Hi Bonita, thanks so much for watching. I think the most important thing I can say is "Trust your gut!" If you're feeling is too much water, try cutting back the water on that plant and see what happens. One thing you might want to be aware of is difference between houseplants, as shown in my videos, and seedlings of flowers, vegetables, or whatever it is that you've started. They're really quite different. As you will learn as you gain more experience, and as I'm sure your sister can tell you, not every seed you plant will sprout, and not every sprout will grow to maturity. It has nothing to do with you, it's just the way nature operates. I wouldn't worry too much about the behavior of one plant, rather look at the crop as a whole. I good quote a saw the other day from Janet Kilburn Phillips: "There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments."
@Raszagil
10 жыл бұрын
I love you. My peace lilly, no longer wilted, told me to tell you he loves you too. :)
@gocachi6767
4 жыл бұрын
Love your video. I wish more plant Masters seek to learn from your experience. So many (KZitemr's) talk too much about themselves and take way too long to get to the point of their discussion about the plants they are suppose to be talking about and should have never made the video. You however, really educate students and give us real answers we can use to help us better understand plants. Thank you so much!
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcail - Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Sharing what i've learned about houseplants in my 30 years as a professional has been my goal with these videos.
@eladbari
5 жыл бұрын
problem is, some symptoms the plant shows- could mean you're either overwatering or underwatering, so it's pretty confusing to understand what mistake have you done in that case.
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi eladbari - you've exactly put your finger on a fact that causes problems for many people and their house plants - the same symptom can indicate more than one problem, so how do you know exactly what to do. The first key is to know what is the most likely cause, then investigate that cause, and if you can eliminate it as the source of your problem, move on to the next-most likely cause, investigate that, and so on. The way to figure out what is causing the problem is to start by investigating the soil moisture - and I talk about how to do that in videos #2, #3, #9, #10. To return to yellow leaves, the most likely cause is the plant staying too dry for too long. You can try watering more, or more often, and see what the effect on your plant is. On the other hand, if you investigate the soil moisture, and you find that the soil is actually quite wet, there's a good chance you need to allow the plant to dry out more between waterings. (What can happen is that too-wet soil promotes damaged and rotted roots, which can no longer transport water to the leaves, which show the same effect as if there was no water at all,) If, however, the soil moisture seems good, think about light - many plants' leaves turn yellow and fall off when the light level suddenly drops. Also, yellow leaves can be caused by elevated salt level in the soil - this happens when you've been fertilizing too much, and the plant can't use all the minerals - if you've been in the habit of fertilizing monthly, for instance. Anyway, if you can eliminate soil moisture and light as cause for yellowing leaves, you can try leaching the soil (running alot of water, 5X's the pot volume, through the soil to wash out unused fertilizer.) Be aware that any changes you make in the plant's culture will probably take a couple of months to have much visible effect, though. I have more videos planned - soil and fertilizing, light, bugs and disease, pruning and trimming - that should answer more of your questions. If you have any specific questions, go ahead and stick them in the comments section, and I'll try to answer them.
@eladbari
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler Wow! Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! :] 1. I got a Monstera plant and a young baby leaf that's starting to grow on the lower part of the plant- turned yellow. Again, it's fresh from the store. I was told to add 1/2 liter of water since they put it in new soil. I never fertilize or change the soil of my plant. After I buy a plant i just try to be tuned to it's watering needs [i use a wooden stick. i punch it down to the bottom of the soil to see if soil crumbs stick to it- if they do- then i dont water it. if none stick- then it's dry so i water it. Anyways, I don't know why this single baby leaf is yellow, but I will keep an eye. The weirdest thing i noticed is that the evening I watered my Monstera that first 1/2 liter of water- i saw water drops forming on the leaves. Like the plant was getting rid of excess water. So, I don't know if that 1/2 liter was too much for it? I did what the guy at the store told me. Hope i didnt over-watered. Also, heard it's better to water in the day. Not night. 2. My main problem is to understand if I over-watered or under-watered my plants. I have very soft indirect light in my small apt. I usually use about 1/2 a liter indeed to water my bigger plants, but I wonder if that's enough. Seems like some youtube tutorials kind of show you gotta "drown" the plant with much water, but just make sure you drain it down through the hole in the vase. So, before I just used 1/2 liter to water my plant. Now, i may take it to my sink. Drench it with much water [so they will also soak the roots/soil on the edges of the plant, and I will drain all immediate excess water down the sink. Maybe that's a better plan of how to water my plants? THANKS!
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
@@eladbari Hi again! 1. the single small leaf yellowing - most likely a result of all the stress the plant has undergone - moving from one light condition to another, to another, to another. Also the store's saying they just repotted is very unusual - never heard of a plant store that repots plants fresh from the grower, unless maybe something like the pot got broken, or maybe the store itself rooted the cuttings, and just uppotted for sale, or some such thing. Anyway, I disagree with the often-seen advice to repot plants as soon as you buy them - interior landscapers never do that, and we successfully care for tens of thousands of plants every year.Also new plants shouldn't be fertilized - growers have already fertilized heavily. Most plants don't need fertilized at all for at least 6 months, even a year. So you have the right of it. Also your using a stick to test soil moisture is right on - the only thing I do differently is to rely on the feel of the stick rather than whether or not soil is sticking to it. 2.water droplets on the leaves - a natural process called guttation. Yes, it often happens when extra moisture exits the leaves; usually a sign that the plant is healthy. 3. You can't overwater by pouring on a large quantity of water, as long as the excess drains through. Overwatering only happens when the soil STAYS wet; in other words, when the moisture isn't allowed to exit the soil before more water is added; in more other words, when the soil doesn't get dry enough - get enough air into it - between waterings. 4. I don't know if 1/2 a liter was too much for it either, 'cause I don't know how big the pot was, or how damp the soil was. But like I said, it doesn't matter if you let the soil get almost dry before you water again. 5. watering day vs. night. I really don't think it matters - the best thing is to water your houseplants when it's convenient for you. Transpiration is going to be stronger during the day, moving water through the plant faster, but watering at night allows the water to sit a bit longer in the soil, getting fully spread about. The day vs. night thing mainly applies to outdoor plants, where if you water during midday, the water might evaporate from the soil before the roots have a chance to get any. 6. overwater or underwater - if you always test soil moisture, all the way to the bottom of the pot, overwatering will never be a problem, because you'll never pour on more water while there's still plenty in the soil. And when you water, if you always water till you get a plentiful runoff from the drainage holes, and let the plant sit in that water for awhile to soak up what it has room for, you'll never underwater. Underwatering happens when a person either forgets entirely to water the plants, or doesn't pour on enough to thoroughly moisten ALL the soil mass. 7. the best plan for watering - as with most things about plants, there's really no 'best' way. The best way is the way you're doing it if your plants look beautiful. If you're not happy with a plant, then you can look for a better way. As I said before, pouring on alot of water isn't what drowns plants; drowning happens when the soil is kept constantly wet with no air in it. If you want to carry your plants to a sink to water them, I would advise you let them sit in the water there for 15 or 20 minutes at least, so if the soil is dry it can soak up what it needs. If you don't want to carry them, you can just leave them sitting in drainage saucers or water-tight containers, let the runoff collect, let them sit there, and YOU DON'T EVER HAVE TO POUR OFF THE RUNOFF! I know that's a revolutionary thing to say - virtually ALL plant care instructions tell you plants will die/rot if left sitting in water. The thing those people aren't understanding is that plants will die only if left sitting is water ALL THE TIME. In the normal course, the drainage water will either be absorbed by the soil or will evaporate in a couple of days. If you always test for moisture content all the way to the bottom of the pot, and never water until the soil has aerated sufficiently, plants won't rot. Besides, if there's still water in the saucer after a week, you can empty it then, and you'll know that you used too much when you watered.
@sylviassuccess
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler Wow, I agree with @eladbari Thank you for that indepth lesson, I really needed that.
