My Ric Rac that I got from Lowe's some months ago has put out lots of new growth, seemed very happy and was doing so well, until I noticed this leaf. Its travelling further up the leaf. And now its starting on another leaf. What does this mean? I grow it indoors, in a west window with filtered afternoon sun, and I mist it every morning along with all my other plants. Only water it when its almost completely dry. The leaves also don't feel as firm as they did when I first got this plant. Any idea what might be wrong? Thank you.
Problem with Ric Rac
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not sure but how much water are you giving them, remember that most of them grow in the jungles and they need more water than "real" cactus.
I rotted one not long ago, and I was only watering when it was completely dry.
I'd try not misting everyday. That is happening to some of mine and its driving me crazy. I also bought a ric rac from Lowes and I've ignored it and it seems to be doing well. During the spring and summer I put them outside but when the weather gets cold here I bring them in and wonder if all will be okay, usually they all suvive to see another summer. I'll have to take a picture of the amount of plants and the sizes I have to bring in. My husband can't believe I can find places for all of them and I still like buying more. We need to move to a warmer climate or better yet he needs to build me a greenhouse.
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Watch out with the Big Box stores many use glycerin to hold water longer. I personally would repot it in a peat or coir / orchid bark mix. Or if you are going to be like me, I am going to go Semi-Hydro when I get a job again. There is a big discussion of S/H in the Succulent and Caucidiform forums if you want to know more.
A picture of just some of the plants I have to bring in when it gets cold here. I put these in my home office because it gets light all day and most of the night from florescent lights. Today I put together a utility rack and my husband put in some grow lights for my smaller epi starts and seedlings that are still looking pretty good. wheww. I not only got hooked on epis this year but also on succulants and cactus, along with all my folage plants.
