I dont know the name of it, but here is a description: It is one of those broad leafy types with a white flower that comes out of the middle on a long thin stem.
I know I am watering it adequately, but many of the leaves are turning dark brown simoltaneously. I know that may be normal one at a time as they naturally die off, but now the leaves are getting kind of sparse when it was normally pretty lush.
Any suggestions?
Thank you in advance.
2006-12-25 02:50:41 · 8 answers · asked by Mariam S 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If your leaves are a crispy brown then you have it in to much dry heat, if your leaves are brown and feel moist, then you have overwatered it and the roots are dieing. This plant sounds like a peace lilly. If you have it in a sleeve, a wrap that come on the plant when you buy it at a florist, take the wrap off and put it in a container that will keep water off the floor. This way you can water and the water will drain and the roots wo'nt sit in water for days. If this is a florist plant it would be best to repot into a better soil and refertilize the plant.
2006-12-25 03:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by watergoddess53 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the pot you have it in has adequate drainage. Sometimes if there's no drain hole in the bottom of the pot, regular watering can do more harm than good because the water builds up in the bottom and rots the roots. Don't water the plant until you can stick your finger to the first knuckle into the dirt and it still feels dry.
To see if there's too much water, tip it on its side over a sink and see if any water runs out. IF that is the case, leave it like that for a while, then stand it in a window and let it dry out before watering it again.
2006-12-25 03:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 15:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try replanting in a larger pot with some miricle grow potted plant food also get a watering sensor (can be even a clay worm ) something to insure you are not over watering. Does the pot have drainage? Hope I helped gl.
2006-12-25 03:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by johndoe915 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what type of plan is it? Make sure u take the dying leaves off so it doesn't effect the green leaves. Thats what i do to my plants. As i continue to prune and water it.. i see new buds growing. Good luck!!
2006-12-25 03:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take it to a local garden shop and have them tell you what's wrong with the plant. It's hard to diagnose a problem without seeing the plant itself.
2006-12-25 04:35:07 · answer #6 · answered by IAM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one they are called Peace Lillys. Mine died too. My grandmother said I was watering it too often even though I did not think that I was.
2006-12-25 04:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it good light and less water.
2006-12-25 02:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