@EireFirst2024
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed a very instructive and thoughtful reply, what a lovely woman 👌❤️
@MOJUSA
4 жыл бұрын
nice to see some plants lover. thank you fro sharing Ma'am God bless,
@leahjk97
5 жыл бұрын
god bless you this was the most helpful video I have found on the subject literally bless you so much
@TallTan22
7 жыл бұрын
Most people over water.... They love to play with the water Hose, expecially in the Summer. Giving their plants a drink every day.....WRONG ! Most people also underwater.... When they do water, they fill the plant container once and their done.....WRONG ! The "Tips" of the plants root system needs a drink....that's how it continues to grow. So when watering, fill the container many times....and allow for great drainage. This will most likely guarantee that all roots and tips will be given that neccessary drink of water. Then leave the plant alone until it starts talking to you (appearance) looking kinda sad : ( Then....it's time to water again. Have you ever noticed how great your plants look after coming home from a 2 week vacation ? I wonder why : / Maybe because they have been bothered Most House Plants only need a GOOD watering about every 3 or 4 weeks. GOOD = Filling the plant container many times and having great drainage. GREAT DRAINAGE = Lots of holes in the bottom of the container so water can excape and not cause "Root Rot" ROOT ROT = Soggy, Moist Roots never able to dry out
@mrsbaston8659
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I have ivy and I love it but it started turning yellow leaves until I seen your video thank you
@lindajackson7310
5 жыл бұрын
Gm edagdwg thanks that happens to my Lilly but that turn brown crispy so glad to hear this Linda j.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯
@joeiwells4
8 жыл бұрын
your shirt is so gorgeous. great vid.
@mardel3
7 жыл бұрын
What is the care for the Aglaonema Maria or Chinese evergreen plant I believe? My plant isn't doing well it's leaves are turning yellow from the bottom.
@familymemories1407
9 жыл бұрын
How about if the flower gets yellow? ? How do I fix that and I'm talking about a gardinea flower! Indoor care
@HariniKuruganty
11 жыл бұрын
thank you mam for all your handy tips. helped me!
@michillax6268
4 жыл бұрын
I am getting confused now. My plant has brown tips on the leaf but also drooping.
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle. So when you're confused, that's the time to start investigating. While the most likely cause of brown tips is overwatering, they can be caused by other things, especially mineral buildup. Also, drooping can occur even when the soil is wet, if the roots have been damaged by too much water. So the first thing to do is find out if the soil is too wet. If it is, you can tip the plant out of the pot to look at the roots - if you see alot of soft mushy roots, that's root rot. Just let the soil dry out - maybe move the plant to more light, and set a small fan to blow over the soil to hasten drying. On the other hand, if the soil is dry, try watering to see if that fixes the wilt; perhaps at some earlier time moisture caused the brown tips, then you let the soil dry, and it got too dry, so the plant wilted. Very often, you just have to poke around to see what's going on.
@tashabetts7074
10 жыл бұрын
I have a snake plant that has been doing great but lately I've noticed a couple of the leaves have bent. They are usually straight up and healthy looking. What's causing it to droop all of a sudden?
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
First thing is to check the soil moisture in the bottom of the pot - snake plants like to be completely dry before they get watered again. If the plant has been routinely getting dry, another possibility is that these are older leaves, and in lower light they may droop. Also, sometimes a leaf will just bend over, for no particular reason.
@daanarar.4274
8 жыл бұрын
hhmmmm intersting i seen this video but i couldnt find it before i wrote a question on another video of your. So this drooping and soft steams also apply to indoor palms ?
@MrRasgabriel
10 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your videos. I just bought what i believe to be a ficus benjamina from someone who has had the plant for quite some time. Do you have any tips on caring for a Ficus? This one hasnt been braided or anything fancy. I have heard that they can be very temperamental.
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
If the plant has been indoors for awhile, you're half way home - it won't have to make any huge light adjustments, or drop a lot of outdoor leaves. Get it into as much light as you can, and follow the watering instructions in my videos. Ficus like to have their soil be at the slightly damp stage if the light is high, and almost dry if the light is low. If the plant was in higher light before you got it, it will drop a lot of yellow leaves in an attempt to balance its leaves with the amount of light. Don't worry, it will adjust. Ficus aren't "temperamental," they simply respond to changes in their environment by dropping leaves in order to make new leaves better suited to their surroundings. Keep an eye out for mealy bugs, little white fuzzy bits that cling to the undersides of leaves and leaf stems, and the smaller branches. If you see them, spray with a soap mix of 1 tsp mild dish soap to 2 cups water, sprayed once a week for 4 weeks. If some branches get too long and spoil the shape of the tree, just cut them back to a side branch that grows the direction you want to see. There's a lot more to it, but that's it in a nutshell. Send be a message at my blog any time you have any questions.
@jabeenqamar5510
6 жыл бұрын
Great ..... do you have any sort of micro nutrients analyzer machine.
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jabeen - Thanks for watching. No, I don't have a micro nutrients analyzer. I suppose such things are available to laboratories and such, but they would be extremely expensive. You can use a simple soil test kit to test the pH, which can affect the availability of nutrients. Thing is, I don't think there's any reason to analyze nutrient content, especially micro nutrients, if you follow good horticultural practices - repotting or reworking soil annually, fertilizing (with a micro nutrient containing fertilizer) at a frequency compatible with the light conditions, using good soil, and correct watering/drainage practices.If you have yellowing leaves and you're absolutely sure it's not from moisture-related causes, and you've been fertilizing so it couldn't be mineral deficiency, the next thing to try would be leaching the soil, because the next most likely cause would be salt buildup (from unused fertilizer.) Leaching means to run plenty of water - about 5X's the volume of soil - through the soil to wash out the salts.
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
Flowers are quite different from leaves. If the flowers are turning yellow after being white for awhile, that would be the natural progression of the petals as they mature and die. Individual blooms last only a few days. If the flowers are opening more yellowish than white, it could be the natural color of the variety. Or there could be an imbalance in the culture - check especially light, water, and pH. Soil should be a bit acidic. Here's an article on caring for indoor gardenia that might be helpful. www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm
@maged779
8 жыл бұрын
I like your clip a lot, it's very informative. But I still can't seem to solve the yellow leaves issue I'm facing with my Hybrid Oriental Lilies. I got them in a small pot with 5-6 flowers (3 bulbs) and I transferred them into a bigger pot with good balanced potting soil mixture. I cut the flowers diagonally two days after and everything was good. But since then, the bottom of the plant leaves are becoming yellow, and week so they fall of rapidly. I live in a dry and hot climate; 35DegC day time and 20 Night.I make sure to water them daily with about 150-200 ml of water as the soil gets dry pretty quick. All my other plants are doing good (Fitonia, Hyacinth, Onions, Garlic, Carrots, Roses, Narcissus, Tulips, and Crocus)!!
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
+Majed S Hi Majed, thanks for your communication. I can think of two reasons why your oriental lilies could be yellowing. One, of course, is that the roots are damaged by soil that's too wet, or too dry. Orientals like to have their soil damp (not soaked, but damp,) and well drained. Adding some perlite (1/2 and 1/2 with potting soil) might be a good idea. Soil testing, as I talk about in the videos, will tell you about the moisture level - be sure to test both close to the plant stem, and close to the edge of the pot. If it's too damp, water less; if it's too dry, set the pot into something water proof, and experiment with how much water you need to leave in there to keep the soil properly moist. The other possibility is that the bulbs are trying to go dormant. The natural flowering time for orientals is late summer / early fall. They can be forced to bloom other times, but after they bloom, they go dormant - in other words, the leaves die back, which may be what is happening. I would let them go until all the leaves have turned yellow, then put them in a refrigerator for 8 - 10 weeks to simulate winter, then take out the pots, water well, put them in fresh soil if you want, and set them with the rest of your plants to start growing again. Be aware that, if you got them flowering in a pot in a store, they are probably a variety developed for the retail trade; they may not regrow or reflower for you - then again they may. It's certainly worth a try. If you want to grow lilies, you can also purchase bulbs, and start from there.
@maged779
8 жыл бұрын
+TheFicusWrangler I don't think it's watering issue as they are three bulbs and I notice that I almost lost 1 stem leaves while the other two look green and fine. If it was dry/wet soil, I'd lose all three at once. I would still use your advice and test the moisture level in the soil for sure. Moreover, if the plant is going dormant, I should wait and see if the stem become yellow and die as well. Then I'll cut it off and put the bulb in the fridge as well. I ordered Star Gazer & Flore Pleno Tiger Lilie's bulbs. I'm so excited to receive them and plant them. Thank you so much for your information and you've been very helpful and kind =DD
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move
@keyannaparker1784
7 жыл бұрын
I have two of these plants and on one there tiny bugs in it the other looks fine but what can I do to fix one and prevent the other from getting bugs?
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Keyanna - first, move the one with bugs into quarantine - put it in another room or something by itself. Then, before you can treat it, you need to know what kind of bugs they are. This article has pretty good information www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/indoor/hgic2252.html. Then, whatever kind of treatment you use, do it weekly for 4 weeks. Many instructions leave out that part, but it's necessary to completely break the life cycle of the pests. Let me know if you need more detailed information.
