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Hi, i got my spectabilis about 2 months ago and it has only developed one new leaf, my growing conditions are 80-85% humidity and 19, it receives full artificial lights, any idea? Or is it normal? Thanks in advance

Slow growth is the least of your problems. It looks like that plant has a severe pest infestation of some sort (mites or thrips possibly?)

nimbulan wrote:Slow growth is the least of your problems. It looks like that plant has a severe pest infestation of some sort (mites or thrips possibly?)

Really? Im quite new to pest and infestations how do you treated? BTW the worst part is that I bought it like this

Chups wrote:

nimbulan wrote:Slow growth is the least of your problems. It looks like that plant has a severe pest infestation of some sort (mites or thrips possibly?)

Really? Im quite new to pest and infestations how do you treated? BTW the worst part is that I bought it like this

I figured as much. People really should not be selling plants in that kind of condition. Treatment really depends on the exact pest though, so you'll have to figure that out first.

Look closer at the white spots- they may be your culprit.

tracieh wrote:Look closer at the white spots- they may be your culprit.

I'm pretty sure those are just bits of Sphagnum. The culprits will be much smaller.

gotcha! luckily I haven't had to deal with this yet! Was just making a guess.

Indeed, they are dry spagnum bits on the plant, no mites or any insects that i could find, I’m worried tho for the slow growth

It kind of looks like a rotting banana peel with all the blackened areas. I don't have much experience, just going on what has a similar appearance.