I'm pretty sure I'm killing my plants ..
#SmallLeafSpiderwort
Their leaves keep turning brown and whole stems have withered and fallen off. I'm not watering until the top inch of soil is dry, and they are under grow lights or west facing windows. What am doing wrong here?!?
Their leaves keep turning brown and whole stems have withered and fallen off. I'm not watering until the top inch of soil is dry, and they are under grow lights or west facing windows. What am doing wrong here?!?
5ft to light, indirect
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
3
Do you have her next to the window?
I'm asking because these really don't like temperature fluctuations. They will start to get brown leaves if the temp is always fluctuating.
Interior wall and keep her in the same spot. When they get moved they can get shock and that shock will set them back if they are moved repeatedly. Because they need to constantly adapt to different amounts of light and changing temps. This can be hard on them.
I'm asking because these really don't like temperature fluctuations. They will start to get brown leaves if the temp is always fluctuating.
Interior wall and keep her in the same spot. When they get moved they can get shock and that shock will set them back if they are moved repeatedly. Because they need to constantly adapt to different amounts of light and changing temps. This can be hard on them.
@InkedJinx There could potentially be a number of reasons for that to happen. Brown leaves on a Small-Leaf Spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis) plant are often caused by overwatering, low humidity, or too much direct sunlight. Underwatering, pests, or fungal issues can also contribute to browning. Check out these issues, 1. Water-Related Issues:
Overwatering:
Excessive moisture can lead to root rot, preventing the plant from absorbing nutrients and causing leaf browning.
Underwatering:
Dry soil deprives the plant of water, causing leaves to wilt and turn brown.
2. Light and Humidity:
Too much direct sunlight: Can scorch the leaves, causing brown spots or edges.
Low humidity: While Small-Leaf Spiderwort doesn't require high humidity, very dry environments can dry out leaf tips and cause browning.
3. Other Factors:
Pests: Spider mites and other pests can suck nutrients from leaves, causing browning.
Fungal diseases: Can cause leaf rot and browning.
Nutrient deficiencies: Can lead to yellowing and browning, particularly if the plant isn't receiving enough fertilizer.
Temperature fluctuations: Sudden temperature changes can stress the plant and cause leaf damage. Hope this helps some, Happy Growing!!
Overwatering:
Excessive moisture can lead to root rot, preventing the plant from absorbing nutrients and causing leaf browning.
Underwatering:
Dry soil deprives the plant of water, causing leaves to wilt and turn brown.
2. Light and Humidity:
Too much direct sunlight: Can scorch the leaves, causing brown spots or edges.
Low humidity: While Small-Leaf Spiderwort doesn't require high humidity, very dry environments can dry out leaf tips and cause browning.
3. Other Factors:
Pests: Spider mites and other pests can suck nutrients from leaves, causing browning.
Fungal diseases: Can cause leaf rot and browning.
Nutrient deficiencies: Can lead to yellowing and browning, particularly if the plant isn't receiving enough fertilizer.
Temperature fluctuations: Sudden temperature changes can stress the plant and cause leaf damage. Hope this helps some, Happy Growing!!