I just bought my first Swiss cheese plant that is already in a pot. I plan to re-pot it, but how do I now plant a moss pole in it?
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I have a cut off of my sister's Swiss cheese plant. This is my second one. The first one didn't make it, so I am giving it another shot. I have 2 stems, dipped in rooting horomone, in soil for about a week now. It is concerning me because it seems to be losing its stiffness, for lack of a better word. Should I be doing something different? I don't want to lose this one. I also have a knack for keeping an African violet alive, but it never ever flowers except for when I bought it. I love violets; I just can never get them to bloom. What am I doing wrong?
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I repotted the plant, and now leaves are yellowing and browning and no new shoots have developed since. Is that normal and will it end or is there something I'm supposed to do?
While it is normal for plants to adjust after repotting, it sounds like your may be in shock or suffering from improper watering. Have you allowed the plant to dry out sufficiently between waterings? Perhaps it isn't receiving enough water? Put a bowl of water under the plant and wait a couple hours. Is there still water in the bowl? If not, then the plant is in need of more water. If there is still water in the bowl, pour it out as the plant is getting plenty of water and needs to dry out.
I have just inherited a large cheese plant. How often must I water it? It is now on the porch in sunlight.
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I recently purchased a Swiss Cheese plant a few weeks ago. I would like to know how to prevent the leaves from turning yellow and from drying out? Also, I want to know if I need to repot the plant? I noticed that the leaves were turning black and yellow. The plant gets direct sunlight and is in my living room. I water the plant once a week and mist the leaves to prevent it from drying out. Could the plant be receiving too much sunlight? I am a new grower and don't have any experience with houseplants. I would like to see this plant grow strong and healthy, so your advice is needed.
With houseplants, you should not be watering on a schedual, but rather checking on a schedual. Water the plant when just the very top of the soil is dry.
It sounds like it may have a bit of a fungus, which is causing the black spots and yellow leaves. Treat the plant with a fungicide. Since you know now that it is prone to fungus in that spot, you may be better off setting it on a pebble tray filled with water rather than misting to help with the humidity.
You probably do not need to repot it at this time. They like to be a little root bound.
This article will help with its care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
Are moss poles something I have to make? I've never seen one for sale. How do I make one?
You can make one quite easily. Get some sphagnum moss (you can find it at craft and florist shops). Place the moss on a appropriately sized board for your plant. Use fishing line to wrap around the moss and secure it to the board.
We have a Swiss cheese plant that has taken over the lounge and is top heavy. How do we prune it back and where abouts on the plant do we snip off the stems? Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Afrikaaner
Swiss cheese plant is easy to prune and very forgiving about how it is pruned. Try not to rune more than 1/3 of the plant in any one season, but other than that, just use a clean, sharp pair of scissors or pruners to cut away the growth that you do not want. It makes it look cleaner if you cut near the junction of a leaf and stem, but the plant will be fine no matter where you prune.
You may find this article helpful for propagating what you prune off:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/monstera-deliciosa-propagation.htm