Houseplants: Fairly new to keeping plants alive, not at killing them! p2

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Rayvynn5374 Germantown, MD September 17, 2009 06:10 PM	As promised I have more, if I could figure out how to post more than one picture per thread I would do this all as one long post. Obviously this guy doesn't look very healthy. i don't know what he is either. I have a sneaky suspicion it is an "arrowhead" but no one pays me to think so I am asking for help........ I have a close up of a healthy leaf in this pot, if it is needed. as stated I repotted all plants yesterday, getting them ready for the winter (if there is such a thing). Figure they could possibly be root bound, none of them were actually. When I carefully was shaking the old dirt out of the root base of this one, several stems (with at least 4 leaf stalks broke off of the root system (didn't break off with roots). I was being very gentle, so I don't know if this is a sign that isn't healthy? I took the broken stems trimmed a little off the bottoms and placed in a cup of water, hoping they will sprout roots. I don;t know if this is possible???? If this is an arrowhead plant what is it's ideal conditions? Direct light does not seem to be a good thing. The leaves look burnt if i put in sun, so it sits in a hall with no windows aimed at it. Any advice is greatly appreciated. My mom cried when she saw this is the arrangement at the funeral, said my little brother had one of these under his back yard tree until some kid mowed it for him. I kind of get depressed when i see this one not doing too well. (i am not a crazy person, i promise!!!! just emotional) View Larger
RachelLF Rural Retreat, VA September 20, 2009 02:04 AM	Yes, your plant is a Syngonium (arrowhead) plant. It appear's to be a bit over watered. The Syngonium's are a very easy houseplant and only require medium or Low light as a houseplant. They are very easy to propogate by stem cutting's. Rachel
barhea7 (Bre) Sellersville, PA (Zone 7a) September 20, 2009 03:20 AM	I agree with Rachel that it appers to be overwatered - hence the yellowing of the leaves. Witht the cuttings be sure to change out the water once a week goodluck!
Rayvynn5374 Germantown, MD September 21, 2009 11:10 AM	Assuming I will go buy more soil today to help dry it out. soil is wet. I sat it outside to try to help dry it out but just not working too well. Thanks for the replies!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 21, 2009 05:23 PM	it will take a few days to dry out up to a week depending on how wet it is....when your ready for more plants I have this one only mines varigated green and white
RachelLF Rural Retreat, VA September 22, 2009 12:23 AM	Yes, let the plant dry out and then only water the plant when the soil feel's dry to your finger a few inche's down in the soil. Syngonium's are a very easy/nice houseplant to have around.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 22, 2009 12:28 AM	well you can grow them in water, but it's a little more difficult
plantladylin (Zone 9b) September 22, 2009 01:45 AM	I read on another forum where folks talked about sitting an over watered plant on top of a terry cloth bath towel ... leave it sit for awhile (even overnight if the soil is really saturated) and you will be surprised how much water it draws out of the soil.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 22, 2009 01:58 AM	i have done that...rescuing my sons Aloe!...he had it sitting in 2" of water!
Rayvynn5374 Germantown, MD September 23, 2009 03:11 PM	I placed this plant in brand new soil today. Moisture control from Miracle Grow. I hope this does well! The pieces that broke off are still in a cup of water and are now inside the pot with the rooted one. Now I have a question regarding tryin to sprout new roots....does the cup, water and rootless stems need to be exposed to light or does it matter? As stated it is in a cup inside a pot down into the dirt.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 23, 2009 04:00 PM	you can stick the cup of cuttings in a window sill or just put the cuttings down in the dirt and they will take off...the moisture control was a good choice

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