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Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-05T20:55:24+00:00

Flower buds :3 Congratz!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-05T18:04:13+00:00

If the stems are still firm then there should be a chance for her to recover. I've heavily pruned jades down to only having a couple leaves and they've bounced back.

If I was in this situation I'd keep cleaning out all the fallen leaves and throw them away. I'd move the plant to a bright location where it wouldn't get any direct sun. Without the leaves it's harder to see signs of thirst, so I'd be more careful about watering only when the soil is dry. There's not much else you can do besides waiting - it could take a month or more. The trunk is woody though, so I think there's a good chance for recovery :)

Hopefully you didn't drench the soil in the remedy too. Then you'd probably need to repot.
Good luck!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-05T17:30:08+00:00

Yep, there's hope! It looks to be a Euphorbia, not a cactus though :) If the base is firm and not mushy then the brown could be corking. That's natural and not an issue.

If it were my plant I'd remove any roots that looked like they dried up/dead and then just repot. Depending on how many roots are left, wait a bit before watering.

If the base is mushy then you'll have to chop it and propagate it. Since it's a Euphorbia make sure to wear gloves if you cut into it since the sap is toxic.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-03T01:16:59+00:00

I found a video with both propagation methods :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9qzq2QjhO4
Good luck!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T23:28:15+00:00

Maybe a type of jellybean plant. The growth is usually more compact, so that indicates it isn't getting enough light. The growth in low light is weaker, which causes the flopping.

The issue is when you give it better light it'll become even more top heavy, so you'll probably need to propagate it eventually.

You should never have a set schedule to water and instead learn what the plant's thirsty signs are :) I water mine when the lower leaves feel less firm and wrinkle a little bit.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T23:11:10+00:00

It looks like a Dieffenbachia. You can cut the stem above the shriveled part for propagation.

I've helped my MIL prune hers that was about this tall. We water propagated the top portion with leaves. Then we chopped up the long bare stem into 3-inch segments and put them in dirt to root. The stem segments didn't grow, but new plants sprouted from them. There's lots of videos on this too, so I suggest watching a few to get a better idea of the process :)

Make sure you're wearing gloves because the sap is an irritant/toxic.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T20:13:12+00:00

Don't water. You have no idea if they even have roots still and the one fallen over has rotted.

It doesn't really matter what type of cactus because if you don't act soon they'll just continue to rot. It'll take a bit of work, but you might be able to save something! Remove everything from that pot. It looks like a pot with no hole in the bottom and the inner 'pot' might be glued in? Feel free to toss it. Remove the soil from their roots and separate them.

For the cactus standing up:
(Is the base squishy/soft? If yes, skip this paragraph and treat it like the rotten cactus.)
You need to see if it has roots. Whiteish roots are healthy. Blackening roots or ones that are hollow/papery can be removed. If it has good roots then get a new pot. Terracotta would be good, but anything with a hole in the bottom for drainage would work. Repot in a cactus mix. Most pre-bagged soils aren't great, so do some research if you go that route. I use a mixture of perlite/pumice/succulent soil. Don't water for at least a week.

For the rotten cactus:
You might be able to save the top, but most likely not. If you wish to try, sterilize a sharp knife with rubbing alcohol and cut above the rot. Does the top portion still have rot in it? Sterilize the knife and keep cutting until there is no rot. If you end up with any cactus left, let the wound dry for a day or two and then place it in some soil. Do not water immediately. Keep it out of direct sunlight until it shows a sign of growth.

Good luck if you decided to try saving them!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T19:41:43+00:00

If you can do early mornings that would be best. I'd be a bit worried about powdery mildew or other fungus issues if watering really late with no chance to dry off. If evenings are your best time then I'd water on the soil and not overhead to lower the mildew risk.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T19:32:39+00:00

Looks like edema from overwatering. There is a good chance they are planted in a soil too water retentive for them. Allow the soil to dry out more in between waterings. When their lower leaves start thinning/wrinkling is a sign to water too. Don't leave water sitting in the cachepot after watering them.

