Hey! This is my Ctenanthe plant, Sammy, who lives in water. I received him for Christmas in a very healthy condition, but I do have concerns about a lot of leaves curling up and the discoloration. I changed the water once, but I’m not quite sure what to do. Help needed please!!
Did you put in regular tap? They can be sensitive to that.
3 likes I did, what should I use?
0 likes You can try distilled or using tap with a water conditioner like API (used for fish tanks, just not the ones with additives, just water conditioner) but a jubif Distilled from the store for $0.99 would be an easier test.
3 likes Update: I changed the water again and cut off some of the dead growth. Any other ideas? Could it be lack on sunlight or maybe someone else has another type of water?
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Humidity levels could be low, I also know that those role sometimes cause their prayer plants and I’ve been told it’s normal, but yeah maybe put it closer to a window, and spray it to keep the humidity up. Mine like humidity
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Mine has flourished since I put it on a plant light. I also have it on a humidity tray with pebbles in it. I spritz it every time I go into the bathroom, which unfortunately, is often…(that means it gets lots of misting!🙄)
3 likes Audrey, I think I screwed up on my post… Please check it out; I accidentally sent it to the Green Witch… 😱!
1 like Thank you so much for the help! I’m going to try distilled water and spraying it to keep the humidity up.
2 likes And don’t forget, if your site is low in humidity, I’d use a humidity tray. I also use a tiny humidity monitor, and found it helped to raise the humidity from anywhere between the upper 40s, to the low 50%. Good luck!
1 like Audrey… I made a boo-boo; you probably already figured this out, but the tiny humidity monitor didn’t raise the humidity… L O L… 🙄…but the tray obviously did! I use these little monitors everywhere so I can keep track of what the humidity is in different areas of my house. They’re cheap, and I think really useful. I’d recommend using them both when working on your humidity issues.
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Distilled water is key. Also pour out any old water - don’t just add water. Remove your plant. Give that glass bowl a good clean with mild dish soap and rinse well. Trim off the yellow leaves. Return plant to glass vessel and fill with room temperature distilled water
2 likes How is your Ctenanthe plant, Sammy, doing?
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