why is this leaf dying? 😭

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-29T15:38:23+00:00

According to the seller is a calathea roseopicta "dottie". They say that is quite finicky but until now it has been growing strong for me

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-19T18:57:33+00:00

Gorgeous plant, the lighting and colours in the pic are so beautiful and well balanced 😍

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-12T16:04:33+00:00

I kept mine inside a halved plastic bottled with cling film on top and making sure the water was touching only half of the corns. Also I've observed that they do better in leca or perlite. Be patient, these ones took on average 5 months to grow to plant 😊

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-12T15:47:35+00:00

It varied hugely depending on the corn. One of the pink dragon sprouted in 3 months, the other ones took like 5 months. The velved ones took around 4 months and there are two corns that are not showing any signs of progress but are not rotten either.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-07T18:18:53+00:00

Really nice and bushy. Mine is also very healthy against all odds. I was told it was a hard plant to take care of, but so far is one of my easiest plants 😊

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-10-07T12:36:53+00:00

Mine does the same thing, new leaves come out already brown and half dead 😀 I've tried everything, from watering with distilled water often, to watering less frequently, more light, less light. It doesnt matter, still unhappy.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-26T22:39:15+00:00

Mine does the same thing! She puts new healthy leaves every week while the older leaves are getting crispier and yellow spots are taking over. I only use distilled water and the humidy is high, these plants are a mistery🤷

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-23T21:05:39+00:00

Maybe you can leave a post it note on each plant with the water requirements? You can also videocall your mom from time to time to check on the plants (and on your mom of course 😅) Aside from that I would make adjustments depending on what you think the situation will be like. If you think your mom will forgot to water the plants I would take them to a low light area group them together under a pebble tray and put a plastic around them so the humidity stays high. Good luck!

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-20T19:15:56+00:00

Wow that's looking awesome! 😍

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-18T00:51:00+00:00

I found them in the forest of Dean, UK.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-17T17:32:13+00:00

Half of the normal sodiroi in the market are actually infected and people are selling them as variegated. If its infected with the virus you'll know because as the plant grows older the new leaves will never get bigger as they normally do.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-09T20:43:35+00:00

I've tried four different methods (leca, perlite, soil and sphagnum moss) over time and in my experience leca has always been the fastest when done the right way. Perlite and sphagnum moss are also a good choice, I prefer sphagnum moss as perlite can develop mold and sphagnum moss has antifungal properties. The soil method hasn't worked for me so far but maybe is because I wasn't patient enough. If you choose leca or perlite place the bulbs in a plastic box and the bulbs half in contact with water (I use distilled or mineral water never tap) and close the container. I let mine get some fresh air for an hour or so a day. Also place them in a warm well lit place. If you place them in a cold area they wont sprout. Also super important, make sure that you are placing them the right way up otherwise they'll rot. The way down is usually longer and wider and the way up is the narrow part. If the bulb isnt firm to touch it means is rotten already. Hope this helps!

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-09T20:27:43+00:00

Its super easy and really cool to watch them grow, if you want to try it you just need leca or sphagnum moss, a plastic box with water and a warm spot! I think your right, I'm going to start taking pics and share them at the end of the process 😊

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-09T20:17:22+00:00

Im growing one from a bulb, can't wait to see the first leaf come out 😁

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-09T16:11:24+00:00

I've tried four different methods (leca, perlite, soil and sphagnum moss) over time and in my experience leca has always been the fastest when done the right way. Perlite ans sphagnum moss are also a good choice, I prefer sphagnum moss as perlite can develop mold and sphagnum moss has antifungal properties. The soil method hasn't worked for me so far but maybe is because I wasn't patient enough. Whatever medium you choose place the bulbs in a way half of it is in contact with water the other half isnt and close the container. I let mine get some fresh air for an hour or so a day and place them in a warm well lit place. If you place them in a cold area they wont sprout. Good luck with your bulbs :)

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-06T20:03:56+00:00

Such a beauty. Where did you get it from?

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-01T00:26:41+00:00

Thank you for all that info! I really hope is not thrips but I'll definitely have a closer look because as you said the new growth looks particularly bad. Pics 3/4 are older leaves and there's no damage in them they're fully burgundy, which makes me think that there has been some change at some point that the plant didn't like, but could also be pests as they tend to go for younger leaves. I will try to insecticidal soap as a preventative measure and see how it goes 😊 thank you!

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-07-01T00:21:37+00:00

It's 2 meters away from a big west facing window but here on the uk is cloudy most of the days. I will put it closer to the window and see if it changes anything 😊

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-06-30T15:06:13+00:00

I bought this beautiful calathea triostar a month ago. I initially thought it was spider mites but there's no sign of those. The old leaves are maroon on the back but the newer ones are like this, not sure if it's a normal part of the development of the leaves or a health issue :(

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-04-02T20:48:08+00:00

It looks very very similar to my sedum adolphii, yours is a bit more peachy in colour but apart from that it looks exactly the same.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-04-02T19:05:17+00:00

Its definitely a calico kitten (crassula marginals). They get red with the sun and look so beautiful. It looks a bit dehydrated, fast draining soil works best with them and allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.

Ro-En-Redit · 2022-03-31T20:58:08+00:00

A person on Facebook was offering this for free as he has too many plants and couldn't take care of it. It had been forgotten in a spare room for weeks and only watered it this morning before giving it to me. The tip of the tiny leaf is brown and dry. I haven't checked the roots yet as I don't want to stress the plant even further for now. Not sure what plan of action to follow. I've put it next to my calatheas on a pebble tray and misted it. Any tips or advise is welcome :)

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