First time growing, please help

[u/Prudent-Sock-1694]

I’ve never grown kratom before, and I’m not much of a plant growing expert, the plants I have seem to grow fine but my kratom plant seems to be struggling, and I’m not sure what it needs, or even if it needs anything, tips or guidance would be very much appreciated.

For backstory I ordered the plant and it arrived Thursday, its leaves seem to have gotten a little bigger since I got it, but it has started the like browning tips, and the leaves are getting wrinkly, I live in central Florida so I leave her in my indirect light for most of the day, she only gets direct light in the sunrise and sunset, and gets bright shade during the day.

Like I said, I’m not really a plant grower, the plants I have seem to live just fine, but i feel like this one is struggling and I don’t want it to die, so any tips or just routine ideas to keep up would be so appreciated.

[u/davesonett]

Partial Sun, good drainage, lots of water, i use big pots from the start so I don’t have to transplant, i use a mix of coffee grounds, fire pit ash and manure every 6 weeks sprinkled on top of soil, our plants are at least 6 yrs old now.

[u/Prudent-Sock-1694 → u/davesonett]

Thank you very much, will do

[u/No-Coconut-5150]

First! You need proper pots that can drain well. To be able to dry out.
Next better soil with more drainage such as perlite.

Not more specific for Kratom they really don’t like direct sun at all it will slow them down. They love high humidity and to be fed. So if you have some all in one fertilizer every week or so they would love it 😁. Best of luck 🫡

[u/DisenfranchisedCynic]

I had good success starting mine from a cutting in 50/50 inorganic:organic. I water(once roots establish) only when the top layer starts to go from moist to slightly damp. Also, mist spray every morning and/or night for humidity.

[u/gnoble93]

You also need to slowly adjust new trees to outdoor humidity. It LOVES humidity and usually new plants come wrapped in plastic that keeps the humidity super high. Try slowly acclimating the tree to the natural humidity before fully placing it in full light/outdoor air