Sorry if this is long or doesn’t make sense. I’m desperate to save my new plants.
I’m really new to gardening and to be honest I am really bad at it but I really really want to be good at it.
I did a lot of (apparently bad) research and recently purchased a white bird of paradise, blue plumbago and 2 lantana…. I live in AZ and all of them said they need full sun. I repotted them too soon apparently, by repotting right away. I have them in really large terra cotta pots outside. Originally had them all on dirt and mulch, direct sun for 6+ hours.
They quickly got sunburn, flowers dropping off, so I got a 40% shade cloth and got that set up over them. I was also only watering if the soil was dry 2-3 inches down, so not overwatering. They are all raised on planter feet.
They were still struggling with sunburn and crispy leaves, so I was told to move them all to covered patio with direct light. I did that, and they looked better for 1 day, but then this morning I see spider mites on the lantana…
I get the need oil today, but then find out that with AZ temp about 90• (it’s July, of course it is) the heat will scorch the leaves even without sun if I put been oil on it.
All of this is going on, and at the same time I notice my bird has leaves dropping and not becoming more erect. There’s a new shoot, but the other leaves not doing great has me worried.
I repotted them all 6/24 if that helps. Also the soil stays moist way longer than I expected it would but I’m being told that’s normal. I’ve been following Planta advice now for a few days and it doesn’t look like they’re improving.
Any suggestions or tips on helping these guys live?
Photos of when I first got them to current for plumbago and bird.
Plant grow please
Okay so want to start getting into air plants! They look so cool, and are gorgeous. Was wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions on where to start? Just wondering because I got an air plant as a gift and managed to kill it 😞🙃 I heard they were supposed to be easy lol! Thank you!
LHgirl
I was at my grocery store plant department looking for a baby to bring home. When I went to pick one from the back of the row I lifted it up to my face to inspect it and what do you know. This little guy was staring back at me. (Had to evict him, so I could bring my plant home- he was safely sent off to live among the other plants) 😄
Suhn_Goddess
Transferred to soil I hope I did good it’s a chunky soil as well. 🪴🌱😅♥️
Amateur plant mama
My holiday cactus, I think thanksgiving I'm not sure. Are so wide! They are throwing out new leaves and bloom all winter long they are just growing out wide, is this how they are meant to look? Should I be pruning them? It's hard to find spaces for them to fit with the rest of my plants due to their awkward shape.
ThePlantChronicles
Hi everyone! I could really use some help with my Alocasia Polly. 🥺
I repotted her two weeks ago, and since then she’s been declining. Leaves that were once firm are now drooping, even the larger ones, and some are turning yellow.
I also moved her indoors due to the Florida heat. She’s now under a grow light with bright indirect light.
I’m not sure if this is transplant shock, watering issues, lighting, or something with the roots.
Has anyone experienced this? Any advice would mean a lot. Thank you! 💚
Nia B
Hello everyone! 😊
I’m a new plant mom and have completely fallen in love with this hobby. I’ve been scrolling through everyone’s beautiful plants and reading your stories, and it’s been so inspiring!
I’d love to learn from all of you. If you could recommend one indoor plant that’s beginner-friendly and forgiving, what would it be and why?
I’m excited to keep learning and can’t wait to grow my little plant family. 🌿💚
J
Jot thinks green🍃
Had my 1st FLF 5 days ago and everybody said good luck keeping it alive and so I was scared and didn’t moved it from its place near the window a bit but my fear came true I guess bcoz today I found it shedding 2 of its leaves 😭😭
Please help me I don’t want it to die I really really like it
Please help!!!!!
W
Wellwood Home
Dark bathroom plant recommendations? The bathroom does have a wi dow but we have a film on the window to keep the neighbors from getting a free view if you know what I mean…..
Any recommendations for a low light plant that looks good as a hanging plant?
Suhn_Goddess
Is this ready for chunky soil?
Mandyswag
Today I am expecting my first live plants in the mail! Does anyone have any tips or tricks for acclimating and supporting these plants after unboxing?
I am receiving an Aglaonema pictum tricolor, a 3” monstera bulbasaur, and a 3” monstera tricolor.
TIA!
Lance
Can anyone tell me how to change the location for my weather? I can’t seem to figure it out! (Picture for attention)
C
Cherie
Every time I follow your instructions for certain succulents they end up dead. As long as I don’t water them as suggested by you they live. I am so disappointed
jadesmish
Getting back into gardening again! 🪴
Plants have been an amazing mindfulness activity after losing two pets to cancer in the last year 🕊️
Tallplantdude
Does anyone know the name for the sweet potato vine “red hawk” on Planta? I’m not finding the variety to add to “My plants” at all.
I love plants
I am hoping to get some air plants and was if anyone had any advice! I would love to see everyone’s air plants!!!! Thank you so much in advance and have a great day!!!!!!🩷😊
Dani
I’m so nerdy excited about this and I showed my friends and family and no one gives a poo 😂😂😂
There was a 10 pack of buckets and I can’t decide if I should research more types of soil, make my own custom soil mixes, or use the remaining ones for some of my various outdoor bird feeder foods. I do have one small bag of carnivorous soil mix, but it’s not enough to waste a whole bucket on.
Matt
HELP please :)
Anyone having an issue with plants over scheduling fertilizing and watering? I’ve had to delay watering a few times because a particular pot wasn’t draining well - but it looks like planta doesn’t dynamically push back the fertilizing cycles to match. Since I use water fertilizer I’ve now got a water fertilizing phase and a water phase back to back. Does anyone know A fix for this?
Shouldn’t liquid fertilizer just be spaced apart from watering - just replacing a watering cycle occasionally?
Suhn_Goddess
I bought a clipping of this plant maybe last month and today the woman decided to sell the plant that I got the clipping from so it was a full circle moment. Happy to have secured it.
Lana Tauz
Guys I am not one for promoting plant shops but I just bought hella plants of off Etsy, shop is called Sunshine Greens! Everything is on sale and they have some really cool stuff for a reasonable price. Will do a new plant Monday haul when everything comes in!
