Identification: How can I save my Song of India plant?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Eyeris, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. Eyeris

    Eyeris Active Member

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    I bought this plant from the garden store about a month ago...and I've already come close to killing it! I have been watering it when the soil feels dry and i just recently moved it into a sunnier location....what am I doing wrong and how can I get it back to a healthy plant?
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    E.
     

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  2. Marn

    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    let the soil dry out good for a while .. a couple of inches from the top and it looks likeyou have it in one of those decorater pots .. i would take it out of it .. it mayb standing in water in that and all plants need drainage .. place it on a saucer or something like that .. those decorative pots do more harm then good ..

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  3. Eyeris

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    Thanks for your advice...it is in a decorative pot but i drilled a drainage hole in the bottom and added some rocks it's actually sitting in a drip tray (sorry the pic didn't show this) ....maybe it still isn't getting enough drainage? Should I still change the pot or maybe add some more holes to the bottom of it?
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    E.
     
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    If you put holes in the pot it should be fine. Just hold back on the water.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    ya just hold back on the watering for now .. let it dry out pretty good .. if the water runs out pretty good then i wouldnt worry for now ..

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    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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