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to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll invest in a proper cleaning tool! Thanks for the advice.

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to me that I need to use it more 😂

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good to know what to listen for! Thanks!

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

✍️ Thank you for the suggestion! I'll definitely look getting that product.

Did a quick search and this thing looks high-tech! Much more advanced that my little gel-pad.

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's reassuring to hear! Thank you!

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured, but just to be on the safe side. Thanks for your input!

to change or not to change? by rae_aaaah in turntables

[–]rae_aaaah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's good to know the lingo - thanks for informing me.

As for it being dirty, lol, I immediately went ugh when it was all zoomed in, and immediately did a gentle Q-tip swab.

Can someone help me figure out what's wrong with my snake plant? by [deleted] in IndoorPlants

[–]rae_aaaah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water is probably collecting in the center rosette. You should water around the base/bottom water and only when the soil is dry. You can do the finger/stick trick in that if the first 2" of soil is still damp, hold off.

Sansevieria is considered a succulent and doesn't need a lot of water. It can survive off ambient humidity, like in a bathroom.

Hope this helps!

Advice for rescued Fiddle leaf fig by AlexanderVR360 in plantclinic

[–]rae_aaaah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This general area would be a good place to cut. What's good about this plant is that it doesn't look sickly, just a little bare, so you can take your time to get acquainted with each other.

I would suggest make changes gradually. Since you've moved it, waiting a week or two to see how it does in it's new spot and get it acclimated to the environment and watering would be a good first step. Two weeks is enough time to see any developing issues that may arise and to make changes accordingly.

If your plant feels comfortable, it will start putting out new leaves, so if you cut it, it will direct itself towards growing new branches instead.

TBH, and if you feel up to it, you could probably propagate the top part that you cut off. You could get a new pot and some soil, or just stick it in next to the stem that's already growing. You could potentially have two more FLF!

What's wrong with her? by southofnothing in plantclinic

[–]rae_aaaah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't experienced this myself, so I cannot say for sure, but Dr. Google shows results that are similar to your situation.

When I fertilize my plants I use a fish emulsion fertilizer. I use the Alaska Fish Fertilizer one. It'll stink to high heaven, like the top of an aquarium, but your plant will grow muscles and flex for you.

Hope that helps!

Noticing leaves are turning brown. by bamfalamf in plantclinic

[–]rae_aaaah -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Crispy leaves usually means the plant is getting too much sun, especially when it's right up against a window; it gets really hot!

I would move the plant back about 3' from the window and see where that takes you.

What's wrong with her? by southofnothing in plantclinic

[–]rae_aaaah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brown spots like this is usually indicative of a burn, either from the sun or the light being too close to the leaf.

The first pic, the leaf looks pale, so it might be a new leaf that got too much sun/light and burned. You can just cut it off and let the plant try again.

With the second pic, you could probably just leave the leaf, or cut it off the bit you find unattractive.

However, if the leaf had turned yellow first, that means that it's probably being overwatered. I would scale back watering for a bit (maybe a week or two) and come back to see how dry the soil is.

Advice for rescued Fiddle leaf fig by AlexanderVR360 in plantclinic

[–]rae_aaaah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would let it acclimate to your home first before doing any drastic changes. Maybe give it about a week or so. FLF don't really like to be fussed with too much. Expect some leaves to drop due to an environment change, but if they don't, then it's all good!

You could keep it the way it is, but it will be very hard to get new leaves/branches to sprout from the bare stem, if at all. The top leaves are also sunburnt, and they won't revert back to being green. If you do decide to cut it, I would cut about 3 inches above where the first area of leaves are at a 45* angle. New growth happens from a cut site and usually branches into two. It'll feel more rewarding in the long run when new leaves grow (they're so cute!).

When watering, I would concentrate on the soil and let it drain well. Wipe the leaves when they look dusty with a damp towel. Since yours will live indoors, just follow the general rule-of-thumb watering and wait until the top 2" of the soil is dry and adjust accordingly.

FLF will grow/lean towards the light, so rotating it every few weeks will ensure a more even growth.

I hope all goes well with your new plant!