GrowPlsPlant questions
Real questions from home gardeners, the kind people post with a worried photo, answered by GrowPls: what's likely going on, what to do about it, and when to worry.
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moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
Why hasn’t my orchid flowered again for a year?
This moth orchid looks healthy enough but likely isn’t getting the right mix of bright light, feeding, and a slight temperature drop that triggers new flower spikes. Improve light, start regular orchid fertilizer, and give it a cooler, brighter spot for a few weeks to encourage blooming.
succulent
Is the red color on my succulent stem a sign of root rot?
That reddish stem alone doesn’t look like root rot; many succulents get red tones from light or age. Check the roots and the base of the stem for mushy, dark, smelly tissue and make sure the pot drains well to be safe.
string of turtles
Why is my string of turtles not growing under a grow light?
String of turtles usually grow more slowly than string of hearts and also like a bit more consistent moisture. In the photo the plant looks healthy but very newly rooted in a very gritty mix, so let it establish, keep it just slightly more moist, and give it bright but gentler light than the string of hearts.
split-leaf philodendron
Why are my split-leaf philodendron leaves turning yellow and brown?
That leaf has been damaged, most likely from strong sun through the window and/or some watering stress, and it’s now dying back. Remove the worst leaf and adjust light and watering so new leaves grow healthy.
peperomia
How can I make my peperomia look fuller and healthier?
The plant is healthy but very leggy, which usually means it isn’t getting quite enough light and needs a haircut. Move it to a brighter spot with indirect sun and prune the long, bare stems so it can grow back compact and bushy.
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