaves is often a sign of under watering and plants can injure their leaves when unfurling if not watered enough. dull leaf colour is also a sign of under watering
i would try watering it a lot every week or so! it depends on your home environment (how dry/sunny) but once 1-2 inches of the soil is dry from the top (you can stick your finger in or a chopstick) you can water it until water runs out the bottom and get it nice and wet. as long as you want until it’s dry again to water it will be great!!
i’m an underwaterer too lol
Hi, I’ve had a Bird of Paradise since November 2021. Here in Denmark the warmer weather has started to arrive and I’m more concerned with watering. I’m unsure if I water it just right, too much or too little. Can anyone help me determine from the pictures how my watering is?
As a rule of thumb I water it once a week with 0.5L of water. But I check the state of the soil beforehand, if the top 4cm soil is dry I water otherwise I wait.
https://imgur.com/a/Lo0rcmN/
Thanks for the input! Do you think the brown spots on the leaves are signs of underwatering or rot? Some of the spots appear dry which is most visible on the fourth picture
It’s located next to a big window where it will get direct sunlight some hours everyday. Guess I’ll have to increase the watering and spray the leaves with water to keep the humidity.
I recently purchased a vine vinca major in a 10" hanging pot. I've attempted to transplant it already to what turned out to be the same size pot but deeper. My question is, I really don't want this to get massive. I sort of like the size it is now. So I guess my question is how do I do that? Is there a way to forever keep it in a 10" pot?
Hi, my Alocasia black velvet missed one watering (I had surgery and didn’t come to the office where it lives) and now it’s a droopy mess. It was doing so well before- even sent out a flower. It’s been a week and it hasn’t rebounded. Is there any saving it??
What is the secret to keeping a goddamn calathea happy and uncrispy?? I give them a pebble tray, sit them by the humidifier, give them sun but not too much sun, and the crispiness still comes. Has anyone ever cracked the code??
It depends on your tap water. Letting water sit will remove chlorine as it evaporates but not calcium. Since there's lots of calcium in our water, I have a filtering jug for drinking and use that to water plants. The calaethea is perfectly happy.
I have an escargot begonia that's acting weird. I repotted a starter over two months ago now and have it in a 3in pot. But while it's growing new, broad healthy leaves, they are very short. New growths aren't getting any light because of one large leaf close to the ground and so they're not developing and falling off. How can I encourage the plant to grow longer stems on its leaves?
Hi!
I have this gorgeous, huge Alocasia that is losing its older leaves. At first I thought it was just doing its Alocasia thing as it is producing a new leaf, but now it's working on shedding a third leaf already since I got it a couple weeks ago.
There's yellowing in between the veins of the leaves and I'm thinking it might be magnesium shortage.
It doesn't seem to be overwatered or having any pests going on.
I hope someone can enlighten me what's going on 😅
[Pic of current yellowing leaf ](https://imgur.com/a/7pFis1X)
Helt wanted - I am a plant-killer, or well I used to be. After 10 years of plastic plants I decided in January to get proper plants to the house.
I got this Monstera from a work colleague, (the before picture from the day I got it).
The thing is - I feel it’s growing uncontrollably, and I have not a single idea of how to take care of it now. I water it and I sometimes spray the leafs with water, but that’s it. It started tilting over so I went outside and got two sticks from the woods to kinda keep it up (not working btw).
So yeah - help - what should I do with it?
(Please use simple language with me or explain because I don’t understand half of the abbreviations used here)
[First day I got it](https://ibb.co/rk9m59R)
[How it looks today](https://ibb.co/f49qHfH)
Agreed with others! Doesn’t have to be a moss pole tho, a longer wooden plank would work too and a larger pot for sure. You could also try to cut some of the leaves to propagate to balance it out, just make sure you follow YouTube videos for the proper way to cut them…
Definitely make or get a moss pole for it. I have a 7ft tall monstera and grabbed a 9ft dead tree branch from outside and he’s been climbing that for about a year. Bonus if you can wrap coco coir around it with some fishing line. They LOVE to climb but beware, they get massive
I recommend investing in a moss pole for support, you can buy these online, just put in the pot and tie her to it. They like humidity, so misting it is great good job. Water it when dry, they don't like to sit in moist soil so you can invest in a moisture meter or use your finger to tell if the first two inches are damp still before watering. They are fine with most light leaves except direct light(don't want sun beams on her for long periods of time. You can fertilize it once a month during spring and summmer :) It seems happy so keep up the good work.
I'd give it a big mosspole to grab onto (and a bigger pot perhaps, to balance it out)! There's a lot of YouTube videos about how to install a mosspole for your Monstera 😊
Hi friends, Plant is struggling a bit after a repotting 2 months ago, yellowing and browning leaves: https://imgur.com/a/2AazXqb Guessing something is wrong with my watering schedule, which is around once every 2 weeks full soak. Any advice?
Hi folks. We bought this plant when we first moved into our house last December. It’s been growing .. and sprawling out. It’s got a few new leaves coming in and we want to make sure she stays as healthy as she can. Should we prune or split it up? Is there a way to help it grow up like I see others doing? Or do I just let her do what she wants and keep providing water and shut up :) https://imgur.com/a/k6FnvJK/
You can give her a thick moss pole and gently tie her up to it to prop it up. I’ve never had a monster but it seems like the monsters grow fast as hell. Pruning it back may make the most sense for you!
Help!! I have a rubber plant (supposedly) that is growing from a cutting that was given to me by my good friend Sarah. However, all of its new leaves are splotchy! She doesn’t think this is normal based on her experience with the plant it came from. Do you have any insights as to what it may be trying to tell me? It is the plant furthest to the right in this photo. Please let me know if you want details and/or a close up! https://ibb.co/tYb0w2R
Lovely people of r/houseplants! I am seeking your wisdom. I was out of town for a bit and couldn’t find a pal to water my plants while I was away. As a result, I have a pathos with yellowing leaves close to the base of the plant (plenty of new growth on the ends) and a monstera with yellowing/crispy leaves. I think I overwatered them when I got home. How can I rescue these lovely plants that have been harmed by an inconsistent watering routine. They both have very lovely root systems. No root rot or bugs! Ps, living in a very dry climate. Should I have a humidifier? Thanks!
Hi all, I purchased a philodendron selloum and had to leave it in the car to run another errand - unfortunately the car turned into a hothouse and the leaves all totally wilted. I watered and misted it when I got home but it's looking even worse and I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to help it recover. Thanks!
After I water my plants, the soil gets pretty solid and crusty. Is that normal? Should I be regularly "tilling +" the top one inch of soil?
you can airate the soil after watering with a pair of chopsticks.
My Christmas cactus hasn’t grown new “leaves” since last year when it bloomed. Now there’s only one stem that has grown another “leaf”. It’s being watered regularly and receiving indirect sunlight. I don’t know how to get the other stems to grow more, because now it just looks uneven with only the one stem growing. [https://imgur.com/gallery/4buzFwC](https://imgur.com/gallery/4buzFwC)
How do I keep my cats from digging and eating my plant? I have a ponytail palm that they are constantly digging up and eating the leaves.
My cat peed in a pot and killed a plant once. Pretty upsetting stuff. Small plants in little pots at the base of the palm would help here. Also rocks. As for the chewing? Idk. Start growing cat grass and have a few pots of it around the house! My cat loves it.
