House plants
237 0
Any ideas what might be wrong?
Posted: Friday 6th of January 2023 06:17 PM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_170837/forum_53141_825_20230105180310.jpg)
237 1
First thing...Photo came out a bit dark...I bought a small Persian Shield plant and had it outside in summer where it got a fair amount of light and was doing well until the rabbits ate it. I moved it and it started doing better other than no leaves on the bottom 1/2 - 3/4 of stem. Brought it in onto inside porch window sill when it started getting colder out and it was doing well with southern exposure. Then brought it in the house when it got too cold for it on the porch. I repotted it into smaller pot since pot it was in was too big for how many roots it had and also gave it a better soil mix of good nutrient rich soil, perlite and cactus mix since it likes nutrient well draining soil. Most of my plants are doing really well with that mix. As you can see in the photo, the leaves started splitting and turning brown(the really bad ones have fallen off). It shouldn't be from underwatering, because it liked to stay a bit moist and now inside during winter it stays slightly moist longer, so I don't water quite as much, but don't let it dry out a lot. Also, since the rabbits got to it and it never grew leaves 1/2 - 3/4 up the stem, it just has a lot of tiny shoots that won't grow any bigger and the stem has been curving as if trying to get light(it gets bright indirect light and I turn it when needed). I am wondering If it needs more humidity and if I should get a humidifier(I have other plants that would probably like more humidity also). I don't know if that would help? Suggestions?
Posted: Thursday 5th of January 2023 06:03 PM Last reply: Wednesday 11th of December 2024 03:33 AM
416 0
I can't seem to save my rubber plant for some reason! Would really appreciate all the help I can get please :)
I bought a rubber plant last year and it has been okay ever since I moved it from the hallway (little light) to the living room (brighter). I've been having a constant problem with yellow leaves which is apparently due to over watering so I left it for 2-weeks but the yellow leaves were still coming! I also experience brown/dried leaves (they are still there now!) I am not sure with the reason why this is happening. The main thing I am concerned with is one of the stems.
This single stem has lost all its leaves and the stalk started off floppy and was drooping a few months ago. I read online it was because of over watering but the other 2 stems were absolutely fine! I tried not watering it for 2-3weeks and no improvement. It just appeared to be this problematic stem :( I am unsure what happened since right now, the other two stems seem okay but this single stem is dying.
Please may someone shed light onto this problem!
I bought a rubber plant last year and it has been okay ever since I moved it from the hallway (little light) to the living room (brighter). I've been having a constant problem with yellow leaves which is apparently due to over watering so I left it for 2-weeks but the yellow leaves were still coming! I also experience brown/dried leaves (they are still there now!) I am not sure with the reason why this is happening. The main thing I am concerned with is one of the stems.
This single stem has lost all its leaves and the stalk started off floppy and was drooping a few months ago. I read online it was because of over watering but the other 2 stems were absolutely fine! I tried not watering it for 2-3weeks and no improvement. It just appeared to be this problematic stem :( I am unsure what happened since right now, the other two stems seem okay but this single stem is dying.
Please may someone shed light onto this problem!
Posted: Monday 25th of January 2021 01:24 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:18 AM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_132905/forum_41649_152_20201220195139.jpeg)
245 0
Hi here are 3 different plants (2 are on the second image). would really appreciate it if anyone could help me identify them! I’m a bit new to the gardening world!
Posted: Sunday 20th of December 2020 07:51 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 01:47 AM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_99279/forum_34521_976_20191208222034.jpeg)
452 0
Any ideas what is wrong with my mandevilla?
Posted: Sunday 8th of December 2019 10:20 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 04:55 PM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_107487/forum_33776_649_20190322124223.jpg)
432 0
My echeveria had become stretched over the winter so I chopped it's head off. The head is doing well now in it's own little pot. What will happen now to the bottom of the plant? Will it sprout anything from the top? It is in good condition (except that it had stretched).
Posted: Friday 22nd of March 2019 12:42 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:46 PM
Re: name of houseplant?
Nicola
382 0
Hi Stella, no image was added. It may be it exceeded the 4MB limit. Please reduce the file size and try again? Just reply to me or yourself to keep in the same thread. Cheers
Posted: Sunday 24th of February 2019 09:54 AM
name of houseplant?
Shoot User
382 1
Does anyone know what this is? If a Bromeliad, what type? Thanks.
Posted: Saturday 23rd of February 2019 04:17 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:19 PM
611 0
Hi Caitlin, someone on our social media thinks this is a variety of Philodendron. I hope this helps? Cheers, Nicola
Posted: Thursday 28th of December 2017 04:55 PM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_106586/forum_32023_343_20171226121958.jpg)
611 1
I bought this plant as a gift for someone and don't know what it is or how to look after it :)
Posted: Tuesday 26th of December 2017 12:19 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:46 PM
581 0
Thanks Carol :)
Hi Jackee, you can see the specific pests for Heuchera in the plant page. I hope you find it helpful.
