Den. aberrans losing some leaves!

[woaini1116]

Hello everyone...

I was wondering what was wrong with my Den. aberrans. I noticed that a couple of the smaller leaves in the center have been turning yellow and falling off. Today, another one of the leaves had some burnt-looking spots. I was wondering if this was because the leaves got too wet from watering? Or maybe it's too much sun? I keep it on a south-facing windowsill. Other than a couple of yellowing leaves, the plant seems fine. Just curious as to what you guys may think is the problem? Thanks.

[kmarch]

It's difficult to diagnose the problem without beign able to see the leaves. Could you possibly post some pics of them?

[woaini1116]

here's some pix!

[berkeleysgr8]

Has the plant gone dry for an extended period of time? My guess is that dehydration or over-fertilization is the culprit.

[woaini1116]

Originally Posted by berkeleysgr8

Has the plant gone dry for an extended period of time? My guess is that dehydration or over-fertilization is the culprit.

well i check it everyday and water it when the skewer is dry....and i don't fertilize often...so i don't think that's the problem?

[digitalgate]

look like you dont have enought light and too much fertilizer

[woaini1116]

Originally Posted by digitalgate

look like you dont have enought light and too much fertilizer

but it's in a south facing window that gets the most light, and i don't really use much fertilization???

[digitalgate]

If you dont use much fertilization. Then i was referring to the salt deposit on the bark. It
may be due to hard water leaving the salt behind. Which might be too much for the plant.
Too much salt can cause dehydration as water tend to leave the plant. May be, change
media and water with water that has low salt content.
Or
try soaking the plant in distill water for 30 mins to wash off the salt in the media.Pray for
changes.

[woaini1116]

where would you get distilled water from? does it help to let water sit for 24 hours? there are 3 new growths coming out and all the flowers are opening now.

[LouisW]

You should be able to but distilled drinking water at most grocery stores, gas stations etc. letting water sit overnight allows the chlorine to evaporate but it doesn't do anything to get rid of calcium and other minerals that build up in your medium, pot, and the plant.

[digitalgate]

Originally Posted by LouisW

You should be able to but distilled drinking water at most grocery stores, gas stations etc. letting water sit overnight allows the chlorine to evaporate but it doesn't do anything to get rid of calcium and other minerals that build up in your medium, pot, and the plant.

i was a bit worry about that. I guess it might not work. Change media in order
then

[woaini1116]

my mini stopped turning yellow..i discovered some bugs and got rid of them!!! now my mini seems to be doing alright!

[kid a]

Hey thats great news! I'm sure it'll keep getting better, that plant is so beautiful!

[woaini1116]

i hope so! the flowers are so long lasting...i love it!