Problem with Ctenanthe Setosa - permanently rolled leaves

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by DeniseC, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. DeniseC

    DeniseC Member

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    Hi
    I am trying everything I can think of to help out my poor Ctenanthe Setosa - it started letting me know there was something wrong about a week ago by rolling up all it's leaves. When it did this in the past, it was just due to needing more water and it revived once I had taken care of it.
    This time however, the leaves are completly rolled up (except one or two) and no amount of TLC has brought them back out - does anyone have experience of this and if so how was the plant rescued? I realise that it is probably a light/water/heat issue of some kind but can't pinpoint which as nothing I do is helping.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    They are more a tropical plant and it may be to dry were it is .. try misting the plant and also seeing if it needs more water ... also look for a webbing .. there might be spider mites ..

    Marion
     
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    In my experience this is a water issue. More water. I've had some that have looked like they have died and when it rains again they come back, but more water for this one

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    Thanks, I will take a look for the spider mites - hadn't been looking for these before....
     
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    I'm afraid of going the other way and overwatering but will give this a go - can't be in a worse state than it is now! Thanks a million for all your advice....
     

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