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Old 12-09-2017, 09:30 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Strelitzia Mandelas gold dry from the inside

As Beam already stated, mist the plants. The roots have not developed enough to support the plant. So misting & folar feeding is needed. Your greenhouse humidity should be about 60& (may be 70%) to keep the plants above the soil from drying out. A misting system with timer is needed.

Next: ... From a couple of the pictures it appears the plants may have been potted too deep. The soil is up to the first leaves on the stalk. ... The top of the corm/roots needs to be just below the soil so the roots can breath.

Next: Also from the pictures, the potting soil looks to be too dense (???). This is difficult to judge from pictures, but needs to be said. What type of soil mix are you using? ... A 50/50% mix of commercial potting soil with added perlite should be about right for these plants. This is the key for the roots to breath and water to drain out of the pot. The pots need to drain to keep water fresh & not stale.

Anyway at this stage of plant propagation & growth, expect some losses, due to human errors & weaker plants.
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