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drnkamalwandSaYSAhIQ · July 2023

Hello,

Could someone please assist me in identifying what is wrong with this plant? It was thriving well, but lately, any new leaves quickly turn yellow
Thank you so much

Obelixx · July 2023

Assuming this post is a real request for help and not spam -

It looks bone dry to me so remove it form the decorative pot and dunk it in a bucket of water till no further air bubbles appear and then let it drain. This will make sure every bit of root is moistened but not drowned. This is the best way to water it in future - once a week in summer and less frequently in winter.

Then check the roots. Are they poking out of the bottom of the pot? Are they going round in circles at the edge of the pot? If so, give it a slightly larger pot, tease the roots loose at the edges and base and re-plant in good, loam based compost such as John Innes no 3.

Finally, the fertiliser in planting composts is only good for a max of 90 days so give it a liquid feed in the growing season - something high in nitrogen for foliar plants or seaweed based for a better balance or nutrients.

Lastly, move it a way from that radiator. It will give off too much warmth and dry the air. Better to move it to a well lit spot away from direct heat but not in full sun in summer.

drnkamalwandSaYSAhIQ · July 2023

How much water do you typically give to the plants on a weekly basis? I ask because I water them once a week along with adding liquid feed. Thank you so much for the detailed response to my question.

Obelixx · July 2023

It depends on the size of the ant and the size of the pot and then also daily temperatures which make it difficult to water correctly.

Much the best way is to dunk and drain, as described above - no thirst, no drowning and rotting because the plant gets exactly what it needs.

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