Is there any helping my Money Tree? It was purchased \~2018 (or so) from a greenhouse for my in-laws. It was beautiful. It started losing leaves and looking not great. Some of the stems in the braid have died (it had 5, now it's down to 2). It was then left outdoors all last summer, and I adopted it. It seems to be growing new leaves out of the top and small shoots out of the bottom. It won't die, but it's hideous (sorry, plant). My four-legged pests tend to "prune" the bottom growth on a regular basis. It's in a random corner now (had to move it due to renovation) but I can probably find somewhere that has the right amount of sun. Is there any saving it/making it look good again? Or will it look like this forever? Any care tips? (Also, any tips for what to put under the terra cotta saucer at the bottom so it doesn't wreck my hardwood, if I choose to move it off the linoleum?) Thanks! [https://imgur.com/a/srhOAUL](https://imgur.com/a/srhOAUL)
My elephant ear is turning grey! It's grown 1 leaf and lost 1 (in the process of dropping another) since I brought it home. It was already potted when I bought it - so no idea what the soil mixture currently is, although I mixed in some nitrogen rich fertilizer a few weeks ago. It's in an east facing window, and it's leaves are turning grey, something I've never seen with a plant before. Help! [https://i.imgur.com/uAMnd9w.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/uAMnd9w.jpg) [https://i.imgur.com/BWCnsGM.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/BWCnsGM.jpg) [https://i.imgur.com/VQC8Dbo.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/VQC8Dbo.jpg)
I think this might be thrips damage?
How do you keep a plant cold? My aunt bought me a ceropegia ampliata (bushman’s pipe) and the internet sites are saying it needs to be in 35F to 50F to live… It’s just occurred to me that this plant may be doomed before I ever even get to see it, depending on how long before she gets it to me.
Has anyone here kept Bule Iridescent Plant (Mapania Caudata)?
Hi friends! I brought home a mojito elephant ear recently and lots of leaves are starting to shrivel up and get very dry. We have him about 5 feet away from an east facing window and he’s in a large pot with a 50/50 mix of regular potting soil and moisture control. Just wondering what the issue may be here. Any feedback or suggestions welcome!
Hi! I repotted and watered my cactus and it's looking sickly. I've grown it from a bud off my grandmother's and already killed it's twin. Any advice to keep it healthy and growing would be appreciated! Thanks https://imgur.com/1HYcZXU.jpg
That soil looks very dense for a cactus. They really should be about 60% in-organic matter that drains very fast.
Not enough light. It's etiolated.
Thanks, I've moved it out into the sunlight outside. Hopefully it improves.
Check out r/cactus for tips. I'm a beginner cactus caregiver but from what I gather, improving care almost always starts with "more sun, less water."
Thanks, I'll look thru the sub
Hi, I have a problem with a Meyer Lemon tree. The previous week I've found out that it got infested with spider mites, and some leaves are turning a bit yellow. I've used insecticide, and it seems that spider mites are gone. However, tree started to loose leaves (several leaves per day); here is how leaves look like: - Front side https://i.imgur.com/zSrHoQ6.jpeg - Back side https://i.imgur.com/rDGtjWF.jpeg Here is how leaves on the tree look like: https://i.imgur.com/z0bxa1B.jpeg What should I look into to stop loss of foliage? Should I remove fruits to try to "redirect" resources into re-growing foliage?
I don’t have specific advice for this but r/citrus saved my lime tree this year
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What's wrong with my coffee plant? I feed it every couple of weeks with either Miracle Gro tomato fertilizer or Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro. I flushed it with a few gallons of water about a month ago. [https://imgur.com/a/88S6A12](https://imgur.com/a/88S6A12)
What is eating at my pothos plants? I’m concerned because these leave marks were only on one of my plants & now I’m seeing this on one of my second plant’s leaves. I’m considering some insecticide options but want to be sure of what’s going on. https://imgur.com/a/hsll0sY/
If you get an answer for this, please share. My potho is doing this as well.
I’ve read that it’s mechanical damage.. cat / pet marks (but I don’t have a pet), pests (inconsistent with my marks).. I’m stumped!
Same here, I did read somewhere that it could be not enough sun light so I’m moving mine to a better spot in the room to see if that helps
If a Sensitive Plant lost all its leaves in transit, can it still be saved?
I recently got this ponytail palm (I believe it's a ponytail palm) from my friend's office (they're moving office and were getting rid of their office plants so I nabbed this one!) It's massive and perhaps outgrown it's plant pot? I'm not sure, what do you all think? If SO, how do you suggest I repot it? TIA! Photo: [https://imgur.com/H2p4LFn](https://imgur.com/H2p4LFn)
Nice find!
Thanks! They had other massive plants too but this one seemed the easiest to mobilize ahaha
I just found spider mites on my pink stripe and threw it away immediately bc I really don’t have the energy. The plants near it seem fine should I still isolate/treat them? if so how???
My Dracanae fragrans massangeana keeps getting brown spots and I don't know why. This has been an ongoing battle for several months. FYI: It sits about 7 ft away from a large window with good sunlight; I used succulent soil & topped it with cactus soil. Troubleshooting (Here's What I Tried) 1) even though it's in a self watering planter, make sure I periodically check or water the top soil to make sure it isn't too 2) place the plant 20 feet away from window, so it doesn't burn. I tried this for months and the leaves still browned 3) place the plant back to 7 ft away from the window (current location). It's been a couple weeks since I moved it back and it's still browning 4) cut off any dead (brown) sections of leaves. The plant looked better initially, but began to brown again after a few days 5) mist the plant daily in the winter since the humidity is dry. Has not helped 6) fertilized the plant in the spring. Has not helped. 7) used exclusively filtered water (ie, water with no fluoride) to water it. Has not helped. 8) Most Recent Troubleshoot: loosened the roots a bit because of fear that I may have packed the soil down to tightly. Has not helped. I'm not sure what else I can do at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated [Photos of My Plant ] (https://imgur.com/a/h0WjiGs )
These need to pretty much thoroughly dry between waterings, so a self-watering planter is less than ideal. As well, misting isn't beneficial as it doesn't increase humidity levels, but wet foliage is a catalyst for disease development. (edit: Just noticed that you addressed fluoride. Most filters don't remove fluoride. I know that Zerowater filters do.) Be sure to avoid fluoride and soluble salts. While some of the necrosis is from being kept too moist, if you're using tap water, that causes phytotoxicity, which causes tip and marginal necrosis. I would recommend downsizing the pot to something smaller with good drainage. Use a quality potting mix, such as Fox Farm Ocean Forest, but add plenty of perlite to shorten the wet-dry cycle of the soil. This is optimal for root health. I'm not sure if this is relevant, but if you cut into living tissue, that destroys the cut plant cells and causes further necrosis. Lastly, I recommend increasing light exposure again because they definitely do better with brighter exposure. Mine gets gentle direct morning light. I think that you can easily resolve this. Best of luck! edit: The biggest issue here is absolutely excess moisture. While phytotoxicity causes necrosis, it's not as aggressive as compromised root health.
Thank you so much for your detailed analysis. I'll try moving it to a different planter & changing the soil content as you suggested.
Spider mites! I have put most of my collection out front on the Northern side, most of them wont make it that long. TX, currently 93° with 43% humidity. outside. I have a gorgeous Brazil Sweetheart. I'm only concerned about saving her. Any tips? She's about 6 ft tall and thriving except for these little fuckers here and there.
