Container growing with bagged soils almost always creates a micronutrient deficiency of some sort. Be sure to include a high calcium amendment in the soil mix and a rock dust product such as Azomite to provide those nutrients. Sometimes it's an issue with uptaking those nutrients and epsom salt can sometimes help with this as well as regular watering, don't let containers dry out or it's over....

Alys, a couple of tips and useful places to go: If you've had the plant for 8 months, chances are it's a semiminiature; they get to about 8" across. The rule of thumb is, the diameter of the pot should equal 1/3 the diameter of the plant. Practically, this means it should be in a 2" to 2 1/4" pot, and it'll never have to go to a larger one. Standard soilless mix is 1 part peat, 1 part vermiculite, and 1 part perlite; very light and porous. And don't pack it in the pot; spoon it in and tap the side of the pot. Bright indirect light; don't stick it directly in a southern window, it'll fry. Places to go: the FAQ at the top of the forum's main page, www.avsa.org, and Rachel's Reflections (linked below) with tons of cultural info, lessons, and pix. Good luck and have fun. Here is a link that might be useful: Rachel's Reflections

I'm estimating, but probably around 8 inches. And I normally don't stress about a few leaves yellowing or even just dropping for no apparent reason, assuming that it just got old, but it's like all the outer leaves are starting to turn yellow at once. i just thought it was a little odd. thanks~lulu

You can trim it off at the node..that should send out roots. Better to do all that in pot of potting soil...when its off and growing you might be able to grow it outdoors as a perennial there. You could give it a try and keep the main plant indoors for winter. If you live closer to the Atlantic where winters are much milder it should make a nice shade plant.