plant symptoms?

[seabud]

Can anyone tell me what's the reason for a tiny plant getting yellowish and eventually dried out leaves? I have the same problem 2nd time already. The last time could be due to heat problem when all 3 plants died. But this time only one out of the 2 plants. could be over watering? I spray some water on the soil twice a day (morning and night)...help pls..is she dying??

seabud Reviewed by seabud on 11-06-2006. plant symptoms? Can anyone tell me what's the reason for a tiny plant getting yellowish and eventually dried out leaves? I have the same problem 2nd time already. The last time could be due to heat problem when all 3 plants died. But this time only one out of the 2 plants. could be over watering? I spray some water on the soil twice a day (morning and night)...help pls..is she dying?? Rating: 5

[emmpey]

don't bother spraying - just water it.

The root on that seedling is at least 3 inches long, so water when the first inch or two of soil is dry. A plant that size shouldn't need water every day.

[seabud]

Ok..so it eventually died. When i pulled out the plant...i can feel that the soil is actually really dry.So i'm just wondering did i over water it or is the water not enough...although i used the term "spray"(just bcos i'm using a spraying bottle)..i actually did "Wet" all the root area...usually twice a day(cos the soil is really dry....so do base on ur expertise...did it died bcos of too much water??

[Firebloom]

Most likely died from lack of water from what I can tell, based on what you've said.

I'm sure the heat had allot to do with it too.
The more heat you have, the quicker the soil will dry out.
Try to keep your temps within the 70^F to 80^F range (21^C to 26^C)


A basic rule for watering goes something like this...

Water the plant until it begins to drain out the bottom of the pot.
Don't water again until the top 3-4 inches of the soil are dry.

This does depend a little bit on the size of the pot you're using, but I think you'll get the idea.

[seabud]

yeah i do manage to keep the temp around that arange..(22c-28c).....i will try out which the other plant that is curling it's leaves upward after getting yellowish..i will water more this time...cos my pot is big..and the root grow really deep down....i think i agree with what u said..it's lack of water instead of overwatering.i tried stop watering but it just got worse...so i will do what u said this time..water till drain out...hope it will revive the little baby gal....

pls...anyone else giving some thought??