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« on: May 18, 2015, 06:21:10 PM » |
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Ok, Iknow this is a redundant topic.........
Just curious as to why only one plant chooses to do this....... Nothing was wrong when I received them Charlie. Only a broken leaf here and there. Nothing worth complaining about. That plant to the right had just a smidge of yellow on that 1 leaf on plant #3. now 3 days after shipping, still.......only that plant.... the one leaf is completely yellow. And the next one is half and half. I am convinced it is stress.all three plants have received the same amount of water I am just curious if a plants leaves start to yellow fully completely yellow or reverse the color and go back to green unless you guys have some sort of inside advice I'm assuming it was just the shipping. Luck Of The draw.....
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Charlie
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2015, 04:03:22 PM » |
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What I do is just snap those yellowing leaves right off. They will never return to the nice green color they had so might as well get rid of them. There's always a chance that there are insects about and disposing of yellowing leaves is one way to keep them from spreading. That said, hibiscus leaves turn yellow regularly as the plant grows and changes its leaves from time to time. Its nothing to be concerned about as long as only a few are changing and dropping at any one time. The plant will put out new leaves quickly.
Charlie
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Brenden
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2015, 08:51:01 AM » |
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Yea it fell off regardless. Does the shipping for products take as long to process as much as the plants. I'm about two weeks in with my 3 babies. Don't dare to transplant or fertilize until your stuff comes in mail.
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Charlie
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2015, 02:07:14 PM » |
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No, the fertilizer and other items ship the same week we receive the orders unless it is late in the week which then ships Monday usually. The plants are accustomed to being watered and fertilized (light dose) every day so will like it if you can keep them well fed and watered.
Charlie
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Brenden
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2015, 07:27:42 PM » |
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I swear I think about these plants all day long this picture was just taken now I have those little bubbles and cracks in about 30% of my leaves I have no idea what it is also every day I'm killing about three or four fungus gnats they have never been outside. I want to do something so bad about this but I am so skeptical using anything but your products I order them roughly 10 days ago or so I just don't want to lose them. so as of right now its just been water.
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Brenden
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2015, 07:29:51 PM » |
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I swear I think about these plants all day long this picture was just taken now I have those little bubbles and cracks in about 30% of my leaves I have no idea what it is also every day I'm killing about three or four fungus gnats they have never been outside. I want to do something so bad about this but I am so skeptical using anything but your products I order them roughly 10 days ago or so I just don't want to lose them. so as of right now its just been water.
. And rule out spider mites... not a single sign. If you recommend any fertilizers in the mean time, feel free to let me know. I do have ozmocote at my job. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2015, 02:10:39 AM » |
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Try not to fret too much! Just take a deep breath  Sometimes they need a little while to bounce back after being shipped, some bounce back faster than others, some might not even be bothered by it. I often get yellow leaves on mine after shipping. Make sure you're not over-watering because you're so worried about them- do the leaves look like that on all of the plants or just the one? |
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2015, 06:30:41 AM » |
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Eh, about 2 or 3 leaves per plant. They are in a vacant bedroom with decent direct morning sun. Not too hot at all. But then again I don't speak plant. I re alllllly doubt the sun is the issue.
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2015, 08:58:02 AM » |
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I got to kill these buggers as soon as I get home!
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2015, 10:50:07 AM » |
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Brenden, there are always a lot of mysteries with hibiscus. I've seen people drive themselves crazy worrying over every change in the leaves and so forth. Usually it is nothing serious and passes after awhile. Hibiscus react to their environment by changes in the leaves, and most of the time it is benign. If the plants stay green, grow steadily, and bloom when it is time then anything else is not to be worried about.
I just asked Cindy about your order which should have shipped last week and found out that it included the Houseplant Formula (good choice) which is the cause of the delay. It's a popular item and we just had a run on it and are temporarily out of it. A new batch will be ready in a day or two and your order will ship this week and arrive this week.
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farmer d
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2015, 01:52:36 PM » |
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Brenden,
One of the most important skills one needs to attain in growing these plants is to not over react and have much patience while keeping track of what you observe. Your new plants came from the perfect environment of the HVH greenhouse and were in a dark box without daily feedings for several days. Now they are in a whole new environment that not only they have to adjust to but you have to figure out what inputs work best there.
The result is the plants get stressed and the first thing they do is yellow their leaves and drop them to survive. Be patient, do not water them too much until they have stabilized themselves in their new environment and if you see pests you can get some horticultural oil spray with Spinosad to drown them. Spray under the leaves to and don't let them have direct sunlight while wet from the spray.
Also your plants need 2-3 weeks to acclimate to real sunlight so gradually introduce them over that period. You have to really finesse them just until the get used to your conditions. I think we all went crazy over every leaf when we first started growing these plants but you learn over time to see the bigger picture which is the overall plant's health.
When a exotic hibiscus is doing well and it loses a leaf you should see a baby replacement leaf ready to start in the same node. When in shock from shipping/adjusting to a totally new place to live you might not see those baby leaves for some time until your plant finds a new happy medium. You can always pinch the tops of your branches after acclimation to encourage new lower growth and branching.
Lots to learn - hang in there and be positive around your plants. I swear they feed off of your energy when around them!
Keep asking them questions...
Farmer D
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2015, 05:04:39 PM » |
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Haha, you two are going to be my metaphorical brothers per se in this green thumbed adventure of mine you know I was thinking about this at work about how I am probably worrying too much of course it is seen as worrying, from my point of view it's intense care but yeah I get it sorry if i pester you too much. They don't show any drastic decline in their overall health just tiny little symptoms that I am obviously aware of. also if you guys wouldn't mind getting back with me before the night is over attached is a picture of diatomaceous earth I found in the garage would this be okay to use and if so should I just put it on the top or mix it with water as recommended?
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« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2015, 07:28:33 AM » |
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I have not heard of anyone using it in the soil for hibiscus. If you have good draining soil and don't over water there should not be a need for it. Also don't place a saucer underneath your pots to hold water. That is a recipe for root rot.
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« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2015, 12:41:03 PM » |
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No need for it now at the moment. I put some dry soil at the top of each plant, didn't water for two days. So far no sign of them. Granted this is just until I get the products when transferring. When you guys transplant and you have a past with bugs, would you recommend any product to soak the plant into ensure there all taken care of?
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2015, 06:26:15 PM » |
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Bahh. Guess I'll put them back more in the room . Maybe too much sun atm.
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