hi i was hopig some one could help me some of the leaves on her are wilting back and some are growing smalll and some have this yellow bumping stuff growing on them and some look vainy if someone could tell me what's happening i'd be greatful thanks omni
I am wondering about your watering practices, in reference to the wilting. I have three variegated ones and two are very large. I don't water too much in the winter and I do let the tops of the soil dry before watering, I have noticed some wilting if I wait too long. It seems to be taking on more water lately, due to active growth. The veining looks like a nitrogen deficiency (Chlorosis), are you fertilizing any? If not maybe you should start. Make sure your soil and roots are moistened before fertilizing, never fertilize a wilted plant, water first and when the leaves are back to normal then fertilize. I hope this helps, Janet
thank you you no i never fertilize i've tryed but i hurt them more then helped them so i stoped i'm afraid to thank you very much for all your advice
When your plant is no longer wilted start to fertilize at 1/4 strength each watering, this will ensure evenly distributed nutrients as opposed to a rollercoster effect given when fertilized every 2 weeks at full strength. I'm not sure why the instructions always say fertilize every 2 weeks this is not good and causes stress on the growth process. At 1/4 strength you may not be so reluctant to feed the plant as the solution is not as strong. Janet
