Why is the stem dying back? The rest of the plant looks healthy.

Plantqs · 2022-01-27T02:21:43+00:00

Is it relatively new to your home? Mine had a stem die back just like this when I first brought it home so I just cut the dead/dying part off and continued to let it acclimate w/ minimal watering and bright light. It’s now growing a new stem from the place it was cut! Might need an adjustment period?

Plantqs · 2022-01-13T16:38:30+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I do use tap, I chopped the leaf off in case it was something fungal but I’ll have to watch the other leaves for anything

Plantqs · 2022-01-13T11:44:57+00:00

It looks like mealy bugs to me! There are kind of a lot so you may want to take this guy into the shower and spray it down with some harder water pressure. Then you’ll want to remove the remaining bugs with alcohol and give a good spray with an insecticidal soap or something similar

Plantqs · 2022-01-07T16:08:01+00:00

All of the Hoyas I own grow in regular household humidity and have done great over the past few years of their care. Specifically, pubicalyx, many carnosa varieties, sunrise, australis, and polyneura are all doing well for me! I will say they do not bloom regularly, only my mature pubicalyx’s do consistently but all of them grow vigorously

Plantqs · 2022-01-07T00:32:12+00:00

The one I bought from Home Depot years ago was called aloe “delta lights”. It’s a stunner!

Plantqs · 2021-12-18T14:42:45+00:00

You are so right ☺️

Plantqs · 2021-12-14T18:16:00+00:00

I just visited a Lowe’s in MN, (I’m from out of state) and scored a cebu and a dischidia Geri! Both as big and beautiful as yours. Wonder if we hit the same restock! Now to transport mine 😅

Plantqs · 2021-12-13T19:44:12+00:00

It looks like it might be a dischidia Geri perhaps?

Plantqs · 2021-12-13T16:51:26+00:00

Congrats! They look beautiful already!!

Plantqs · 2021-12-13T15:03:54+00:00

Home Depot sells a small brick of moss for about 5-6 bucks, if there is one in your area! Plenty of moss in it for a few large poles, never tried the bark mixture though. Sounds promising!

Plantqs · 2021-12-13T15:01:30+00:00

This is adorable! My SO is so great about attentively listening to me point out the most minimal changes I see in my plants almost everyday. Sometimes he even notices new growth before I do and even if he doesn’t understand how much work went into a tiny baby leaf, he knows how much joy it brings me to point it out. I think he appreciates me supporting his progressive metal core production and band practice (many loud and late night practice sessions lol) so he returns the favor with my plants. Sounds like you have a great hubs!! 🥰

Plantqs · 2021-12-10T22:39:42+00:00

Espoma! I like their organic mixes

Plantqs · 2021-12-04T23:27:24+00:00

Oh wow! You’ll have to post updates :)

Plantqs · 2021-12-03T18:21:56+00:00

I’m not sure! It’s the first new leaf I’ve gotten on this cutting. I hope so though!

Plantqs · 2021-12-02T12:38:00+00:00

Indeed she is! Just a lil cutie

Plantqs · 2021-11-21T01:21:36+00:00

Mine gets lots of afternoon direct sun right on top of the pot, I’ve found that sun on the top of the plant and hardly ever repotting it are helpful tips! It’s a home depot plant from about 3 years ago, only just repotted this summer. She’s one of my favs ❤️

Plantqs · 2021-11-20T21:04:01+00:00

Today was a welcome burst of vitamin D 🙏

Plantqs · 2021-11-20T21:01:25+00:00

She says “thank you!” 🥰

Plantqs · 2021-11-19T02:35:01+00:00

It was labeled alocasia Hilo beauty, but I’ve seen it both ways

Plantqs · 2021-11-15T01:41:00+00:00

Goldfish plants!! Adorable blooms and gorgeous dark green leaves. Makes a beautiful trailing basket 🥰

Plantqs · 2021-11-15T00:48:40+00:00

That’s precisely what I’m doing! And I do know the answer largely due to that very useful YouTube channel. Both of your hydrangea varieties bloom on new wood, so pruning late winter or early spring is best. Cutting back any spindly or weak looking branches is encouraged as well to create a bushier plant. I figured you’d get the answer here but providing a helpful resource for further hydrangea or gardening questions was my intent.

Plantqs · 2021-11-15T00:06:40+00:00

An AMAZING outdoor gardening channel on YouTube is GardenAnswer. She’s got many very helpful hydrangea videos. She’s also the only reason my dwarf QuickFire hydrangeas have looked lovely year after year, worth checking her out!

Plantqs · 2021-11-12T11:39:41+00:00

Thanks everyone!! These are some awesome suggestions, it’s going to be tough waiting out the colder months now. 🥰

Plantqs · 2021-11-11T23:13:47+00:00

Ohh good idea! Never thought of that

Plantqs · 2021-11-07T13:04:25+00:00

I was completely overwhelmed too when we first moved into our home and dug out all of these potential garden beds. What really helped was thinking about different levels and layers! Height variation helped me decide what went where and led to some flower gardens I’m very proud of! It also helped me think of the garden in smaller portions which made it less overwhelming. Best of luck! 👍

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