Sadness! I went away for two weeks with a "plant sitter" that was a no show! My very favorite houseplant (a hand-me-down) has died, and I don't know what it is to replace it! The leaves- when healthy- were very thin, delicate, and bright green, organized opposite one another on the branch, the biggest leaves were up to 5 inches long and 3 inches wide, but the leaf-size had a great range. Interesting veination on the leaves, sort of curling around toward the point. It was a vining plant and so beautiful! Any ideas?
I'm sorry, I don't know what the plant is but you could always try watering it.......it might come back......maybe!
Yes, I would cut off all the dead stiff and water it really well, but I wouldn't keep it wet since there are no leaves. Give it time and see if something doesn't eventually grow. If the roots have not died from drying out as well, there still might be a chance of some new growth. Not sure what you have, but the leaves look similar to Hoya finlaysonii.
Clerodendrum thomsoniae, Bleeding Heart Vine? Does it produce flowers? If so, what do they look like?
if it was a hoya, it would have survived a couple weeks without water if it'd been watered right before the neglect. i would give it a good watering - make sure all the soil is moistened yet not completely soggy - and see if new growth starts up in the next couple weeks - and continue to water as you normally do... you may want to trim back some of the vines, also. if, when you cut them back, you see good healthy material inside, you may want to try rooting them - just make sure all the really dead stuff at the ends is gone. good luck!! and let us know what happens!! i'm curious to see fresh growth so we can give you a proper id for it! i'm going to subscribe to this thread so i can check back later!
Thanks all! I think this might actually BE a Bleeding Heart Vine, though I've not ever had it flower! Is that possible? I've had it for 4 years, and though it seemed very healthy, possibly the pot wasn't big enough? Or it wasn't getting proper fertilizer? The leaves are a spittin' image! I linked to this page and scrolled down.. the second image that shows the leaves is really very close. http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/cler_tho.cfm Unfortunately, I think we might be passed the point of no return-- all of the leaves are crunchy-- so disappointing. I will try to clip away all the dead matter and see if there isn't the possibility for new growth. That would be so wonderful. Thanks again, If there are any other suggestions, I'd be grateful. Sara_ Chicago
Don't write the plant off yet. If all the leaves have died it's one of the early signs of stress. Leaves die and fall to prevent water loss. I would do as others have said and prune the plant back past the dry points. Make your cuts right above a node where the leaves have fallen off. Add a little fertiliser to feed new growth. Prune into the living part of the plant if you can not just the dead tips, by pruning the plant you are actually stimulating it to re-grow. Some plants wouldn't cope with the neglect yours has suffered but Clerodendrum, as I also think your plant is, are very hardy and should shoot back reasonably quick. And as Bluewing says water it but don't let get and stay too wet as it will take a while to start taking the water up properly again. It may want a warm spot to help it out if you are having cold temps at the moment.
