Droopy
#DragonTailPlant
I'm not sure what is up with my dragon tail. It has been looking pretty droopy for the past week or so. She's got plenty of space in her pot still, and drainage. Her roots look fine- no mold or rot or anything- and I am pretty certain I haven't been over watering. If anything, I could be under watering, I suppose?
She is getting 8-11 hours of direct sunlight from an east-facing window (which is exactly where she's been the entire time I have owned her, and she was doing great up to now).
Could it be the temperature? All through the winter the temperature in the room was held at a very consistent 68, but spring's back and forth temperature swings mean that it has been pretty cold in the room once or twice. Would that do it?
Thanks for your help!
I'm not sure what is up with my dragon tail. It has been looking pretty droopy for the past week or so. She's got plenty of space in her pot still, and drainage. Her roots look fine- no mold or rot or anything- and I am pretty certain I haven't been over watering. If anything, I could be under watering, I suppose?
She is getting 8-11 hours of direct sunlight from an east-facing window (which is exactly where she's been the entire time I have owned her, and she was doing great up to now).
Could it be the temperature? All through the winter the temperature in the room was held at a very consistent 68, but spring's back and forth temperature swings mean that it has been pretty cold in the room once or twice. Would that do it?
Thanks for your help!
2ft to light, direct
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
5
@PrudentGinger
Water Weekly – these plants need a bit more attention and should be watered on a 7-10 day schedule. If the leaves look a little droopy, that's your plant telling you want to up that watering to every 5-7 days!
Also your plant is in direct sunlight. That’s could be the cause of the drooping. Position in medium to bright light and out of direct sunlight. It will tolerate growing in low light but growth will be slowed. If the light is not adequate the spacing between the leaves will become elongated and sometimes the stem grows completely leafless.
Water Weekly – these plants need a bit more attention and should be watered on a 7-10 day schedule. If the leaves look a little droopy, that's your plant telling you want to up that watering to every 5-7 days!
Also your plant is in direct sunlight. That’s could be the cause of the drooping. Position in medium to bright light and out of direct sunlight. It will tolerate growing in low light but growth will be slowed. If the light is not adequate the spacing between the leaves will become elongated and sometimes the stem grows completely leafless.
Since spring is here, the plant will likely need to be watered more frequently compared to winter. Unsure when you initially got it, but I would check the soil a few days early to make sure that it’s not being under watered. It’s very likely that it’s getting increased sun because it’s spring and so it needs more water to compensate. It’s all about finding the right balance of light and water.
How long have you had it? Is this the first spring/summer you’ve had it?
How long have you had it? Is this the first spring/summer you’ve had it?