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No. 800696
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My succulents have exploded with growth recently. It really caught me off guard because they didn't do anything for a whole year and then suddenly they just POOF out in size. I'm especially proud of my jade plant, look at all the new heads!
No. 800702
>>800696what a lovely jade plant!
I have about 10 small/medium succulents, they do not usually have a boom in growth in the summer, but I setup a purple grow light to supplement them and it has worked quite nicely. Normally they can only get 3-4 hours natural light.
No. 800723
>>800702My plant collection started with succulents. As a result, I have a considerable number of echeveria plants.
They're so cute! I just love how chubby and round some of them are. They really look like candy sometimes
No. 800870
>>800723Ha, I have these big fat pebble-like succulents that I call grapes because of their shape. So hard not to take a bite sometimes.
I got into plants a very short time ago and accumulated way too many, way too fast. Average plant store bores me now and I keep traveling further and further abroad to visit greenhouses and get my fix. Even if I don't buy anything, I like to pick up fallen succulent leaves and try to propagate them at home. So far I've only had a couple of duds.
No. 800880
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>>800870Do you have an ovifern, like this guy? I'm so jealous!
And I totally get what you mean about having to travel. I had plants for a while but at the beginning of quarantine I went nuts buying plants to keep my spirits up. I ended up with sooo many and now grocery store plant sections and garden centres arent doing it for me anymore.
If it helps, there are online groups that will trade plant cuttings and propagation pieces. Apparently it's the best way to get some super unusual and exotic additions to your college
No. 802064
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There’s a plant thread somewhere and I got sassed for having too many plant children. This is the bedroom squad.
No fucks given. They got me through a tough year. I’m in the middle of moving house though, sadly no more big long windows…and I’m kinda dreading putting them all in the car.
No. 802122
>>802055I'm so happy that I'm not the only one with a bastard plant who is simultaneously the love of my life
>>802064Damn anon, I'm so jealous! I've always wanted a room looking like a jungle. I aspire to have a collection like yours some day. How long have you been a plant mum?
No. 802126
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I bought a spider plant a few months ago. When I got it home I inspected it and figured out that it actually had root rot. I battled with it for a few weeks but it was really a one step foward two steps back situation. In the end I took a piece, did a final half asses treatment, and put it in this bottle expecting it to die.
Look at it now! It has a new root almost every day
No. 802146
>>800880That's it, thanks so much for id'ing it for me!! The name suits it :)
What is the name of some groups? I'd love to join, I'm really into "weird" plants (just anything different ig, weird looking leafs, strange root systems, etc) and I want to branch out even more.
No. 802154
>>802146the most popular one with the widest reach is r/takeaplantleaveaplant. Most cutting/prop trade forums are local but this one has people who are, for the most part, willing to trade cuttings from all over the world.
I've noticed that people jump on cuttings trade posts in any online plant space
No. 802155
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I must be too stupid for plant care because everything in my apartment dies lol. I had certain plants that belonged to my mom and after her sudden death I had no idea how to take care of them bc I didn't even know their names so I couldn't google what to do
I guess I'm just gonna get a marimo ball, they're low maintenance and they can live to like 200 years. Technically they're not even plants but who cares
No. 802169
>>802155Hey anon. I don't have a moss ball, but apparently it's a great idea to leave them in the fridge overnight sometimes, and to add some sparkling water to their enclosure every now and then
(They benefit from the carbon)
No. 802171
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I want to put a bunch of moss balls in a tank like this
No. 802212
>>802169Thanks for the tip anon!
>>802183Thank you. I had no idea such apps existed, that seems kinda crazy, now I feel like a boomer lmao.
No. 802250
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>>802246Succulents are very cute and forgiving
No. 802530
>>802246For a beginner I would suggest either succulents or a snake plant. They're the kind of plant that thrive with a bit if neglect and sturdy enough to endure beginners mistakes. Plus, succulents have fantastic variety! I have a collection of them and I cant help but adore each and every one of them
>>802257I planted a patch of wildflowers in my garden. I used bee bombs, which are basically just capsules of bee approved wildflowers, and it looks great every summer. Plus the bees pollinate everything in my garden super effectively!
No. 802584
>>802573Probably nothing you can do if the roots are moldy your plant is fucked. Try to re-pot it and removing as much mold as you can.
In the future don't overwater your plants. Overwatering kills a plant easier than underwatering.
Idk why I am trying to help a moid tho. Orchids are the ultimate scrote plant!
