Possible Plant Trouble

bstorm83 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 04:48 PM

I was tlaking to Corpus and he wanted to see the pics of my plants i think might be in trouble. So you guys can tell me what you think also.

It seems to have black around the edges...more black today then yesterday. However the small leaves in the midle appear alright so far.

This plant(above and below) is my feature plant so i hope its not dying!

I have to of these plants you can see the yellow leaves compared to the green. I have two of these plants with a few of the leaves on each plant yellow.

And Alittle treat...a pic of one of my leucs!

Ok one more!

Corpus Callosum · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 05:29 PM

Hey Brian, its a nice plant for sure. The black seems to be on the old growth so I think you're ok, new growth looks to be in good shape, it could just be adjusting or using its reserves to put out some roots.

and grats on the new leucs!

bstorm83 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2007, 06:10 PM

even on the other plants there?

harrywitmore · #4 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 07:21 PM

The first picture looks like an Episcia and this is often cause by too much water. They tend to turn black when they rot. Most Episcia like to dry some but given enough heat and light they can take a good deal of water. I have a few growing next to my waterfall and they are constantly splashed but there is lots of air and heat. If they were cool they would just rot.

Corpus Callosum · #5 (**permalink**) 08-12-2007, 10:46 PM

Glad an expert chimed in to correct me

Thanks Harry

bstorm83 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by harrywitmore

The first picture looks like an Episcia and this is often cause by too much water. They tend to turn black when they rot. Most Episcia like to dry some but given enough heat and light they can take a good deal of water. I have a few growing next to my waterfall and they are constantly splashed but there is lots of air and heat. If they were cool they would just rot.

hmm i don't really get the plant that much usually i squirt the base...but the new growth seems fine...ill leave that plant alone for a bit tho

KeroKero · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2007, 03:50 PM

Also... how long have these plants been in the tank?

I've had episcias rot lower leaves - especially those touching the substrate - when introduced to a new tank with differing humidity levels from what they were formerly grown in. If the new growth is ok, likely it will be fine, and is adapting to it's new home.

As for the yellowing leaves... are they the old growth or new growth? It could be due to lighting, nutrients, or root rot. Often I've had plants do this in part of their adaptation to their new homes (new lighting and substrate) and they often grow out of it.... they tend to look like crap until all the new growth comes in, but they make it

bstorm83 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-15-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KeroKero

Also... how long have these plants been in the tank?

I've had episcias rot lower leaves - especially those touching the substrate - when introduced to a new tank with differing humidity levels from what they were formerly grown in. If the new growth is ok, likely it will be fine, and is adapting to it's new home.

As for the yellowing leaves... are they the old growth or new growth? It could be due to lighting, nutrients, or root rot. Often I've had plants do this in part of their adaptation to their new homes (new lighting and substrate) and they often grow out of it.... they tend to look like crap until all the new growth comes in, but they make it

well i would say old growth because those leaves on the plants that are turning yellow were already there. Out of say 7 leaves 3 of the leaves on the plants are yellow. So it sounds good then...i hope to be ok!