Reddish leaves? Help?

What does a reddish purple color in the leaves in common house plants mean? It is also dropping and limp. During transplanting most roots were ripped off. It the plant in shock? should I cut the leaf off?

I'm thinking the plant doesn't have the energy to sustain that leaf because it's taking in less water because of less roots. But I'm not sure. Help?

Is it a house plant? or a pot plant? It makes a difference..

If it's marijuana, Purple leaves are sometimes normal depending on the strain. Some strains go purple when they've gotten to cold..
You can rip all the roots off, and you can still get it to grow, just like making clones..

But, if you have lots most the roots, you will want to keep the soil moist and warm. Putting a clear plastic dome (a clear party cup) over it will help keep the humidity in. If it's roots are so small or gone, it will need to get it's moisture from it's leaves.. Spray the plant down daily.. Keep it moist and warm, with a clear dome on it, and it will root in no time..

Thanks, this is no Marijuana plant. A simple little house pant I'm experimenting with. I'll try misting the leaves. Could it be too much light?

Wolfganggrows said:

Thanks, this is no Marijuana plant. A simple little house pant I'm experimenting with. I'll try misting the leaves. Could it be too much light?

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What kind of light are you using? Don't forget to keep it moist and warm..

I'm using a Philips Plant Light: 75watt Agro-Lite, Flood Light design, Blue for faster wave lengths.

Depending on the plant, it's an incandescent light, so it's not the right spectrum.. Some plants need more light than others. But for an ordinary house plant I'm guessing tropical or semi-tropical, it should be ok. I would switch to a normal CFL (compact florescent), the higher the wattage the better.. The ones that say 6500k are best..

But as for the roots, you should just keep the plant warm and moist, they should spring back..

Will higher wattages ever 'burn' the plant or be bad for it?

higher light intensity can definitely damage any plant. house plants are selected as such because they will tolerate low light, some need more light than others. what kind of plant it is will make a HUGE difference in how you care for it. most house plants dont like their roots messed with during transplanting. also they should only be transplanted into a pot slightly larger than the one they were in, too large a pot cause root rot. could you post a pic? if i can identify i can give you more specific care instructions.

I have no camera in my possession at the moment. Yes, it was transplanted into a MUCH larger plant. all 3 into one. 2/3 look great and are growing great, but the one is drooping and turning red. Should I just pull it out? I think it's gone...

id pull it and replace it, dont mess with the roots this time. the larger pot should be fine for multiple plants.

Need to know what it is to be able to help. Does it not have a tag? Purpling on leaves is akin to our skin tanning in some species. In sun loving things like MJ the purpling is genetic usually as even in this crazy Florida sun I've never sunburnt MJ. If you're worried about it drying out, you can make a dome from a baggie to put over it or a tray of wet rocks underneath makes a big difference if you keep it wet.

I think the plant was sick anyway. I got it from Home Depot about two weeks ago and it already looked sick.

Only 49 cents! I couldn't pass it up!

Oh well, didn't lose much.

I save discount plants all the time, they just take patience. My 50 cent african violets are covered in bouquets of blooms. This time of year it was probably something tropical they left outside to get bitten by the frost so if you keep it inside in warm semi bright light it should recover. Warmth encourages new growth in both roots and foliage.

satch said:

I save discount plants all the time, they just take patience. My 50 cent african violets are covered in bouquets of blooms. This time of year it was probably something tropical they left outside to get bitten by the frost so if you keep it inside in warm semi bright light it should recover. Warmth encourages new growth in both roots and foliage.

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Thanks for the help mate!