Question From:
Andrea Chen in chatswood, Sydney NSW
Nature of problem:
What is the name of my plant and how to take care of it.
Type of Plant (if known):
In soil pot,with pink/purple follower and hairy leaves, one side of leave is with a bit purple colour.
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Flowers all gone, some leave is also dying. I am unsure if it is too much water or too little water. I water it now twice a week.
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Probably Potting mix type
How often do you water the plant:
once a week for first 1.5 mtgs, now is twice a week.
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
No direct sun, was placed in a bright room approx 1.5 metres from window.
What type of plant is it:
Two Photos attached. One is took on the day I received it, 2nd photo took today.
How long since you planted it:
I did not plant it, I had it for about 2.5 mtgs
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
indoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in a Pot
What other treatments have you given the plant:
increased water frequency
Upload photo if available:
photo.JPG
Other Comments:
Dear Burke,
I am looking for help of my little Plant, it was given by a Friend and both of us do not know the name of the plant. It is in a small soil pot, with pink/purple follower and hairy leaves, one side of leave is with a bit purple colour as well. I have this plant for approx 2.5 mtgs, it comes with lots of flowers blooming, but now all flowers are gone and leaves also not looking healthy. I do not know what to do to rescue it. Please help.
Thank you,
Andrea
Answer: Hi Andrea, This is an African violet. I would move it a little closer to the window, perhaps about 60 cm away. I guess that watering is the main issue. African violets HATE wet feet – that is, they really dislike soggy conditions caused by too much water in the saucer under the pot. Good luck, Don.
