Why are the leaves brown on the tips?
Last watered 2 years ago
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@SportingCooperi the tips can turn brown for a number of reasons. They're very sensitive to the chemicals in tap water so if that's what you're using to water it, that could be the cause. Also, if the plant card is correct, it could be caused by being in a pot with no drainage. The roots could be sitting in water and they don't tolerate wet feet. You don't want it too close to light but it needs indirect light.
Hope this helps and Good Luck 🍀💚🫶
Hope this helps and Good Luck 🍀💚🫶
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▫️Your getting great advice from some of Greg’s best. If there is no drainage, your plant’s roots are suffocating; rotting away 😔 Never water it with tap water.
💧During the wintertime, tropical plants go dormant. While they’re in this state of dormancy, it’s so easy to overwater your plants. Their water requirements have decrease, compared to their watering requirements during their growing season (spring-summer). So always use the finger soil test to determine if your plant is thirsty. This is a way to allow your plant to tell you it’s thirsty. 🙃 Never let your plant sit in the water that came out of the drainage hole, because that will cause overwatering too.
🙏I hope your plant will make a speedy recovery.
▫️Your getting great advice from some of Greg’s best. If there is no drainage, your plant’s roots are suffocating; rotting away 😔 Never water it with tap water.
💧During the wintertime, tropical plants go dormant. While they’re in this state of dormancy, it’s so easy to overwater your plants. Their water requirements have decrease, compared to their watering requirements during their growing season (spring-summer). So always use the finger soil test to determine if your plant is thirsty. This is a way to allow your plant to tell you it’s thirsty. 🙃 Never let your plant sit in the water that came out of the drainage hole, because that will cause overwatering too.
🙏I hope your plant will make a speedy recovery.
@SportingCooperi @bear_100 hoping you have seen what @Ada3 has added. Talk about one of #gregsbest !!!
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@Ada3 Thank you for the advice. To be honest, that plant has been in there for about 2 years…ish. Unfortunately, it does not have drainage & I can be pretty neglectful when it comes to watering with this one. I think, since I made this more of a hobby lately…maybe I’ve watered more than I should have…
I’ve watered when it looks droopy. I think I’ve also misted it more because of the other plants around it…?
Should I repot?
Is there anything that I can put into it since there are no holes at the bottom? 😬😬
I’d hate to not be able to use it still.
I’ve watered when it looks droopy. I think I’ve also misted it more because of the other plants around it…?
Should I repot?
Is there anything that I can put into it since there are no holes at the bottom? 😬😬
I’d hate to not be able to use it still.
@PlantHapppy Your plants are like your children. Their your babies. So, ALWAYS double check or verify any information you’re given. There is a lot of false and misleading information that may harm your plant. (For example, someone on TikTok is telling people to water their plant with milk. 🤣) So, always verify information. It’s real easy to become an expert on Gregs. 🙂
@bear_100 You can repot or transplant a plant anytime of the year, but the best time is during their growing season (spring/summer). @Lifeis2short is right. The general plant rule: repot every 2 years.
▫️You can chemically purify the soil. When your plant is thirsty, (or the top 2 inches of the soil has dried out) add 1-2 teaspoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 1 cup of water. This will aerate the soil, stimulate the roots to grow and elimate ALL pathogens in the soil that’s harming your plant. Its almost like a chemical soil transplant. But, it’s not recommended to water your plant with 3% hydrogen peroxide too often, because it also will eliminate the plant’s beneficial bacteria. 😕 It purifies the soil. https://bulkperoxide.com/hydrogen-peroxide-for-plants/
▫️Another option: Drill drainage holes in your plant’s pot. Lay it down on its side and gently drill holes in the bottom of the pot, while your plant is still inside. (This is too scary for me to try 🫣) But, With the right type drill bit you can safely drill a hole in any material. Make sure your drill bit is the right size. 🤔 This means the sky is the limit. Any container can become a planter. There is lots of how-to demonstrations on YouTube. https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/daily/watering-irrigation/how-to-drill-drainage-holes-in-any-kind-of-planter/
🙏I hope your plant will make a speedy recovery, live long and prosper.
▫️You can chemically purify the soil. When your plant is thirsty, (or the top 2 inches of the soil has dried out) add 1-2 teaspoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 1 cup of water. This will aerate the soil, stimulate the roots to grow and elimate ALL pathogens in the soil that’s harming your plant. Its almost like a chemical soil transplant. But, it’s not recommended to water your plant with 3% hydrogen peroxide too often, because it also will eliminate the plant’s beneficial bacteria. 😕 It purifies the soil. https://bulkperoxide.com/hydrogen-peroxide-for-plants/
▫️Another option: Drill drainage holes in your plant’s pot. Lay it down on its side and gently drill holes in the bottom of the pot, while your plant is still inside. (This is too scary for me to try 🫣) But, With the right type drill bit you can safely drill a hole in any material. Make sure your drill bit is the right size. 🤔 This means the sky is the limit. Any container can become a planter. There is lots of how-to demonstrations on YouTube. https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/daily/watering-irrigation/how-to-drill-drainage-holes-in-any-kind-of-planter/
🙏I hope your plant will make a speedy recovery, live long and prosper.
