Care for Mass Cane, Ti Plant, Ficus, and African Violet

Care for Mass Cane, Ti Plant, Ficus, and African Violet

A reader bought three plants (Massangeana Cane, Ti Plant, Ficus), repotted all after two weeks. Mass Cane has brown tips (overwatered?), Ti Plant lost lower leaves, Ficus seems fine. Apartment has poor light; using one plant bulb. African Violet lost blooms to a rabbit two weeks ago, no new growth.

Expert Guidance

Ti Plant

• Likely needs more light. Place close to a window or very near plant bulb (8–12 hrs/day). Overpotting may be an issue; a photo would help.

Mass Cane

• Tolerates lower light; give light priority to Ti and Ficus.

Ficus

• Needs the most light—directly in front of a window. Expert offers a care article via email.

Artificial Lighting

• Fluorescent fixtures with standard bulbs are most cost-efficient. Cool burning allows close placement. Expert has an article on plant lighting.

African Violet

• Rabbit ate flowers only—plant should recover. Violets grow in spurts; be patient, don't overwater/fertilize.

Mass Cane Growth Habit

Grows from the top; stalks elongate slowly. Lower leaves naturally brown and drop over time.