What's wrong with my plant? (poinsettia, cats, leaves, pets)
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Is it too much or too little water? I just bought this plant two weeks ago and already the leaves are turning yellow. This is not the first time this has happened and I don't want to kill another plant!
I would guess a couple of things. First, the potting soil is piled on top of what was the existing root ball. This can kill those bottom stems. Also, I'd guess that the urn/planter doesn't drain - which could be rotting out some of the roots because they are now sitting in water?
You might let it dry out between watering. Is there a hole in the pot so the roots don't stand in water?
No, there is not a hole. I had another plant in there for several years so I didn't think it was a problem but it did finially die the same way. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mdawg
When leaves turn yellow it usually means you are over watering. When they turn brown it usually means you are under watering.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Art123
I would guess a couple of things. First, the potting soil is piled on top of what was the existing root ball. This can kill those bottom stems. Also, I'd guess that the urn/planter doesn't drain - which could be rotting out some of the roots because they are now sitting in water?
Thank you. I will fix this because obviously there needs to be a drain!
You can put the plant in a pot that is slightly smaller than the pretty one and set the whole new pot inside the old one. You can then lift it out to water it at your sink and replace it after the water has stopped draining from the plant. You still have your pretty pot to decorate your room.
You can put the plant in a pot that is slightly smaller than the pretty one and set the whole new pot inside the old one. You can then lift it out to water it at your sink and replace it after the water has stopped draining from the plant. You still have your pretty pot to decorate your room.
Thank you. I did this yesterday, so I'll see what happens!
Rapture, just a side-note .. are you aware that the leaves are poisonous? .. not to scare you, but just incase you have children or pets around that may be inclined to eat the leaves.
Beautiful plant. It should survive nicely now that you rescued it.
My cats like to eat my plants. I have to be careful what I grow. When I receive a poinsettia at Christmas time, I have to put it on top of the refrigerator and watch for fallen leaves all the time.
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I have to be careful what I grow. When I receive a poinsettia at Christmas time, I have to put it on top of the refrigerator and watch for fallen leaves all the time.
