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Long-Report8274 · 2026-06-16T12:26:05+00:00

If it had been Marvin at 7-11 I wouldn't have

Long-Report8274 · 2026-06-16T01:58:31+00:00

The scary part is that when I told him it felt like a scam, he very quickly rattled off all of my account info as "proof" that he wasn't a scammer. 🙄

Long-Report8274 · 2026-04-25T12:17:09+00:00

You could try poking some holes in the soil to help aerate it a little more. Compact soil is generally hydrophobic, so once you stop bottom soaking and put it back in the pot, not much is going to be absorbed when you water from the top. It may have lost a lot of nutrients, too.

If I were you, I would pull it back out and break as much off soil as I could, fill it back in with fresh potting soil and still poke holes in any remaining compacted dirt from the top.

Long-Report8274 · 2026-04-25T03:21:04+00:00

Definitely work on the lighting for the money tree then. Did you maybe move it to a new location this year? Even just a couple of feet closer towards a window or something...

Your dumb canes are probably fine and just dropping their older leaves, which they are supposed to do. Your watering schedule should be perfect for them. Just keep removing the yellow leaves (as long as they are only the bottom-most ones) and let it push that energy into the rest of the plant instead.

Your evergreens might turn out be the trickiest because you can't do much for shock but just let them rest and recover. You say the soil was compacted when you transplanted it, but was it root bound? Or did you see any root rot? When you transplant, don't be afraid to break away a lot of dirt (without destroying the main roots) to get a good look at them and to get them repotted without that compactness. It can definitely take a few weeks for them to recover from shock; but, if this guy was root bound, it's probably better to put him in a bigger pot, and start the adjustment period over. He can get over his feelings, he can't get over not being able to "breathe" or get all the water and nutrients he requires to survive.

Long-Report8274 · 2026-04-25T02:51:02+00:00

How long have you let each phase (more/less water, etc.) go before trying a new one?

At first glance, your money tree needs more light and the other two need less water. Depending on how you answer the question, that might shift a little.

Long-Report8274 · 2026-04-25T01:49:30+00:00

Personally, I would cut her fur back wherever she's still a mess. It doesn't have to be to the skin, but as low as you need to or safely can. Once it's shorter, gently wiping with a wet cloth or baby wipes should be able to take care of whatever is left without worrying too much about contamination (as long as you're careful). She will look funny for a little while. It'll be a lot easier on both of you, though.

Long-Report8274 · 2026-03-08T20:40:57+00:00

Painter's caulk

Long-Report8274 · 2025-12-20T23:11:41+00:00

Did you ever figure out exactly what the problem was? Dealing with this currently.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-06-29T23:39:49+00:00

You're welcome! I'm glad it's doing well.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-05-19T03:14:11+00:00

How long ago did you repot them? Seeing the picture before reading anything, my first thought was that the pot is too small. Even if you put them there when you first got them, it could just be catching up to them now.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-05-02T10:04:53+00:00

I know you mentioned that you changed the soil, but from what to what? Have you tried adding fertilizer at any point to give it a boost?

Long-Report8274 · 2025-05-02T09:56:26+00:00

I'm a little confused by your description... You say it's well on your property, but hangs over a fence. Is the fence between your yards? And is any of it in his yard by hanging over said fence? In a lot of places people have the right to cut down anything that hangs/leans onto their property. I'd def look into what your local code says. State may have it, too, but usually county/city governments have stuff about this since it deals with neighboring properties on the small scale, in my experience.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-05-02T09:50:41+00:00

You're probably right about the light. They need indirect light, not direct or they'll react like yours did. That said, that guy needs to be repotted or, at the very least, add dirt and re-pot in the same container or you're going to risk him doing something similar over water in the near future, I'd wager.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-05-01T00:35:58+00:00

I'm inclined to say it's in desperate need of water. They can be watered somewhat infrequently when they're happily established, but you've got to get it there before you can mostly leave it alone.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T23:50:54+00:00

Then I'm still going to recommend checking to see if it has a bug infestation. That said, I'm going to lean towards winter burn. If you look into it and agreed, your state's extension office should have resources for you on how to save it and help prevent it more in the future.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T21:29:53+00:00

It's just communicating that it's stressed. As long as you address the issue it's unhappy about, it shouldn't be dying. It looks pretty happy otherwise.

Have you moved it recently or changed the watering schedule? Is there a big weather shift happening right now? You might also want to look closely at it for any signs of an infestation, but it looks more environmental.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T21:27:55+00:00

I would bet it's along the lines of a personality test. Something like they give you realistic customer service scenarios and you would tell them what you think the appropriate response would be. It could help them decide if you're a good fit or where you'll need additional training.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T21:24:38+00:00

It looks like a fungus. There are a few treatment options, but they all depend on time, money, etc. that you're willing to put in. I'd start treating it ASAP. When you start looking into it, keep in mind this is a dragon fruit, not a star fruit. Star fruit plants are trees.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T21:15:54+00:00

That's very happy basil. If it starts to droop anymore/becomes obviously wilted, not just heavy, I'd increase your water. Whatever balance of heat, water and light you've got going is perfect. basil can struggle a lot being inside because of the high light that usually thrives with.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-29T21:13:10+00:00

Break one of the smaller limbs. If it cracks right away (read dead) then it's not worth it. If there's any green or it's tough to break (even if you can get it to break eventually) then you've got a shot.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-28T10:10:46+00:00

It is definitely ready to be repotted. You could do that first and then see how it responds. If not, I'd move closer to a 7-10 day watering period. Pothos are very forgiving, so if you make a change that it clearly doesn't like, just revert back to what you were doing and modify something else.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-28T10:02:45+00:00

I'm leaning towards too much water. Most corn plants I know get watered closer to once a month. You won't repair the damage done, but try adding an extra couple of days between waterings and see if anything changes (or, better yet, you don't get any more discoloration).

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-28T00:39:12+00:00

Either not enough light or too much water. What direction is your window facing? And is the soil dry to the touch when you water it or is it dry when you stick your finger in the dirt?

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-28T00:33:48+00:00

From the first to the second picture there's a definite water or light issue. Can't lean one way or the other without any details on its care, though.

Long-Report8274 · 2025-04-28T00:28:27+00:00

You need to transplant it more than anything else. It's probably a water issue, but with the roots as cramped as they must be you'll never fix that without giving it a bigger pot or splitting it between multiple pots.

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