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Posted 6M ago by @ChiefCoralbeads

New to the plant community, need tips

Hi everyone’s, My name is Tracy, my husband passed away recently and he’s had this Ming in his family for 100 years he received it from his mom in 1972. This plant means a lot to my family, I don’t know much about growing plants, he was the one with the green thumb. I’m just wondering if it’s healthy looking, because the leaves in the middle are dry and fall off but not too many and there’s a few leaves that are tinted yellow.
I also would love some recommendations for fertilizer, and how do I change the dirt, I don’t want to hurt the plant or have it develop root rot or shock.
Attached below is some of the instructions he posted but I don’t know if that’s necessarily healthy for the plant.
Any help or tips would be appreciated
Thank you #beginner #help #MingAralia
13ft to light, direct
13” pot with drainage
Last watered 6 months ago
I don’t have experience with this plant, but I wanted to welcome you to Greg and say I’m sorry that you recently lost your husband ❀️
I think it looks healthy based on the full view photo, but it’s harder to tell in the close ups. I posted a link to a reputable source. I’d probably study up on it’s specific needs. 😊 Very beautiful plant. I am so sorry for your loss.
@VitalShadscale thank you
@debbiedo thank you