@tashabetts2576
10 жыл бұрын
Any videos on how to prune a croton?
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
I don't have any pruning videos up at the moment, but pruning is not too difficult if you understand that the plant makes a new branch from the leaf axil, or the point where the leaf stem emerges from the main stem. So if you cut just above a leaf at the point where you want a new branch to start, you should get happy results.
@erindav1
6 жыл бұрын
How simple. Thanks so much. I subscribed.
@renukumar7887
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a piece lily with a flower .But the flower turned brown and drooped. So, I cut it. What this means and how to get new flowers ?
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Renu. Yes, a flower only lasts for a short time, then it dies. Leaves die too, eventually, but it takes them much longer. Your peace lily should flower more for you, though, if you give it plenty of light, not too much fertilizer, and just the right amount of water - let the soil get to the "slightly damp" stage between waterings. Try to water it just before the leaves start to wilt. Plenty of light is probably the most important thing. Also, cut off (at the soil line) old leaves that get yellow, or wilty, or are damaged. New flowers emerge from new leaves, and one leaf only produces one flower in its life time, so encouraging new leaves to grow is important in encouraging flowers.
@lindabrooks5466
5 жыл бұрын
My peace lily hasn't flowered in years could you tell me why .
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, how's it goin'? I wish I could give you a simple answer -unfortunately, there isn't one. In general, when a flowering plant of any kind fails to flower, there's one of two things going on - too much nitrogen, or too little light. So if you've been fertilizing your plant alot (like more than 2 or 3 times a year,) you can try leaching the soil (that means to run major amounts of water (5X's the pot volume) through the soil to wash out the unused minerals, and don't fertilize again for a year, and then only a couple of times. Contrary to what you have probably read, peace lilies don't need much fertilizer.) Also, if you have a spot where you can put the plant that it will get more light, move it. (Don't fuss about "direct sun" - the sun that comes through a window is still way less bright than sun outside; even if a couple of leaves get burned, that does no harm to the plant, it just set about rearranging its chloroplasts to deal with more light. I've seen peace lilies growing outdoors in Florida on the east and north sides of buildings, they do fine - well, they're kind of ragged from getting eaten by slugs and grasshoppers, but the 'bright light' doesn't stop them.) But there's more going on with peace lilies than just nitrogen and light - unfortunately, some varieties just naturally rarely (or never) flower. It might have been flowering when you bought it, but it was most likely forced into bloom by the treatments given it by the grower. Theoretically, it should be a variety that flowers, but you never know - I have 3 peace lilies right now, and I haven't seen a flower for a couple of years - I don't remember that one of them ever flowered. Another thing you might try is trimming off old, small, and damaged leaves. Peace lilies send up flowers from the inside of the leaf stem, and each leaf produces only one flower in its life - trimming off old leaves can encourage new leaves to grow, which may facilitate flowers to form. If you can, let me know how it goes.
@asarhuru4517
8 жыл бұрын
I have a typical house plant a vine I don't know what kind but soil was dry no one water for a week and it's been wilting I watered it today and cut off yellow is my baby going to make it
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
A "typical" houseplant vine is probably a pothos or philodendron. They are typical because they are so hard to kill. Yours should be fine - just cut off the yellow. Of course, if the vine is an English ivy, it will probably die. You see why its a good idea to know the names of your plants?
@Twanita
9 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have a peace lily that I was given as a gift, about a month ago. I had one whole leave grow out yellow and a few grow out green. I am not sure if I am over watering it or under watering it. Also, some of my flowers are turning green and some are still white. Some flowers around the seed are facing the seed head, while some are turned away from the seed head. I have cut off all of the yellow leaves and brown specked flowers from up top. Please help!
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
+Twanita Hi! When you say a leaf "grew out" yellow, I'm guessing that you mean the leaf simply turned yellow. "Grow out" is a term that applies to the leaf's emerging from the stem (BTW the peace lily stem is underground, what is called a rhizome,)looking sort of rolled up, then growing taller and spreading out. Of course, it could happen that the leaf was damaged in its infant stage, and thus "grew out" yellow. If it was just the one leaf that turned yellow, the most likely scenario is that the plant got a bit too dry and an older leaf turned yellow - this is a common effect of the plant's getting too dry. When the peace lily is too dry, its leaves will start to bend down instead of standing at their accustomed angle from the leaf stem; when they are watered, they will return to their usual angle, and go on as before, although a few leaves may turn yellow. Then you say a few leaves grew out green. So here, I really don't know what you're describing, because all the leaves are supposed to grow out green. However, you're more than welcome to ask again, either here or on my blog. theficuswrangler.blogspot.com/ As for over or under watering, the best way to know is to check the soil moisture. This video tells you more: kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGU Also: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY Your peace lily will do best if you allow the soil to get down to the very slightly damp to almost dry stage between waterings. Try to determine what the moisture level just before the leaves starts to wilt. Then when you test the moisture and it has reached that level, you can water. It won't take you very long to figure out the time period between waterings, and you'll be able to tell soil moisture just by touching the top of the soil. If you are overwatering it, you will start to see brown tips on the leaves. If the soil continues to be too wet, the tips will grow until half the leaf is brown, and eventually the whole leaf will turn brown. Actually, this will happen on a number of leaves. If you don't correct the watering, if you let the soil stay too wet, the plant will eventually die. If you are underwatering, the plant will be wilted. First the leaves will start to droop from the leaf stem, as I described above. If the soil dryness continues, the leaf stems will begin to droop also - you don't want this to happen. Now about the flowers. What you are calling flowers - the white "flag" part - aren't! The flowers are really tiny little things, like the size of the head of a pin, and there are dozens of them lined up on that thing you are calling the seed head, which is acutually called a "spath" . The white part is called a "bract," and is actually more of a leaf than anything else, which has evolved a coloration to help attract pollinators. Some other plants with bracts that you may know of are bromeliads and bougainvillea. Whether flowers or bracts, sadly they don't last forever. When their time is at an end, they may turn brown, or they may turn green first. Sometimes they start off green, and never turn white at all. You can cut off anything that doesn't look pretty to you. The direction the bract is turned is inconsequential.
@sweetlife5183
8 жыл бұрын
What do you do with the yellow leaves?
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
Cut them off and throw them away. Or you can put them into the compost pile if you have one.
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move if you can send me a email or some way I can send you pic to see if you can help me out please and thank you
@xmissxvictoriax
7 жыл бұрын
I'm trying everything to keep my peace lily from turning yellow. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I thought I was overwatering it so then I cut back on the water and now I've been using a soil moisture meter and try not to water until it says almost dry I'm also paying attention to droopiness of the leaves like you said in the video. So I'm not really sure why it's still turning leaves yellow. I'm starting to get frustrated. :(
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi xmiss... Have you tried putting it in more light? Also, on the moisture meter, water when it reads about 1/2 way between moist and dry. And make sure to run the probe of the meter between your fingers after you pull it from the soil, to make sure the thing is still working...if the probe feels damp even when the meter reads dry, time for a new probe. Or just start using a wooden probe and your fingers.
@xmissxvictoriax
7 жыл бұрын
TheFicusWrangler thank you for responding. It's a new probe and it's in a medium lit room only like 4 feet away from the window. I've tried to stop watering it for a while to see what happens.
@mellibee82
7 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas. I have a yucca tree type plant in my living room, and I was told to water it once every month. I've had it since the beginning of summer. I know with the weather change plants will do odd things. When I watered it a few days ago the leaves were turning yellowish and by what was being said in the above video that means its time to water it. I did just that the soil is not too dry nor too wet. My problem is this... how can I keep my plant alive and not die on me:, the leaves are turning yellow on one side. this plant would be severely missed if it dies. if you need a picture of the plant I can send you a picture in the Email. but what can I do to save it?
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Mel, I'm so sorry I didn't respond to you earlier. Just going over the 'comments' section on my manager, and I found yours that I never answered. I hope you yucca is still holding on. Yuccas like to have their soil get almost dry, or very slightly damp, before being watered again. You don't really want to wait until leaves start to yellow to water, because this is a sign of stress, and you don't want to stress your plants. If you just go ahead and test the soil moisture, all the way to the bottom of the pot, and water when it gets to that "almost but not quite dry" stage, your yucca should be okay. Also, if it doesn't look happy to you, you can put it into a spot with more light.
@rhondadorton7610
7 жыл бұрын
hello. so how would you fix it right away to help the plant from dieing ? I have a corn plant that has black tips.
