caitlin k
Hello! Does anyone have any advice for my Dischidia oiantha? I havenāt had it long and have followed Planta advice for watering etc. But itās beginning to severely droop :( photo on shelf if when i first got it, other one is today
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Hello! Does anyone have any advice for my Dischidia oiantha? Iā¦ | Pests, diseases and problems šŗšø | Planta-community
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9sit looks like you watered it well but it couldnāt see the sun :(
3 gillningar- caitlin k
okay so youād advise putting in a lighter spot?
1 gilla - 9s
Most dischidia want at least morning sun through a window and because itās a vining plant, the leaves all need balanced light or itāll start sacrifice the ones in the dark.
2 gillningar - caitlin k
Okay thank you. Iāll move to a brighter spot for now and see how it does
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MugsyThe dischidia does not like to be overwatered and it can take a good amount of light. I have mine in a 5 inch pot, it sits directly in front of my west facing window, and I water it about ~once a month. I have it in a loose, well draining soil mixture. I tend to snooze the Planta watering reminder one or two times before I water, and check the soil because the roots are pretty delicate. I agree with the others, if you are watering it per the app, and itās not getting good light, itās struggling. Good luck, itās a really cool and one of my favorite plants.
1 gilla- caitlin k
Thank you i really appreciate that. Clearly by following the schedule i have been overwatering so i will go for once a month and see how it goes. Such a cool plant i agree
2 gillningar - Mugsy
Looking at your latest picture, I would prune any leaves or stems that look like theyāre rotted (dark) or softening.
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mariamšŖ“i was going to say, iāve found that sometimes planta has the tendency to make schedules that OVERwater plants, and a few of mine have suffered (and some sadly died) because of this! So honestly i sometimes just make my own judgement as well as using the watering schedule one here just to be safe, always go with your gut instinctš wishing that your plant recovers and gets well soon!
3 gillningar- caitlin k
Thanks so much Mariam! iām new to having so many plans so maybe over-relying slightly. they are more resilient than they seem!!
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SunnyI recommend not watering to a fixed schedule. Always check the soil is dry before watering. Watering once month works for Mugsy. It might not work for your plant since you are in different environments with different plants. Use the Planta notification as a reminder to verify the plant needs water. You can customize and adjust the notification. Note, plants grow slower in colder months. So, they use less water. Itās even more important to check the soil is dry before watering using your finger, meat skewer or tool like a chopstick. Dischidias are like hoyas and appreciate some direct sunlight or a good grow light for growth and blooms. East or west facing sunlights are great. Southern windows are too harsh in my area (South Texas) with sheer curtains or window film to block out some light. šŖ“š
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BuzzardI have a plant on top of my bookshelf away from the sun, but I gave it a halo plant light.
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- caitlin k
very cool! thank you
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AdrianWhile I do agree on the comments about overwatering (I water mine no earlier than every 14 days), Iām curious if itās possibly from being recently repotted. Some plants are more susceptible to shock, especially in the colder months, or if it didnāt have time to acclimate to a new home after being bought before being repotted; Iāve found dischidia, much like Hoya, need at least two weeks to a month before being repotted after I bring one home. If you recently repotted it, especially if itās already gotten colder in your area, the roots were fooled with during the repotting process, or you repotted it soon after buying it. They have pretty shallow root system. Another possibility is that the soil may need to be better-draining if it takes a long time to dry out. Mine is currently in Espomaās Organic Cactus and Succulent Mix to help it dry out between waterings, but getting a mix made for Hoyas or epiphytic plants might really help your plant in the long run. Since theyāre related to Hoyas, another type of epiphyte, they need a well-draining soil mix to survive as a houseplant, as they donāt naturally live in soil in their natural environments (Iāve read dischidia naturally grow on trees). Hope this helps! š
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- Adrian
Iād take a look at the roots to confirm its shock. If they look dry and withered, or brown and shriveled, itās probably shock. Iād try to snip between the nodes and propagate what you can. Another thing that could help to recover faster is to take the salvageable pieces with healthy roots and cover the roots in rooting powder the next time you repot it. I use Bonideās Rooting Hormone Powder to lower the risk of shock from repotting and help cuttings form roots faster, so dipping any cuttings in the powder should help it too. š±
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