On Sat, 17 May 2008 06:32:28 -0700 (PDT), Jane
<googlemail2003@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On May 15, 1:48 pm, Jane <googlemail2...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> I have a large Pathos hanging in my home. I've had it for several
>> years, always in the same place. In fact I've had Pathos plants
>> hanging in that spot for 20 years. Usually they do very well for 5 or
>> 6 years and then I have to dump them. I think they need to be
>> repotted but the spot cannot take anything larger.
>>
>> The one I have now is only a couple of years old. All of a sudden the
>> leaves are wilting and losing their beautiful green and white colors.
>> The green is become faded and in general the plant looks sick.
>>
>> I've taken a close look and do not see anything on or under the leaves
>> such as ayphids. I also checked for spider mites and can't find
>> anything. This is the first Pathos I've had where the entire plant is
>> going at the same time.
>>
>> What diseases and pests are these plants prone to? It does not need
>> to be repotted.
>>
>> Help!
>>
>> thanks
>
>Sorry about spelling the name wrong. When I searched for "pathos
>plant" in Google I got so many hits that I assumed it was correct.
>
>Having said that, I still don't know what the problem with the plant
>is. Guess it must be me...........
Hadn't been following the thread in detail.
Did anybody suggest repotting with fresh soil? In a pot not vastly
larger than the existing one. I realize you said it does not need
to be repotted -- I assume you were talking root-wise, but
maybe a chance of scene -- and soil?
Couldn't hurt.
Persephone
Persephone
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