What can I do to help my coleus?
I tried adjusting the light to give the bottom of the plant more, but the top positioned itself to hog all the light, so I moved it back up to prevent the leaves from getting burnt against the uv disc. Now it's reached the point where the top is too heavy for the stem to support.
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Photo 3 is from June 26th. The rest are from today.
My echeveria has been growing upwards for a while. Today, I noticed the stark discoloration. It sits with the rest of my plants, on a shelf far from the window, where they receive light throughout the middle of the day to the evening.
I watered it a week ago by running it under room temp water till the bottom of the soil was dark. The soil doesn't reach the bottom of the plastic cup, so I have to run it under water or soak it. Putting water in the bowl won't be able to reach the roots.
We have been experiencing another heatwave this week, around 30°C outside temps, I'm guessing 25 inside, but I don't know if that would negatively impact a succulent?
[SOLVED] Thanks for helping me diagnose the issue.
The rest of the dying leaves have been removed, leaving it with a little crown of healthy ones. Crossing my fingers and hoping it'll still be hanging on when I get back.
Growlights have been ordered and will be set up on Friday. I think all my plants will benefit from the growlights.
No way.. a single day between events is actually diabolical 😭
The door to my apartment is being painted tomorrow. I don't know what kind of paint will be used or how much my apartment will be allowed to air out since we were asked not to be home during the process.
I'm thinking of moving their terrarium upstairs, but it's hotter upstairs, and what if the fumes rise? I'm already anxious about their well-being since the temp reached 37°C the other day while I haven't been home.
All the windows are set in the second lock position to allow a bit of airflow through, and I've left the fans running. I'm going back today to water plants and check on them, but I won't be back home again until the 5th.
Any advice on how to keep them comfortable during the heatwave and safe from the paint fumes is highly appreciated.
I've had it for a little over a week. It lost its vibrant dark purple color fast. Now it's droopy and yellowy.
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It faces a window that gets strong light in the evenings, but is not placed in the windowsill to avoid scorching.
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The soil is moist to the touch, typically I water my plants once a week by pouring water in the bottom and letting it soak before pouring out excess.
I found this little guy curled up on the sidewalk. I'm assuming A. Vulgare. Fella is curled up and dry but still seems alert. Antennae and legs are moving. I misted my secondary springtail box and put him in with them. Is there any hope for recovery?
My plan is to put him back outside once I see him actively moving around and foraging. I don't have space for a second colony, and I worry my dairy cows might bully him, so I have no intention of keeping him.