Is it a watering problem maybe? By the way...welcome to the forum. This is a good place to ask questions. Someone will always come up with the right answer for you.

Dianna

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If Will Creed stops by, I know he will know what to tell you to do about it. The man is a walking plant encyclopedia!

Dianna

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Thanks for the endorsement, Dianna!

Hi Kattywac,

Caring for indoor potted plants is very different than caring for plants outside, so don't feel badly.

Ti plants are not easy plants, even for experienced houseplant folks. They are very particular about proper soil moisture and they do require a lot of light and increased humidity also helps. Finally, they are very sensitive to excesss minerals in the water and soil, especially fluoride.

If you can post a photo or e-mail one to me at wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com that would help a lot.

In general, your Ti should be in a small pot and located on a sunny windowsill. The top inch of soil should dry out in between thorough waterings. If your local water is on the hard side or fluoridated, use filtered, distilled or rainwater instead. Do not fertilize or use perlite (a source of fluoride).

Hi Cricket,

I do avoid topics about which I don't have good knowledge. There is enough bad advice floating about without my adding to the clutter of misinformation. So I do stick close to home. The Hostesses usually do a good job of re-filing these things so incompetents like me don't have to stray.

But thanks for keeping track for me.

That is a beautiful Ti Plant, Kattywac. Is that the "before" or the "now" photo?

I am adding more light. I have also begun misting it during the day. Distilled water is on my list as I said before. I have rocks on the top of the soil...someone said that helps hold the humidity.
More advice anyone?

Here is the after...


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>^..^< ~Kattywac

Ouch! How long is it between the two photos?

Defintely provide more light. However, it looks like there is more of a root-related issue right now; probablyy root rot.

Remove the rocks. They will not incresae humidity. A pebble tray underneath the pot will do that. Misting helps a little, but not much.

I don't think humidity is the major problem either. I suspect root rot. Be sure the top inch of soil is very dry before you add distilled water.

Trim off any dead or discolored leaves becaus ethey are not coming back. If any of the main stems are shriveled, cut them back, as well. Avoid all fertilizer.

Warm temps, good light, properly dried soil, increased humidity and patience is what you want. Forget everything else.

Good luck!

Put it outside in a shady location where it is protected from direct rays of the sun at all times. It likes warmth and that will help it dry out more frequently. Always water enough that the entire rootball is saturated.

Do not repot it.

Good luck, my Hoosier friend!