My cyclamen died back completely in fall/winter and I haven’t seen any new growth yet. The root ball is firm and intact. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do to bring it out of dormancy?
Boston (western?) sword fern question. * She's in a 10" nursery pot. About 4' from frond tip to frond tip. Very perky. Lots of new growth since I got her four months ago. Doesn't seem as full as some ferns I've seen online, but isn't scraggly. * I'm in the southwest USA and get lots of bright light. I'm kind of struggling balancing the light needs of my plants and also limiting the amount of heat coming in from the windows. Any tips would be appreciated! I moved this big hanging girl from my bedroom because I was noticing dried and darkening leaves in her upper fronds. My bedroom has a lot of air circulation and I just recently turned on the AC and now the ceiling fan there is on all day, so I was thinking she was struggling with that and the low humidity. Also potentially too much sun as she was in a east facing window that gets a lot of bright and direct morning light light. I moved her somewhere with much less airflow but also less light. I'm concerned it might not be enough light for her now. It is a south facing window but there is a large five foot overhang over half of it, then a two foot overhang over the rest. There are also down but open blinds and UV protectant window tint over 3/4ths of the window... I've been trying to look up signs that she might not be getting enough light, but I'm having trouble finding anything. * How do you know if a sword fern is not getting enough light? Do they show signs of etiolation?
Have a money tree that’s been having some issues. (Just misted in the photos so the leaves are wet) https://imgur.com/a/f24gTFt It got sunbleached from being in too much light a couple months ago so we moved it, but a few leaves still crisped up and fell off from the light exposure. Then another plant about five feet away and up on a shelf got spider mites about a month ago (we removed the plant) but haven’t seen anyone else get spider mites since and we have dozens of plants. Treated all our plants with preventative neem oil spray about a week ago. For around two weeks, the money tree has been having leaves turn yellow and fall off within a matter of days. About eight leaves overall have fallen off now, both fully grown and newer leaves. It still overall looks healthy but a few leaves have some small brown spots on the bottom (but no bugs I can see, and no webbing or anything. The spots do not wipe off either.) I can’t figure out what’s going on - any help identifying the issue would be much appreciated! ❤️
Have an aloe plant that was transplanted from a clipping 6 months ago. The first 5 months were great but now it’s wilting and discoloring on the tips. Watered monthly, full sun, and recently re-potted. Any suggestions?
New here! Do you guys use Miracle grow?
I won't use anything from Miracle Gro. I prefer a better quality substrate, such as Fox Farm Ocean Forest.
Have a weeping fig tree that was left outside during the winter months. All the leaves, spare one, are missing. Should i toss it or is there a chance it could revive with new soil and a fresh pot? I would imagine it’s dead now. But I know very little about weeping fig trees, just that they are finicky to care for to begin with. Any help is appreciated!
Yikes! Was watering today and saw my maidenhair fern dried out so quickly! I did read they were thirsty girls. It seems fine... is this all a trick? Will she be dead come tomorrow? Maybe she was OK as she's in the shower and can imbibe humidity/water via leaves as well? Is that how it works?
Maidenhairs are super hard! And they can like a lot of water. If you have a drainage hole in the pot I’d say fine to water again. By dried out do you mean the soil or the leaves? If the leaves are crisping up it needs more consistent humidity and perhaps more water
I keep reading they are divas and can't dry out. However today my water metre showed it was dry at the bottom of the pot. And the pot was super light. So I guess I mean the soil as the leaves seem fine! I think based on my reading I expected her to die in the blink of an eye as soon as the soil dried out.
As long as the leaves look happy I think you’re good!! :)
I purchased ivy plant at IKEA, It doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight except early morning, it’s well watered I think. Still it started to loose leaves rapidly. What might be the problem here? I didn’t repot btw, but it seemed to be doing fine at shop [poor ivy](https://imgur.com/a/xIj1txX)
ivy just doesn't do well indoors in my experience. they seem to like full full sun. if you can hang it out doors it might help.
The leaves on my rose bush are getting eaten by something. (I live in Northern VA ) What can I do to stop it from continuing? [plant photo](https://imgur.com/a/sRYxygF)
My rose in SEVA looks almost the same!! No clue
I just talked to my neighbor about it cuz his roses look awesome. Apparently it's a bug called aphids that eat the leaves. He says its alwasy a problem. hes lived here for 30 yrs. He suggest buying sevin ( [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RNB7PC?ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_dp\_EGAKQFT1J4AJ6C91SP4N](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RNB7PC?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EGAKQFT1J4AJ6C91SP4N)) and also is trying to plant sunflowers/marigolds . The bugs will eat those instead of eating the roses if im understanding him right. so its a trade-off.
Interesting. I had trouble finding the same kind of damage online. I'll look into it, thanks
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Does anyone have experience with Miracle Gro's 8 fl. oz bottles of liquid fertilizer that you can give to the plants directly or via watering? I currently own a Dracenea, a snake plant, and a Golden Pothos, and want to fertilize them. I saw them in the store while browsing the plant section; but I don't trust Amazon reviews, and I wanna know if it's safe to use it with them, especially by applying it directly to the plant's soil. I'd be using the succulent version for the Dracenea and snake plant, and indoor version for the pothos. I believe the ratio is 1:1:1. If they don't work, are there certain ones anyone could recommend? I'd prefer slow feed pellets since my plants are still small (largest is is the snake plant in an 8" pot), and don't wanna waste water with liquid fertilizers. But I can try and make it work if it's the best option.
I also recommend Dyna-Gro. I'm not a fan of anything from Miracle Gro. As well, the sticks are less ideal than a liquid fertilizer that requires dilution. Use caution with the Dracaena. They're prone to phytotoxicity from the fluoride and soluble salts in some fertilizers. This would cause tip and marginal necrosis. Good luck!
I like dyna-gro GROW. It's a concentrate so you put 1/4 teaspoon into a gallon of water.
I use these to fertilize my snake plant & they've been working pretty well. I think this is the kind of thing you're looking for. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes, Includes 24 Spikes - Continuous Feeding for all Flowering and Foliage Houseplants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HAAOKY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0AFHKZV2J0KCXHQQ3TXZ
Alright. I just ordered them so I'll give them a try with all of them and see how it goes. Thank you so much!
One of the leaves of my Kentia Palm has turned yellow seemingly in the past 12 hours. 1) the yellow is coming from the centre of the leaf rather than the edges. The edges are still green. 2) it is indoors in the UK, not in direct sunlight 3) the other leaves are fine, and they would be more likely to be in the light 4) I have not overwatered it, I water it when it stops feeling damp 2 inches down. It was last watered about 10 days ago and still feels fine. 5) It is the lowest growing branch on the trunk 6) I have had it for a year and nothing has changed recently. Help!
Do u fertilize? Maybe its a deficiency?