From our twitter account, Anna Cassar wrote; Could be a small caterpillar - look on the underside of the leaves. If you see small green caterpillars, pick them off. Repeat every day or two.
Cheers Ben
Hi Jackee, you can see the specific pests for Heuchera in the plant page. I hope you find it helpful.
From our twitter account, Anna Cassar wrote; Could be a small caterpillar - look on the underside of the leaves. If you see small green caterpillars, pick them off. Repeat every day or two.
Cheers Ben
Posted: Tuesday 28th of November 2017 09:39 AM
581 1
Are they Heuchera? Surely those would be ok outside...
Posted: Monday 27th of November 2017 08:58 PM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_106370/forum_31987_453_20171127143821.jpg)
581 1
I purchased these two plants for my office and within days all these tiny holes started appearing on the leaves. I didn't want the pest to spread to other plants so I placed the two plants onto my balcony. But now it is getting cold I need to bring them back into the office. Do you have any suggestions for how to treat and take care of both plants?
Posted: Monday 27th of November 2017 02:38 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 02:22 AM
Re: Re: Can anyone recognise this plant?
Shoot User
666 0
Many thanks!
Posted: Sunday 2nd of April 2017 06:46 PM
666 1
Hi Jeremy, a few followers on social media are saying they think this is a 'Peace lily' otherwise known as Spathiphyllum wallisii' . It does look like it to me. I hope this helps?
Thanks Nicola
Thanks Nicola
Posted: Sunday 2nd of April 2017 08:13 AM Last reply: Sunday 2nd of April 2017 08:14 AM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_100368/forum_29605_708_20170401102715.jpg)
666 1
Grateful for any help. It was a gift and is growing in moss but has doubled in size. Could it be transplanted to a pot and compost?
Posted: Saturday 1st of April 2017 08:27 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:12 AM
903 0
Great news Val! Glad you found out what it is now. Kind regards, Nicola
Posted: Friday 30th of December 2016 12:10 PM
Re: Can anyone tell me what plant this is?
Shoot User
903 1
To everyone who looked, thank you. I found out what it is, it's a Zebra Basket Vine, Aeschynanthus Marmoratus. Thanks again, Val
Posted: Friday 30th of December 2016 09:07 AM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_98092/forum_22395_968_20161103200331.jpg)
903 1
It's a hanging houseplant, green leaves with red, it flowers in October with pitcher like green flowers, and has long thin seed pods in April, which burst open with fluffy seeds. Would be great if someone can tell me what it is. Thanks in advance, Val
Posted: Thursday 3rd of November 2016 07:03 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:50 PM
Re: Re: Yuccas
GILL FOX
637 0
Thanks Eric. That's very useful information which I shall take heed of! The yukkas have spent the summer in the garden and are looking good at the moment but I've brought them in doors for the winter, so fingers crossed! Kind regards, Gill
Posted: Wednesday 2nd of November 2016 08:51 AM
Re: Yuccas
eric jolley
637 1
check carefully for insects aphids or scale insects wich give off honeydew if this is not the cause certain plants go throgh a process called "guttation" which produces xylem sap this is rich in sugars making it sticky,it's a process that occurs at night normally in the day transpiration takes place the plant drawing up moisture which readily evaporates through the day, at night when transpiration is less pressure builds up from the roots forcing out xylem sap usually near leaf tips and joints.Cutting down the amount of light could slow the problem down other than that wash it off with tepid water or put a disposable cover on the floor during the night.
Posted: Tuesday 1st of November 2016 06:21 PM
690 0
Thank you Helen!
Hi Mary, we have a few Peperomia listed in Shoot. Hope that helps?
Also here is a video explaining how to keep a record of this plant and to get care advice reminders for it .
Kind regards, Nicola
Hi Mary, we have a few Peperomia listed in Shoot. Hope that helps?
Also here is a video explaining how to keep a record of this plant and to get care advice reminders for it .
Kind regards, Nicola
Posted: Saturday 8th of October 2016 06:19 AM Last reply: Saturday 8th of October 2016 06:20 AM
690 1
Hi Helen,
Thank you very much I am going to check it out ! But never heard of it, very kind of you.
Thank you very much I am going to check it out ! But never heard of it, very kind of you.
Posted: Friday 7th of October 2016 06:00 PM
690 1
Looks like a Peperomia spp.
Posted: Friday 7th of October 2016 04:09 PM
/filters:strip_exif()/assets/users/user_97570/forum_22283_561_20161005044005.jpg)
690 1
My friend recently acquired this house plant and would love to know what it is called?
Posted: Wednesday 5th of October 2016 02:40 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:16 AM