Neo- brown spots on leaves

[stacey8989]

Just wanted to get your opinions on what's wrong with this neo. I've already contacted the grower and she advised to isolate the plant, but not to toss it just yet. She is also sending me a replacement.

[Halloamey]

It looks like it is overpotted in slow drying sphagnum and hence it may have lost its roots due to too much moisture.

[smwboxer]

I agree. Over potted and kept to wet.

[stacey8989]

The sphag actually completely dries out in 3-4 days. If i were to re-pot, what is the recommended medium? I've only seen Neos in sphag....

[Halloamey]

The problem is not with the sphag, but with the pot size. There is not enough air reaching the roots. You might want to consider repotting it with fresh sterile sphag in a very small container. The sphag should dry in about 6 hours. You should water every morning so that the plant dries out by the afternoon. You might also want to spray it with a fungicide.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Yes, spray with a fungicide and repot. Check out Ron's article on repotting a neo. Very helpful.

Cheers,
BD

[espranch]

Hi Bruce, Just read a post of yours saying to use something for a fungus. What would I use for a brassia which has small brown fungus spots on it? ( I'd like to stop it before it gets BAD! ) Thanks...Betty

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Hi Bruce, Just read a post of yours saying to use something for a fungus. What would I use for a brassia which has small brown fungus spots on it? ( I'd like to stop it before it gets BAD! ) Thanks...Betty

Hi Betty,

A fungicide (really any that you can get) should help.

Cheers,
BD

[stacey8989]

If I can find a smaller pot I will repot. Thanks for the great advice!
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[Ron-NY]

If I can find a smaller pot I will repot. Thanks for the great advice!
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For small Neos, I go to craft stores. They have a variety of small clay thumb pots.