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Rhonda. The only way to fix it is to let the soil dry out, assuming that the problem is over-moisturized soil. There really isn't a "right away" fix. If the roots have been damaged, if there is a fungal infection in the soil - commonly known as root rot - sometimes you can remove the plant from the pot, wash off all the old soil, cut off brown and mushy roots, and repot into fresh soil. The problem with this is that corn plants have delicate root systems, so it might not recover from that treatment. Or you can just leave it in the old soil, move it into a spot with a bit more light (not direct sunlight, though) not help move water more quickly, and just wait for the soil to dry. Testing for soil moisture as I talk about. You can cut off the brown tips (forming the ends of the leaves into points so they look natural,) and if the cut places don't form more brown tips, that's a sign that you've got the soil moisture right.
@sejalkothari6687
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@funkea3386
6 жыл бұрын
Hello! One of the leaves on my Peace Lilly plant has turned totally yellow, what shall I do, shall I cut off the yellow leaf? Also some of the leaves are a little brown around the edges. I urgently need some advice please! My peace lily plant has been fairly healthy till now.
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Funke -- If just one leaf turned yellow, nothing to worry about - leaves die and turn yellow from old age. Just cut it off, down close to the soil line so you don't have a dead stem sticking up. Browning around the edges, as opposed to browning on the tips, can be several things. If you fertilize much, or if the plant has been in the same soil for awhile (like a couple of years.) the problem might be a build up of minerals in the soil. You can leach the soil - that means to run water through the soil, about 5X's the volume of the pot.That will wash out the accumulated mineral salts. After you leach the soil, try letting it get a wee bit drier between waterings.
@carlaleal636
7 жыл бұрын
I loved your other tips videos but im very confused in this one.. I had one Dieffenbachia plant, it was turning yellow in some leaves, The more i watered it the more yellow leaves it got, it ended up dying... I also had two ivys which started getting yelowish leaves suring the summer, that eventually turned into super dry and crisp brown leaves, even tho i was allways watering it they also died, im not sure how to cure my plants when they start getting sick
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Carla - no problems, I totally understand how this can be confusing. What's going on is this - when the soil stays too wet for too long, the roots are damaged and killed. When the roots are screwed up, they can't absorb water, which means they can't pump it to the leaves, so the leaves don't get water, and they act the same as they would if there were no water for them to get in the first place. The only way to find out what's going on with your plants is to test the soil for moisture - see videos 2and 3. That's why I recommend to test soil moisture before watering always. Ivies are a little bit different, in that they tend to die once they get too dry, rather than simply lose a few leaves, then grow more when they get watered. Not only do ivies die if they get too dry, they also seem to attract spider mites like crazy. For these reason, Hedera species aren't used very much in interior landscaping.
@Ange-ns5be
7 жыл бұрын
I had a pothos cutting living in water and the leaves turned yellow. Confused any thoughts? Can't be too dry.
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela. Cuttings in water are not going to work the same as plants in soil. Completely different environment, and the roots are different. When you first put a cutting in water, often a couple of leaves will turn yellow, probably because the internal plumbing of the plant isn't providing water for that particular leaf. After the cutting has been indoors for awhile, though, and the leaves start to yellow (assuming the water level was maintained,) it's usually because the light is too low. You can keep cuttings indoors in very low light, places where a plant in soil would never live, for a long time, but eventually you need to get new cuttings.
@ambrosia1111
6 жыл бұрын
hello. I have a peace lilly. i had one before to but it's died a half year after i bought it. now i trying again, but i guess this one dying to. it's leaf is turning yellow, but not on the tip neither on the base, but in the middle of the leaf. one by one what am i doing wrong?
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hi ambrosia. The best I can do is to tell you several things that might be causing the problem, how to figure out what's going on, and what to try to fix it. The first thing that comes to mind, especially because you haven't had the plant long, is to wonder if you replanted it as soon as you bought it. If you did, that could be the start of the problem - you shouldn't repot new plants, it just messes up their root systems. Most plant care sites tell you to repot right aways, but that's not good advice, especially for a peace lily. If you didn't repot, then that's one thing off the list. Yellowing leaves, especially if they're the older ones (those are the smaller, closer to the bottom, or the outside of the leaf clusters, since the stem of peace lilies is underground) is MOST LIKELY caused by too little moisture. BUT, too little moisture can be caused by soil that is too wet, as well as by soil that is too dry. So, while brown tips on the leaves is the first sign of too-wet soil, yellowed leaves can also be caused by the same thing. This is the reason - if the soil stays wet all the time, the roots don't get enough air, and they can be attacked by anaerobic bacteria and fungi - what we call root rot. Then, because the roots are damaged, they can't absorb water and transport it to the leaves, the leaves get no moisture, and they start to turn yellow. SO, the first thing to do is to test the soil moisture, which is what many of my videos are about. Although some sources say to keep peace lilies moist all the time, (probably because their natural habitat is damp places,) I have found that they do much better, and live for years, if the soil is allowed to dry out somewhat between waterings. If you test with an electronic meter, it should read about 1/2 way, or a little less, from "dry" to "moist." If you're using a wooden probe, the probe should feel very slightly damp. If you're digging up soil with a spoon, it should stick together if you squeeze it but fall apart when you touch it lightly; it should also feel soft and cool in your hand. Start checking the moisture a week after you water. If the soil is too wet, wait another few days, and check again. Keep that up until the soil is ready for more moisture - then water thoroughly, until you see a good runoff from the drainage holes. So checking for moisture is the first step. The second thing to think about, after soil moisture, is light. Your peace lily should be in a spot where there is at least enough light to allow you to read - if you can't read there, you need to move the plant closer to a window, or set up an electric light to shine on it. If your not sure, just try to increase the light on general principles. Another thing that could cause yellowing of the leaves is over-fertilization. (Also known as high salt level, or salt burn, or mineral toxicity.) Again, all the plant sites that tell you to fertilize monthly are wrong. When you get a new plant, it's already been fertilized heavily by the grower, and you don't even need to think about fertilizer for 6 months or so. After that, mix fertilizer (liquid or dry - don't use sticks or slow release) at 1/2 strength of package directions, and if the plant is in low light, fertilize only once a year; if medium light, 2-3 times; if high light, maybe 4 times. If you have fertilized your peace lily, you can rinse out the extra salts (fertilizer in in the form of mineral salts, and unused fertilizer causes the salt level of the soil to rise) by leaching the soil - run a quantity of water through the soil - I usually use about 5X's the volume of the soil. If I can answer any more questions for you, let me know.
@ericd4020
10 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thank you very much! :-)
@TheFicusWrangler
11 жыл бұрын
You go Dario. LEt me know if you have questions.
@txekoratsu
3 жыл бұрын
Should I cut out the yellow leaf?
@TheFicusWrangler
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Yara. Yes, you should cut off the yellow leaves. Cut the leaf stem off as close as possible to where it emerges from the main stem, which in some plants may appear to be the soil line, when the main stem is underground (things like young peace lilies and Chinese evergreens.) The yellow leaf is dying - it has no more chlorophyll, and so isn't doing any more photosynthesis, so isn't contributing anything to the plant.
@txekoratsu
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler thank you so much for your answer! 💐 and for the tips! Taking 📝 😄
@diyaahmad6756
6 жыл бұрын
My polka dot plant small leaves are yellow and big leaves have brown tips and both are dropping.please help
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, it seems kind of confusing, doesn't it? First off, I'll have to say that polka dot plant isn't an easy plant to grow. It requires very specific conditions of soil moisture and humidity - easy to do for the growers in a greenhouse, so there's lots of pretty polka dot plants in the stores - but not so easy for people to keep in their homes. In your home, they'll probably do best in a terrarium - and by terrarium I mean a closed glass container - because of the increased humidity. Growing directions for polka dots always say to "mist" regularly, but that doesn't help - misting to raise humidity is a myth. Anyway, to return to your plant. My guess is that the soil is too wet - that would account for the brown tips on the leaves, and also the yellow leaves, because wet soil leads to damaged roots, which then can't deliver water to the newer leaves (the small ones) which makes them turn yellow, same as if there was no water in the soil. If I were standing in front of your plant, the first thing i would do is to check the soil moisture - did you see my videos about testing soil moisture? If you squeeze the soil and water comes out, you don't want to add more. The soil should stay damp, but not too wet. The other thing I would advise is to get the plant into more light - if you can move it to a brighter window, do that, if not, put it under a lamp.
@boardingpassjunkie
5 жыл бұрын
Why aren't you making more videos?❤
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ondine - Fair enough question. I'm planning to make more, but for the last few year (my goodness they go by fast, don't they?) I've been involved dealing with my husband's passing, selling my home, moving, setting up in a new space, fixing things, etc, etc. But my brother's new studio is set up, so we should be getting moving on some new work at any time. Thanks for your interest.
