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Good luck with your new addition! They can be very long lived so I hope you have it for many decades to come.

@@ourhouseplants TY! I hope so too! 😁

Thanks for watching and commenting! I think it's one of my best Pothos, love it too.

And by drop I meant they completely fall off.

It sounds like a watering issue. Perhaps too much or not enough. I don't generally like bottom watering unless your particular setup requires it. It can be tricky to know if you're giving the right amounts. That said you did mention you repotted it. If that was very recent that could be the cause too. What sort of potting mix did you use? Much much bigger is the new container?

@@ourhouseplants Hi thanks so much for responding. The container is not too much bigger, maybe a bit deeper and the potting mix I used is miracle gro potting mix , looks like the most basic one.

@@peachshakes That all sounds good, really. It could just be slight overwatering and adjusting to the new environment. Excessively low humidity can react badly with these ferns, but it will have to be super low. Sometimes miracle grow potting mix can hold a little too much water so "overwatering" is what I'm leaning towards at this point based on what you've said.

🤣 Thank you! Maybe it's the subtle British humor. I'm glad you found it helpful too!

Tiffany. Thank you so much for posting this and sharing part of your culture. I loved reading it. I hope your new Laua’e thrives under your care, and it grows into a very large and happy houseplant.

Hi! Someone asked this before, so I'll just copy and paste my reply, hope that's okay and helps you. - The stems will generally grow upwards by default, but you could use something like string to keep it from growing upwards and you can gradually train it into shape. Search "Espaliers". It's a little old-fashioned but the principle is the same. Essentially, you want to control the way the plant grows. However, it will take a long time as these plants don't grow overly fast.

There isn't much you can do at that point. But here are a few ideas. You could remove / cut back the tallest branches (the tops can be propagated. Check out my recent video to see how th-cam.com/video/kM2rEgTy9jE/w-d-xo.html ). If you dont actually want to lose any of the height, then you can create your own DIY supports with bamboo and string/wire. One of mine is very wobbly too, so it's up against a wall for support which works, if that's an option for you. The only other thing to check is that it's not actually loose in the planter as it may be rocking around because of that. But a too tall plant it is a good thing! You've grown something massive that people would love to have!

Yeah that's pretty cold for these plants. Such a shame that happened. Yes if the branches were frozen and too badly damaged what you did was the right thing. Hopefully the core of the plant is okay and it sprouts replacement growth for you shortly.

Hi. That's never happened to any of my plants, however I've never had Spider Mites on them either. At the end of the day, I would say the two go together. You've spotted yellowing and also Spider Mites at the same time. So it's a good chance that's the cause. Hope you get it sorted. They're robust plants so it's worth trying to resolve the issue and they should hopefully grow back.

@ourhouseplants I've had one to grow over 9 foot tall. It was gorgeous and then the soil gave away when I tried to move it and it fell over.

Hi, you can always post photos in the comments on the article on my website - www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/cuddly-cactus-cereus-jamacaru As for what you've said though, I think I understand / can picture it. Without roots, that will make it much harder, but once the end has "dried" out a little. Maybe 48 hours. You can pot it up into normal potting soil and keep moist and warm. There is a good chance, if it takes, it will grow new roots within a month or two. It won't work every time, but at this point, there isn't anything else you can realistically do.

Oh no! That's such a shame. Maybe it was accidentally overwatered when you repotted it. Maybe give it another go in the future!

Thanks for coming back to watch my videos. It's a great houseplant, although a little unruly. I hope you have fun growing it. Let me know how you get on!

Hi! It's hard to know why this is happening, but it could be a lighting issue. Potentially too much light? Does the plant get some full sun hitting the leaves? Plants in darker spots will almost always have darker leaves. That's why mine is as dark as it is!

@@ourhouseplants Thanks for the feedback , friend! actually it dosent get direct sunlight at all. I put him near the window so it is shaded , but still get a lot of light during the day (but not direct sunlight). If I could upload an image to here you could see it, but I dont see such option. You think I should put him in a much shaded spot? There is a lady palms at me neighbors' garden, they get lot of light during the day, but not directly and they look great with dark green.... please help me 🙏🙏🥲

I'd love to see a photo - You can add them to the article about this plant on my website - www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa . Meanwhile, a few other ideas that may not be related to light: - Potentially try a more standard houseplant feed. Iron should only be a trace mineral for most plants, and definitely for houseplants. - Is it all leaves / fronds going lighter or only the new ones? If newer, then that's normal. They will darken up in time. - Check for any pests just in case. Doesn't sound likely but without a photo to better see the lightening I can't really be more specific.

