Amie206

over 2 years ago

Ok plant parent professionals! I’m in prevention mode after my battle with pests last fall. This is a new-ish baby for me. Overall doing well. Had one yellow leaf so backed off the watering to dry before watering again. Then in doing “inspections” more religiously, I noticed the speckling on the back of one of the leaves and then the spotting on another leaf. I treated with a neem concoction two (?) weeks ago as prevention and discovered these symptoms yesterday. Other things to note - sits under a grow light 12 hrs a day with a humidifier running. Thoughts?

Any ideas on the rust-like browning on the leaves of my ZZ plant? I always wait until he’s completely dry before watering. He is currently moist from about an inch below the surface all the way down, so he won’t need watering for awhile. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had a few stems where all the leaves turned yellow. In fact, the leaves are turning yellow on a stem right next to this one. The rest of the plant is beautiful and pumping out new growth constantly. He sits on a dresser in my bedroom that is about 6ft. from the intake vent. This is the only thing that I can think of that would be affecting the plant. I’ve never seen these reddish brown spots on a plant before, so I’m hoping someone can give me guidance.

Caffeinated_Ivy

over 2 years ago

SOS!! Is this normal for babies ; I’m new to this😭

Aloe plant has been developing these black spots over past couple weeks. Was previously healthy. Not sure what they’re from. I did add a grow light as there’s been less sun in winter and I have tons of succulents. Could it be too much light? Also had the house cold due to being out of town for a month.

Gracie

over 2 years ago

My monstera is really upset with me. Its roots had grown out of the drainage holes a lot, so I decided it was time to repot. Well the only other pot I had was this large nursery pot from an old plant, and it hates it 🙁 I know that they like to be quite cramped in, but I thought it would’ve been fine after some time and it seems to be only getting sadder. Any tips? I know the majority will be to get a slightly smaller pot, but aside from this is there anything I can do (without spending money, there aren’t any pots in the store nearest to me as far as I know).

My Flaming Katy seems to be suffering at the roots. I’ve been finding these tiny flies in the soil and now branches are breaking off where the stem meets the soil because it’s so brittle. Any idea why and how I can save it?

I accidentally knocked a big leaf off of one of my plants. Can it survive? (Pics are before and after)

Mullein

over 2 years ago

I just got myself some beneficial nematodes to kill my long-time unwanted guests: the thrips. I was excited that I found some for cheaper than predatory mites, but I just realized it might be trickier to successfully apply them. Seems like they need to be added to the plant’s soil via water. Here’s the catch though: I have about 100 plants and they literally never all need water at the same time 😅 Do I risk overwatering some just this once to apply the nematodes? Unfortunately the todes can’t live in water alone for more than a few hours otherwise I’d batch water. Hmmm 🤔

Erin

over 2 years ago

I need help with my maidenhair fern 🙃 I cannot sustain her happiness and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I know I skipped a watering day months ago but she’s still not coming back like I’d hope 😅 She gets watered every other day and sits next to a humidifier in the bathroom my husband uses for baths multiple times a day so it’s the most humid room. I’m in Colorado which is soooo dry but I’m doing the most for her! If anyone has suggestions I’d really appreciate it 🫠 The second picture is when she was much happier (husband is also pictured 😂)

Abby

over 2 years ago

Does anyone know if this is from under watering or too much sun? Shes currently 5-6 inches away from the window and her watering day was today so I’m unsure.

Peyton

over 2 years ago

What are song good houseplants that arent toxic to animals. I have a little kitten and he loves getting into places he shouldn’t!

Charlie

over 2 years ago

I noticed some leaves on my fern turning pale and browning, and I’m wondering what’s wrong with it. I’m worried it’s not getting enough water, even though I water according to Planta’s schedule for it, but I’m worried about overwatering I know this is new browning too, because I cut away all the old browning that I could to help Fred grow back. I also took some pictures of my plants between then and now, and this is new I pour water in the outside pot and let it go up through the holes in his actual pot. I know it reaches the top, so I’m pretty sure it’s getting to the roots because the soil on top is damp

No idea of the plant

over 2 years ago

Can someone please tell me the make of this plant pls ?? Also why the leaves are curling ??

Hi All! I’m a newbie and just got this plant from the clearance rack in Lowe’s. It says it’s a Painted Lady philodendron. I need Suggestions on what to do for her. The top part seems ok but the bottom looks like she’s dying.

Melanie

over 2 years ago

This is a scindapsus pictus and I haven’t figured out what’s going on. I’m wondering why the leaves are curling up and if it needs more water. Any suggestions are appreciated:)

Melanie

over 2 years ago

Hello everyone, I have this alocasia black velvet. Did I overwater it?? Should I prune the dead leaves? I haven’t watered it in a while since I’m afraid of killing the unwrapped leaf. How do I know when I’ve watered it enough?

Madam

over 2 years ago

Can someone identify what these dots showing up on my alocasia. Not sure what I need to do to treat

Hello! I have this little palm of mine that has some brown tips on the leaves from a period of being underwatered. Am I okay to cut the brown bits off or should they be left alone? The rest of the plant is back to healthy growth. Thank you!

Sean Atwater

over 2 years ago

What do you think is happening here?

Hi Can anyone tell me if this is supposed to be how a calathea looks ? I rescued it from Lowe’s clearance