Yes...at first I thought I was doing something wrong as so many of my plants just started to not look as good and I panicked when some of my plants kept dropping leaves and getting bare thinking I had killed them....now I’m just trying to keep myself from over analyzing my plants and panicking and see if they bounce back in the spring.
Very nice and informative video. My daughter has turned me into a plant zealot. I have always loved them, but never took it to the next level. Now I have so many beautiful and diverse plants throughout my home. This was perfect!
Interesting. Makes sense. My livestock is very sensitive to the light change. Egg production and molting season for chickens are instantly changed by the sunlight change. Horses start growing winter coats when the sunlight changes even by 30 min a day. Of course house plants will be sensitive, but I didn’t think of it because i’m new to indoor plants. No one questions that in outdoor plants. Good info Betsy
I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Your quirky and nerdy personality makes me feel so happy. :3 I noticed my Alocasia Amazonica has lost a lot of leaves since I have bought it. I know I was guilty of over watering at first, I resolved that but then I thought I wasnt maintaining enough humidity, so I popped the fella in my brightly lit bathroom. I can't tell if I am not providing sufficient care requirements. But now I'm thinking it might lose its leaves during dormancy? What is your experience?
I'm glad you found my channel too! 😊 If temperatures drop below 60°F/15°C and stay that way a little too long, then Alocasia plants can indeed lose their leaves and go into dormancy. They're quite sensitive to temperature. If this has caused yours to lose its leaves, then it should grow back in the spring. Mine has not lost any leaves but my apartment is always 70°F/21°C or above. Otherwise, it could be overwatering, especially if the soil isn't full of something to keep it quick-draining like plenty of perlite. I hope this helps!
I have two plant tour videos from this past summer if you'd like to check those out (one of the plants in my kitchen and one of the plants in my living room). I'll definitely do another in a couple months, maybe when spring arrives! 🙂Thank you for watching. 💚
@@elizabethduecker5809 Yep! I water both my red and green prayer plants with Paris tap water. My green prayer plant is more sensitive than the red one--its leaves yellow if it's overwatered for example. But neither one has brown leaf tips from the water.
Enjoyed your video. I knew certain succulents went dormant but I know now certain houseplants do too. Thanks for the info and the new video. Happy holidays
My alocasia amazonica is fighting dormancy right now. It's only able to sustain 2 leaves on each growth. We will power through though. I always need those leaf close ups. Keep 'em coming 😍
So my question is if the plant goes into dormancy and loses all of its leaves and your left with an empty pot, would you depot it and then store it or just leave it in the pot with the same soil no watering?
I spotted your staghorn plant mounted at the background. Did you mount them with sphagnum moss? How often do you water them? Do you fertilise them too? I like your colathea @4:17.
Hi Mary! I have another video all about my staghorn ferns: ruclips.net/video/c0jY47bCZSk/видео.html I have not yet fertilized them but will probably give them some diluted orchid fertilizer come spring. They need watered about once a week, whenever the sphagnum moss becomes dry. Are you talking about the Caladium I'm holding, or the Calathea medallion behind me? Both are pretty in any case!
I Googled it for you. This thread was in the list of first results and addresses that question as well as how many hours of lightness/darkness to give plants: www.houzz.com/discussions/2012224/do-plants-under-grow-lights-need-a-rest-period
Hello! Thanks so much for the video! I have seen some of your previous ones on hoyas and appreciated them a well :) I bought 2 hoya carnosas at the end of this autumn ( I live in Europe). One has already been dormant but the other gave me 5 new leaves, and then lost 3 of them and even some tips of its vines dried :( This morning one of the old leaves turned yellow and fell off too! No new growth at all, but the rest of the plant looks fine tho..What could it be?! Please help!
My prayer plant went dormant all summer and started to grow at the beginning of winter, I also took some cuttings and put them in a pot :D Is this normal?
It depends. It could simply be that it was working on a root system during summer and only began putting out foliage when that was established, which happened to be early winter. If it's putting out growth now, then great!