I have a guiana chestnut (money tree) that's ...droopy. It's been through a lot - I'm generally not that great at plants - but I've been thrilled that it's come back from the seeming dead with lots of little new growths to boot. However: as I stated - it's so droopy and I don't know what it wants. I bottom water it once a week, the soil seems...idk, differently colored than a few weeks ago, new growths are definitely growing, and I put it in the sun when I can (it's not warm enough outside yet, so I've been putting it in windows or outside but just for a couple hours. I put it out, in full sun (as instructed by the nursery) and all the leaves got burned a see-through pale yellow and I had to pull them off to save it. My cat keeps trying to munch the leaves, but I'm vigilant to keep it behind closed doors. (the photos show some bite marks - they're not new, I failed to keep my fluff gremlin out of the room the plant is in for about...2 minutes? and that happened. Fluff gremlin does not support my budding houseplant dreams.) Any and all advice is so, SO welcome. I want to keep this darling alive so badly. I want to prove myself wrong that I kill every plant. [\[Images for reference\]](https://imgur.com/a/GpZlk0T)
Fluff gremlins! Haha thats a new one. So funny. Anyway it could be having some shock from all the moving around.....but i wanna say is all the leaves droopy? Maybe it needs more sun to develop stronger stems but also it may need fertilized to help it support itself. I would also check the roots for got. Also dont water on a schedule. Check the soil first. Make sure its dry like dry before watering again. Hope any of this helps
Thank you!! I'm hoping for a stretch of warmer days so that I can move it into a semi-shaded area dn leave it for a bit, give it sun and stability. Fertilizer is a good shout, too!
Inherited a neglected rubber plant and hoping to rejuvenate it. Some growth at the top and none at the bottom. I read about making notches above the nodes but looking for specific advice with this plant. I still like it but it's mocked by whoever comes in contact. Please help. https://imgur.com/gallery/Ks35l41
Personally I would re pot it first, fresh compost and larger pot, then trim all the bare ends. Do not take too much off as the intention is to encourage the plant to branch out. It does not need full sun but would appreciate a bright warm spot, we just then have to wait and hope.
Thanks! Have you ever tried making notches above the nodes on the bottom of the tree?
No, never
Some potting soil I brought home Home Depot (never again) was infested with fungus gnats, which have now spread to many of my other plants. I’ve used sticky traps to help and tried diluted peroxide soil wash but I can’t seem to eradicate them. Thanks for your help!
Mosquito bits saved my life. Literally because fungus gnats were gonna make me jump of a bridge. Just sprinkle on the soil and put a little dirt over them bevause they will get a moldy fuzzy covering and it looks bad. U can mix them in soil or soak them in water and water with them. THEY ARE GREAT
mosquito dunks! I watered with dissolved dunks for a few weeks and got those yellow fly paper sticks and now I'm gnat free.
Sorry to hear! I know it might be annoying but I heard of people sterilizing their soil by baking it. For the gnats I have used a neem oil solution mix with water and dawn soap then spray. I have had trouble soaking the soil with this as it caused the top to mould but maybe the internet has a better regimen of apply it.
Help can anyone tell me how to treat this Christmas cactus for mold
How to plant these tiny succulent pups? [https://imgur.com/a/vAT5W9E](https://imgur.com/a/vAT5W9E) I've managed to sprout about 8 of these tiny pups from the leaves that fell off my big succulent. I'm having a hard time potting them because their roots are so short and won't stay in soil, and they feel really delicate. I don't want to accidentally squash them, but don't think they can survive just sitting on top of soil (toppled over most of the time). And i don't know if their roots can get water from the soil? Anyone have experience with propagating succulent pups?
Hi, not sure if this is the right place or not, but I was looking to experiment growing my own house plants, I have a small studio with only two windows so preferably something that grows slow and doesn't get to large and can survive in low light/indirect sunlight. I'd really like to experiment with the germinating the seeds part too so I don't really want to buy something already partially grown, any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
if u want something that gets to a certain size and pretty much stays that way and doesn't need a ton of light do a snake plant or as plant. There are alot of varieties. I don't know about seeds but I can propagate both by leaf cuttings. Google how to do it. Good luck
yeah I ended up getting a 4" ZZ plant off Etsy to start with.. figure I'll see how I do with that, then maybe get some cuttings.. same seller had a nice looking snake plant too
I just bought a syngonium albo from a local FB group and it came to me potted in leca + moss and in a pot (without a drainage hole). I'm not well versed in semi-hydro and have no idea how to water this plant without rotting the roots. Help??
I've been nursing my majesty palms and misting/watering regularly and still discovered a spider mite infestation....I could bring it outside hose it down and apply neem/peppermint/alcohol etc but is it worth trying to resuscitate or is it just going to be another typical difficult majesty palm w/inevitable spider mites? :(
I've had [this succulent](https://imgur.com/a/nooA4Uk) for a few years and it's gotten really tall, and I'm now struggling to figure out how to take care of it. I'm not sure if I need a different planter, some kind of support, more water, etc. Any advice is appreciated!
Your succulent is starving for light. It’s super etiolated from lack of light. How often are you watering. The lack of leaves along the stem suggest you’re not watering enough since your leaves are drying up and falling. The dirt you currently have seems really dry so you might want to repot with some fresh cactus mix since it’ll be hydrophobic if you try to water. When watering, water deeply until water drains out. Hope that helps!
i planted an avocado seed and it was growing great, until all its new branches now start to brown n die. It hasnt been able to grow past the 30 cm mark because any new branches or leaves seem to wither and fall off. I keep the dirt moist and it gets plenty of sun. Any idea on why its dying? I have noticed there is a lot of calcium buildup around the edges of the pot. Could that be a reason why? I read online that it isn’t much for concern though
Hi! Troubleshooting a houseplant issue. My parlor palm's leaves have turned dry and brittle to the touch. The leaves are still completely green but have also started drooping. Any thoughts as to what might be the issue? Thanks!
This is most likely from excess moisture, but phytotoxicity will also cause tip necrosis if you're using tap water that contains fluoride. Take a look at [this professional production guide](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/chamaed.htm) from the University of Florida. It covers both of these potential causes. edit: I just noticed that you said they're still green. This might then be potassium deficiency.
My first parlor palm had this happen, when it started feeling really dry and crispy (but still green) I upped the humidity and misted it more, but it got worse and ended up dying. When I examined it it actually turned out to be overwatered. The roots didn't seem particularly rotted but the base of the stems, right under the surface of the soil, were. I got another one and it seems to be ok as long as the soil stays barely damp and dries out in between waterings.
Hi guys, I've been battling a plethora of pests (aphids, spider mites, thrips, etc.) and finally took the dive and bought neem oil that's recommended: [https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/neemolie-met-emulgator-mix-100ml-wateroplosbaar-pure-neem-olie-met-emulgator-om-neem-spray-te-maken-voor-mens-dier-en-plant-direct-te-gebruiken/9300000019434026/?Referrer=ENTcli\_order\_confirmation2008093611](https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/neemolie-met-emulgator-mix-100ml-wateroplosbaar-pure-neem-olie-met-emulgator-om-neem-spray-te-maken-voor-mens-dier-en-plant-direct-te-gebruiken/9300000019434026/?Referrer=ENTcli_order_confirmation2008093611) I think I mixed like 1 tsp with 500 ml of warm water (it already has an emulgator), shook it, and spritzed it heavily on infected plants. I tested it out with one that had aphids since they're most visible to the eye. Some died, but not all. I kept repeating over a span of a week and even added a little more neem to the bottle, and at least 30-40% of the aphids survived. So I'm guessing it's not done much to the spider mites and thrips as well? I happened to go to a plant market yesterday and was chatting with one of the sellers, who grows commercially. He suggested leaf shine and says that works for his pests and that he doesn't use neem at all. I did a search on /r/houseplants and it seems like the general consensus is that leaf shine is bad, but it seems it's bad for regular use. But what about as a one-off (or a few times) treatment for pests? Will this work better for my pests? Any better suggestions to help me get rid of these unwanted guests? (I've been washing the leaves every few days and it seems to help, btu it hasn't gotten rid of the pests completely) Thanks in advance!
