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Old 01-31-2016, 02:18 PM
 
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Two indoor plant bought about 2 month ago, I basically water them once a week, keep in the room with moderate sunlight, but now they are showing the tendency to die. Anyone could suggest how to maintain and water these indoor plants? Thank you!!!
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Old 01-31-2016, 03:58 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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While all plants should be checked with poking a finger into the soil and be watered when needed, once a week is probably about normal for those plants you have. I can't see the pot on the other one, but the one on the left may need to be repotted. It could be root bound in that small pot. When you water make sure to let it drain into the sink, don't let the pot sit in water that runs into the tray below. That can cause root rot. How is the quality of your water? Some plants are sensitive to chlorine in the water, it makes them yellow.
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Old 01-31-2016, 05:32 PM
 
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Yes be careful not to over our under water. As said before, they may need a bigger put. Potted plants can exhaust nutrients in limited soil. I have re potted some yellow plants and they thrived afterward.
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Old 02-01-2016, 05:03 AM
 
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The plastic pots that come with plants are only temporary. Those plants are certainly root bound. You need to get clay pots that are about 3 times that size.
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Old 02-01-2016, 02:04 PM
 
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While all plants should be checked with poking a finger into the soil and be watered when needed, once a week is probably about normal for those plants you have. I can't see the pot on the other one, but the one on the left may need to be repotted. It could be root bound in that small pot. When you water make sure to let it drain into the sink, don't let the pot sit in water that runs into the tray below. That can cause root rot. How is the quality of your water? Some plants are sensitive to chlorine in the water, it makes them yellow.

Water comes from water softener, it should be fine
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Old 02-03-2016, 10:34 AM
 
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Sorry, but the folks above have given you bad info.....well intended I'm sure......but bad for your particular situation.


the first picture appears to be a little triangle palm, and it appears to have a bad spider mite infestation. They are very tiny, look like specs of dust on the undersides of the leaflets, and are the main pest of many palms. Get a spray bottle & mist the leaves with water. You will most likely see fine webbing between the leaflets & the leaf stem, and the leaflets will have tiny yellow spotting where the mites have sucked the chlorophyll out of the leaf. If you don't want to purchase a miticide insecticide just get a small bucket of water and add a teaspoon of Ivory dish soap or Murphy's oil soap. Mix well & then take a clean sponge or cloth & gently wipe the UNDERNEATH side of the leaflets with the soaked cloth or sponge. The cloth or sponge will look a little green after doing this so rinse it frequently, otherwise you'll just be spreading the mites around. You can also mist the entire plant with this solution, just don't do it in bright sunlight. Do this daily for a week or so & you should be rid of them. But spider mites LOVE hot, DRY environments so houseplants inside in the winter are their favorite feeding spot. Good luck.
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