waxing philosophic on plants and life

Comment #6

Rick G — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 03:35:46 GMT

Well I have taken Waynr's advice and have not rotated the plant, not fertilized it and have watered it sparingly. As Todd mentioned it is taking somewhat of an L-shape (lol) towards the window but I gotta say it's healthier than ever and has grown about 33% since I started this blog. My plant and I thank you guys!

Comment #5

Rick G — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:34:41 GMT

Thanks, waynr...didn't see your response until today and I will follow your suggestions. I was fertilizing it with Miracle-Gro during the winter so I'll cut back on that too.

Comment #4

waynr — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 18:09:17 GMT

The plant grows extra cells on the shaded side of leaf stems to turn towards the light upon which it's life depends(essential for photosynthesis). Thus the energy spent in turning constantly to eat keeps the plant in a state of perpetual fatique. Get it a rest, a little fresh air and as much light as possible. Water only if wilting and fertilise lightly if at all when indoors. If one side gets bare turn that side towards the sun when it goes back outdoors it'll fill in. Hope this helps.... [ More ]

Comment #3

Todd — Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:23:30 GMT

Well, I'm not really a green thumb, so my suggestion to rotate the plant would be common-sense so that it doesn't become L-shaped. Maybe there's someone else here would could offer a little better advice! (Sorry)

Comment #2

Rick G — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:13:53 GMT

I know nothing about this except my plant didn't do well last winter with me rotating it, so any suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks

Comment #1

Todd — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:23:46 GMT

Did you know why leaves grow towards the sun? It's not because they are straining to get more sunlight. It is because the cells of the plant actually grow in darkness, so the cells AWAY from the sun are growing much faster and larger, causing the plant to bend AWAY from the darkness. 

 

Pretty cool, eh? 

 

-Todd<br

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Rick G — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 20:48:40 GMT