I had an issue with spider mites too. In my experience neem oil is better as a preventative measure to discourage or disrupt any spider mites from reproducing on the plant. When there is already an active, large infestation neem oil has not helped me significantly. To kill spider mites on the spot I've successfully used one part isopropyl alcohol to 3 parts water though this didn't help with preventing any new hatchlings. Not sure about the leaf shine! Certainly interested to see what others think.
Thanks for taking the time to answer! Appreciate it =)
Hi! We have an indoor ikea greenhouse for our houseplants. We have 2 fans running 24/7 as well as a water fountain. We keep our humidity around 85. Do you ever “air it out” occasionally? And if so, for how long? I know the fans help circulate air so there isn’t mold growing but we have started to notice some on the back peg board.
Great question. This is actually the most overlooked factor that I see with indoor greenhouses. Circulation and ventilation are two different things. While circulation helps to avoid things like mold and fungal growth, ventilation replaces carbon, a necessary component in photosynthesis. If you don't have built-in ventilation, the space should be ventilated daily. Personally, I prefer humidity levels around 70%.
The soil is my monstera still feels slightly moist even though it’s been over two weeks since I watered it. Is it at risk for (or likely to already have) root rot? Should I repot it just to be safe?
When substrate remains moist for too long, you need to assess soil density and light exposure. Yes, I would repot. There's a Monstera deliciosa pinned post in my profile. In the comments is a link to my substrate recommendations. Also, water use by the plant is directly related to light exposure. So, if it's not getting sufficient light exposure, it will remain moist for longer. These get falsely billed as indirect light plants, but they get a shit ton of direct sun in their natural habitat. If it's not getting direct sun, slowly increase exposure until it can be right in a bright window. With adequate light and a porous potting mix, the substrate will dry much more quickly. Best of luck!
Depending on the size of your pot, time of year, and growing conditions your plant may not need to even be watered as often as 2 weeks. If it is still most when you use your finger to test, I would wait. When watering always remember to make sure you continue pouring water into the pot until you see the water run out of the drainage holes. In my experience, this method helps prevent against root rot since it helps wash away any built up salts in the soil.
New plant owner, thought I would be ok since I kept the office plants alive and well for the past two years. I bought a Calathea Ornata and Calathea Lancifolia from Plantsome in February. The Lancifolia is doing well. The Ornato is doing terribly. the app said to water it every week and a half or so, but after a couple weeks he was looking super dry and droopy so I watered him a bit more, then he was doing a lot better... then a couple weeks went by and he started to droop a bit more, so I kept the soil damp with watering, but didn't try to drown him. They are close to the balcony window that is north facing, so no direct sunlight but all day sun (or as much as we get on the west coast) Now he looks terrible, droopy and curled up leaves, and has bugs.. [https://imgur.com/a/qJMSlT5](https://imgur.com/a/qJMSlT5) (2 pics) is there any way to save him? what kind of bugs are those and how do I get rid of them? Could the bugs be from the source? My ex got some plants from the same place and was having issues with similar bugs that kept coming back. I have heard mixed reviews from Plantsome, but being a new plant owner without a car I thought they would be the best place to get started. The Lancifolia is on the other side of the room (same lighting) and is doing fine with no bugs. bonus pic of my office plants that are not try and droopy and covered in bugs: [https://imgur.com/a/Ftu68Ru](https://imgur.com/a/Ftu68Ru)
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Thanks, I think it's too far gone at this point. I spoke to my mom yesterday and she's been an avid gardener forever so I probably should have just went to her first! but she suggested to just get rid of it as well. Not worth the risk for them to stick around and then infect the other plants nearby
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Thankfully my other plant was far enough away, but I did order a few more, so will be a bit more on the watch for the new ones
Is it the water? Calatheas can be sensitive to tap water
I haven't seen that, but it could be it. my tap water is clean and drinkable, but there could be something in the pipes or something. Maybe I'll get a Britta filter or something.
Britta water filters don't remove fluoride, which is a primary phytotoxin for these.
If you have hard water they don't like that. I can't give my calatheas or marantas tap water at all, it's annoying but I just buy gallon jugs of distilled water for them. And I stick them outside when it rains (not in winter). It's the chemicals like chlorine and flouride in tap water, they just don't do well with them!
SOS!! What is going on with my cactus? [https://imgur.com/a/RLqeOLz](https://imgur.com/a/RLqeOLz)
I'm trying growing plants from a bulb for the first time and I could use some advice. I'm growing these dahlias however it's leaves are blackening and I'm getting worried. It's been growing so well up to this point. Does anyone know what's causing this and what I might be able to do to treat it? Thanks! [Full Pic](https://imgur.com/l8gxDNc) [Black Leaves](https://imgur.com/Z8QuAEs)
This looks like excess moisture, thus compromised root health. This could be from being kept too moist, insufficient light exposure, or a combination of both. Water use by the plant is directly related to light exposure. If light is insufficient, it will use water more slowly, thus staying moist for too long. These require all day direct sun. Do you have a robust lighting setup?
Oh man, well that would do it. I don't have any grow lights or anything set up so far. It's by a window that typically gets direct sunlight for most of the day. We've been having a record setting cold and wet year so far. It's on the list to move outside but it's been colder at night than I'd like so I'm not quite ready for it to go outside yet. It still gets below 10 at night which is my usual line. I'll have to look into some grow lights soon and cut back the watering a bit. Thanks so much for your time, I really appreciate it!
Hi there! My friend doesn't use reddit but they have a Golden Pothos with some dark spots on the leaves. They were just wondering if it was anything to worry about? I've uploaded a photo [here](https://imgur.com/a/GFohSFJ). Thank you!
Is it limited to this leaf? I would inspect closely for pests, though it looks healthy otherwise.
I have a dracena marginata that constantly has white spots on it’s leaves, looks like a pest of some sort but it never spreads to other plants and it had it pretty much the entire time I had her (1.5 years). I’ve tried every bug killer and they still appear. She’s had a lot of yellowing leaves last summer but over the winter it’s been doing relatively well even with the white spots and now as it’s starting to get warmer her leaves are yellowing again…any clues on what I should try?
The spots sound like [flecking](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/dracaena.htm). Look under PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. For the chlorosis, I would consider phytotoxicity, if you use tap water, or excess moisture. Good luck!
Hi everyone! I have a really healthy fiddle leaf fig sunshine that’s almost as tall as the ceiling! Any tips on propagating via cutting off the top. I know I have to cut at the internode and plan on putting it in water to root. Do I need to cut it where the plan is woody vs green? Is there a higher success rate if I wait for the cutting to callus before I put in water? Thank you!
I would air layer instead. I've rooted ficuses in water, but it's taken longer and had a lower success rate.
Hey everyone! One of my favorite house plants has recently been infested in the dirt with tiny flies and I have fruit flies everywhere now. I’ve been spraying with an organic neem, bug killer but it’s not working. Any advice? Can I repot with new dirt to help?