@boardingpassjunkie
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I will keep you on my prayers. I hope all works out in your favor to continue the amazing contributions you provide to your KZitem family. I look forward to seeing you soon.❤❤❤
@udenicoorey7891
8 жыл бұрын
hi I like some one do anthuriyam plant biginin
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
+Udeni Coorey Hi Udeni. Here's a short article on anthuriums: www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-care.htm This article is much longer, and deals with anthuriums in general, not just the common variety found in plant stores: www.exoticrainforest.com/Grow%20or%20Growing%20Anthurium%20species.html This is a forum discussion you might find helpful: forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/1934174/my-anthuriums-arent-thriving Here is a video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yYiXmoWjpZaEZoo Hope this info helps you. Remember, anthuriums need coarse, well-drained soil that remains slightly moist at all times, and bright indirect light, but no direct sun.
@mokuho
3 жыл бұрын
When the leaves fall off...what is? 🙄
@TheFicusWrangler
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Miguel - When the leaves fall off plants, it's usually because the leaves have died. Falling off dead is the next step after yellowing. Why have they died? That's another question. The only way to know is to investigate different things - test soil moisture to find out if the soil is too dry, or if it's too wet and the roots are rotting. Another thing that can make a plant lose leaves is inadequate light - you need to learn the name of the plant, its light requirement, and how to estimate light levels. Or it could be pests or disease, or mineral deficiency or toxicity - there are no one-size-fits-all answers, you have to look at the plant, investigate light and soil moisture, think about how often you fertilize, or look for bugs.
@mokuho
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler thanks...i think the problem is overwatering...i will check the roots, it create a pale leaves a then fall off...
@TheFicusWrangler
3 жыл бұрын
@@mokuho Have you seen my other videos on watering, especially #'s 2,3,&4? I've tried to explain more about watering and how to find what's best for your plant.
@mokuho
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler I'll see you soon, I have a lot to learn...thanks!😔
@antoniodalit6889
8 жыл бұрын
Jose Luis Lino Alfaro
@iesha4jasmine
10 жыл бұрын
very informative
@marliegraves6594
10 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. Please let me know if there are any questions or issues with your houseplants that you'd like me to address.
@iesha4jasmine
10 жыл бұрын
best low light indoor plants? so in a darker corner of the room .Thank you :)
@marliegraves6594
10 жыл бұрын
First thing, make sure there's enough light for a plant in that corner. You need to be able to read there, even if it's difficult, at any time of the day. If there's enough light to read, the most reliable low-light plants are snake plant (sanseveria), ZZ, aspidistra, pothos, and corn plant (dracaena massangeana.) The secret to keeping a plant in low light is very little water.
@maysaaahelali1799
3 жыл бұрын
جميل ❤🌳🌳🌳
@rubinosalcala7419
4 жыл бұрын
I thought yellow leaves means to much water,now im confused,what the fuck should i do
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lovelyn - I certainly understand your confusion. Basically, yellow leaves mean the plant isn't healthy - figuring out WHY it isn't healthy is the confusing part. The best way I know to find out is to check the soil moisture, before you water. If the soil is really, really dry - like feels all hard and scratch - then the plant is too dry and you should use more water, or water more often; if the soil is still moist - like, if you pinch it and water runs out, or the pinch stays together and doesn't want to fall apart, - the soil is still wet, and you don't want to put more water on. Also, check the moisture in the bottom of the pot, because the soil can feel dry to the touch on the top, but still be wet underneath. Have you checked out my videos on testing soil moisture? kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY . and kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGU, among others. You can try the FicusWrangler channel, also .
@V211188
6 жыл бұрын
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@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move if you can send me a email or some way I can send you pic to see if you can help me out please and thank you
@TheFicusWrangler
11 жыл бұрын
Harini, you are totally welcome. You can help spread the word that people CAN have plants in their homes, by sharing my KZitem and blog with everyone you know. Thanks for you interest.
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move if you can send me a email or some way I can send you pic to see if you can help me out please and thank you
@ladyicewolf
9 жыл бұрын
My son gave me a Calla Lily for Mothers day & I just transplanted it to a bigger pot because it looked a bit crowded. I made sure I didn't go to big on the pot, it was just a bit bigger. I understand this plant can last a long time & I'm hoping to keep it that way. This video was very helpful, thank you..
@lotterynj
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Now off to save my plant Chuck!
@DrACCook
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you❣️great video...love your stone jewelry. New subscriber here!
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome Angelique - hoping to have some new videos out soon, well, hopefully within 6 months. Stay tuned.
@jomoland
4 жыл бұрын
TheFicusWrangler what if I have yellowing leaves but NO DROOPING??? Please help?
@dheepabharat7169
7 жыл бұрын
in nursery they said if u keep inside it would turn dark green. really I'm in doubt😭
@Daisy.florina
3 жыл бұрын
why all the leaves brown tip and yellow from the biggining of the tip and brown end tip ??
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Antonia, sorry I didn't reply earlier, my internet service has been causing problems. If you still have questions, you can email me at marlie.graves@gmail.com
@dheepabharat7169
7 жыл бұрын
hi just now I got peace lily from nursery it's very tiny n d leaves look yellowish. wat should I do. reply please. for d first time I m growing plant. reply
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi dheepa, sorry to take so long to get back to you. While it's true that the leaves of some plants will turn deeper green when they are growing indoors, because of changes in the chlorophyll, peace lily leaves shouldn't be yellowish in the beginning. Yellowish leaves usually indicate an unhealthy plant. The best thing would be to return it to the nursery, and ask for a healthy plant in exchange. However, if you're stuck with it, try to put it near an east or west window, and water the soil when it gets to feeling slightly damp, as the videos explain. And hope for the best.
@Susan-mo9mr
9 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for sharing this information. My peace lilly is drooping and the soil is nice and wet. its been about a week since its wetting and it did not change. What do you think?
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
+Susan Alexander Hi Susan. My first question to you would be "how long have you had the plant/how many times have you watered it since you got it?" The most likely scenario is that you've had it a few months, and you've been watering it regularly. If the soil has been staying too damp (you may have even felt the soil on the surface and thought it was dry enough to water the plant,) over time the roots are damaged. That's why it's important to test the soil moisture. Here are a couple of videos that tell you more: kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGXOttps://kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGU and kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY One effect of the root damage is that they can't absorb water the way they should, so the leaves are starved for water, just as they would be if the soil were dry. Thus you may see wilted leaves in both too wet and too dry soil conditions. To correct the situation will take some patience and care. To begin with, don't water until the soil near the bottom of the pot is only slightly damp (about 1/2 way between dry and moist on a moisture meter.) If the plant seems to be wilting even more, you can moisten the top area slightly. (What may be happening is that most of the roots are in the top of the soil, the ones lower down already having died from being too wet.) Move the plant to a spot with more light (not direct sunlight) if you can. Set up a fan that will gently circulate the air around the plant. The best idea would be to repot, carefully washing off the old soil and cutting away any brown and/or mushy roots. For the new soil, I like to use cactus soil, mixed half and half with perlite. Of course, there's always the possibility that the variety of peace lily you have just naturally has droopy leaves.
@TheStephensonGrechFamily
3 жыл бұрын
what some really great tips
@annawhang1577
9 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
@Anita Lee-Yu The red peace lily isn't a peace lily, it's an anthurium. They are much more difficult than peace lilies, because they tend to die if the soil stays too wet or too dry. Roots above the soil sounds like it needs repotting. Use a free-draining mix, like 50-50 perlite and potting soil. In order to determine if the leaves are yellow because the soil is too dry or too wet, you'll need to feel the soil moisture down near the bottom of the pot, as I discussed in Houseplants #3: Tools for testing soil moisture Water it when the soil feels slightly damp.
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Karla. Not so much with palms, as far as the leaves and stems getting soft and drooping down. However, the leaves do turn yellow.
@OrchidandKitties
6 жыл бұрын
very nice and details information.it will help many people.subscribed.thanks.