No. 802601
>>802584What's the ultimate women's plant then, roses? kek thanks anyway
>>802064Your plant family is goals, anon
No. 802617
Hi anons I posted this right after going outside and checking on my plants so I didn't see this thread existed because I was rushing
>>802242Should I do anything to my plant or leave it be?
No. 802627
>>802543If its root rot, theres something you can try, but I cant guarantee it'll work. I'm the anon who posted the spider plant in a bottle that I saved from root rot.
You could try removing the plant and all the soil on the roots. If its root rot, the roots will be brown and mushy and break away easily. Literally remove all brown mushy parts. If there are any healthy roots, trim them. Then take a container and fill it with diluted bleach. I'm talking like a teaspoon of black for 700ml diluted so extremely diluted. Let the plant roots sit in the solution over night. Rinse the next day. If you have a soft toothbrush or nail brush you can also scrub at the root ball for a bit (if there are like black strands left).
Put the orchid in clean water and leave it until the roots grow back. This could take two or three weeks but you can tell if it's working if the orchid is still alive since that's a sign its absorbing water.
I can't guarantee it'll save your orchid since I dont know how severe the problem is but it's worth a try if theres nothing else
No. 802807
>>802601Ntyart, idk why other anon is so insistent on orchids being a scrote plant lol. I have two and I adore them, the blooms are so rewarding and I like how solid and un-crispable the leaves are.
You do indeed have mold on your roots, repot into a well draining orchid mix and let the plant rest for a week or two before watering again (make sure your pot has a drainage hole so the water can run through). I second
>>802627 's advice if all is lost and there are barely any healthy white roots to speak of, although scrubbing of any kind makes me nervous and I prefer to use hydrogen peroxide rather than regular bleach as it encourages root growth.
Whatever you decide, most orchids like to dry out a little between waterings but enjoy high humidity, so stick it by a humidifier or give it a pebble tray. Bright light is best and will help prevent mold in the future :) A little fertilizer next time you water will also help shorten her recovery time.
>>802617You can trim the damaged bits if you think they're ugly but otherwise they can stay on the plant with no harm done. Go to a well reviewed greenhouse or nursery and ask for tips/products for repelling snails asap! Godspeed.
No. 802820
>>802814Herbal tea or Camellia Sinensis?
Peppermint and Mint are the best cost/benefit imo. They are easy to take care of. They spread like weed and easy to maintain. I dry the leaves each 2 months and I have too many tea mint I often gift my family.
Lemongrass is great too, but takes a bigger pot. Anise grows a bit slow to my need.
For herbs just put them in a light place and they usually need more water than others, specially if they are big. I live on a tropical place and although is always sunny for them, they tend to strongly dislike direct sun. I fertilize them one a month and they are really easy maintenance.
I have a Camellia Sinensis, but I do not recommend if you are growing for tea purposes. Its a cute plant but takes a huge time to be able to produce tea, and the quality will not be par of brand tea you can purchase.
No. 802823
>>802814do i grow them? yes. do i have the wherewithal to actually harvest and use them? eh. it's a lot easier to buy a tea bag.
i do use my holy basil though, it makes a nice purple drink :)
>>802820what do you do with the lemongrass? mine is absolutely massive but i only make thai food like once a month so it's a little bit of a nightmare to deal with.
No. 802892
Does anyone else name their plants?
>>802879Dammit, I'm so jealous of you lot getting monstera plants.
What is the soil drainage like? Did water come out the drainage holes when you were watering it?
No. 802909
>>802892I've been eyeballing them for so long, I hope you can get yourself one soon!
I did the bottom watering method as soon as I got it home, and it seemed like it sucked up a good amount. When I picked it up after an hour or two it was noticeably heavier. A good amount of residual dripped out, I think!
No. 803419
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can any succulent/cacti anons help me? i bought like 20 succulent and some cacti,during transportation some of their branches broke or fell off.i checked some articles online and i let them callous, dropped them on some soil and i watered them frequently. now they all have some sort of stem or tiny new succulent leaves. now idk if i should let them be in this soil or plant them in a new soil and cover newly formed roots this time? also idk what will happen to the cacti parts because i laid them down horizontally and both have stems growing from originally their middle side parts,not from their calloused bottom parts.can they grow upwards from now on? help me pls plant anons
No. 803529
>>803006Thank you for the tips! That night I dug around with my fingers a bit because the meter reading so wet was nagging the hell out of me. Turns out the bottom is super wet and when I started tilting and squeezing the plastic container a bunch more water started pouring out of the drainage holes. I put more drainage holes in the bottom and poured for as long as my arms could handle.