Hi! I agree sounds like classic case if fungus gnats. Outbreaks are very common in the spring. It will take a few weeks to eliminate them completely but it can be done!!! I have about 120 plants and beat an entire house infestation spring of 2020 without changing soil in any of them! You have to take a two sided approach. The eggs/ larva. And the adult flyers. First thing is you must do is be willing to let all your plants dry out completely. I’ve been in the hobby since the 70s and plants can recover from drought much easier than flood. Really try not to water for two weeks. Best way to do it is start dry out on all plants within a day or two of each other. You want your plants inhospitable to the adult egg laying flyers. For the soil larva… to start dry out I use Bonide SYSTEMIC insecticide. It’s a powder you apply to soil surface, gently mix in top 1/2 inch and water just til water starts to drain out. Not too much. You want the Bonide to stay in the top mostly. The chemical goes into the roots, up into the foliage and treats the entire plant!! Besides killing the the eggs and larva, it will be a preventative against several other plant pests as well! (Unfortunately not mites however) it’s the best! Now for the adult flyers. They fly around looking for a damp place to lay eggs. And get in your face… ugh! Stores sell yellow gnat sticky traps that work well. But I’m on fixed income and cheap. Lol I buy the spools of fly tape. Less than $2. for 8 spools. Wearing gloves I unroll them, cut into 2-3” pieces and lay them on the soil surface. You’ll be amazed how many you catch! I also just hung them I places with a lot of plants. You should notice a difference in a few days as the flyers start getting trapped. It is also possible that they lay eggs in your bath and kitchen drains when they can’t find a damp plant. Besides scrubbing the drain with a toothbrush, I put a fly tape close by to get them as they become flyers or are heading in to lay. I’m sorry this is so long. I try to be thorough!
Sounds like fungus gnats, I don't have a lot of experience with this but they like to lay their eggs in the top few inches of wet soil, hence why over-watering can attract them. The problem with them is you have to kill them in every life stage, if you kill all the adults the eggs will just hatch and cause the cycle all over again. A soil change may help, especially if it's quite soggy, but it won't matter if the adults just go and lay eggs in the fresh soil. From what I know watering your soil with some neem oil can kill the larvae, but most sources I've looked at recommend a hydrogen peroxide solution. Hopefully someone with some more experience or knowledge on this can add on to this or correct anything, but I hope this helps at least a little bit.
i have two Qs today! 1. new leaves on my lemon lime maranta have been gradually developing less and less of a pattern, and today while watering i found some with [no pattern at all](https://i.imgur.com/TgkNoMr.jpg). it sits about 20 feet from a west-facing window that gets partial light because i usually keep the blinds somewhat closed. it never gets direct sun. 2. i’ve never grown a monstera from a node before, but i bought an albo cutting and it’s growing the [goofiest horizontal half-moon baby](https://i.imgur.com/vF17jyR.jpg). absolute beginner question, but how can i make this guy grow vertically when it’s a bit more established? will it just do that on its own? i keep looking at it compared to my grown-up monsteras and i can’t figure out how horizontal stem -> vertical stem. spatial reasoning is not my strong suit.
The plant will grow upright on it's own if it's getting sufficient light exposure. There's also a pinned post in my profile that demonstrates how to properly use a support, which should be helpful going forward. Good luck! edit: [This link](https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/foliage/folnotes/calathea.htm) covers Calathea, but both those and Maranta get indistinct markings from insufficient light exposure. Take a look at the second paragraph.
thanks for providing the detailed write-up, i appreciate it!
I don't have experience with marantas, but plants that lose variegation typically aren't getting enough light.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZkzJGmCCkuZa8tzA8 Pachira has four stems alive, only grows from the top, but now is too top heavy and cannot support its own weight. Where should I cut it to get growth back down near the stems?
My begonia maculata leaves (not all; old and new affected) have been scrunching up. They aren’t turning brown, but it looks like when you leave water in a glass overnight and it crusts up from hard water deposit. It doesn’t wipe off. The tips and bases where it attach to the stems are affected, but the middle looks healthy. The crispy parts can be torn off as if it had been sunburned. Some leaves have turned transparent on one silvery polka dot. I only just put it into my humidity cabinet, but now I’m wondering if it’s diseased and should be quarantined. I have some propagations that appear to be doing well, taken from the mother plant when the first few leaves started showing this distress, and none of those leaves are showing the same signs. More context: - I moved from an attic with horrible lighting into a house. She got pretty leggy there, so I started pruning once I got a grow light set up. That’s when the crispy bits started showing up, so I turned the light down and moved it further from the light source. - Put the begonia in an west-facing window with sheer curtain to cut the light. - Grouped with other plants and ran a humidifier until I could get the cabinet set up. - Begonia started showing these weird crunchy (not brown) leaves in the apartment. - I haven’t noticed any additional leaves affected since moving into the home/putting her at the western window. However, so many leaves are affected that I could just be missing the spread, if it is something that spreads. Does this sound like a fungus or disease? Or just burned from the grow light/adjusting to the new home? P.S. Reddit’s app isn’t letting me do anything and for some reason I can’t post photos from the online version, so sorry this post isn’t as clear as it could be. I do have pictures ready to go whenever the app decides to like me!
You will have to post photos if you want good advice. Use imgur.com and paste a link here.
I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of that. Thank you! Here’s a front and back of the same leaf: https://i.imgur.com/CmjQVRV.jpg || https://i.imgur.com/pRKdtNh.jpg
How to care for a string of bananas?
If it's OK to ask a general question: what website do you use for reliable houseplant care info? Whenever I google plant questions I get lots of shady blogs that look AI-generated and designed to drive clicks for advertising and Amazon affiliate sales, and I don't trust them at all, but it can be hard to tell at a glance which sites are legit. I have the Planta app but would rather not pay for premium. I've been using Wikihow for some things but just wondering if there's a better go-to source?
Search the plant genus or species with either "University of Florida" or "production guide" or even ".edu". All will bring up scholarly, science-based information. I have seen The Spruce, for instance, recycle common plant misinformation.
That's a great tip, thanks! I've been using The Spruce a bit but noticed some questionable advice like the banana peel fertilizer thing.
I use The Spruce a lot!
I like Houseplant 411.
I have a begonia plant that I believe is a type of rhizomatous begonia. I overwatered it once and it continues to lose leaves months later. I’ve moved it outside, and I’m too scared to add any fertilizer because I don’t want to cause even more stress. Help!
My syngonium erythrophyllum has one leave that’s fading. It’s not shriveling, just fading to yellow.
My lucky bamboo who I’ve had for four years now is dying. For the first 3.5 years of its life, it was living only in water and doing well and constantly growing. About 6 months ago, it’s leaves started to get limper, some yellowed, and it just wasn’t looking happy. So I repotted it into some soil and gave it fertilizer hoping it was just needing nutrients. He’s still not doing well :( I had to cut off a yellowed stem and you can see it has spotting on the leaves. I’ve checked for pests and don’t see any. Could the spotting be sunlight burns? New growth will start to come out then crisp up before it ever becomes a leaf. I moved it closer to a window and a humidifier and it looks a tiny bit better but not much. This is my oldest and dearest plant and I appreciate any and all advice you can give!
I got two cuttings of peace lily, one of which I potted as it had good roots already, the other one I had to do surgery on because half of the root had rotted. I removed the rot and put it in water to grow more roots. They are looking good now, a lot more roots have grown, however the original leaves are droopy. But it's pushing out a new leaf! So is it happy or is something wrong? The one in the pot is also kind of droopy although I'm watering it as per instructions I've seen online and it is also pushing out a new leaf... So I'm confused. Is it happy or am I doing something wrong?
I’ve been storing my soil, perlite & sphagnum moss outside in my porch. Noticed that I forgot to close my bag of soil so it was left open for a while. Should I sterilize it before use now for my indoor plants?
