What’s Wrong?
Hi Shannon @SuperbRaspfern , I’m sorry to be asking you so many questions… But, would you be able to help me figure out what is wrong with these leaves? Why do they look like they have yellowish spots on them? How do I treat it? #ArabianJasmine #JasmineSumabac floweringPlants">#floweringPlants #help #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #yellowing
1ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 6 days ago
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I suspect she's trying to let you know she's getting a bit too much water. It's a subtle sign. Most Jasmine do best if they are allowed to dry out between watering. In fact I live in CA 110 degree summers and she grows like crazy. She is allowed to dry out between watering and likes that. She's dormant right now so I can't share a photo, she's been cut back to the ground like I do every winter for her. Since your is indoors she won't be dormant.
But she could also, be showing signs that she wants to. An Arabian Jasmine also wants to and try's to go dormant through winter. If she's really slowed down growth she's not drinking as much. Trying to do her natural process of taking a nap. If this is the case, do not fight it.
In fact I would recommend it. If your willing she will grow much faster and flower much more if she experiences a dormancy through winter.
I know some people hesitate with their plants because they are afraid they won't come back but I'll show you an example of why with my African Tortoise a plant this summer she got too hot and started dropping leaves. I moved her to a darker location and all of this growth happened within the past 6 weeks. Last year she had maybe 3 feet of vine this year it about 8 feet and much more full and still rapidly putting out new growth.
To induce dormancy move her away from natural light. Water less and ignore her.
But she could also, be showing signs that she wants to. An Arabian Jasmine also wants to and try's to go dormant through winter. If she's really slowed down growth she's not drinking as much. Trying to do her natural process of taking a nap. If this is the case, do not fight it.
In fact I would recommend it. If your willing she will grow much faster and flower much more if she experiences a dormancy through winter.
I know some people hesitate with their plants because they are afraid they won't come back but I'll show you an example of why with my African Tortoise a plant this summer she got too hot and started dropping leaves. I moved her to a darker location and all of this growth happened within the past 6 weeks. Last year she had maybe 3 feet of vine this year it about 8 feet and much more full and still rapidly putting out new growth.
To induce dormancy move her away from natural light. Water less and ignore her.
@SuperbRaspfern How dry does it need to get before being watered? I was under the impression that they should be watered once the top couple of inches dry, but it seems excessive? Does dry out between watering mean completely dry between each watering?
@SuperbRaspfern I’m not familiar with inducing dormancy. How do I recognize if a plant wants to go dormant? She’s been flowering and growing new leaves, I’m very confused. But, the flowers are not very fragrant, and they fall off after a day which seems really weak compared to how I’ve known them to be in the wild in Sri Lanka.
She will still produce some leaves even if semi-dormant and flower everything will just be slowed waaay down. Because they are getting weaker and need to build up more energy. If you keep them going when they are dropping flowers etc. and you see changes then she is getting weaker and needs a break. You can keep them going, but they won't live as long or look as good and each year that is skipped they will look worse.
Some people think they only live a few years because they don't let them have the dormancy period they just get weaker and weaker. With a dormancy period they can live 30+ years.
Some people think they only live a few years because they don't let them have the dormancy period they just get weaker and weaker. With a dormancy period they can live 30+ years.
@SuperbRaspfern No, when I lived in Sri Lanka these guys lived seemingly forever. I actually got it for the nostalgic factor. I don’t want mine to grow weak and die prematurely. How do I know when to make it go dormant? After it goes dormant, I don’t cut anything off?
@SuperbRaspfern We do get monsoon seasons where it just floods the entire place, lol and no sun because it’s cloudy as can be. It might be semi-dormant because plants don’t ever go dormant like the way they do here in the USA in Sri Lanka. The summers are incredibly hot and humid. Well, it’s summer pretty much all year around there, but it gets unbearably hot during the start of each year, and that’s most likely when things go dormant if they do. I honestly didn’t pay enough attention to know for sure, but I can ask my mom. She has a lot more experience than I do.
Yep! They do go dormant although they don't drop all their leaves. They do get a period of rest. I promise 🤞, I would never recommend it it I didn't fully think it would make a difference for your plant.
You won't cut anything off just provide less light not direct for a period if it under a grow light shorten the period it's under them. Because shorter days is what signals plant to take a nap. So, it can still have some, I recommend 9 hours or so. Maybe as little as 6.
But you won't be fertilizing her during this time. Just the basics a little water but never to the point that she is wet because she will be using less water. You want to encourage her to slow her growth waaay down. She will naturally if you give her the chance. Plants are smart she knows what to do!
And next year you will be a pro you'll notice the signs and allow her to rest right away and she'll thank you for it ❤️
You won't cut anything off just provide less light not direct for a period if it under a grow light shorten the period it's under them. Because shorter days is what signals plant to take a nap. So, it can still have some, I recommend 9 hours or so. Maybe as little as 6.
But you won't be fertilizing her during this time. Just the basics a little water but never to the point that she is wet because she will be using less water. You want to encourage her to slow her growth waaay down. She will naturally if you give her the chance. Plants are smart she knows what to do!
And next year you will be a pro you'll notice the signs and allow her to rest right away and she'll thank you for it ❤️
@SuperbRaspfern
Hi Shannon!
Can you list other houseplants that need to be dormant?
Mine have been growing like crazy all winter.
Would you mind looking at my Oasis? They're all under grow lights 12 hours daily and are watered with distilled. I add 2-3 drops of We the Wild GROW liquid fertilizer to a quart of water.
They also get a once a month Neem spray down, except my Silver Dragon 🐉 who can't tolerate anything on his leaves.
Thank you my friend 🌹!
You have so much experience and willingness to help and we want to give the best possible care to our beloved babies...
🧚❣️🙏🤗
Hi Shannon!
Can you list other houseplants that need to be dormant?
Mine have been growing like crazy all winter.
Would you mind looking at my Oasis? They're all under grow lights 12 hours daily and are watered with distilled. I add 2-3 drops of We the Wild GROW liquid fertilizer to a quart of water.
They also get a once a month Neem spray down, except my Silver Dragon 🐉 who can't tolerate anything on his leaves.
Thank you my friend 🌹!
You have so much experience and willingness to help and we want to give the best possible care to our beloved babies...
🧚❣️🙏🤗
Absolutely, I don't want to rush it though so I'll look through your oasis this afternoon or this weekend ❤️. It would be my pleasure.
I will also compile a general list. As it seems that would be quite helpful for many people!
I will also compile a general list. As it seems that would be quite helpful for many people!