My children are prospering and doing well...but I can't seem to keep a measily plant alive no matter what I do. Does anyone here know of any good websites for helpless plant growers such as myself. Indoor and outdoor. What does it mean when the leaves turn yellow? Too much water? Help!
2006-08-15 07:53:30 · 10 answers · asked by Ruthie 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
On indoor plants, yellow leaves often means overwatering. It can also mean a sudden change in environment (our gardenia always *yellows out* when we move it from one location to another from the stress). As another poster mentioned, Dave's Garden is a great site. Use the link below to type in the common name of the plant you want to know about, click search, then scroll down and pick which plant you want to see what others are saying about. Your first step to becoming a better plant person is knowing more about each of your plants -- so you need to know what you actually have. Then do some research, make some good plans on the right steps to take to meet the needs of each plant -- and good luck! Your new green thumb shouldn't be too far behind.
2006-08-15 08:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You either overwater or underwater. Both will kill the plant. Most indoor plants, except cacti, need a bright window and water when the soil is dry an inch or so down.Just stick your finger in to test.
Outside plants are different. Some need full sun and some need full shade, some need in between. You have to water every day if its hot, once a week or so if its not. You need a couple of good books. Jerry Bakers books are the very best as far as home remedy for plants go. Dont overfertilize either.
2006-08-15 15:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an actual answer to your question (about a website), but you do have my sympathy. My mother cannot keep a plant alive to save her life unless it is an outdoor plant, it lives above the sink or it is a Poinsetta that she is actually TRYING to kill.
I would suggest looking into plant food (like miracle gro) and talking to a hortaculturist (sp?) at some locale college near you.
Depending on the type of plant and how it looks, they would be your best bet for getting your questions answered. You might even think about taking the plant in so that the person can get a good look at said plant and give even better advice on it.
2006-08-15 08:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by sayersong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Improper watering is the cause of most house plant problems. Both under- and over-watering can cause leaves to yellow and fall. Check plant soil daily to see if they need water (soil dry 1/4 inch down and tapped pot sounds hollow). If needed, add water until moisture drips out of the drainage hole of the pot. Wait a few minutes and water the plant again until moisture drips out of the drainage hole. Be sure to discard drainage water. Do not allow the bottom portion of the pot to stand in water.
I used to have the same problem. Make sure the pot is big enough and has enough potting soil in it. Also, pay attention to the little tags inside them and make sure the full light plants go in front of windows. I keep all of mine in the kitchen because it's the brightest room in the house (no blinds) and when a plant starts looking bad in the back (because the front gets no light) I turn it around to even it out. You could wait and water only when it starts to droop alittle, that way you'll know you are not overwatering & only fill a measuring cup to water medium sized (ex: peace lily) house plants.
Hope this helps!!
2006-08-15 08:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Weeber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you give as much love to your plants as your children!
Plants don't need a lot of tending. Pick one day a week to check them, (stick your finger in the pot), if it's dry water it, if it's not leave it alone.
If the leaves look limp and start to wilt, it's telling you it needs a drink.
www.davesgarden.com is a good site. Also, check out some good houseplant books at your local library.
Gardening is a very rewarding hobby!
2006-08-15 10:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Geri H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow can mean a variety of things, from lack of vital nutrients to sun and light levels, so its always best to check what each individual plants needs. The best on line data base I have ever found is davesgarden.com. Anyparticular plant in mind that you are having trouble with?
2006-08-15 08:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by ladyannne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydroponic growing is what worked for me, to grow startlingly beautiful orchids- it makes the watering pretty idiot-proof, and it doesn't have to be a big expensive setup- check the links below.
2006-08-15 08:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People kill more plants with kindness than with benign neglect! Overwatering is usually the culprit.
2006-08-15 13:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by hardy_rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow leaves does indeed mean too much water.
2006-08-15 07:58:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.ksl1160.com Click onto the greenhouse show. They answer questions via e-mail at no charge. Good Luck!
2006-08-15 08:09:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