@McGeeFamilyVideos
10 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info...great video
@stephanienc1701
6 жыл бұрын
Question, my spider plant has brown tips and now the leaves are yellow wilted soft and now the middle of the leaf is turning black :( I relocated away from vents and haven’t watered it. I must it every other day. Maybe I need to repot? When I bought her she had soooooo many babies. I cut them off. And now there are two shoots coming up but the tips are brown :( it’s a variegated spider plant
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephanie - First of all, don't repot. Repotting is rarely a cure for a sick plant - all it does is cause another level of stress. What you need to do is figure out what the problem is. Another thing, forget about misting. Spider plants don't need any particular attention to humidity - whatever is around should be fine for them. Anyway, misting as a way to increase humidity is a myth - you would have to mist every 15 minutes, 24/7, to increase humidity even a little bit. Now, what spider plants DO like is to not get too dry between waterings, staying a little more damp than most indoor plants. Have you tried an electronic moisture meter? It should read "moist," or 1 notch toward the "dry" direction, at which point you can water. If you stick a probe into the center of the plant and it feels wet - anything above "moist" on the meter - try letting the soil get drier between waterings. Also, spider plants are probably the most sensitive plants to chemicals in our tap water - chlorine and fluoride - which will make the tips turn brown. You might want to try watering with rain water or bottled water for a month or two, see if that helps. Also, try moving to the plant to a spot where it will get more light. Sometimes you just have to keep trying, different amounts of soil moisture and different spots, to see what works best for your plant. Be aware that any change you make will probably not have visible results for several weeks.
@montgomeryleony
4 жыл бұрын
Well I must be doing something wrong. Because my lily has yellow leaves and brown leaves ... am I under watering or over watering ? I'm confused!
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Leony. It can seem confusing, can't it? That's why you need to test the soil moisture to know what's going on with your plant. If you're overwatering - meaning the soil is staying too wet for too long - the roots will be damaged which will prevent them from absorbing water, which in turn means that the leaves won't get enough moisture, and they will then turn yellow, just as they would if the soil was dry. Ever heard the old saying, "Water water everywhere, and not a drop to drink." That describes what happens to plants that are overwatered, and why the symptoms seem so similar to underwatering. Also, remember that the leaf turns yellow because it's dying. The plant is pulling out many of the nutrient minerals to be used at a later date - it hopes! Anyway, leaves turn yellow before they die; after they've been yellow for awhile, they turn brown and crispy. The thing you need to do is find out why the leaves are turning yellow in the first place. If you go to the Ficus Wrangler Channel, you'll find several videos to help you understand testing soil moisture. Here's one to start with: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY
@noelletom2351
10 жыл бұрын
I have a Peace Lily, and she has BOTH yellowing leaves as well as brown tips! What should I do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
Sorry to take so long to reply, somehow I missed your question. Brown tips and yellowing leaves are indicating soil too wet. As the roots cease to function (because of damage caused by too much moisture,) they can't transport water to the leaves, so the older leaves will start to yellow as the plant throws them away and attempts to shift its dwindling resources to the younger, more active leaves.
@TheMidnightBell07
10 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm writing everyone because I need help. My plant's leaves won't open. I want to know if I can really give him Vitamin C and if so how often should I.
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
It's pretty hard to help with your plant when I don't know what kind of plant it is. Plants are all different, just like animals. However, as a generalization, vitamin C is not going to help. Try more light.
@TheMidnightBell07
10 жыл бұрын
Hey, he's a rubber tree plant. He was recently moved to a smaller pot and his leaves aren't opening.
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
Gotcha -- more light and less water. The soil in the bottom of the pot should be only the barest little bit damp before you put more water in.
@TheMidnightBell07
10 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you
@Daisy.florina
3 жыл бұрын
why my Zebrina all the leaves and stem collapsed over night . ? and why my Maranta leaves starting to turn yellow on the edges with slight brown .??? thanks .
@TheFicusWrangler
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenny. I don't know why your plants collapsed, or turned yellow. All I can do is give you possible reasons - it's up to you to investigate the plant's conditions, try to figure out what might be the problem, fix that problem, and see how the fix affects the plant. First thing to investigate is soil moisture - that's what most of these videos are about. When a plant collapses overnight, it's usually because the soil is too dry. But if you test it and it's wet or damp instead of dry, the reason is most likely that the roots have been rotted, so the leaves aren't getting the water that's in the soil, and they wilt. As for leaves that yellow and brown, again, test the soil moisture. Some plants' leaves turn yellow when the plant is dry, others just wilt, and some just drop leaves , and then again, if the soil is too wet and damaging the roots, often the leaves will show up yellow- so no one can give you an answer based just on the appearance of the leaves. Do you know the moisture level those plants should have before they're watered again? That's important information. Zebrina likes to have the soil slightly damp, maranta maybe a bit less damp. Also, zebrina needs a fair amount of light, and marantas usually need higher humidity. I wish I could tell you just do this or that and your plants will be great. But plants don't work that way. They don't read rule books, and often the only thing you can do is try different things - higher or lower soil moisture, more or less light, etc - to see what works best for your plants.
@roxannegordon6162
3 жыл бұрын
my peace lily is a hydro plant, sitting in a fishbowl of water. The flower is turning yellow. Is it the light that is wrong? It on a bedroom bureau with very little light.
@TheFicusWrangler
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Roxanne - so, how long has your peace lily been blooming? The flowers don't last forever, you know. If it started out white, after awhile it might turn yellow, then gradually it will brown until completely dead. Or, it might turn green after being white for awhile, then gradually turn yellow, or brown, then die. Or, it might start out green, then turn white, or yellow, or stay green ----- the point is, they can do all kinds of things. If the leaves on the plant look good, and it's nice and full, what are you worrying about - everything is fine. Of course, a peace lily growing in water with very little light can only be expected to last for a few months, or maybe a year, maybe even longer. They're not water plants. Planted in soil, and in front of a bright window, it might live 10 or 20 years; planted in soil with no light but the ambient light in the room, it might live 4 or 5 years. Growing in water, not much light, not so long.
@punnachris
4 жыл бұрын
I divided my Peace lily into two and since then both the plants are dropping and all leaves have started turning yellow. Also I trimmed the roots a little bit as they were messy but now I wonder if that is killing the plant
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Punnaa. When I'm talking about leaves turning yellow, I'm meaning in your plants as they're sitting there in their pots, from day to day. Repotting, and especially dividing, is a 'nother whole kettle of fish. In my experience, peace lilies REALLY don't like to be divided. They don't even like to be repotted. What's done is done, however. The best you can do is keep the plant in a "bright, indirect" light spot, water only when the soil gets to be very slightly damp all the way through, cut off all the yellow leaves, and hope for the best. Best of luck to you.
@Orchidbaby77
10 жыл бұрын
should i cut off the yellow leaves..if so stem and all?
@TheFicusWrangler
10 жыл бұрын
Sorry to take so long to answer - I missed your question when it came in. Yes, cut off the yellow leaves and stems, at the bottom of the stems where they emerge from the ground or knobbly brown main stem which may be above the ground in an older plant.
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions to ask you about a plant my son just got me and the leaves are turning yellow and I don't know if its cause its not getting enough light or its in shock because of the move if you can send me a email or some way I can send you pic to see if you can help me out please and thank you
@jabeenqamar5510
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for yours timely and great response. Actually I m planning to start landscaping bussing in Dubai and I need portable gadgets for such analysis. Friend I m working with BAT as a senior agronomy coordinator for the last 20 years. You are right to ensure GAP for great results. One again thanks alot....
@Alypinkflower
9 жыл бұрын
Thnx for this great video...I recused 2 red flowering peace lily and would like to nurse it back...it got the yellowing wilted leaves n roots are above soil, can you advice me??..thnx in advance
@sorudesarutta
4 жыл бұрын
I always get really sad whenever a plant I care for dies because plants are a living thing. I subscribed because your videos are so informative and helpful, id love to keep plants growing and healthy. Thank you💚
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Sarutta, thank you so much. As a professional, I suppose one gets somewhat hardened to the loss of plants, but I know what you mean. Perhaps it might be helpful to you to remember that death is part of life, an inevitable part of living, part of the Great Cycle. I try to treat all living things with respect, gratitude for their contributions when they die, and best wishes for the next leg of their journey.
@sorudesarutta
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler thank you, thats a great way to look at things. Ill definitely remember that! I totally empathize with you on respecting and appreciating all living things. I really believe its a mindset everyone on Earth should share.
@darshanajain41
4 жыл бұрын
Hii...mam...I hvhibiscus plant which is 1 year old...nw it startsleaves dropping ND soil bcame soggy...shud I pot in other pot....willit help
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Darshana. To begin, if the soil is soggy, that's the main thing that needs to be fixed. Does the pot need more drainage holes? Do you need to water less? Can you put it into better light? (Hibiscus is a full sun plant, and really does best in the ground, unless you're in a place where the winter temps go below freezing.) I wouldn't worry about a larger pot unless the plant is so big it's falling over.
