Is this plant healthy - Ask Extension
Im having trouble with this giant plant . I can’t tell if im taking care of it properly or if it’s healthy
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Is this plant healthy #819603
Asked February 01, 2023, 6:31 PM EST
Im having trouble with this giant plant . I can’t tell if im taking care of it properly or if it’s healthy
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Overall your plant looks very healthy and it is indeed a giant! Congratulations. New leaves look healthy. Some of the older leaves have tip burn because they didn’t get enough water at one time. This can make the leaves brown but it doesn’t mean the plant is unhealthy. The affected leaves won’t repair but they will be replaced by new leaves eventually.
Inexpensive water meters are available in plant stores or Amazon and one of these would be helpful. A very weak (1/4) fertilizer solution added to the water will help your plant too.
Inexpensive water meters are available in plant stores or Amazon and one of these would be helpful. A very weak (1/4) fertilizer solution added to the water will help your plant too.
Thank you sooo much for the quick response, I really appreciate it! You are a lifesaver!
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On Feb 1, 2023, at 18:38, Ask Extension <ask@extension.org> wrote:
I should have mentioned the leading cause of death for houseplants is overwatering, so a little tip burn is much better than wilting caused by rotting roots from too much water.
Good luck with your plant it is a beauty.
Good luck with your plant it is a beauty.