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Originally Posted by woaini1116
There are three medium sized holes on the bottom of the pot. It seems to drain pretty quickly when I put water into it. I don't really think the pot is the problem; I'm thinking it's either the bugs, not enough humidity, or because it's in a new environment?
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I think that the pot "problem" for the moment is that it seems to allow the soil and therefore the roots to extend beyond the mouth of the container. In other words it appears that you cannot lift the plant out without damaging the root "ball" since the soil at the center will not lift through the opening. Which of course makes examination of the soil for further evidence of pests difficult at best.
For now, if you have a magnifying glass handy carefully check it as best you can. If you still have pests try some sort of fairly harmless soap remedy as it would probably be better not to subject it to additional insecticides. Raid was a fairly drastic measure to begin with and additional bombardment with something else may not have the desired beneficial outcome on such a young plant. Usually with a
shoot first and ask questions later approach these obstacles occur. It happens.
If you find you did manage to rub the bugs out and until such time as you can put it outdoors as Greg suggested, keep it in good light and water a little less as the black tips do seem to indicate overwatering.
With regard to the new enviornment you may be right. For now the key is providing a consistent setting for the plant's acclimation process. This will involve yellowing and dropping leaves as it adjusts. If the light is good however, let it be.
If you see no fertilizer mixed in the soil feed it as directed with any general purpose liquid mix. They normally respond very well so you should be fine.
Cheers,
_gonzo_