@darshanajain41
4 жыл бұрын
Today I had reported my plant in dats roots hv rotten ND were smelling very bad so I change d soil ND in dat only one root was white so I kept dat...bt me it's leaves r dropping wat shud I do...stem is green...shud I cut dat branches ND grow in different pot ...pls hlp ND here it is winter should I perform cuttings nw
@TheFicusWrangler
4 жыл бұрын
@@darshanajain41 It sounds like most of the roots have rotted. If this is true, your best bet is probably to make some cuttings of the green stems and attempt to root them. You can also try cutting back the main stem, washing off all the rotten soil, cutting off all the rotten roots, and replanting what remains into fresh soil in a small pot. Normally early winter isn't the best time to do rooting and repotting, but you have little choice. But here's the thing - you're going to need to learn to water the plants correctly, or they'll all die. (They might die anyway, only a small percentage of hibiscus cuttings will root. Look up info on how to root hibiscus cuttings.) For correct watering, first you'll need to have good, sterilized, free draining potting soil. Make sure pots have drainage holes. Learn to test moisture, and water only when the soil is damp - but not wet - all the way through. Also, if the plant and cuttings are indoors, fix some electric light so it's just a few inches above the leaves of the cuttings. kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGU . and kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY
@efsa59
9 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial, thanks!
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
+Emma Applegate You're totally welcome. Thanks for watching.
@oxfordpictionary
9 жыл бұрын
I have no idea if you will know the answer to this, but I have a cycas revoluta that has been stagnant in growth for over two years now. It only has two fronds, and parts of them are yellow. I recently repotted it into a slightly bigger pot with drainage. (It was in a pot without drainage-- I know, that is very bad, but when I got it I didn't know any better and kept it that way for about six years!) Anyway, I have used a general soil mix and now I am reading that I should be using a cactus (more sandy) mix for this plant. I am considering re-planting it with that kind of soil. Basically what I was wondering if you could tell me is, do you think a plant like this will ever possibly grow new leaves if it hasn't in over two years? Can replanting it really save it, or does it sound like it may be too late for it? I know it's hard for you to know without seeing it, but just looking for a general sense of whether I should be optimistic.
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
oxford pictionary At this point you can't hurt it any more, so here's what I would do: unpot it and gently remove as much of the old soil from around the roots as possible (you can use fingers or water,) then repot into a smaller, not larger pot. The plant has lost most of its roots, so it needs a smaller home. Use a soil mix of 1/2 cactus mix, 1/2 perlite. Make sure the pot has drainage. Make sure all the soil is settled well around the remaining roots, water well, then don't water again until soil is dry all the way to bottom of pot. Put it in a spot with more light than it had before; sagos are not really a very good indoor plant, they like high light. Fertilize only 3 times a year. It may recover, it may not.
@chanyeolpark5185
4 жыл бұрын
That' very helpful for me as beginner. Thankyou
@marciagrant6687
5 жыл бұрын
interesting
@love7loyalty-MHA
5 жыл бұрын
Ok.. so.. yellow bottom leaves doesn't count... got it!! Thanks so much
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say they don't count, necessarily. They can still mean that the soil is too dry. But often they're just older leaves. The thing to do is to investigate soil moisture. You may want to not let the soil get quite so dry between waterings.
@love7loyalty-MHA
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheFicusWrangler ok. Thanks so much
@rosamamone3961
7 жыл бұрын
What great information,you explained everything very well.Thank you!!
@michellebadillo7574
8 жыл бұрын
can you identify a plant i bought? its not in soil but in water and it seems to have lived for over a month now fine. im amazed and id like to keep it alive so im seeking your advice. the plant came with a rose i bought but i dont think its a rose.
@michellebadillo7574
8 жыл бұрын
i cant post a photo if yiu respond
@youtubechannelno.1135
8 жыл бұрын
You should post the picture anyways, I, or someone else may be able to tell you.
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
I'll try to identify it if you can post a picture. But if the plant was in water when you bought it, it most likely was a "lucky bamboo," which is not a bamboo of any kind, it is a Dracaena, relative of the corn plant. They are about the only plants that are routinely sold in water.
@kazzieheart
5 жыл бұрын
I just bought a dried out Lilly on clearance it looks really unwell. I’ve watered it and trimmed off all the dead leaves I hope it survives thanks for the video
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Kazzie - I hope so too. Most lilies go dormant for the winter, which may be what is wrong with yours. Just set it in a dark, cool place for a couple of months - make sure the soil isn't too wet when you put it there. Of course, if you're talking about a peace lily, that's a different story entirely. Those aren't lilies at all - they're related to philodendron and Chinese evergreen (the aroid family.) Trimming off all the dead leaves is a good start. Then make sure the soil isn't too wet - many of them die because the soil is kept too wet. If you give it plenty of light, though, and allow the soil to get to the slightly-damp stage between waterings, then water it thoroughly when you do, there's a good chance it will make a come back. Good luck.
@kazzieheart
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@andresnantoniagarcia832
8 жыл бұрын
do you have a email so I can see if you can help me
@jodiwhitfield8767
5 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your video as I've been cutting 1 yellow leaf off from my monstera every week for the past month. I just cut a big one off so immediately I searched about yellow leaves. I just watered but my concern is in this specific plant, it seems like I had gnats larvae hatch I've been having gnats in my home for a month and since I have a few house plants in my sunroom, I search where they were coming from. The bulk was the monstera. I heard they love moist atmospheres and when soil is good and wet, the hatch. I used Sevin spray a few times. Though it's not as bad, I still have some in the house and now so scared to water as often as I was. The soul was dry since it's been a week since I watered. I'm in GA so we've been having 90 plus degree temps and she's by a window. How do I combat the yellow leaves, water enough but still avoid the bugs who love the moisture as well?
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jodi. It sounds like the thing you need to do is to start testing moisture all the way to the bottom of the pot. Because of the fungus gnats, I suspect the soil is too wet. I know I say in the video that yellow leaves are caused by too little water, but I also mention (and probably need to explain it more fully,) that too much water can also cause yellow leaves. It works this way: soil too wet>damaged roots> roots can't absorb water> leaves don't get water. "Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink." Fungus gnats are almost always a sign that the soil is too wet. Your monstera will relish being in soil that is almost-dry to very-slightly-damp. I have a couple of videos that explain how to test for moisture: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tZxjnn2kjJOejIY and kzitem.info/news/bejne/unh4zmSIiYKiqGU. Usually always letting the soil dry out between waterings is the best way to get rid of FG's, but you can also do things like scrape off the top inch of soil and replace with sand; use melted mosquito dunks ( 1 disk in 1 gal water) which kill the larvae, to spray the top of the soil enough to moisten the soil down 2" - more effective than Sevin; yellow sticky traps on top of the soil to catch the flying adults (you can find sources for both dunks and traps if you google "how to control fungus gnats;) beneficial nematodes are good, but kind of expensive for one plant. Most important is to let soil dry, all the way to bottom of pot.
@ginaserfontein
8 жыл бұрын
I have a split leaf philodendron (delicious monster) which I have indoors in a pot (no drainage holes). I water it when soil feels dry - but I don’t over water it, just enough to wet the soil. There are only 3 stems/leaves on the plant - and they are so hard to come by - so I’m watching it carefully. The one leaf is starting to turn yellow. Any idea why? Does it need more sunshine?
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Gina, apologies for taking so long to respond, my internet service is not always the best. It's so hard to water plants properly when there are no drainage holes in the pot. My guess for your plant is that it may not be getting enough water. The soil really needs to be saturated thoroughly, so that all the roots have access to moisture; then the soil should be allowed to dry to the "very slightly damp" stage. If you could get your plant into a pot with drainage holes, you would be able to water until you see a runoff, which helps you to know that the complete soil mass has been moistened.
@eugenewhite8248
7 жыл бұрын
Hello! I'm a new house plant owner. I have a Dieffenbachia and some of the leafs are brownish yellow. I've trimmed off of those and have been watering once every two days. could you give me any tips on how much water and why they're turning yellow? I don't really have much light in my apartment so I use a high lamp and i put the light shining on the plant.
@TheFicusWrangler
7 жыл бұрын
Watering every two days is way too much for any indoor plant, especially one in lower light. Dieffenbachias need to have the soil get to a "very slightly damp" stage between waterings, all the way to the bottom of the pot. My videos tell you more about how to test soil moisture.
