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Wed, Mar 6, 13 at 5:42
| Hello, I'm adding a couple photos of a plant we have that's not doing so well. We transplanted it into a bigger pot a few weeks ago as these problems had already started and it had been in a small pot for a bit too long. The problems continue of course as can be seen here. It gets watered about once a week as we let the soil dry up well before watering again. I have no way of determining the pH of the soil but I understand the plant is supposed to have between 5 and 7. Its watered from the water cooler and not from tap water. My guesses are excessive salt buildup on the roots, which I thought would be cured by transplanting, nutrient deficiency, which, again, I thought would have been cured by a bunch of fresh soil (regular house plant potting soil), or a pH imbalance, which is skewing the proper intake of nutrients. Any input anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! |
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| One of two more photos. |
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| And the last of the photos. Thanks! |
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| Ahh, forgot to mention that it only gets indirect sunlight, between 4 and 6 hours a day, I imagine. |
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- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Mar 6, 13 at 9:48
| It needs more light, as close to a bright window as possible :-) How did the roots look when you re-potted? These plants do much better in a fast-draining mix, rather than a heavy potting soil. Josh |
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| Thanks for the response, I'll move it into another room that gets more direct light. Regretfully I didn't take a close look at the roots when I repotted. And I definitely think this soil is more on the heavier side. I've been much more lenient with the way I'm watering it than I was right after I transplanted it. Maybe this and more light will bring it back around a bit. :) |
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- Posted by houseplantlover86 6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 3:56
| Try repotting it in the same container--but use a mix of 50% cactus/palm soil and 50% potting soil. This will lighten up the mix, allowing it to drain faster. Make sure your pot has a drainage hole! The plant likes to be pot bound and will thrive in bright light with slightly damp media at all times. See if that helps! :) |
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- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 14:04
| A mix of peat-based cactus soil and peat-based potting soil really won't increase drainage. If you must use a pre-bagged potting mix, cut it with 75 percent coarse Perlite. I, however, recommend a mix of durable ingredients, such as screened bark, turface, and some other grit - quartz, granite, small gravel, scoria, et cetera. In a truly free-draining mix, these plants are a breeze to grow.
Josh |
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