Not familiar with this plant but what makes you think it’s dormant?
CdnTreeGuy89 on
Theoretically a dormant plant doesn’t require water – hence dormancy. I just looked up this plant, it’s in the euphorbia family which means they store water in their leaves/stem.
If it’s kept cool, you will barely need to water it or you could cause it to rot. If it’s looking sickly, water it lightly. Otherwise just leave it.
Available-Sun6124 on
In case of *Euphorbia leuconeura*, wait until leaves start to droop.
cata_stro_phe on
I have one but I never knew they can get dormant. I live I a hot country and our winter average temp is around 12-17C° so maybe it’s related…
Mine drop lower leaves too but it’ll still get new leaves..just really slow. I’m still watering it when the soil gets really dry which can take a while in winter, sometimes more than two weeks.
She’s a big baby girl and I have her baby too which is about your plant size (I’m watering the baby too once in a while)
Effective_Mousse7071 on
If it’s inside and still getting adequate light then it’s not necessarily dormant. You just water less during winter. But it still needs water when soil gets completely dry.
I have a baby jewel under bright light and it’s growing quickly. I water once a week right now.
Also: looks like you could have spider mites or some other pest. Check the underside of leaves.
jjboy91 on
Not until the leaves go down imo
WritPositWrit on
I dont have that plant, but for my aloe and geranium that I bring inside, I water AT MOST once during the winter. I generally don’t water the aloe at all.
HuckleberryFresh9834 on
My word! Thanks for sharing! I thought it was plumeria – LOL! I love learning new things!
sosobabou on
Is it covered in mealy bugs, or is that normal??
Beingforthetimebeing on
Clivia is another one you don’t even water for 4 months
Responsible-Kick-301 on
I wouldn’t let it get this dry that the soil pulls away from pot. But this is better than overwatering. Keep it abit moister and lightly mist when dry. Your pant will tell you how long between watering
SayThat3Times on
If it’s still wet, don’t water… feel the soil and water when needed..
Also, why is the soil still wet? Is your house cold? If so, you water less frequently..
rarebeingrare on
I don’t know anything about plants, but I love looking at them.
Pretty_You_3259 on
While reading this post, my Madagascar Jewel just shot at me… grrrr….😂
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Not familiar with this plant but what makes you think it’s dormant?
Theoretically a dormant plant doesn’t require water – hence dormancy. I just looked up this plant, it’s in the euphorbia family which means they store water in their leaves/stem.
If it’s kept cool, you will barely need to water it or you could cause it to rot. If it’s looking sickly, water it lightly. Otherwise just leave it.
In case of *Euphorbia leuconeura*, wait until leaves start to droop.
I have one but I never knew they can get dormant. I live I a hot country and our winter average temp is around 12-17C° so maybe it’s related…
Mine drop lower leaves too but it’ll still get new leaves..just really slow. I’m still watering it when the soil gets really dry which can take a while in winter, sometimes more than two weeks.
https://preview.redd.it/30wx5wllot1g1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=337fc5a4971ce6873c26e2e033023810a80cacae
She’s a big baby girl and I have her baby too which is about your plant size (I’m watering the baby too once in a while)
If it’s inside and still getting adequate light then it’s not necessarily dormant. You just water less during winter. But it still needs water when soil gets completely dry.
I have a baby jewel under bright light and it’s growing quickly. I water once a week right now.
Also: looks like you could have spider mites or some other pest. Check the underside of leaves.
Not until the leaves go down imo
I dont have that plant, but for my aloe and geranium that I bring inside, I water AT MOST once during the winter. I generally don’t water the aloe at all.
My word! Thanks for sharing! I thought it was plumeria – LOL! I love learning new things!
Is it covered in mealy bugs, or is that normal??
Clivia is another one you don’t even water for 4 months
I wouldn’t let it get this dry that the soil pulls away from pot. But this is better than overwatering. Keep it abit moister and lightly mist when dry. Your pant will tell you how long between watering
If it’s still wet, don’t water… feel the soil and water when needed..
Also, why is the soil still wet? Is your house cold? If so, you water less frequently..
I don’t know anything about plants, but I love looking at them.
While reading this post, my Madagascar Jewel just shot at me… grrrr….😂