I have an indoor houseplant (a little tree). I have recently repotted this and it is no doing so well. See pics below for example:
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I think the soil is wet so haven't watered since repotting. Today I tried topping up the soil a little and firming it a bit more. I watered again because the soil felt dry. I also misted the plant last night and again this morning.
I'd love any advice anyone has on what I can do to ensure this plant survives .
2007-02-02 22:29:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Just wanted to add that main problem is that leaves (ferns?) are very very dry and flling away when touched, though still green.
2007-02-02 22:31:54 · update #1
Cute tree. Could be root rot (too wet) or transplant shock. It could use root stimulator or mild solution of fertilizer. I like miraclegro 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water. Be sure there is a drain hole in the bottom of the pot or it will surely die of drowning.
For aesthetic reasons, remove the dead needles. To check for watering lift the pot. Light = dry, aerate (poke holes in the soil) and water. Heavy = wet, allow to dry out.
2007-02-02 22:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the plant dry out a few days, also you could try putting a long thin stick down in the dirt to see how wet it really is. Was the new planter clean, they say if you use a pot that has been used before that is should be cleaned in a solution of mild soap and water with a little bit of bleach. Good luck.
2007-02-03 07:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by little big boots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little shock some ferns like arsenic some dont like to be moved when you git some time go to the forest if there are any left and see the soil there or start making your own compost you dont have to pack the soil the roots will be busy for a while before you see any top growth keep it on its regular skedual or look up ferns on here and you might see your type you have i have ferns in the yard and some of them git very huge they look prehistoric like the mastadons are coming thru anytime
2007-02-03 09:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by peter w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you leave it for a few days, as it is probably sulking a bit after repotting - and needs time to adjust.
2007-02-03 06:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by celianne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a juniper, it belongs planted outside..in the sun, sandier soil is a plus
2007-02-03 20:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by trehugr4life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