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| I am a resident in a tropical country (avg 86 deg fehrenheit/ 30 deg celsius), and has had the plant in picture for a few months. I am also a total novice to gardening. Recently I moved the plant to a spot near the windows (I live in an apartment and does not have a balcony) and started to notice the plant, not just the leaves, was droopy. I tried to support it with wires but the plant is still droopy. I was hoping to get the plant ID first, before seeking advice on what to do. Please help! |
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- Posted by lola-lemon none (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 0:39
| I think that is called a corn plant. Dracaena. |
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- Posted by Thedecoguy South West 9 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 0:41
| Yucca elephantipes. Looks like yours is light starved and thirsty. |
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- Posted by Antheatham none (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 3:24
| Thanks for the responses. This is what the base of the stem looks like. A tad moist, I thought. Did I water it too much? Under-exposed it to light? |
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- Posted by Antheatham (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 3:30
| Another close up of the droopy plant. |
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- Posted by Antheatham none (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 3:33
| The shorter stem seems to be in a slightly better state than the tall stem though. Can the taller stem be saved? |
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- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 4:08
| Antheatam, does the pot have a hole in the bottom so excess water can drain out? |
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- Posted by Antheatham none (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 7:38
| Hi missingtheobvious, No, there isn't a hole at the bottom of the pot. |
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- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 3:23
| Antheatham, I believe the plant needs better drainage (i.e. a pot with a hole in the bottom so the roots wouldn't stay too wet). But I am not an expert, so I am bumping this to the top in hopes one of the experts takes another look at your thread. If all else fails, ask on the Houseplant forum. |
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| I truly think that this plant is a lost cause. Before using that container again, drill one or more appropriately sized holes in the bottom. |
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- Posted by Antheatham none (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 20:09
| Thanks for the responses, missingtheobvious and rhizo_1. I'll change the pot to one with drainage holes and see if a miracle happens.... Thanks all |
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