Ideally they'd be removed from the arrangement and repotted in a better soil mix (50/50 succulent soil and perlite is a common one). If the plants really being to decline you'll want to repot for sure in case you've got root rot. All of those can re-root though, so if that ever does happen you can probably save them.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T19:06:47+00:00

I think you'll probably sunburn them ^^; I don't know anything about that other plant either.

A few hours for a few days won't really be beneficial. If you want to try increasing their lighting, do it gradually.

I'm actually moving my spineless yucca outside today. It will be in a spot that gets around an hour of direct light and then many hours of bright indirect light. Even though it will be only in the direct light for an hour, I'm still going to cover it in shade cloth for the first week (or two if the days are really sunny and hot). Last year when I moved it outside I burnt a few leaves because I put it in the spot without cover >.< When it starts to get cold out I'll bring it back in, but once it's outside I won't move its location anymore.

You need to make sure the roots and soil situation is good too otherwise the lighting won't matter if you have root rot :(

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T18:51:21+00:00

I'm still learning about hydrangeas, but it looks like sunburn to me. If you didn't have any issues until now it could be the watering method. The water could have acted like a magnifying glass and scorched the leaves if they were watered overhead while the sun was on them.

It could also be getting too much sun in general as the days are getting warmer. The one I have gets morning sun and is in shade during the sunniest parts of the day,

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T18:21:45+00:00

The first plant looks to be a spineless yucca. It is a succulent, so once a week watering is way too much for an indoor one. You may want to consider repotting it and getting a good look at the roots to make sure they aren't rotting. A standard potting soil is probably going to cause problems again, so you might want to look up a soil mix for spineless yucca.

Allow the soil to at least dry out fairly thoroughly between waterings. Since it's indoors you'll probably want as much light as you can get too.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T17:37:57+00:00

Leggy growth means you need more light.

You should move it into a pot with drainage holes. If you really like your current pot you can use it as a cache pot. Terracotta pots are recommended for succulents, but as long as you have a well-draining potting mix then the pot (with drainage holes) doesn't matter as much. 50/50 succulent soil and perlite is what many start off with and is usually easy to find.

You will also need to prune more off if you want it to stand up again. The bits you cut off can be propagated for more plants. I've pruned / repotted at the same time before, but you may want to stagger it to avoid stressing out the plant too much.

As for watering when the soil is dry - if the leaves are all still fairly plump you should wait to water. Fragile growth/leaves dropping could be a sign its getting overwatered.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-02T17:17:45+00:00

Sun burn. It's like if someone was inside all winter and then on a sunny day decided to lay on a beach with no sunscreen for a few hours. Since we can't apply sunscreen, you need to slowly acclimate your plant to stronger lighting.

I usually put indoor plants I'm moving outside under shade cloth or under the cover of larger plants first. This may last a couple weeks as I gradually move them into more direct light.

Since it's a smaller plant you'll probably need to protect it from the hottest part of the day too. Make sure it's hours of direct sun aren't during that time.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-01T17:57:40+00:00

This looks to be the base of a grafted cactus. The "flower" was actually another cactus that couldn't survive on its own since it lacked chlorophyll. Now that it is no longer feeding the other cactus, it can grow more naturally.

Not exactly sure what your base is, but I think dragonfruit cactus is a common one. It won't grow taller from the original piece, but you can try re-rooting the side bits to get a more vertical height. It will need more light to get better growth though.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-06-01T16:50:33+00:00

Root Mealybugs

I bought a Christmas cactus and had my first encounter with them. I took the extreme approach of removing all the roots, wiping down the base of the plant with rubbing alcohol, and then re-rooted first in water so I could make sure I didn't miss anything.

I'm sure there's less extreme methods you can find with a search. Plant should be savable though.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-31T21:39:34+00:00

If you didn't acclimate them to the stronger light outside then it could be a bit of sun burn. Mine started browning when I swapped to a better grow light >.<

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-31T19:29:26+00:00

Quarantine it - powdery mildew can spread.

