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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    February 17, 2013
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    Strelitzia prefers to be potbound when it flowers. If you've recently repotted, the plant is taking a break from producing blooms and foliage to concentrate on the root system. Given proper care, it will resume both leaf and bloom growth in due time. I've learned to let my BoP's get really potbound before wither potting up or dividing for this reason. You will have to wait for the roots to almost fill the new container before your plant decides to bloom again. The legnth of time will vary with the size from old pot to new pot...but isn't it worth the wait?

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 19, 2013
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    One of my BoP, in a 25 gal. nursery pot, has a few leaves that have not expanded like the rest. There should be a reason this has happened, but I can't figure it out. They are from the same parent plant, same soil, same temps, food, water, light, and any other variable. They have the same bloom count ratio and bloom quality. I find no information to explain this "condition".

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    October 22, 2013
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    Is the plant staying too wet? If not, it sounds like a pathogen problem. That would necessitate a soil and root sample test, performed in a lab.

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    Nikki on
    February 16, 2014
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    It may not have the proper humidity out by the pool. While the pool will give off humidity, it is not contained like the humidity in the greenhouse. When it is out by the pool, try spraying the leaves down 1-2 times a week in the morning. Do it only in the morning, as afternoon or evening spraying will encourage fungus, which you do not want. The water sprayed on the plant should produce enough local humidity when it evaporates. Also, if you have it in full sun by the pool, you may want to move it to a slightly shadier spot, as it may be getting too much sun to bloom properly.

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    Agronoman on
    February 16, 2014
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    Try reducing your nitrogen fertilizer while bumping up the phosphorous and potassium. Something like a 0-28-25 should give good results.

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    Nikki on
    May 14, 2014
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    Yes, you can repot it into a new container if the current one looks too small or does not provide adequate drainage. Go up another couple sizes when repotting. Keep the base at the same level in the new pot as it was in the old pot.

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    There are several reasons why the leaves might be splitting but is normally caused by a humidity issue. I would increase the water to the plant just a bit to increase humidity. You may also want to try wetting the leaves a bit in the morning (but not in the evening as this can encourage fungus) to raise the humidity. You can also prune out the leaves that are splitting the worst if it's affecting the overall look of the plants. This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/houseplant-leaf-split.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    August 26, 2014
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    Yes, cactus mix would be perfect. You can also add 1/4 to 1/2 the volume of perlite -- you want the mix to be as free draining as possible. One thing to consider, there is no need to repot a plant when you first buy it. The growers have put the plant into the best growing mix, and used the best fertilizer, because it is in their business interest to have plants that grow quickly and strongly. Also, a new houseplant doesn't need fertilizer for at least 6 months after you buy it. If you still want to replant it, make sure that the new pot is no more than 2 inches larger than the original plant.

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