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sandy0225 · 01-24-2008, 07:46 PM

Forgive my ignorance of where you live, but is it winter or summer there right now? Because if it's winter, it looks pretty darned good!
If it's summer, I'd repot if it's been in that soil for a while, put it out in a little better light, and check it for spider mites. Actually check for spider mites summer or winter.
I've noticed the leaves on mine have gotten greener, less red over the winter, probably due to low light levels and cooler temps, but the color did fade first on the older leaves like yours is doing. Are your light levels less intense during this season?
Overall, a very good looking plant.

01-24-2008, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
sandy0225 Northern Tropics sandy0225's Photo Gallery Location: Muncie, Indiana zone 5 Find me on the map! Zone: zone 5 Name: Sandy Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,718 BananaBucks : 427,928 Feedback: 31 / 97% Said "Thanks" 38 Times Was Thanked 1,801 Times in 682 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 9 Times	Re: Siam Ruby Trouble Forgive my ignorance of where you live, but is it winter or summer there right now? Because if it's winter, it looks pretty darned good! If it's summer, I'd repot if it's been in that soil for a while, put it out in a little better light, and check it for spider mites. Actually check for spider mites summer or winter. I've noticed the leaves on mine have gotten greener, less red over the winter, probably due to low light levels and cooler temps, but the color did fade first on the older leaves like yours is doing. Are your light levels less intense during this season? Overall, a very good looking plant. __________________ Sandy Burrell Northern Tropics Greenhouse 1501 East Fuson Road Muncie, IN 47302 www.northerntropics.com specializing in bananas, heirloom tomatoes and water gardening plants~ check out our new online store at our website!