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Stiff leaves and stem

17 years ago

Had an empty container so bought a plant at the store the other day. Its a bush goliath. Nice short, strong stem. Did not notice till I planted it that it is very squat, the leaves and stem are hard an stiff, very hard and stiff. Color is dark green and very nice. Will it grow out of this? What caused it? -too much fertilizer and light?

Kenny

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digdirt2
17 years ago
Well they are a short bush type plant and it will stay that way - about 2-3 feet tall - but likely this one has been over-watered making it stiff and it may have gotten an extra dose of the growth regulators that nurseries sometimes use. It will adjust and due fine with normal care IME.

Dave
catman529
17 years ago
Either that, or it could have been fanned well and naturally developed strong stems and leaf stalks. Just my 2Â¢
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