My fiddle leaf fig has no more leaves. I still have a stem and am hopeful she'll come back. I paid too much money to throw her away, but I think she might be dead. 😣
Glad I could answer your question! 😂 I use a bulb in my DIY propagation grow box, but hide it away in the bathroom where the light can't bother me. betsybegonia.com/2018/11/07/diy-plant-propagation-box/
Hey Jimmy! Thanks for asking. So far, so good. The African violets aren't showing pups yet but they still seem happy and healthy so I assume they're developing roots. I expect to see some action in January. imgur.com/gallery/ymASwmP
@@betsybegonia Awesome!! Thank You for the Reply .I was inspired by your video and did my own propagation from leaf cuttings. My cuttings look good but no roots yet.🌱🌱😃 Please keep us updated on their progress.
Omg!! I been wanting to ask this Q's last few days. Yes.. pls keep us updated.. as I also am 'try' to leaves propagate AV 1st time. If successful.. will purchase leaves online in spring. 😊👍
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Have you noticed any differences in your plants during winter?
Yes ! Is it OK to put Them in a spot with less light or I should let them near big windows ? :)
Yes...at first I thought I was doing something wrong as so many of my plants just started to not look as good and I panicked when some of my plants kept dropping leaves and getting bare thinking I had killed them....now I’m just trying to keep myself from over analyzing my plants and panicking and see if they bounce back in the spring.
Phew! This being my first winter with houseplants, I didn't know what dormancy would look like. This was helpful. Gracias!
I'm happy it helped! 🙂 Thanks for watching, Hermila. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Betsy! @@betsybegonia
I am going to use this in my middle school science class ... great resource!
I hope they like it!
Very nice and informative video. My daughter has turned me into a plant zealot. I have always loved them, but never took it to the next level. Now I have so many beautiful and diverse plants throughout my home. This was perfect!
Interesting. Makes sense. My livestock is very sensitive to the light change. Egg production and molting season for chickens are instantly changed by the sunlight change. Horses start growing winter coats when the sunlight changes even by 30 min a day. Of course house plants will be sensitive, but I didn’t think of it because i’m new to indoor plants. No one questions that in outdoor plants. Good info Betsy
I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Your quirky and nerdy personality makes me feel so happy. :3 I noticed my Alocasia Amazonica has lost a lot of leaves since I have bought it. I know I was guilty of over watering at first, I resolved that but then I thought I wasnt maintaining enough humidity, so I popped the fella in my brightly lit bathroom. I can't tell if I am not providing sufficient care requirements. But now I'm thinking it might lose its leaves during dormancy? What is your experience?
I'm glad you found my channel too! 😊 If temperatures drop below 60°F/15°C and stay that way a little too long, then Alocasia plants can indeed lose their leaves and go into dormancy. They're quite sensitive to temperature. If this has caused yours to lose its leaves, then it should grow back in the spring. Mine has not lost any leaves but my apartment is always 70°F/21°C or above. Otherwise, it could be overwatering, especially if the soil isn't full of something to keep it quick-draining like plenty of perlite. I hope this helps!
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I'm so overtired. But you are funny!!
Your videos are fantastic! You make a very excellent point about dormancy. Plants can definitely tell whats happening around them. 👍👍
Thanks so much, Gerard! I really appreciate your watching my stuff. I enjoy your channel too! 💚
All of your plants look so full and healthy! I would love to see a Plant Tour! Love your videos!
I have two plant tour videos from this past summer if you'd like to check those out (one of the plants in my kitchen and one of the plants in my living room). I'll definitely do another in a couple months, maybe when spring arrives! 🙂Thank you for watching. 💚
Do you use water from your faucet for your prayer plant?
@@elizabethduecker5809 Yep! I water both my red and green prayer plants with Paris tap water. My green prayer plant is more sensitive than the red one--its leaves yellow if it's overwatered for example. But neither one has brown leaf tips from the water.
You did not say if we keep watering the plants while dormant or suspend it until spring comes. Thank you.
Enjoyed your video. I knew certain succulents went dormant but I know now certain houseplants do too. Thanks for the info and the new video. Happy holidays
Have a lovely holiday season, Kathy! 💚☃️
You saved my caladium. I was going to throw the dirt out of its pot. It shriveled not too long ago. It’s winter here
Great info , most people don't know this and then their plants end up in the trash . great videos and you make me laugh all the time✌💖💖
Thanks so much, Suzette! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 💚😁
@@betsybegonia Thank you. I hope you do too🎄🎄🎄🎄
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Thank you! 💚
What is a good time to fertilize?
