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I've got this rock plant about 10months ago and its starting to die 😢. I water it every day or 2nd day. Any tips as to how to look after it? Thank you!
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Hello @growcat
Thanks for sharing your question about your rock plant. One of the probable reasons your plant is not doing so well is its either getting too much water or not enough. Have you been watering it the same way for the past 10 months? If I recall correctly these plants are very hardy and don't require a great deal of watering.
For the moment I suggest reducing your water regimen and allowing the plant to dry up a bit.
Let me call on our experienced members @Noelle and @mich1972 for their recommendations.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @8105. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about plant care.
Watering any plant every second day would generally be considered excessive. Typically, these rock plants have a lower tray, and their roots dangle into it. You'd fill the tray and let the roots seek out their own water. You might mist spray the rock several times a week so the roots don't entirely dry out. Some moss placed around the rock can help retain some moisture and protect the roots.
What amount of sunlight does the plant receive each day? Be careful if it receives direct sunlight through a window, as this can burn the leaves.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi,
I've had my rock plant for about two years, but it appears to have stunted. Do you have any tips please on how to generate/promote new growth lower down the stem?
Many thanks!
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Hello @Badasaz
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.
Your rock plant, which looks like a Pachira aquatica or similar caudiciform species, appears to be healthy but showing signs of legginess, where growth has concentrated at the top while the lower stem remains bare. This often happens when the plant receives uneven or insufficient light, prompting it to stretch toward the brightest source.
To encourage new growth lower on the stem, start by adjusting its lighting conditions. Move it closer to a window where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight for most of the day, or consider supplementing with a grow light for consistent exposure. Regularly rotating the plant can also help promote balanced growth.
To stimulate back-budding on the lower stem, you can consider giving the plant a gentle pruning near the top, this sends a hormonal signal that can trigger dormant nodes further down to activate. However, pruning should be done cautiously and ideally during the warmer growing months, when the plant is most responsive.
Ensure you're not overwatering; allow the water to drain freely and avoid having the roots sit in standing water for long periods, as this can lead to rot and further stunt growth. A diluted liquid fertiliser every few weeks during spring and summer may also support new shoots. With consistent care and the right conditions, your plant should respond over time with fuller, more vigorous growth.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hey Eric and community please help
my rock lava plant need your help he’s leaves fell off and I don’t know what to do. Is it normal for the white stuff on the outside of rock
