KyushuCalanthe
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A lot of folks have asked in the past how a healthy Cyp goes dormant. Here is the correct look on this C. kentuckiense. The leaves should yellow first and then turn light brown and finally chocolate brown. This progression shows that the plant is systematically transferring its resources from the leaves and stem to roots and rhizome.
If your plant turns brown or black suddenly, then it has been stressed. While such plants are not necessarily going to die, they aren't happy either. Excess heat, dryness, sudden cold, and leaf infections can induce these unhealthy dormancies. Such plants should be checked for root and rhizome problems or they may be lost.
If your plant turns brown or black suddenly, then it has been stressed. While such plants are not necessarily going to die, they aren't happy either. Excess heat, dryness, sudden cold, and leaf infections can induce these unhealthy dormancies. Such plants should be checked for root and rhizome problems or they may be lost.