@@ourhouseplants Thanks for your feedback my friend. I uploaded several images to the link you put here, with my answers.. Many thanks. Looking forward to hear from you. Amit

Thanks Amit, I've responded in full over on my website to your comment. Thanks :-)

Too much water, too much light and old age are the normal reasons. The leaves won't last forever, perhaps a few years. As long as you have roughly the same number of leaves as when you first got the plant, it should be fine.

But, but, but... It is. Easy going I mean 🤣

Good luck! If it's unhappy in a location, think about moving it. Mine wasn't happy initially, but as soon as I switched it to a different room it's done beautifully.

Sometimes cactus soil can be VERY free draining. The Mount Everest is a succulent, but I do find it's more of a thirsty plant. Potentially, your mix is draining too quickly. I have a best potting mix guide for succulents over on my website which could be helpful - www.ourhouseplants.com/questions/what-is-the-best-potting-mix-for-succulents I would perhaps pull the plant from its pot and have a look at the roots to check it's not a case of root rot. If there are NO roots at all, then that would explain the shrivelling. Obviously it could be a number of things, but based on what you've written, I'd say the mix is draining too quickly.

Tell me what you disagree with and why.

She can be either! I grow mine as a crawler.

That's amazing! How do you do it, share your secrets! Mine can't stand full sun and over the years I've had so many comments and messages about Sun damage.

There are two types of Cereus Jamacaru. One is generally spineless like the Cuddly Cactus and the other has spines. This one is less commonly sold as a houseplant, but I have seen sellers growing it as a large outdoor plant in some warmer regions of the world. Maybe yours has got mixed up. You can still grow it as a houseplant in exactly the same way, just be careful as it obviously isn't "cuddly" if it's covered in spines.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and say this. It's kind of you.

It can be. If it's more like water then it's guttation. Usually an early warning sign of slight overwatering. If it's more like sticky sap then 1) It's either going to be a pest somewhere on the plants, but you should be able to see them, or 2) It's normal and is down to extrafloral nectaries. Common on Philodendrons and is generally thought to be attractive to ants so they help "farm" the plant and keep it clear of any pests.

The leaf got stuck in a door 😭

Glad it was helpful. Trying to grow it sideways will take loads of work and time in my opinion. Growing it into a question mark, even longer! The stems will generally grow upwards by default, but you could perhaps use something like string to keep it from growing upwards and you can gradually train it into shape. Search "Espaliers". It's a little old-fashioned but the principle is the same. Essentially you want to control the way the plant grows. However, like I said at the start it will take a long time as these plants don't grow overly fast.

@@ourhouseplants Great idea thanks! Going to plant it indoor with a large window too hopefully it helps in growing sideways. Gotcha gotta be extra patience with this one hahha. I'll report back in a decade if I succeeded 😌

All my videos have an intro to provide a little background about the plant. I start talking about the care needs at 2 minutes. Sorry, you didn't like the format.

Yes, I have way less success with just leaf cuttings. It's almost 100% if you do the stem approach as per the video. I've propagated this plant at least 10 times now. Always works. Give it a go you should have similar results to me! Let me know how you get on.

Yup exactly. Generally, the more light you can give your plants, they faster they will grow. But they will cope with lower light if necessary (at the expense of slower growth).

When you're able to, give it a support and help prop it up ;-). Enjoy your new plant!

It maybe adjusting to it's new home. Some yellowing is normal too. Mine will lose a lot at certain times of the year. As long as you can see new growth at the top it's probably okay. You do need to worry if the stems feel mushy (strong sign it's been overwatered and rot has set in) Have a feel at several points of the canes and judge. Fingers crossed for you.

Do you mean thick like my plant, or thicker still? I think the main factor for healthy stems is really good bright light. Full sun for a few hours each day (when it's shining of course!) And feeding occasionally.

Happy growing with yours! Your placement sounds good, just mointer for issues and move it if you think light is to blame. I think they're the easiest fern I've ever had. Hopefully in a few years you'll say the same.