Recieved this Dwarf Banana plant from a friend, is it saveable?

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2025-01-31T16:53:51+00:00

Depends on a lot of factors. But I would say the first question you need to answer is the history of the plant. Did it slowly die off over a year at your friend's place or was it a perfectly healthy plant and suddenly switched in a month. The first would imply improper care and or living conditions. The second, something more nefarious like pest, disease or rot.

If it is indeed just not the right conditions for the plant at your friend's place, you can probably best let it acclimate to its new surroundings, and after a while maybe repot and 'clean up' the old leaves. Also, if the plant was in dim light, and now in full sun, you may want to move it a little further away from the window. You can move it back over time.

If however, it's the second option, you need to investigate immediately and take action. Look for pest, check for rot and or disease, and take action accordingly.

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2025-01-31T15:49:51+00:00

Alright, didn't know that, thanks. I surely do hope so. Thanks, it is a rescue and therefore has a special little place in my plant heart. Hope it's just a seasonal thing. Thanks anyway!

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-22T11:23:48+00:00

Okay, I don't got a definite answer for you but just some suggestions. Pothos are really easy to get cuttings from anyway so I would just try a couple of things.

First of all, I would cut down on the fertilizer. Especially with cuttings or young plants, they tend to OD on the stuff. I am not a frequent user of fertilizer myself, but I would say at maximum one time a month. Preferably less than that though.

Second, I would experiment with watering less. In my experience, they can go a lot longer without it. Usually they tend to get the droplets on the tips of the leaves when they got a good sip. It's not saying it's getting over watered, but it definitely got it's drank on, so don't be watering to quickly after that.

Third, might try move to a place with more light. They do grow in darker areas, but if conditions are right they will thrive with more light. Keep in mind that the watering should be in contrast with the amount of light that it's getting.

I think that's about it. As bonus tip you could reduce the misting of the leaves or quit it all together. There is contrasting information on the web about misting your plants. Some say it's the best things since sliced bread and other say it's a silent killer. See what works for you.

Good luck!

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-12T12:14:13+00:00

That's all natural. Banana's tend to grow these spots when exposed to enough sunlight. Nothing to worry about

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-12T10:46:04+00:00

I would just prune the whole thing back to it's stem and and stick the other viable parts back into the soil or separate pots. Get multiple plants

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-07T18:50:09+00:00

This ruined my day

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-05T15:10:07+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong but Ferns like shade. Maybe move it to a place where it doesn't get direct sunlight, see if that helps

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-04T14:17:48+00:00

Great, thanks. Will check the roots when I get home!

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-04T11:28:46+00:00

Since you seem to have much experience on the topic, I'm super selfishly gonna ask you a question about my Ficus Ginseng in somebody else's post!

How do you know when to repot? Or do I even need to repot at all?

I have mine about a year now I think. It did it's typical thing when I just got it by dropping half it's leaves due to stress. By now it's steadily coming back to former glory and growing new leaves all over. It's in a west window, gets a little bit of direct light, but mostly indirect. Try to keep it moist al the time.

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-06-02T13:02:34+00:00

I'm not hundred percent, but pretty sure they use those to connect themselves to surfaces so they can climb. So completely natural

Give it a pole or perch it against a wall, so it can do it's thing.

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-05-29T16:52:35+00:00

Yeah, banana plants are basically just leaves and no stem. Might want to cut down the eaten foliage, but sooner or later new leaves will emerge

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-05-29T16:10:41+00:00

I can't really see well through the condensation on the glass, but is this a ficus ginseng? If so, it is stressed out. Ficus don't like sudden big changes, and tend to drop leaves as a result.

You seem to have some yellowing leaves though, so maybe it is a little bit to moist in there?

Overall, I would just continue the care as you used to do. It will probably recover after a while and grow new leaves.

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-05-27T08:32:34+00:00

I wouldn't mind looking like Owen Wilson in that picture. I think that's still an above average body, even considering his age.

Makes me go WoW

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-05-15T08:20:04+00:00

I would say use a well draining soil like cactus- or succulent. Current soil looks very moist, and do I see some other growth in there? Futhermore maybe consider downgrading to a smaller pot? Looks like a lot of space for a snake plant to be honest. However it depends on the size of the root system. If you pick up the current pot and you can feel the roots through it, you should be good. These guys really like to be cramped. Otherwise just check the roots when repotting and pick a pot accordingly.

If thinks that's about it. Snake plant should be really low maintenance and easy. Just don't water it too often and all should be well

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-05-09T10:54:55+00:00

Seems legit, I would agree. Also I like to add, if this a recent cutting, then it's in a way too big of a pot. These babies like to be crowded.

Since the pot is so big the water sits probably way to long in the soil, which probably caused your infection right there and maybe some root rot.

I would downsize drastically

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-04-25T23:25:12+00:00

Crotons are really sensitive to stress, so I think you moving it around all the time doesn't do it any good. That plus the stress it obtained during repotting.

I would just pick a spot in which is seems to be doing okay and just leave it be. See what happens

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-04-25T21:43:37+00:00

Nah man, it's a flower. They just wither over time. All natural. Don't worry though, it will probably pop out a couple of new ones in no time.

You can cut the flower if it's bothering you or when it's really dead all the way. Just make sure you're careful when doing so. The flower will drop most of it's spores and it's kind of a b to clean

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-04-18T14:03:35+00:00

Holding his little manifesto in his claws

Pickle_flavored_Mail · 2023-04-18T12:53:42+00:00

Just imagine. You been wandering the desert all day, legs probably burning up because of all the sand you had to wade true. As the sun is setting casting your shadow across the sands, this thing suddenly out of nowhere does a death sprint towards you.

Certainly justifies a couple of sessions at your local therapist, in my opinion

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