How do you determine when to water your othonna capensis?
Its soil has been dry for a few days, but I don’t see any wrinkles on the leaves like I’ve seen in the past. However❕ the new ‘beads’ coming in appear stunted and small compared to the older ‘beads’ and I thought it could mean they wanted more water. 🤷🏻♀️ #RubyNecklace #StringOfRubies #terracottapots
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Hi!
Such a beautiful and fun plant.
As long as, like you said, there’s no wrinkles or dying stems, your plant will be just fine. You should absolutely let your ruby dry out before watering again and as Greg I’m sure has updated you, it only needs water on average once every 1.5-2 weeks.
If your plant is getting direct light from its grow light, then maybe it could benefit from a small spritz of water IF the soil is dried out only a few days after the last watering.
So if greg says you’re fine, your plant is without wrinkles and sadness, and it’s continuing to grow worthy, your rubies will be fine!!!
Such a beautiful and fun plant.
As long as, like you said, there’s no wrinkles or dying stems, your plant will be just fine. You should absolutely let your ruby dry out before watering again and as Greg I’m sure has updated you, it only needs water on average once every 1.5-2 weeks.
If your plant is getting direct light from its grow light, then maybe it could benefit from a small spritz of water IF the soil is dried out only a few days after the last watering.
So if greg says you’re fine, your plant is without wrinkles and sadness, and it’s continuing to grow worthy, your rubies will be fine!!!
@leafnuttt Thank you for your response— that gives me some peace of mind! I have another question for you: is it normal for new-ish growth to be as thin as it is in the top left corner of my photo? I hope they will fatten up but if I don’t water it enough I fear they will stay thin.
To be honest, your growth looked larger than any rubies I have seen in my day. The thinner new growth is more of what I’m used to. Any growth is good growth in my mind, especially for a pretty mild plant to care for. If you genuinely have a concern with the growth spurts you’re seeing, try a new spot inside with good indirect sunlight rather than the grow light it says you’re using. This could help your plant grow at least a little more consistently but truly, keep at it, stay confident, and keep love in your heart when you care for it and your rubies will be fine I promise!!!