Right now I have napkins shoved into it, and it sitting on napkins to hopefully wick the moisture out, that seems to be working. I'll be keeping an eye and redressing them for the day, while keeping it in its preferred lighting condition.
I'm going to see if more pouring will be necessary at night and then add more perlite like you said!
No. 803609
>>803529Fun fact: you can fix over watering problems in the future with tampons. It sounds ridiculous but a lot of plant moms have figured this out
>>803419Cactifag here. You can leave them as they are until they produce a more developed looking growth. I move mine into their own pots when they have grown strong enough to absorb their original prop piece. Once it withers up and falls away from the new growth, I leave it for about a month longer, and then i put them in a new pot. Works extremely well for me
No. 804067
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Terrariums, anyone? This is my most successful one. Its three months old and hasn't been opened once. I made it from moss and and a weird patch of leafy stuff I found in an alley behind my house. It used to look pretty empty
No. 804204
>>804188Nah it was bits of the nanouk that died due to days shipment and accidental overwatering. It likes humidity and being sprayed but I guess it's better with weekly waterings. It's one of 3 or so I own that isn't cacti and succulent.
>>804170Aw, theres a lot of plants I would love to own but they die here even indoors because they need cold temperature. Not all succulents can handle outside either due to 46C temperature so some are still indoors.
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>>804067I used to make these too, they grow so easily! No longer have or make them though because they ended up becoming just tangles of green after a year or so. Pic related is the super specific picture that inspired me to start making terrariums yeeeears ago, someone made that and posted it on tumblr. I still think it's really pretty.
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>>8042421/2
My first few attempts were experiments in jars, so I have two active ones at the moment. This is a picture of the terrarium posted above about a week after I assembled it
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>>8042422/2
This one was put together the other day. The moss was dormant when I put it in so it's still very dark, but once its hydrated it should burst into all shades of green. The plant inside is ivy that I propagated in water until it formed a root.
No. 804672
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I'm growing a pair of avocados at the moment. One of them has white fleshy leaves and a much thicker stem. Turns out this is a genetic anomaly that occurs in avocados that have been picked while immature. They grow extremely strangely and resemble a tall thin fungus when grown into adulthood
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>>804675>>804672Avocado plant ! 4 years. I live in Canada so it has taken forever to grow, and often the plant 'dies' and then comes back to life… I have no information on how to grow it properly, which probably explains the former 'diecycle', I just put its seed in water, then threw it in the soil. I remember someone saying it takes 12 years to grow, and you can kind of see some bark (?) at the bottom forming
No. 804876
>>804675I have been growing these guys for about 5 months. My largest avocado plant has been growing for about a year. These ones that are in the glass bowl were part of an experimental bunch. I took about 7 and attempted to grow them in unusual ways. These two survived and both are weird as hell. The "normal" one has sprouted multiple heads that are still down inside the crack of the nut.
My tip is to ot put them in water straight away. Put them in a glass of water overnight, peel the brown skin off the next day, then wrap it in a wet tissue and put it in a container/zip lock bag. Of you store it somewhere dark and warm then it should crack open and sprout a root within a few weeks
No. 806086
>>804675farmfag here. sorry to be this person but your seed-sprouted avocados will likely never bear decent fruit unless you live in a warm climate (sub-tropical to tropical) or have means of temp/humidity control and can do your own pollination.
like most fruit trees, avocados are clones grafted onto rootstocks. so while you may get fruit (in around 7 years), it probably won't be that close to the delicious Hass or Fuerte ones from the farmer's market.
you could probably use it as rootstock if you want to graft varieties on yourself though! and if not, they do make cute houseplants.
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Anyone grows carnivore plants? They are my love. I'm trying to get some darlingtonia seeds but its a pain in the ass to find some on my country. Nepenthes are my favorite so far, they are lovely and grow so easily and fun to cross pollinate and make cute hybrids.
>>804865Just a heads up, from experience, if you have cats, leave the avocado plant far from their reach. They tend to love eating the leaves.
>>802889Try dry it naturally, it tastes way better that way. I use the paperbag method and works like a charm.
>>802892I name all my plants with weeb names. My Cacti and succulent collection for example, is named after Hunter x Hunter characters.
