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- Q.Medinilla Scortechinii - While away, my husband over watered my plant. Unfortunately all the leaves fell off. Is it dying or ...
- Q.Medinilla Plant - I am excited seeing my 2 yr. old medinilla has a bud but also i am seeing very small almost ...
- Q.Spots On Leaf - My Mandevilla plant looks very healthy, I have several new leaves. All of the leaves look like they have been ...
- Q.My Medinilla Is In Bad Shape. The Green Stalks Have Turned Brown And The Flowers Are Dying Before They Open. What Can I Do? - It is planted in a large pot and throughout the winter sits in an east facing window. My apartment is quite ...
- Q.My Indoor Medinilla Has 4 Wilted Leaves On One Stock. Can I Cut? If So Where? - The plant was small when I bought it in flower. It had a tag on it that read “I ...
- Q.Medinilla Drying And Falling Leaves As Well As Heavy Fungus Gnats Infestation - I had a lovely medinilla in a nice bright room. Firstly it looked like thriving as it gave many new leaves ...
- Q.How Do You Grow Medinilla From Seeds - When would you transfer from small seed pot to regular pot for permanent growing
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June 14, 2018Q.Medinilla Scortechinii
While away, my husband over watered my plant. Unfortunately all the leaves fell off. Is it dying or can I rescue it? Please advise.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2018A.Unfortunately overwatering may be a death sentence for this pretty plant.
Keep soil moist but well drained and see if you have any leaves start back. If the roots are still viable it may live. Good luck!
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Anonymous on
July 21, 2018Q.medinilla plant
I am excited seeing my 2 yr. old medinilla has a bud but also i am seeing very small almost like pollen particles on many of the leaves and stems of the budding area. Is this an insect or what and how to treat???? Thank you for suggestion. Denise Daugherty
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 22, 2018A.Pests are not generally an issue with these plants.
Without an image, it's difficult to tell.
If you do have an infestation, Neem Oil is a good treatment.
Try brushing away the particles you mention or place them on a white piece of paper to help get a better look.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/medinilla/caring-for-medinilla-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
May 25, 2019Q.Spots on leaf
My Mandevilla plant looks very healthy, I have several new leaves. All of the leaves look like they have been dusted with a salt shaker. Very fine white stuff on all leaves but especially on the new ones. Not visible on bottom of leaves but feels a little gritty. Is this a problem?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2019A.This could be pests or pest residue. Neem Oil is a good treatment for most pest issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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pamthibert on
June 14, 2019
M4L 3P4Q.My medinilla is in bad shape. The green stalks have turned brown and the flowers are dying before they open. What can I do?
It is planted in a large pot and throughout the winter sits in an east facing window. My apartment is quite warm. I have brought this plant outside onto my deck. I live in Toronto and the weather has been very moist. If I can not save this plant is there anyway that I can propagate it? Please let me know and thank you so much for your help! Very few people are familiar with this type of plant in Toronto.
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GKH_Susan on
June 15, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It may be a fungal disease. If all the stalks are brown it may be too late to propagate, which is done by division while repotting. Here are articles that may help pinpoint the problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/medinilla/caring-for-medinilla-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htm
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/houseplant-diseases-disorders/
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Anonymous on
September 6, 2019Q.My indoor medinilla has 4 wilted leaves on one stock. Can I cut? If so where?
The plant was small when I bought it in flower. It had a tag on it that read “I like it dry”. I grow orchids also. I know not to over water. I followed the instructions that I read about at that time, but it didn’t include misting. I have had the plant for about one and a half years. The wilting began recently. Up to then the plant seemed to do well in a bright location with some other plants like hibiscus and geraniums.
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GKH_Susan on
September 8, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut it back, but leave one set of leaves on the stalk or it will die back completely.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/medinilla/caring-for-medinilla-plants.htm
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December 25, 2019
London , ukQ.Medinilla Drying And Falling Leaves As Well As Heavy Fungus Gnats Infestation
I had a lovely medinilla in a nice bright room. Firstly it looked like thriving as it gave many new leaves and stems, but then the leaves started curling up and some fell off right at the beginning. Then I have noticed fungus gnats which now for many months I haven’t been able to get rid of. I changed the soil twice in the last six months, used mosquito bits. Didn’t seem to help. I was told that my plant was over watered - but the mosquito bits also need water to be activated. Which makes life hard. Now the plant looks even more miserable; leaves have dry patched in various locations, some fallen off , some stems are limp and the infestation is still there ? How can I save this plant ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Make certain you are providing its cultural needs. They have specific requirements such as year-round humidity and infrequent watering similar to a succulent. You may be overwatering. Also keep them away from drafts.
Gnats are hard to get rid of but here is an article that should help. Also, keeping the soil dryer will reduce their numbers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/medinilla/caring-for-medinilla-plants.htm
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March 21, 2020Q.How do you grow medinilla from seeds
When would you transfer from small seed pot to regular pot for permanent growing
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Try soaking the seeds for a few days, changing the water every day.
When the seedlings are 1 or 2 inches tall, you can pot them. Here's an article about how to care for them:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/medinilla/caring-for-medinilla-plants.htm
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