Hanna Scott
My Ginny here is starting to wither away Iāve watered it when Planta advised but Iām starting to worry that itās not going to last much longer..any advice?
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My Ginny here is starting to wither away Iāve watered it when Plantaā¦ | Gardening and Outdoor šŗšø | Planta-community
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AdrianHave you given her roots a look at all? If you have and the roots look healthy, then Iād wanna make sure it hasnāt been exposed to any cold or frequent drafts from an air vent, colder window, or frequently opening door. Another thing I would consider is the size of the pot. If the size of the pot is more than 1-2 inches larger than the diameter of the root ball of the plant, that could definitely be contributing. I water my peperomia obtusifolias and clusiifolias every 12-14 days, let them dry out completely between waterings, and keep them in cactus mix, cause they need a really well-draining soil, and like being more snug in their pots and getting a little rootbound. Hope this helps!
2 gillningar- Hanna Scott
Ohh okie that makes sense Iāll have to take her out and take a look. Anything I need to look for? Iām pretty new to this species of plant and want to keep her thriving as much as I can š
1 gilla - Adrian
With the roots, check that theyāre fairly firm and light in color. If theyāre dark, mushy, or crumble at the touch, come back and lemme know, and Iāll be happy to walk you through how to treat that. If the roots are fine, try to observe how long it takes for the current soil to dry out and if thereās a considerable size difference between the root ball and the amount of soil and size of the pot. Peperomias are pretty low maintenance as long as theyāre in well draining soil and in a spot with enough light that doesnāt change in humidity or temperature.
1 gilla - Hanna Scott
Yes will do thank you I appreciate it!
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EucalyptusI assume that since your plant is above others and looks to be in a porcelain pot, that it doesnāt have drainage holes. One, I would repot it into another or with drainage, and I would check the roots closely while doing so. Also, see if you can get a probe based moisture meter to closely monitor the water content. They have some good ones on Amazon and Temu. I know all of this is obvious, but I want to make sure that you remember. Also, I would double check the soil you put it back into and the type of fertilizer you use. Tailoring each to your plant will work wonders.
1 gilla- Hanna Scott
I just have that one and one other next to it all thatās underneath is my soils and tools āŗļø and to me itās not obvious Iām new to this plant so Iām very grateful for all the kind advice from you šIāll have to look for a new pot and the probe you mentioned that will help a lot thank you
1 gilla - Adrian
For a cheap alternative to a moisture meter, you can use a wooden barbecue skewer and stick it all the way to the bottom of the pot, then pull it out to check if the soil is dry enough to water. Itās like using a toothpick to see if brownies are done enough in the oven. If you pull it out and soil is sticking to it, you might wanna hold off on watering it for a day or two. But if the skewer comes out dry without any soil sticking to it, it should be safe to water your plant. I do agree that porcelain pots arenāt the best choice for this plant, since they can hold more extra moisture than this plant needs, so getting a smaller, plastic or terra cotta pot with at least one drainage hole at the bottom, or many smaller drainage holes, will work great for this plant. A well-draining cactus mix will also help this one out, like Espomaās Organic Cactus and Succulent mix. If youāre worried about overwatering or live in a more humid environment, I would avoid using Miracle Grow brand soil for this one, as even their cactus mix can lack the good drainage of other soil brands. Home Depot and Loweās tend to sell pots for cheap in the outdoor Garden Center section. The biggest thing to make sure is that itās got drainage holes and isnāt a glazed ceramic pot like porcelain. And please give yourself some grace if youāre new to plants. Caring for houseplants can take a little getting used to, but peperomias are pretty beginner-friendly plants once theyāre in a good soil and pot size, and given time to dry out between waterings. Youāve got this! šš
1 gilla - Eucalyptus
Thatās a great idea with that barbecue skewer. I might try that myself, as I donāt own a moisture meter. Thanks!
1 gilla - Adrian
No problem! Metal skewers work too, if you want a reusable skewer š the wooden ones just tend to be a bit cheaper, and come with more skewers.
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