too much water?
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I don't know what this is, but as a general rule does yellowing mean too much water?
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In my experience yes but I've also has hibiscus that turn yellow from too little so I would google the plant type
Yvette
on Aug 03, 2014
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This looks like an impatiens? They can usually grow in water, so maybe some other problem. If it is growing in soil, then maybe needs drainage. If there is still a good piece, cut it and root it in a glass of water to save the plant. It will grow and bloom in winter on a windowsill.
Kim Smith
on Aug 03, 2014
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I believe in putting small pebbles at the bottom of my pots for drainage. I water these type of plants from the bottom of the pots by pouring water into the basin until the soil at the top is moist. I pour out the excess water from the basin & leave only a small amount so the roots have moisture. I check the soil at the top & if it feels dry, I add more water to the basin. You can fertilize the plant from the bottom, if needed. I wish you & your plant "many years of happiness/enjoyment." : )
Barbara
on Aug 03, 2014
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you have to let them dry out a bit. How is the drainage ? From the dark color of the soil it is too much watering. Needs to be put outside if you can for a few hours needs some real sun.
Irish53
on Aug 04, 2014
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If it were mine I would check for spider mites.
Donna Shipley
on Aug 04, 2014
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are there drainage holes in the pot even tho you have pebbles?
Barbara
on Aug 04, 2014
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I don't water my impatiens until it starts to droop. It bounces back in no time. Kim Smith, thank you, I didn't know you could keep over winter. I have tried in the past to bring them in the house to try and save them, but they always died. What is the secret?
Roberta Eagleston
on Aug 04, 2014
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Lack of iron will do that also.
Terry Stutes
on Aug 04, 2014
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Double inpatients are a bit more difficult. I agree it's a soil issue. Give it shade too
Ginger Throckmorton
on Aug 04, 2014
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Could be too much sun too - if it is impatiens they are a low light plant that needs a lot of water. That is, it doesn't like to dry out. But try moving it out of direct sunlight.
Christine
on Aug 04, 2014
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These are impatiens. If it was lack of water, plant would be wilted down (they wilt easily when too dry). Probably too much water in this case.
Marie
on Aug 04, 2014
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rocks do not make for good drainage you need a good hole or 2 and soil also plants that are outside should never be in a sauce. the only use of a saucer is to protect funiture or floors not to catch and hold water. so yes you have a watering issue but whether to much or not cannot be told without a few questions
April E
on Aug 04, 2014
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