Queen of the Night - Cestrum nocturnum

[katejill]

I wish my little queen was happier in her new palace. I was recently given a very small Cestrum nocturnum, and it was happy among my other plants for a week or so. Now her 4 leaves hang low. Are these plants extremely water sensitive? Or perhaps she did not like my organic fertilizer? (fish and seaweed). I hope she recovers. Does anyone have any advice for me?

[opabinia51]

I don't know this plant off hand but, how often are you watering it and how often are you fertilizing it. Also, what are the light levels like?

[katejill]

I only fertilized once, the same time I fed my other plants. I havent watered in 2 days because I feel I may have overwatered, and the soil is still very wet. Is it better to crank the heat (though it will be dry)? I live in burlington vermont, up on the third floor and my windows face the west = great noon/afternoon light - but our weather here is cloudy during basically the whole winter until april.

I took some pictures.
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I sure wish those leaves would perk up again

p.s. the litter are leaves from an indian chili plant - the woman who gave this to me is from india and she said it would be good for it's growth?

[katejill]

for future reference, to other lovers of this special plant - I let her lose her leaves and now there are 7 or 8 buds that will produce 4 leaves each and in a month or so this plant is going to be blooming, releasing a beautiful fragrence all night long. I cant wait. so be patient and she will adjust

[opabinia51]

Well first of all, that light bulb is not providing sufficient wavelengths of light for your plant(s). And even though, you have them beside a window it still might not be enough.

Sometimes windows can be deathtraps for plants as well so that may be part of the problem.

Question: did your fetilize your plant with a saltbased fertilzer and if so, how much did you use? You may have burnt your plant.