@sebastianjungle
6 жыл бұрын
dear i bought a monstera delsiosa. and the sender send me with roots. one once i recived the plant i pot it i put it in soilf however frew days after i can see the leefs are slightly turning yellow. please need advice. i alwasy have a video on my own yourube chanel you can see what monstera i mean
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Tuber - I watched your video - instantly perceived that you're an Aussie (I'm very sharp,) and with your hair and all, you remind me of my grandson...but enough of the small talk, on to the plant. So you have a nice variegated monstera- any plant that has more than one color or shading on the leaves is called variegated. It probably has a particular variety, or cultivar, name, which should have been included by the grower, but is really not all that important from your standpoint. Except to know that variegated plants are usually less hardy than their solid color relatives. (I hope you got some kind of guarantee from the grower.) Anyway, the good news is that monsteras are really tough plants - as long as you have viable roots, the chances are good that the plant will start sending up new leaves. Think a minute about what your little plant has been through. It was probably growing happily in a lovely greenhouse with thousands of its siblings (good chance that they are all either cuttings or grown from tissue culture, which means they are actually clones, which means you could say that it was growing with thousands of its selves) in perfect light, temperature, and moisture conditions - - - then BAM, it finds itself stuffed in a dark old box, shivering and shaking, banging and booming, strange airs, no light, for who knows how long --- then it gets to your house, you take it out of the box; ah, it can breathe again (breathing for plants means light,) but most of it's roots are dead, either from being broken by all the displacing and moving, or from not having any light and water. So you put it in some soil (BTW, people in the UK call potting soil "compost," which is a word we In the US reserve strictly for decomposed organic matter, usually added to garden soil as an amendment,) put it in the light, and life goes on. Leaves are yellowing? Probably a good sign - the plant is pulling minerals and biochemical compounds out of the leaves so they can be used in the formation of new roots and leaves.In the mean time, what the green parts of the leaves are still photosynthesizing, providing energy to the roots to grow. If the leaves were turning light brown and dry, that would mean that the roots weren't functioning and the plant's chances would be pretty low. My advice would be to keep the plant in good light, let the soil dry down to the "slightly damp" stage between waterings (use some kind of probe or moisture meter to check on the moisture near the bottom of the pot,) and be patient. First your plant has to grow new roots before it can grow leaves, because the roots support the leaves - you can have roots with no leaves, but you can't have leaves with no roots. Hopefully, in a couple of months, you'll see a new leaf start to open, and it should be clear sailing from there on.
@sebastianjungle
6 жыл бұрын
TheFicusWrangler thank you very much for your time by giving me the best advice i could ever have i will do that and i will let you know in couple of months. :-)
@sebastianjungle
6 жыл бұрын
hi again i have another question. i really want to use organic firtilizer. i was planning to buy rock dust as i heard it is very good. but i am not use it and how often to be used in my potted plants indoor house plants like those u seen i have. i allso want to use epsom salts ? would be nice if you can make a new video about this topic. would. really like to wach and learn. many thanks.
@abdulazizshalu2620
8 жыл бұрын
why u killing the plants leave them to live
@420yogagirlxo
8 жыл бұрын
So I have a peace lily with brown and yellow! Am i just over watering it and letting it dry too much between waterings? What about nutrient deficiency?
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Barbie, nice to have you with us. In order for me to make a meaningful reply, I would need a better description of what the leaves look like - all yellow with a few brown spots, some areas on the leaves that are brown with yellow around them, or yellow with brown around them, or what? Also, are the older leaves turning yellow/brown, or the newer leaves, or both. In addition, it helps to know how long you've had the plant, what kind of light it's in, and it's care history. Here are a couple more thoughts - It's hard to "over water" and then let the plant dry too much. Over watering, by definition, means that the soil STAYS wet all the time. Of course, you can water too often for several months, meaning the soil stays wet for months at a time, then forget to water or whatever for long enough that the plant wilts. But the way you're describing it, I see you watering the plant so that the water collects in the drainage place, then letting the soil dry till the leaves start to wilt. If you do this constantly, the roots won't be damaged by overwet soil, although the plant can be stressed by wilting all the time. The older leaves will definitely turn yellow and die if the plant wilts too much or too often. The fix for this is to water again before the leaves wilt. And the only way to do this consistently is to TEST the soil. The color of the leaves, and the area and shape of discolorations, is only an INDICATION of the problem. If you think you have a problem with soil moisture, the only way to know is to actually get in there, test the soil with a skewer or moisture meter, dig some up with a spoon and squeeze it between your fingers, that sort of thing. I always start with soil moisture, because that's the most likely cause of problems, but it's not the only one. Could be light -- you can try moving the plant if possible, to a brighter area; if you can't move it, try letting the soil dry (aerate) more between waterings. Or it could be minerals (that's what is added by fertilizing) -- so think about the history of the plant. If you've been fertilizing regularly, like every month the way fertilizer packages direct, it may be over fertilized - the best fix is to run a quantity of water through the soil equal to around 5X's the volume of the soil. This is called leaching, and it removes unused salts from the soil. Another fix is to repot the plant with fresh potting mix. On the other hand, if you haven't fertilized much at all, and you've had the plant for a year or more, it may well need fertilizer, and would benefit from repotting into fresh soil also. These are just a few things for you to think about. Let me know if you have more questions.
@bellaangel9425
9 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm a new subscriber and I just love your channel. You're able to explain things in a simple yet very helpful and detailed manner. You have a gift for sure; you are also very generous in sharing your knowledge. God Bless You:-))
@TheFicusWrangler
9 жыл бұрын
bella angel Bella, thank you so much. I'm hoping to carry this thing to the next level soon, marketing a full length book and videos that will be available for purchase. Also planning to change my blog, make it more living, i.e. actually posting on it at least once a week. You're comments are very encouraging. Thank you again.
@jomoland
6 жыл бұрын
What if my plants smaller younger leaves start yellowing?? What would that mean? You mentioned only the adult leave is effected.
@TheFicusWrangler
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo - Good question. Underwatering generally affects the older leaves first, soif only the younger leaves are yellowing, the first thing I would look at is the light, especially if the plant has been moved at some point before the younger leaves formed. Try to move the plant into higher light, or add some electric. If that doesn't help, it could be some kind of mineral imbalance - another whole subject to research.
@jomoland
6 жыл бұрын
TheFicusWrangler Thankyou! 💚🌱🌿
@lindabrooks5466
5 жыл бұрын
I have got a few peace lily's I find when the leaves start to droop it's the signs off needing water then the leaves are back up again
@TheFicusWrangler
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Linda. That's absolutely right. Many people use a peace lily as a watering reminder - when it starts to droop, it reminds them to water not only the peace lily but any other plants they may have. If you didn't water it when it droops, it would continue to get drier, and then the leaves would start to turn yellow - usually the older leaves first. When the plant is watered, it comes back up, but the yellow leaves are dead - they dry up and should get cut off. BTW, to constantly let the peace lily wilt from dryness isn't the best idea, because it really stresses out the plant. Try to pay attention to the amount of water you use, and the usual time between waterings, then water a day or two earlier, before the PL starts to wilt. Either that, or water a little more so that it goes longer between waterings. Check the soil moisture before watering to make sure the soil is aerated all the way through.
@wintertontoday
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Marlie, thanks for your wonderful videos!! I have a gorgeous Pteris which didn't look so happy when we bought it and we've managed to help nurture it over a year to seemingly better health. But! It's been very hot lately here- 40℃ - and we've panicked a little and perhaps over-watered it over a week or so. Have noticed that the leaves were drooping today & upon closer inspection found some tiny mustard coloured bubbles that when scraped away were kind of gooey!!!! Further shock occurred when we lifted the pot to see if the water was draining, there was a whole bunch of soil neatly attached via the roots but growing outside and underneath of the pot. What do you make of this scenario?? Many thanks. (Australia). xx
@TheFicusWrangler
8 жыл бұрын
+winterton Hi there - greetings to downunder. The soil and roots under the pot are a sign that the roots are growing, down through the drainage holes and out, looking for new space. Many people take it as meaning that the plant needs up-potted, which you can certainly do if you want. Or you can pull the plant out of its pot, prune back the roots a bit, and put it back into the same pot with a bit of fresh soil. Don't let an increase in temp fool you into thinking the plant needs more water - temperature is really not as much of a factor as its often made out to be. If you always check the soil for moisture level all the way to the bottom of the pot, you'll never go wrong. One tip I learned about ferns is that they really love to have good air circulation, so if you can fix a small fan so it blows gently over yours, you might try that to see how she likes it.
@wintertontoday
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Will certainly take on board what you have suggested. Thank you.
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