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Hi Darlene,
I have 2 pots yellow calandivas, condition 5 months old after last blooming. Followed instruction "how to care calandiva" carefully. I sent 3 pictures to your email address and attach only 1 (picture 3) in this web page.
In picture 1 & 2 (see your email) you can see the condition of 2 (different) pots. Many bottom / older leaves are yellowing. Is it natural / normal ? Or perhaps I water them too much for current condition: watering (still) once per 6 days (usually the 5th or 4th days the soil already dry), use ceramic pots and quite sandy soil.
In attached picture 3: the right stem is about to loose from the main stem. Red circle showed roots from the right stem. The blue line showed that the right stem is not joint anymore to the main stem. Is it natural ? No sign of stem wilting so far, both stems are still hard.
Rgds,
Ari
AnswerAri,
Yes, I suspect that you are watering your calandiva frequently or giving it too much water when you water it. The pot absolutely must have a drainage hole with a drain tray under it. You should empty the excess water out of the drain tray an hour after watering the plant. Then do not water the plant again until the plant feels very dry and light weight. The plant should also be in the sunniest window you have so it gets as much sun as possible. That will help it dry out faster also. It is a sun loving plant. Not getting enough sun could also cause it to drop leaves as you describe. If you have more questions feel free to write again. Good luck.
Darlene
