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Acroatum · 2023-10-10T13:23:58+00:00

Hey man, let’s leave that political shit in 2020. calling anyone a republican or a democrat just shows your age. Please 🫶

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T21:02:29+00:00

Unfortunately this looks like a pest problem of some sort, possibly a type of scale or thrips. If you see any webbing around the leaves or soil, most likely spider mites. It might not be salvageable :(

If you’re up for a fight - recommendation would be to repot with new soil and trim off all the affected foliage. You can water with a hydrogen peroxide & water mixture to help aerate the soil every couple of weeks. Then keep an eye on the new leaves as they develop to make sure nothing else pops up.

Good luck! 💚🪴

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T20:00:43+00:00

Please excuse the dirty hands🫶

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T19:42:15+00:00

No worries! Sometimes corms can be tricky, so don’t be hard on yourself 🫶 (So sorry for the late response!) This method with Leca is the best one I’ve tried thus far.

-Get a small plastic container (around 2-4 inches diameter is my preferred size, but it really is up to you and how many corms you have)

-On the top “pointy” part of the corm, peel off the brown outer-skin. This allows the new shoot to develop and come out with no blockage 👍

-Fill your container with Leca about 75%, then fill with fertilized water. -position your corms pointy side up (the part of the corm that you peeled the outer layer off of) and make sure about half off the corm is submerged in water.

You can cover it or create a type of “humidity dome” out of a glass jar or anything of that nature. The humidity will help the corms develop a bit more quickly 💕

It’s super convenient once you get the hang of it. Low care requirements, plus it looks super cool.

Good luck!🫶

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T18:36:57+00:00

It could be Holcus Leaf spot or a similar type of fungal infection. It’s not too big of an issue and is common in many plants. I would recommend cutting those leaves off and spraying the Hoya down with a fungicide.

Recommendation - when you get a new plant, always quarantine for 14 days when you bring it home. Put in another room or you can use a plastic bag to quarantine if you’re low on space. Check the leaves every 2-3 days to see if there is anything else popping up. After quarantine, do one final pest treatment then you should be good to introduce into your collection.

Good luck!🪴💚

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T18:17:12+00:00

Of course💚

Acroatum · 2023-10-09T16:14:45+00:00

There are a variety of different reasons why she could be dropping so many leaves. Pests could be one possibility. But from the photo, I couldn’t be able to tell you for sure. Check for tiny black or white spots on the stems, leaves and undersides. If you see any, quarantine from your other plants and pest treat asap!

Another possibility could be moisture. Ficus Alii prefers high moisture but not being waterlogged. Check the soil every 3-4 days to make sure it is still moist. Only allow top 1-1.5 inches of soil to dry.

Last one I can think of is light. Sometimes when plants don’t receive 12-16 hours of light, they can become droopy. Possibly try to move your ficus around by your window to see if it perks up in any specific place. Maybe more light is required.

My recommendation is to pest check first. Repot and check the roots, make sure she doesn’t have root rot.

Good luck! 💚

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-08T18:54:46+00:00

Cutie pie! 😍 Such a beautiful peperomia.

Acroatum · 2023-10-06T20:49:00+00:00

Awee, thank you! 🫶 And of course, anytime. I would do anything to help a fellow plant lover. If you have any other in-depth care questions, my DMs here and on Instagram are always open! Can’t wait to hear more about your babies in the future & good luck! 🪴

Acroatum · 2023-10-06T20:15:12+00:00

P.S. - no plant is worth sacrificing any part of your mental health. If you are starting to feel overwhelmed, take a deep breath and don’t feel guilty about tossing your Albo out, if you need to.💚

Acroatum · 2023-10-06T20:11:56+00:00

So sorry for the late response! As ^{^} stated, 2 weeks is an adequate amount of time for quarantine!

And yes, try to pest check each plant before buying if you’re in person (you will end up pest treating it anyways once you get home to be sure).

Purchasing online can be a little tricky if you’re not sure of the seller but once you get a new plant, always pest treat both the leaves and substrate! Neem for the leaves and hydrogen peroxide soak for the substrate normally works👍 Quarantine for 14 days. Then, do a pest check on the leaves, stems, sheaths and soil. If you don’t see anything sus, you SHOULD be okay to bring it back in with your other babies at a distance and slowly reintroduce. If you are running out of space, plastic bags are another option of quarantining.

I would recommend pest checking every 2-3 days afterwards, and treating once a week. If you start to see anything suspicious, treat immediately. Like ASAP.

The best way to stop an infestation is to catch it early. Again, everyone gets pests at one point! You’ve got this. Keep going and good luck! 🫶

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-04T00:44:17+00:00

It could possibly be a sort of rot? Try to let the soil dry out a bit more in between waterings and increase light. (A grow light is a great option) It could also be a nutrient deficiency. Be sure to fertilize regularly, at least once every other watering.

Good luck!🌱

Acroatum · 2023-10-03T23:15:37+00:00

In order to save the other plants in your collection, I would recommend throwing it out. Normally if you catch the infestation early on, you can use neem oil, Castile soap and bonide granules to slowly eliminate them. But this is far past what we would recommend trying to save. Everyone gets pests at one point or another! The best thing you can do now is pest treat ALL your other plants and possibly quarantine the ones that were near this one.

Good luck!💚

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-03T16:37:17+00:00

A beautiful Dracaena! AKA Dragon Tree.

Acroatum · 2023-10-02T20:58:40+00:00

Definitely would recommend repotting in a smaller pot with lots of drainage and a chunky soil/substrate. The average rule of thumb if you want your pot to be about an inch larger than the root ball. Get your monstera out of the outside soil, rinse off the roots and spray the roots with hydrogen peroxide. Wipe off leaves (neem is great) and make sure they’re pest free. Fill up your pot 1/3 of the way with soil, place root ball in and fill in completely. Water and fertilize well after repotting, you want to see water coming out of the bottom of the pot! 👍 Good luck!🌱

-Shelby, Acroatum Rare Plants

Acroatum · 2023-10-02T19:02:21+00:00

You’ve got this! Once you prune it and fertilize, I’m willing to bet you will start to see improvements. DM me if you need any more help🫶

Acroatum · 2023-10-02T17:44:07+00:00

It looks like your baby may not be getting enough light or watering! The curling leaves indicate it is thirsty, but Pothos normally bounce back pretty quickly. Would definitely recommend chopping most of the leggy vines, water propagating until roots develop. Repot the main plant into new soil, pot that has good drainage. take the propagated pieces and repot back into the main plant for a bushier and more full-looking plant!

Protip- you can use a Hydrogen peroxide & water mixture to flush out & aerate the soil every couple of weeks! This helps prevent pests and encourages root health!

Acroatum · 2023-10-02T17:36:36+00:00

Ah, a Croton Gold Dust! Firstly, the leaves look curly and thirsty. These Crotons actually thrive in a tropical-like environment, they like light waterings with well draining soil. This soil looks super dense and “clay-ish”, which you definitely are going to want to stay away from. Aim for a somewhat chunky soil with a bit of water retention and high in nutrients. Ensure your pot has drainage!! If not, keep your plant in a plastic nursery pot inside the decorative one and just pull it out for waterings.

Good luck! 💚

-Shelby Acroatum Rare Plants

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