Purple leaf veins and underside
Bettie
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Fiddle leaf with pink veins?
Comments (4)There are a lot of mixed signals in your post. That's not to say that your post isn't easy to understand, just that the symptoms indicate there are probably more than one thing going on. That the growth was stalled in Aug, when the plant should be growing most robustly, is troubling and probably indicates a chronic issue. When you repotted, did you do anything to facilitate the new roots colonization of the new soil? Root-bound plants usually display a lack of branch extension & loss of leaves on the lower part and interior of the plant, so tufts of leaves at the ends of branches are common. A build-up of soluble salts may have been the problem or contributing to the problem, so hopefully you've flushed thoroughly and repeatedly. I should ask if you had been fertilizing the plant regularly, and with what? what dose? how often? The pinkness usually indicates a build-up of a red/purple pigment (anthocyanin), which can be caused by a number of issues. This may not interest you, but it may give you helpful hints if you want to keep searching. One of the most common cause of purple leaves is a deficiency of phosphorus (p)(which is why I asked about your fertilizing program) because P is required to make ATP and ATP is needed to turn sugars to starch and to load sugar into the phloem for transport. So - no P - no ATP - no move sugars/starches - anthocyanin (purple pigment) builds up - plant parts turn pink/red/purple. A P deficiency is not the only suspect cause of purple leaves. Nearly any environmental condition that puts the brakes on growth and the accompanying use of sugars, but does not limit sugar production (photosynthesis) can cause anthocyanin buildup and purple leaves. Stalled growth due to tight roots is a suspect because it inhibits growth while photosynthesis (sugar making) continues. If only the outer edges of the leaves show purple/pink ....., it may be a K or Mg deficiency. If the center of the leaves also show purple, it could be too much Ca in the soil or the result of too much water in the soil blocking uptake of P and Mg. The spots sound like still another issue. Can you describe them? Are there rings or halos around the spots? Do the spots stop at leaf veins or cross them? There is no need to mist this plant. It's leaves have layers of cells rich in cuticular wax to help conserve moisture during dry periods, though it would be happiest at RH levels higher than 40%. You can read the link I'm going to leave you with below. Maybe with some more information and dialog, we can figure something out. Al Here is a link that might be useful: More about Ficus in containers...See MoreNew leaf on Red veined prayer plant
Comments (3)Is your plant getting sufficient light? Prayer plants should not be placed in blazing sunshine, but they like a lot of indirect light. Too dark conditions will make new leaves lose color,...See MorePurpling of underside of leaves
Comments (4)I had deep purple interveinal undersides on my seedling back in early February and some leaf curling. I decided it was phosphorous deficiency as well and repotted them all with extra bone meal, gave them a foliar feeding, and provided extra bottom warmth. (Apparently, cool *SOIL* temperatures can interfere with phosphorous uptake, even if there is sufficient phosphorous present in the soil.) The sagging would worry me a bit--make sure the soil isn't soggy. Anyhow, my seedling started looking better within 24 hours, became monsters within a month, and are now doing well planted under wall-o-waters in my garden! Follow the phosphorous idea--maybe all some bonemeal, and try to give them a little extra bottom warmth, and keep us posted!...See MoreTomato leaves have light brown patches & purple undersides
Comments (1)Update: as of today, there are now spots on a Brandywine & a Roma plant. I guess I jinxed them. :(...See MoreBettie
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