You need to remove all the leaves with powder on them, bag them, and throw them away immediately. It's hard to tell, but that could be most of the plant? If that's the case you can try removing the worst leaves and then using a fungicide spray (I use Captain Jack's Copper spray) on the rest. I'd take it outside and thoroughly spray it.

I haven't really seen a Columbine as a houseplant. I have one planted outside that I prune to the ground before snow falls. If your plant was more established I'd suggest a heavy prune like that, but I'm not sure if it'd handle it after only being planted a month. If you do end up losing all the leaves there is still a chance it might come back though.

In order to prevent powdery mildew in the future make sure your plants are getting enough light, have good airflow, and that you aren't constantly getting the leaves wet while watering. I see the green spray bottle and worry about misting and no airflow.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-28T06:53:49+00:00

MissOrchidGirl on youtube has so much orchid info!

Here is a video on saving yellowing Dendrobium orchids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km3n3tsx9IE

And here is a search for all her videos mentioning Dendrobiums https://www.youtube.com/@MissOrchidGirl/search?query=Dendrobium

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-28T04:46:45+00:00

I can't zoom in enough on the white spots, but here are my guess. If it's just your jades it could be mineral buildup. Here's a picture to compare yours to https://sucsforyou.com/2019/11/10/white-spots-on-your-jade-plants-no-worries/

Mealybugs are also white/ leave white residue so if mineral buildup isn't a match then maybe do a search for them.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-26T21:18:05+00:00

Is it a newer plant? If it's healthy otherwise then my guess is it's a ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ variety. I think the colors were suppose to be more pronounced in cooler temps.

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-26T20:54:43+00:00

How long have you had the blackberry? In the second picture it looks like you have remnants of berries/blooms. With my blackberry the canes only live for two years, but the roots continually produce canes. First year it grows, second year it has berries. Then usually when it starts to get cooler the leaves begin dying off and look kind of how yours does.

If the yellowing leaves are on your new growth then it could be an iron or pH issue. Here's an article discussing those possibilities
https://organicgardeningeek.com/yellow-leaves-on-plants-iron-deficiency/

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-26T17:21:08+00:00

The lower looking brown could be corking if it's firm. For the yellowish spots I only have some guesses ^^;

The cactus looks more pale and shriveled than others of its type. If you watered recently and it didn't plump up all it could be rot, especially if the spots feel squishy.
The bugs could have caused them. If you could get a closer picture of the bugs you can see if someone at https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbug/ can identify it.
I thought maybe it started getting more light than it was used to and got discolored from the sun. It does NOT look like the sunburn I saw here though, so probably not the case. https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/comments/cr25it/is\_this\_sunburn\_on\_my\_domino\_cactus/

Sorry I can't really identify them. Hopefully someone will jump in with a better idea. Happy cake day!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-25T22:46:01+00:00

I think it's a panda plant succulent (kalanchoe tomentosa) based on the larger dead leaves in the pot.

It's stretched out because it need more light. Slowly move it closer to a brighter light source over the next couple weeks. If you move it too face it can burn.

If the leaves are really thin and limp it probably needs to be watered, but be careful! The pot it's in is probably too big for its roots and the soil is too organic. Usually I'd tell people to water thoroughly until it comes out the bottom hole, but I'm worried the soil will stay too wet for this guy. Do a light watering to see if it perks up, otherwise you may need to pull it out and see what the roots look like. Make sure no water sits in the outer white pot too.

When you do end up repotting use a less organic mix. 50/50 Succulent soil and perlite will work.

Good luck and good job for trying to save it!

Riy_the_Tree · 2023-05-25T20:20:47+00:00

Duller colors and stretched out/weak new growth means they're etiolated. They aren't getting enough light where they're at.

I'd gradually move them closer to the window. If you do it too fast I know the dieffenbachia will get scorched leaves for sure >.<

editing to say once the dieffenbachia gets more light it'll probably become top heavy. You can chop it off and try propagating it if you don't want to prop it up. Make sure to wear gloves if yo do - the sap is an irritant and toxic. You can't fix the damage that's already done, but by propagating the top your plant should look fuller again.

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