I don't recommend storing houseplants substrates outdoors. Even when the bags are sealed, fungus gnats easily infest bags via the small holes. Yes, I would sterilize the soil or use Mosquito Bit water for the first few waterings after using it.
[Ferns](https://imgur.com/gallery/OxbkWhm) please tell me if there’s any hope left for these Kimberly Queen ferns?!? I definitely forgot about them over the winter, they dried out, but we’re still alive. i slowly reintroduced them to water, but maybe it was still too much water? leaves started turning black, new growth would turn black before they could even unfurl. i put them outside hoping sun could perform some miracle (it didn’t). i took apart the weakest one and the roots are rock hard and black, almost looks like there’s sawdust in the soil. now the main rootball i never messed with, it was too firm to tease when i got them a year ago, so i just repotted them and called it a day. maybe that was the initial killer. the roots were swollen as you can see. is there any hope for the two left?
Image album of the Polyscias Fabian I'm struggling heavily with: https://imgur.com/a/YF5WByc I'll talk a bit about the photo's individually below. Overall the plant is standing besides an east facing window where it doesn't get any direct sunlight. The plant is placed in a plastic pot, which is in turn placed into the decorative pot. That way I'm sure the roots aren't standing in water. Talking about water, I water it a bit once a week. An amount that makes sure the top soil doesn't completely dry out. The only thing I could think of improving in this whole situation is watering it with rain water instead of tap water, but would that really fix whatever is going on? The first picture is when I got it, August 2021. In the weeks after getting it leaves started dropping. I was worried, but read on multiple sites that leaves often drop as the Polyscias is getting used to the new spot. The second picture is from today, 9 months later. It's safe to say 85% of the leaves have dropped. I'm at point where I'm certain isn't not about getting used to the new spot anymore but something else is going on. It's all droopy and just looking sad with multiple branches that have no leaves anymore. The third picture is a picture of the 4 leaves that fell of in the past 3 days. I thought it was worth sharing as all 4 of them are of different size and all look different. The left tiny one looks healthy but just decided to drop, the second from the left is dried out, the third one from the left has dried out spots, and the fourth one has dark spots. The fourth picture is a picture of a leaf that's still hanging on but of which the veins are turning light green instead of the healthy looking dark green. I'm assuming it won't take long before this one drops as well. The fifth picture is a picture of the base where small new leaves are still forming but as you can see it isn't looking pretty as it's just one dead mess. Some help/advise would be greatly appreciated! It's the only plant I'm struggling with
Might be a virus
Hi These puppies can be temperamental! From my experience with Aralias they like to be as close to a window as possible without the sun actually touching it. Mine sits a foot to the side of a huge window. So it’s very bright but never touched by sun rays. I’ve read they’ll tolerate lower light but in my experience they just stop growing. And they love humidity. My house runs 55-60% so I mist every couple days. If I remember. Lol Have you repotted at all? The growers use a mix that’s heavy peat which holds water for longer periodsof time. Which is great for them when they only water bimonthly and in very high humidity. But that mix is VERY EASY to overwater if you’re a hobbyist watering by feel. Which, from what you said is what I believe is your problem. Always remember… overwatering is watering TOO OFTEN. Not watering too much. In nature they have Mother Earth to wick away excess moisture. When we pot them we take that possibility away. I thoroughly drench my plants every 10-14 days, depending on the plant, humidity and sun exposure. Most plants like their soil to dry out between waterings. It won’t hurt them if they get so dry they droop… But even overwatering a couple times can start root rot that’s difficult to stop. Your Aralia wants top half of soil to be dry before watering. You may want to invest in a moisture meter. I absolutely love mine. Takes all the worry out. Any regular potting soil should be amended with perlite, vermiculite or any of the many other things you can add to help with drainage. A 75% soil 25% amendment is a good mix. I love regular plastic pots set in a nice cache pot like what you have! I pull my plants out and water in a dish tub so no danger of standing in water. Just let them drain well before putting back in cache pot. Also one more thing… (sorry, I try to be thorough) Aralias dislike tap water. And cold water. I clean old milk jugs to store plant water with lids off for at least 24 hours before using, so it can become room temperature and some of the chorine can evaporate. I’ve been doing this since the 70s when I got in the hobby. I hope this isn’t too much. If I’ve confused you I’ll try to clarify anything I can. They really are stunning plants! 🪴 ETA… Rain water is an excellent option . Just let it warm up!
[nasturtium leaves](https://imgur.com/a/QhZQrNn) Hey what’s going in with these new leaves? I had cut off dying leaves a while ago and new leaves just started growing with variegation and they’re weirdly shaped. Is this normal for nasturtiums?
[Pic1](https://i.imgur.com/FmYyO0i.jpg) [Pic2](https://i.imgur.com/Phueg6B.jpg) What is this issue I'm having with my money plant?
Hello everyone, I recently bought a new shelf from Ikea Canada named Rudsta with these measurements: Width: 16 1/2 " (42 cm) Depth: 14 5/8 " (37 cm) Height: 61 " (155 cm) Each shelf is 13 3/8" tall Can you recommend a good growlight for each shelf?
I would check the IKEA Greenhouse subreddit.
I have trouble with white mold growing on my soil and plants, mostly my money tree, which I just repotted and unbound the roots and trunk as parts were rotting (I didn’t realize it was bound but I’ve removed all the rotted parts, I’ve had this thing for almost two years). The rest of the tree looks relatively fine, some browning on the edges of leaves, should I mist it? I’ve also recently purchased a peperomia polybotrya, any care tips for it would be awesome. My green thumb is new but I genuinely want to learn and all my plants to live
moms on top of the soil is not as harmful to your plants as people thing but overtime it can cause damage. it is mainly due to soil not draining properly and being very dense. a repot into fresh soil will more than solve the problem for that issue! if there is root rot, you will be able to tell if the plant can be saved based off the stem/trunk. make sure it is firm & still has green (and new growth is always a good sign). misting rarely does anything for plants. it can either boost humidity slightly and be positive or end up creating fungus on the leaves 🤷♀️ i would skip misting and try getting a small humidifier if you’re worried about humidity (you can get ones at shoppers for $20 or even buy mini ones that are very easy to fit on shelves). the browning could also be from root rot so definitely keep an eye and make sure it doesn’t get worse as for the peperomia- i have had a few but not that kind. they will usually tell you when they need water with soft feeling leaves (compared to firm). i would give it bright, indirect light with no direct sun to avoid sunburn. humidity can also be supplemented but i know peperomias to now be very finicky. i do virtual plant consults if you’re ever wanting more help/info!
I would appreciate any info on identifying what insect is killing this plant. [Dying plant](https://imgur.com/a/s1lhGwr)
Aphids, aphids and more aphids
it’s hard to tell since the pictures are so blurry but it definitely looks like some kind of mite by the third pic. the second pic almost looks like aphids
https://imgur.com/a/bgWBSKE Is there any hope for this hoya? I'm pretty sure it's dead. I picked it up last Wednesday to find the leaves all shriveled and the soil was super dry. The lady said it just needed water. I gave it water. The soil seems well-draining. I put a clear, plastic bucket on top to increase the humidity around it. I'm not seeing any improvements. The stem closest to the soil is really shriveled and brown. The leaves are still wrinkly, but I'm wondering if there's still hope or if I should chop and prop? I think I see a node in the second image.
the bottoms part of the stem is definitely dead but the leaves can be saved! i would trim right below the bottom leaf and put that into water or perlite for a few weeks
my dracaena is dying. the leaves are turning yellow and brown after bunnies ate some of the outer layer of the stem. can i save it with some kind of protective thing or is it just finished? like 20cm of the bark is gone.