No. 807728
>>807483Most of the simpler ones on the appstore should help. I've used them all at one point
If I may make a suggestion based on your issue, you should get plants that thrive on neglect. Cacti, succulents, snake plants, and dracaena do much better with people who forget to water them. Hell most succulents will start audibly sobbing if they even hear you mention water
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>>807727It is hard to find in my country too when I first got interested in them but then I found out there some groups, mostly attached to Biology colleges that are carnivorous plant enthusiasts. I recommend you to google your country's name "carnivorous plants society" or some group affiliated with ICPS to join.
They are friendly and eager to help newbies since carnivorous plants require such an exquisite way of caring. (Nothing too hard, some are super easy to take care of!)
Seed swaps and give-ways to newbies are super common, so it worth a try.
>>807718I use picture this and sometimes inaturalist both on free mode
No. 808255
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Oh nice! I was asking recently if there's a plant thread around, I'm glad someone made it!
A stock picture of my most recent purchase! It's not the calathea warscewiczii that I wanted, but I haven't found that one in so long, and this calathea zebrina still has so many facets I love. The velvet leaves make the dark and light greens so vivid! I've spent so long stroking each leaf individually kek. And they move so much! I love it.
On another note, I've moved somewhere that has no, and I mean NO direct sunlight and no balcony. Nice for my orchid, not so nice for my succulents and basil. I think I might have to get a light for them. But do you need a specific kind of light for plants? Especially ones that need a lot of light. I'm not sure.
Also upset at the idea that I'll probably move country in a year or so, and I'm struggling to picture actually taking all the plants I'm attached to with me.
No. 808290
>>807728The succulents thing is so true! I have a white rose succulent that I water once I think the soil is bone dry, and the pretty pink edges turned plain green, turns out the pink colouring fades when they're watered.
I've also got a question. A lot of guides say to wait until the top 2 inches of soil are dry, or dry throughout etc etc. But like, how can you tell? Especially for smaller plants where you can't get a finger in.
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Farmers, would you like to receive pic related as a small gift, or is it useless?
No. 808549
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>>808436If it was cheap it would be a "cute" gift but I would prefer one of these wood propagation stations instead
No. 808610
>>808549>>808290I just lift the fucker out of the pot and look at how dry the soil is. Honestly, with succulents, it's best to let them dry out entirely between waterings. And always so bottom watering. Its suits them so much better
>>808255I want a calathea so bad, you lucky duck. I use basic LED grow lights from Amazon
>>808436>>808549These are both cute, but I would consider the glass prop glasses to be better as a gift since they're quit pretty. Both are practical though!
No. 808615
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Did some weeding the other day and I feel so powerful. Every time I see a plant no matter how big, I want to rip it out with my bare hands. Not that I would do that for real but I now understand what the bible said about being stewards of the earth nonacitas.
No. 808627
>>807483It's not a matter of a date on the calendar, you need to get your hands in the soil and find out how wet or dry the earth is. Some plants like to dry out between waterings, some like to stay moist but not soggy, and some like to be dry a couple inches down before you water again. Research your plant's individual needs, make sure you have good drainage, and your plants will love you.
>>808290Dirt that is moist will stick to your fingers in clumps, dirt that's dry will form a light coating. You can also rub your fingers together once you stick your fingers in to test for moisture, or press your finger against paper and look for a water ring. You can also use chopsticks! This would work for plants in pots you can't easily stick your fingers into. Moisture will make the chopstick darker. Hope this helps ♥
No. 808817
Has anyone ever successfully grown a cactus from a cactus grow kit? Every one I see, expensive or cheap, have horrible reviews
>>808774Only a plant dork would be interested in this and I now have a startling moment of realisation that I would be interested in this.
No. 809156
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>>808436 E for effort, cute but it's an overpriced gimmick. If I were you I'd search for a cute vase instead
>>808611I never thought of searching for cactus society, that's funny we are switching places. Thanks for the reminder anon
>>808817Those are shit, try to find a friend with a cactus and just ask for a cutting. Plant and Flower shops usually have a lot of succulents leaves and fallen cacti they gladly let you take if you ask.
No. 809179
>>809156Your pic reminded me of this youtube channel that uploads these crafting videos of super cute clay planters
(sorry if this is offtopic)
No. 809229
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While we're on the topic of pots, does anyone else have an Amazon wishlist full of cute planters?
