Does it need more water or less?I always water it in the tray it sits in not directly on the plant also what temp should the house be for it? help it is a huge plant and i don`t want to lose it
2006-12-15 03:08:54 · 6 answers · asked by maxine101 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have several plants, and have to make sure that they get a spay of mist a few times a day, and one a week I give them some coffee, they seem to like it and it perks them up when they seen to get droopy and off colored, I read it somewhere, so I tried it.
2006-12-15 05:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by madman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like there is not enough humidity around the plant. Try puttling some pebbles in the tray the plant sits in, put the plant atop the pebbles, and keep water in the tray -- just keep the water level below the top of the pebbles so that the pot is not sitting in water. Regarding the ideal temperature, that depends on the type of plant, but 72 - 75 is usually a good temp for tropicals.
2006-12-15 13:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tropical plants LOVE humidity, and most people's homes are incredibly dry. You could try misting the leaves with a little spray bottle of water. I have noticed a lot of people's natural response to plants with the symptoms you describe are to water the heck out of it, which may not necessarily be good, because too much water can rot the roots and kill the plant. If you could, maybe move it to a part of your house that is more humid, like the bathroom or kitchen, and see if it responds well. More than likely the already damaged leaves won't change, but new ones may look better and not dry out anymore.
2006-12-15 11:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Nelly Wetmore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
without knowing what the plant is, its hard to say.........some plants require a lot less water, sunlight, and humidity than others. some plants need higher temps than others. if its a true tropical, then bright'but not direct, light is best. water only if the top 2 inches soil is dry. move it to where the sun does not directly touch its leaves. maintain a temp of 68-75 F. dont overfertilize.
2006-12-15 14:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by mickey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try giving it more nitrogen but don't over do it &don't over water try to keep the humidity at 50% or more or mist the plants 2 or3 times a day
2006-12-15 11:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by jeff s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably less water & more sunlight.
2006-12-15 11:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by GJfromfla 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