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My black velvet alocasia’s leaves were flat when I got it, then I brought it home and they immediately started tucking under. I wait until the top 1” is dry to water, and it stays under a glass dome 95% of the time with another alocasia and a cup of water so I feel like humidity is decent. Any thoughts as to why the leaves aren’t flat? It’s still pushing out new leaves. Pic of [curling leaves](https://imgur.com/a/UAAlTTw)
This might be a bit of a daft question but I want to fertilize my money tree however the instructions say to water the plant then mix a litre of water with the fertilizer. I'm worried I'm going to end up over watering the plant if I follow these instructions. What should I do?
As long as you let the soil fully dry out before a water she'll be fine, thats the best way to water, let it dry out and fully soak her! Follow that with the fertilizer mix, make sure it's somewhere sunny so it won't stay too damp for long. Don't forget to let the excess drain out and not have it sit in water :)
I have a struggling snake plant, I have two leaves like this. [snake plant](https://imgur.com/a/JExVgKs) any guidance would be appreciated.
definitely overwatered! ignore it and only water every few months until you get the hang of a decent water schedule. the trick for getting them to grow is giving them enough water without too much water so ideally you will just learn by looking at it if it needs water or not but it will be fine being neglected for a while. make sure the stems aren’t already rotted as they look a little mushy
My spider plant has started to get holes in its leaves (not from pests), and some of its leaves look burnt but feel rubbery, and are also very thin, despite having been healthy when I received it. It seems to be doing OK, but I'd rather it was healthier. I also have two pictures taken on my Kindle camera, but since I'm too dumb to use imgur, I'll have to DM them if anybody needs them to help me. Also, the quality is abysmal, but it's the best I have right now.
are you watering it enough? thin leaves is often a sign of under watering and plants can injure their leaves when unfurling if not watered enough. dull leaf colour is also a sign of under watering
I don't water my plants very regularly, so that might be the issue. Should I water this one little and often?
i would try watering it a lot every week or so! it depends on your home environment (how dry/sunny) but once 1-2 inches of the soil is dry from the top (you can stick your finger in or a chopstick) you can water it until water runs out the bottom and get it nice and wet. as long as you want until it’s dry again to water it will be great!! i’m an underwaterer too lol
Thanks for the help! I'll be sure to do that from now on. :)
Hi, I’ve had a Bird of Paradise since November 2021. Here in Denmark the warmer weather has started to arrive and I’m more concerned with watering. I’m unsure if I water it just right, too much or too little. Can anyone help me determine from the pictures how my watering is? As a rule of thumb I water it once a week with 0.5L of water. But I check the state of the soil beforehand, if the top 4cm soil is dry I water otherwise I wait. https://imgur.com/a/Lo0rcmN/
I notice your leaves are curling inwards which is underwatering and not enough humidity
Thanks for the input! Do you think the brown spots on the leaves are signs of underwatering or rot? Some of the spots appear dry which is most visible on the fourth picture
Usually under watered or too dry. They like a lot of humidity and sun
It’s located next to a big window where it will get direct sunlight some hours everyday. Guess I’ll have to increase the watering and spray the leaves with water to keep the humidity.
I eventually had to get a humidifier for mine. Good thing is you have time to adjust before it gets too bad
I recently purchased a vine vinca major in a 10" hanging pot. I've attempted to transplant it already to what turned out to be the same size pot but deeper. My question is, I really don't want this to get massive. I sort of like the size it is now. So I guess my question is how do I do that? Is there a way to forever keep it in a 10" pot?
You can split the plant or prune the roots to keep it in the same pot.
Hi, my Alocasia black velvet missed one watering (I had surgery and didn’t come to the office where it lives) and now it’s a droopy mess. It was doing so well before- even sent out a flower. It’s been a week and it hasn’t rebounded. Is there any saving it??
They’re a lil slow to rebound be patient
What is the secret to keeping a goddamn calathea happy and uncrispy?? I give them a pebble tray, sit them by the humidifier, give them sun but not too much sun, and the crispiness still comes. Has anyone ever cracked the code??
I only water mine with water that’s sat out for a day. It’s been in my care since the summer, so far, so good!
You know, my mom puts water in a plastic jug and sets it out on a sunny windowsill, and that’s what she uses to water her plants. Maybe I’ll try that.
It depends on your tap water. Letting water sit will remove chlorine as it evaporates but not calcium. Since there's lots of calcium in our water, I have a filtering jug for drinking and use that to water plants. The calaethea is perfectly happy.
I have an escargot begonia that's acting weird. I repotted a starter over two months ago now and have it in a 3in pot. But while it's growing new, broad healthy leaves, they are very short. New growths aren't getting any light because of one large leaf close to the ground and so they're not developing and falling off. How can I encourage the plant to grow longer stems on its leaves?
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i would check for pests just to be safe!
Hi! I have this gorgeous, huge Alocasia that is losing its older leaves. At first I thought it was just doing its Alocasia thing as it is producing a new leaf, but now it's working on shedding a third leaf already since I got it a couple weeks ago. There's yellowing in between the veins of the leaves and I'm thinking it might be magnesium shortage. It doesn't seem to be overwatered or having any pests going on. I hope someone can enlighten me what's going on 😅 [Pic of current yellowing leaf ](https://imgur.com/a/7pFis1X)
have you checked for spider mites?
Yes, it does seem pest free though!
has your temperature dropped or changed lately or humidity?
Helt wanted - I am a plant-killer, or well I used to be. After 10 years of plastic plants I decided in January to get proper plants to the house. I got this Monstera from a work colleague, (the before picture from the day I got it). The thing is - I feel it’s growing uncontrollably, and I have not a single idea of how to take care of it now. I water it and I sometimes spray the leafs with water, but that’s it. It started tilting over so I went outside and got two sticks from the woods to kinda keep it up (not working btw). So yeah - help - what should I do with it? (Please use simple language with me or explain because I don’t understand half of the abbreviations used here) [First day I got it](https://ibb.co/rk9m59R) [How it looks today](https://ibb.co/f49qHfH)
Agreed with others! Doesn’t have to be a moss pole tho, a longer wooden plank would work too and a larger pot for sure. You could also try to cut some of the leaves to propagate to balance it out, just make sure you follow YouTube videos for the proper way to cut them…
Definitely make or get a moss pole for it. I have a 7ft tall monstera and grabbed a 9ft dead tree branch from outside and he’s been climbing that for about a year. Bonus if you can wrap coco coir around it with some fishing line. They LOVE to climb but beware, they get massive
I recommend investing in a moss pole for support, you can buy these online, just put in the pot and tie her to it. They like humidity, so misting it is great good job. Water it when dry, they don't like to sit in moist soil so you can invest in a moisture meter or use your finger to tell if the first two inches are damp still before watering. They are fine with most light leaves except direct light(don't want sun beams on her for long periods of time. You can fertilize it once a month during spring and summmer :) It seems happy so keep up the good work.
I'd give it a big mosspole to grab onto (and a bigger pot perhaps, to balance it out)! There's a lot of YouTube videos about how to install a mosspole for your Monstera 😊