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Neophytum "Burgundy Hill"

13 years ago

I bought one these in December. When I potted it I gave it a little water and kept it in a south window. It was sprayed periodically with others several mornings a week. The leaves have been dying from tips (most of them). Several days ago I trimmed it and put in the greenhouse. I'll now leave it alone. I am thinking it does't want much water. Does anyone have other ideas?

Thanks,

Woods

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sunshine_qld
13 years ago
I grow mine in full sun here. It really brings out the colour.
You would need to acclimatise it to do this.
jwnesmith
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks sunshine. How much water do you give it?
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sunshine_qld
13 years ago
Normally once a week but in hot weather a spray a couple of days a week as well. At the moment over the last few weeks we have had over 300mm of rain and they are doing okay.
splinter1804
13 years ago
Hi everyone

jwnesmith - I live in Australia so I'm not familiar with the conditions in the US, but I was once told that as an indication of what the problem could be:

Brown leaf tips means..not enough water
yellow leaf tips means...too much water

Maybe this will help you.

All the best, Nev.
hotdiggetydam
13 years ago
It also needs good air circulation
jwnesmith
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks to all. I will follow your advice.

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