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Posted 3Y ago by @FirstCanna

Why is my rainbow elephant bush dying?

#RainbowElephantBush
8ft to light, direct
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
Best Answer
Check that white spot. Is it webby?
They LOOOVVEEE full sun. Mine didn't ever want to do right until i put them in direct full blaze of the sun all day everyday. (If you chose to to this be sure to acclimate first) also do not water them at all whatsoever until ALL of the soil is 10000% dry. Then soak and allow to dry completely . How often do you water?
@KrunchyWrap pretty much when Greg tells me
I'm pretty sure that's just an elephant bush. First pic is my rainbow bush second is my regular.
I see bugs
@Boymom-plantmom I sprayed it and left it outside for now…
@Boymom-plantmom thank you for pointing it out… I don’t see so well these daysβ€¦πŸ˜‚
@FirstCanna lol your welcome! After my Hindu rope infestation i can spot those little devils anywhere 🀣
@Boymom-plantmom I hate the thought of bugs… it drives me insane😝
@FirstCanna and with starting to bring them in for the winter I’m paranoid πŸ˜‚ this is the plant i dealt with! She is still outside as I’m still checking her everyday before she comes in!
@Boymom-plantmom totally beautiful plant and lots of places for those devils to hide… good luck πŸ˜„
@FirstCanna lolol
If it's pests especially mealy bugs you can spray them with isopropyl alcohol. Kills instantly. Spray plant and top soil thoroughly then wipe plant down gently repeat after a week. No direct sun for minimum 3 days after spray bc it will sunburn super fast and super easy