I've been eye balling (I just heard my neighbours fling a glass at one another) these lot for a while now. Especially the pair of teeth, they're not over the top but they're still interesting
No. 809315
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There was a storm and my kalanchoe plant got knocked over and lost 4 limbs, but I planted them and now I have 4 baby kalanchoe. 2 of the new plants are already blooming and one of them is making new sprouts. I really love this plant even if they're not the prettiest, I'm not good with plants but these are easy to care for and grow well in my climate. I do need to do something about the legginess on the big one though.
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>>809179What a cute DIY. Thanks for sharing. It's super on topic so don't worry!
>>809237 Meow3dstore on etsy!
>>809229I often browse for some on aliexpress like pic related, but since gardening is trending on Covid times, I been spotting a lot of cute ones on stores too.
No. 809582
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Help me out plantnons. I only got into plants very recently, and my mom gifted me this madlad right here the other week. All she could tell me was that it was a begonia. I've scrubbed through lists of begonia types and maybe it's my lack of experience but I can't match it with anything I've seen. I'd love to be able to give it proper care; surprisingly it hasn't died where it's been placed in my room (picrel isn't its real placement, I just put it there for the picture). The leaves are firm and lovely and strong.
No. 811323
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Just accidentally poured boiling water over my finger. I was making Epsom salt plant fertiliser.
Epsom salt is full of magnesium sulfate which is super good for plant growth. It keeps everything super green, makes plants bushy, helps plants that produce fruit/vegetables form a bigger crop yield. People always talk about DIY fertiliser made from banana peel, coffee grounds, and egg shells, but nobody talks about how much plants THRIVE with Epsom salts.
Just make sure they're not fragrances. You can buy Epsom salt specifically for plants but it's cheaper to just buy the plain 99c bag from anywhere.
1 teaspoon per litre, warm water to dissolve it, use every two weeks, I swear by it. You can use it to water or in a spray bottle.
No. 811327
>>809333I love getting great deals on cute planters. It's nuts how a lot of nice plant pots are pricey. It's not so bad if it's a pot or two, but if you're a plant person so is buying a million plants a month… it adds up lol
Some of my planters are actually ceramic candle containers. I bought one recently shaped like a bunny and its actually perfect for a succulent. Scented candle and future plant pot for €3 when a similar item as a planter would be almost €15
No. 813680
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Need plant/styling advice! My desk is positioned in my room in the way that makes the back of my monitor visible, and I'd like to hide the cables by putting a plant there. I have a little wooden stand in place already (red in picrel) and just need to put a plant on top of it. Would you guys have any suggestions for plants that grow to at least a foot tall? I'm decent at keeping plants alive but am pretty ignorant of all the different types of plants, terminology, etc. so I don't know how to "google" for what I want.
Other info:
>the spot gets lit by a west-facing window, with a little indirect light from a north-facing
>I prefer long leaves that flare out or point up, as opposed to draping down
Thanks in advance!
No. 815148
>>815120All such pretty suggestions, thank you anon!! I'm having so much fun looking up pictures, cordalines are so gorgeous holy shit. I'll hit up a few of my trusted shops!
>>815124I already have a zz and don't like doubles, but funnily enough I never got a snake plant! I'm on the lookout for one though!
No. 818267
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There's tiny black insects on my chamomille, I've googled a bit and I think it's black bean aphid but I'm not entirely sure. Anyway I want to do something about it but ideally without (comercial) pesticides because I may want to harvest and dry the chamomille and surrounding herbs or feed them to my rabbits. I've googeled around a bit and there seem to be a bunch of natural solutions but I'm not sure how effective any of them are. Has anyone here tried any diy natural pesticides and if so, what was it and did it work for you? Also my other herbs/plants don't seem to be affected, even though it grows as a mess mixed together, why is that?
No. 818328
>>818267To get rid of aphids I spray my plant with a solution of natural coconut dishwashing liquid/detergent (One spoon) + water.
Doing this on alternate days kills them quickly! Be careful to do not spray when it's too hot, and if you want/ weather is super hot, let it for a hour then rinse with water.
Soap makes aphids die for some reason. It's effective and cheap, also no chemicals so yay.
For some reason Aphids like to eat my Tomatoes rather than the plants nearby, so guess they have preferences.
No. 818347
>>818267if it's an outdoor plant you could buy and release (native!) ladybugs, I don't know much about pesticides but they're well-known for keeping aphid populations down, both larvae and adults. Plus they're so cheerful to have in the garden
>>818328insects have waxy coatings covering their exoskeletons that keep moisture inside their bodies. soap breaks up and pokes holes in the waxy coating (same way it breaks through grease on dirty dishes) and this causes the insects to dehydrate and die. pretty brutal but very effective. the more you know!
