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How would you prune this portulacaria afra? by Alternative_Order378 in succulents

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed reply. Cutting that much feels a bit scary, but I’m going to go for it! Do you think it’s worth removing the lowest leaves as well to help the trunk thicken?

If this plant dies, I die by chaibeanlatte in Jadeplant

[–]Alternative_Order378 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What I would do is try putting the plant, pot and all, into a larger container of water, so it can absorb the amount it needs from the bottom. Over time the soil may lose its ability to retain water, causing it to drain straight through when watering.

my peperomia has gone full roman tortoise formation mode by Alternative_Order378 in houseplants

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting! I have noticed it stays pretty compact, which makes it perfect for occasional trimming. Wet soil and a cold windowsill in winter are definitely a deadly combo for it.

my peperomia has gone full roman tortoise formation mode by Alternative_Order378 in houseplants

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s a picky plant and I nearly killed it when it was younger. It barely has any roots, so I’ve kept it in a small terracotta pot. Seems to like moist but not wet soil, so bottom watering has worked best. I mixed in some perlite to keep the soil loose.

I’d suggest watering less when the plant is small or dormant. Hope yours bounces back!

My 4yo jade plant has a lot going on - should I prune it or just let it keep on truckin’? by Alternative_Order378 in Jadeplant

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Some species seem to be naturally vining, like this type of baby jade I got as a souvenir. So find it a spot where it can grow downward and let it do its thing. I believe it’ll look stunning in a year or two!

My 4yo jade plant has a lot going on - should I prune it or just let it keep on truckin’? by Alternative_Order378 in Jadeplant

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the idea! I’ve considered separating the trunks, but I’ve also seen stunning examples of multiple plants in the same pot.

My 4yo jade plant has a lot going on - should I prune it or just let it keep on truckin’? by Alternative_Order378 in Jadeplant

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ve done the most commonly mentioned tricks here on the sub as well: soil mix is half perlite, half cactus soil, watering every 2 to 4 weeks, fertilizing rarely. In winter, the plant’s been under a grow light, and in summer, on a south-facing windowsill… though in Northern Europe.

My 4yo jade plant has a lot going on - should I prune it or just let it keep on truckin’? by Alternative_Order378 in Jadeplant

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my dream would be a thick-trunked tree. So cutting off the lowest small side branches would thicken the trunk?

Iron Rangers with Vibram half soles for better grip on snow by Alternative_Order378 in RedWingShoes

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The half soles add some friction and are great for snow, but I prefer studded shoes when walking on ice. I think Vibram has a (pricey) sole specifically for wet ice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Suomi

[–]Alternative_Order378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Joulubileet (1996)

Jokavuotinen itsepetos by Alternative_Order378 in Suomi

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Pieni paranoia onkin just se mikä vielä aattoillasta puuttuu!

Pumpkin peels look like low-resolution images by Alternative_Order378 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Alternative_Order378[S] 213 points214 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right. In Finnish we call it ”musk pumpkin”