I've had a Swiss Cheese Plant for three years. last November all but one of the leaves turned yellow and dropped. However, one stem and healthy leaf remains. Its been doing much better since but it hasn't grown any new leaves. In the past during spring and summer it would sprout new stems and leaves all the time. Is there anything i could do to encourage growth? i think the leaves dropped due to lack of sun light but the plant has been in a much better spot for 4 months now with no change.
This does sound like it suffered from a lack of light. This can take awhile to recover, but it is best left alone until it starts showing signs of recovery. After it starts growing new growth, you will want to feed it with a half strength, all-purpose fertilizer. This will give it a jumpstart while it is in recovery.
In general the plant isn’t still in good condition. But I’m noticing more stems yellowing. Is this due to over watering? Thanks!
Many of these will do this naturally. It does not appear to be suffering from overwatering. It may not have enough light, as these are full sun plants, and require full bright sun all day. These will usually adapt to this over time though.
I don't see anything unhealthy just yet, but this article will help you to keep this plant healhty: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
my Swiss plant leaves are dying even the new ones . I feel I need to repot it as the pot does not seem big enough. How much direct sunlight does it need?? Should I sit it close to window or away??
I am not aware of, and the internet isn't helping to identify, a plant with the common name of "Swiss plant". Since you are growing it as a houseplant, I am assuming you are speaking of Swedish ivy, Plectranthus australis. As the Latin name indicates, it is from Australia and nearby areas, not Sweden. Boy, are common names confusing! It likes damp but not wet soil so you must have drainage holes in the bottom or the roots will rot. On the other hand, it doesn't like soil on the dry side like succulents and lavender do. Here is an article on Swedish ivy care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swedish-ivy/swedish-ivy-care.htm
I have been given a large cheese plant the problem is that it's does not look very good. The pot is medium sized the leaves are turning brown. What should I do? maggie
Review the article below on care requirements; watering and light.
I bought a Swiss cheese plant cutting a few weeks ago (at which point had no roots). Now it has about 3-4 inch roots that are healthy & going strong! The problem is, A new leaf came in & it seems to be lighter green & somewhat limp, it’s been a few days, leaf is fully unrolled but no signs of change... should I pot it now or maybe change the location ? Other leaves look great & I change the water every morning.
Yes, it is time to start thinking about potting it into a light seedling soil. There are not enough nutrients in tap water to allow for growth, but you don't want to over-do it. A seedling soil mix is light, yet contains just enough nutrients to help initiate rooting.
Here are some articles that will help you to care for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/repotting-cheese-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/moss-pole-plant-support.htm
Hi sir, I am from India ( south). My Swiss cheese plant not growing since 6 months. I don't know what is the problem? Last six months, one new leaf is growing and one leaf is dry. Pls. Solve my plant problem.
This plant is part of the philodendron family. Here's a link that will answer your question about what's happening to the leaves: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm
Here's another article about the care of a Swiss Cheese Plant, that should be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm
The leaves of my cheese plants are soggy and wilted looking, I recently repotted it from a tiny pot that it was squeezed into into a much bigger one (that was required to fit the stems at the top of the plant from not bulging over the sides of the pot) - From my research I've overwatered it - but as the leaves are not yet yellowing I'm wondering if it would be advisable to repot or just leave to do it's thing for a bit. Thank you!!
Your plant is probably experiencing a bit of transplant shock. I would give it some time, and use some of the tips in this article to help it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm. If it remains droopy, check the room temperature - too much heat can cause this plant to droop. Here's another article for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swiss-cheese-plant/proper-care-of-a-swiss-cheese-plant-swiss-cheese-plant-propagation.htm