Sundra

There's spreading black on the P-Stem of my Dwarf Namwah pup.

When it arrived in the mail there was a very small black spot. I noticed it increasing in size so I applied ceylon cinnamon to it. This seemed to stop it. (Or at least signifigantly slow it down.) However I neglected to reapply it every time I watered /and just wasn't paying attention.

The P-Stem is so thin I'm worried the black is going to rot through.

edwmax

How long had you had the plant? I think you should ask the seller for a replacement

Next, repot the plant and inspect the corn for rot. Remove any rot found and treat with bleach water. I would repot in course sand (not play sand) until the plant shows no rot and growing normally.

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Sundra

Thanks. I will follow your advice!

It is still growing, but very very slowly. The roots are also not developing as quickly as I would have expected. (which is why I hadn't repotted it yet)

This is the one when I recieved that all but one of the leaves were drooping. I do believe this was from shipping stress--as the plant was purchased from a reputable member here, and over all looked like it had started out healthy.

The drooping leaves never recovered, either. Had to remove them, leaving one healthy leaf, and new cigar leaf. It has finally put out a third leaf but it's smaller than the others. The poor plant is definitely struggling :/

*editing to add: I've had it for almost a month.

edwmax

In defense of the seller it is likely he wasn't aware of the rot starting when shipping. ... High altitude air freight/shipping can subject plant to freezing temps this time of the year. In the fall and early spring plants need to be shipped by ground carrier.


Because the rot or black spot on the pstem is at the top of the corm, I believe there is rot in the corm (may be not????). Shipping stress would not have caused this, but may have made it show up faster. Because of the problem this plant will take 2 or 3 Xs longer to recover & start growing. good luck.

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cincinnana

They look like that when indoors and too much water and no sunlight.

Once you take it outdoors and let it dry out a bit your plant will sort itself out

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Sundra

I agree. I really don't blame the seller at all. I've figured from the get go it was something that occured due to transit/environmental factors. I recall at the time there was an unexpected cold snap during transit and I had worried about the plant. Plus USPS was having all sorts of delays. This and simply that plants like people can be unpredictable Never know what "warts" might show up due to stress/other factors.

I'll inspect the corm +treat if needed and if there are enough roots I'll do a repot too on Saturday. (It's been a hectic week)

Thank you again so much for your insight and advice.

Mother nature willing eh? Midwest Spring just doesn't seem to want to get its sorry butt outta bed

It has been watered sparingly and does get direct sunlight. (I know it's not as good as outdoor direct). It has also had *some* outdoor playtime too, but not as much as it probably needs. As you know, the Midwest spring has really sucked this year, . I've even got seedlings that are outgrowing their trays *need to be put outside*.

(On a another note if anyone wonders if Strawberries will fruit indoors on the windowsill (no grow light) the answer is YES )

Do you think running a fan on it will help any?

Thanks