My alocasia amazonica is fighting dormancy right now. It's only able to sustain 2 leaves on each growth. We will power through though.
I always need those leaf close ups. Keep 'em coming 😍
Ohhh this makes me nervous. Mine just flowered and I moved it to a new place but now I think maybe I'll put it back in the brighter room. 😯
@@betsybegonia It couldnt hurt 🤷🏻♂️
I have elephant ears in my home and im not sure how to tell if they are dormant or dead what should i look for?
La verdad como quisiera contactarte con usted y donde puedo comprar sus variedades de Hoya muchos saludó de Lima PERÚ
Lamento decir que no tengo ninguna planta para vender.
So my question is if the plant goes into dormancy and loses all of its leaves and your left with an empty pot, would you depot it and then store it or just leave it in the pot with the same soil no watering?
Heeelllo how do you store caladium during this period?
I didn't do anything with mine. It's still in the soil in its pot and it's dormant. It bloomed a couple months ago and it's gone back to sleep. 🤷♀️
I spotted your staghorn plant mounted at the background. Did you mount them with sphagnum moss? How often do you water them? Do you fertilise them too? I like your colathea @4:17.
Hi Mary! I have another video all about my staghorn ferns: ruclips.net/video/c0jY47bCZSk/видео.html
I have not yet fertilized them but will probably give them some diluted orchid fertilizer come spring. They need watered about once a week, whenever the sphagnum moss becomes dry.
Are you talking about the Caladium I'm holding, or the Calathea medallion behind me? Both are pretty in any case!
Could grow lights prevent plant dormancy ?
I Googled it for you. This thread was in the list of first results and addresses that question as well as how many hours of lightness/darkness to give plants: www.houzz.com/discussions/2012224/do-plants-under-grow-lights-need-a-rest-period
Hello! Thanks so much for the video! I have seen some of your previous ones on hoyas and appreciated them a well :) I bought 2 hoya carnosas at the end of this autumn ( I live in Europe). One has already been dormant but the other gave me 5 new leaves, and then lost 3 of them and even some tips of its vines dried :( This morning one of the old leaves turned yellow and fell off too! No new growth at all, but the rest of the plant looks fine tho..What could it be?! Please help!
My prayer plant went dormant all summer and started to grow at the beginning of winter, I also took some cuttings and put them in a pot :D
Is this normal?
It depends. It could simply be that it was working on a root system during summer and only began putting out foliage when that was established, which happened to be early winter. If it's putting out growth now, then great!
Can't believe you held a plant up the whole video
😂 That's usually what I do. I prefer to stand.
My fiddle leaf fig has no more leaves. I still have a stem and am hopeful she'll come back. I paid too much money to throw her away, but I think she might be dead. 😣
Aw I'm really sorry to hear that. Sending good vibes your way. 💚
Hi! New to your chanel. Have you got artificial ligth? Sorry if I spell wrong. 💕 Ok you just told. 😱😊 Thanks!!
Glad I could answer your question! 😂 I use a bulb in my DIY propagation grow box, but hide it away in the bathroom where the light can't bother me. betsybegonia.com/2018/11/07/diy-plant-propagation-box/
even the branch falls? I mean, is so tall...
hey Betsy
Hi Tsepo.
My hoys is in dormant to and I want it to grow but have to wait till spring lol silly hoyas
I know, so frustrating! My Hoya obovata is also showing no signs of growth. Come on spring!
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Hi, Betsy how are your African Violets doing?
Hey Jimmy! Thanks for asking. So far, so good. The African violets aren't showing pups yet but they still seem happy and healthy so I assume they're developing roots. I expect to see some action in January. imgur.com/gallery/ymASwmP
@@betsybegonia Awesome!! Thank You for the Reply .I was inspired by your video and did my own propagation from leaf cuttings. My cuttings look good but no roots yet.🌱🌱😃 Please keep us updated on their progress.
@@ChingMo73 I've read that it can take up to 2 months to see pups, so we'll need to be super patient!
Omg!! I been wanting to ask this Q's last few days. Yes.. pls keep us updated.. as I also am 'try' to leaves propagate AV 1st time. If successful.. will purchase leaves online in spring. 😊👍
@@Edemamee Okay, I'll give an update when I can! 😊
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