No. 818351
>>818267Dealing with aphids in the past, dish soap seems to work.
Outdoors you can spray a diluted solution. Indoors you can fill a glass with 1/3 water, 1/3 dish soap, and 1/3 apple cider vinegar and just leave it beside the plant. Everything just crawls in and dies
No. 818358
>>818328>>818347>>818351I'm going to give the dish soap a try, thanks! I would've liked to try the ladybugs but they seem to be quite expensive (25-30 euro)
>pretty brutalThat makes me almost feel bad lmao
No. 818372
>>818348Wash your herbs before brewing your tea retard .
>>818347Whoa, this indeed seems pretty brutal. Sorry bugs but my plants need to grow.
>>818359Same here. If the insect is harmless I let them go, but having a garden makes me with no sympathy for pests.
No. 819339
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I just got my garden going kind of. I'm going to put the broccoli in bigger pots, I just haven't bought them yet. You know what's weird? I started the dill, strawberry spinach, and purple basil at the same time and my basil plants are only a couple inches tall, but the other ones are whole ass plants. Whatever.
No. 819746
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>>809614>>809672>>811341>>819340Figured I owe you guys a conclusion since you took the time to help me: I finally resorted to a plant identifying app, then confirmed it when I visited my mom and saw the same plant as mine except with flowers. It's an episcia cupreata aka flame violet! My mom has a genuine old-school green thumb it seems kek, she rarely knows the names of the plants she acquires, just looks at them and knows what they need.
>>819339Gorgeous, anon, I'm jealous! My dream is to start off with a simple little herb garden before branching out to my favorite veggies. What dish do you plan to make with your first harvest? (Or, what have you made if you had it already?)
No. 822848
>>818358Update: I sprayed the dilluted dishsoap and my chamomille is completely clear now! I'm so happy. Last year when I first sowed my chamomille but didn't really pay attention/put in effort, my chamomille ended up absolutely covered in black pests and I was afraid that would happen again this year. Thanks for the advice!
Regarding harvesting, does anyone know when you're supposed to harvest chamomille in the day? I know that normally you're supposed to harvest herbs early in the morning just after dew has disappeared because that's when the herbs have most oils but for chamomille I've seen contradicting statements. Some websites say that you should harvest chamomille on a warm, sunny afternoon because that's when they have most oils. Anyone got a clue?
No. 822932
>>822913Major cactusfag reporting for duty.
Did you inspect the roots? If so, what did they look like?
After you realised it was dead, did you check that the insides were soft or hollow? Possibly black jelly?
No. 830181
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>>830171You don't necessarily need to get a bigger pot everytime, it depends on the plant's growth. You can find out if your plant needs a new, bigger pot by looking at its roots. See pic, when the roots look crammed like this it means your plant needs a bigger home. Also, plants kinda stop growing when they lack root space so keep an eye out for that.
No. 842546
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So I have a plant that I'm pretty sure is a Tradescantia. Anyway lately some of the leaves have been losing it's stripes. I have lots of leaves in one solid colour or a gradient without stripes. Anyone know what's up with that? I tried googling it but I only got search results for crispy dried out leaves and that's not the problem. (pic not mine)
No. 843562
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I'm generally unfamiliar with gardening, aside from growing some strawberries in a small pot, but want to plant some flowers in my flowerbed. I plan to put different types of flowers in the same soil and maybe dry (and hang) and flower-press these flowers. I would like these flowers to be generally easy to maintain as well. Are there any types of flowers that are suitable for this, if so, what types?
No. 847631
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i know it's not a plant per se, but my clovers finally grew and i'm so happy
No. 927443
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Has anyone ever tried turning a garden plant into a potted plant? I planted a stevia plant and it grew huge over the summer. It’s a tender perennial meaning it’ll die if it stays outside since we get winter. I was thinking about removing most of the plant (drying the stems to make stevia powder) but keeping some amount of the plant alive in a pot indoors. I think the biggest challenge is that the base of the plant is a bunch of individual stems (woody and about an inch in diameter) that are all growing from a central point. I don’t think I want to keep all the stems so I’ll have to find a way to cut one plant out without killing it. Any thoughts?
I’m mainly wanting to grow it indoors for fun and novelty, not trying to have it grow big again.
No. 1319385
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can anyone id what plant this is?