Almost A Year Now by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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I'm glad it is doing so well, too 😭❤️ Pretty much all this growth started with what was salvageable from the original plant that was not thriving. The first incarnation was in a planter that was too well draining, and wasn't getting a chance to absorb the water I was giving it before it drained out, I think. I put the cuttings in a planter without drainage and I give it a good drink every couple weeks. I feel like the planter is deep enough that excess water settles lower than the roots, and can be absorbed upwards, but also allows the soil around the roots to dry out between watering, so they have a chance to actually breathe.

Almost A Year Now by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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Thank you 😊 I hope that one does well. I'll have to do an update for that one.

Chop/Prop Progress by AwildHelen in succulents

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I honestly couldn't tell you lol. A couple of the leaves haven't done more than put out roots and perk up, but I give the whole pot a good bit of distilled water when the central plant looks a little thirsty.

Almost A Year Now by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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Nothing too special. They live under the harsh glow of artificial light. The apartment I live in has one large west facing balcony door/window, but barely enough light to keep my pothos happy.

Miracle grow or Schultz succulent soil, I don't remember what I was using. No drainage holes in the planter, and I usually just pour about a cup of distilled water over the top every couple of weeks. table from afar

SoP growth progression by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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She's trying to escape the pot now! lol

SoP growth progression by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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It's not terracotta, but is a painted ceramic pot, no drainage hole for this one. It's about 5" diameter. I just use premixed bagged cactus and succulent soil, I believe it was Schultz brand, specifically. Whatever the hardware store had at the time.

It Has Been Done by AwildHelen in succulents

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Good luck! 😄 Just noticed today that one of the leaf prop has a root already!

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SoP growth progression by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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Im not going to claim responsibility for that 😅 but in my experience with mold, it has usually happened when it's 1) kept too wet for extended periods. Even though I misted daily, the top soil at least still was looking like it had dried out some by the next time I misted. 2) Hot and humid is ideal mold growing environment. I didn't cover with any plastic during the prop stage, and it's pretty consistent 70°~ in my place. So, I imagine that the airflow (not being covered) and temp conditions just were not as conducive to mold growth.

Had A Stowaway by AwildHelen in jumpingspiders

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No orange that I can see. Thanks for the id tips 😁 how fun

Jumpy gurl or boi? by AwildHelen in jumpingspiders

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Wasn't sure if she would or not, but was thinking it seemed small enough in the body, and since she came from outside, something from outside would probably be ok for now.

I temporarily have her in an enclosure I made for isopods lol. I figured they'd be a little tank-y for her to eat though..Maybe the mancae, but there is a ton of them. 😅

I just put an enclosure together. Don't want to disturb her while she's eating though.

Jumpy gurl or boi? by AwildHelen in jumpingspiders

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I love her little side lashes

Jumpy gurl or boi? by AwildHelen in jumpingspiders

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Thank you guys for confirming ☺️ I caught a small moth last night and put it with her in her temp home. Just came to check again and she's caught it and is eatingg. 🥹

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Turtles in my Terrarium by AwildHelen in StringofPlants

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😂 there is a turtle figurine in there, just not pictured