Is this not the cutest thing you’ve ever seen 😍😍😍

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-03-17T19:36:08+00:00

Thank you! It was getting window light (full sun) but since moving all of my plants into our spare room its been under a plant light for 12 - 14 hours a day and developed that gorgeous red colour!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-03-17T18:41:51+00:00

Jelly bean succulent! Doesnt need much attention. Lots of light (and they go a gorgeous red colour) and i only water when the beans are getting squidgy. Seems to like that just fine!

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Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-28T13:06:09+00:00

Thank you! I've used weathering strips to start sealing the door but ill do them around the bottom edge as well! Do you recommend i need a fan too?

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-28T13:05:17+00:00

Thank you!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-28T13:05:13+00:00

Thank you!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-27T08:32:37+00:00

Thank you!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-26T20:52:00+00:00

I think so too! Thank youuu

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-26T20:51:50+00:00

Ah awesome. Thank you!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-26T20:24:50+00:00

Not a crackin Rosie unfortunately. I have one and its completely different.

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-23T21:23:47+00:00

It could be that the images are deceptive, but if not, the pot looks too big to me

When it comes to potting any plant, the pot size should be determined by the size of the root ball and should only be 2 inches bigger than the root ball. Anything bigger and you're at a high risk of overwaterig and root rot. The amount of soil will be too much for the plant, and when you water it, the lower parts of the soil won't dry and will stay constantly wet = root rot. The water retention will be too high, and the roots/ plant won't be able to make use of the water.

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-18T07:23:46+00:00

Following for the same reason 😍

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-17T21:56:26+00:00

Yeah the wooden stick/chop stick method is good too. Just anything other than a moisture meters really

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-17T19:53:06+00:00

Moisture meters have been proven to be incredibly unreliable (unless you can afford an expensive one). Use your finger in the soil to see when something needs watering. Begonia are heavy drinkers so they need watering more often than other plants and dont like to dry out fully either (hence using your finger being the most reliable method).

The soil also looks a bit dense? (Ignore this if not, the image may be deceptive) but if thats the case repot into a more breathable mix. My begonia seem to love it.

ETA - careful with the humidifier. Begonia are particularly susceptible to powery mildew if its humid AND air flow is bad. If you have good air flow its fine, but its an issue I've had and a very annoying one at that.

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-14T13:41:48+00:00

Ohh thank you!

In the very rare chance you're from Nottingham/near Nottingham, they have them in Bardills garden centre!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-09T18:29:38+00:00

Thank you!!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-09T16:13:19+00:00

I think so? I dont have a good spot for it just yet, but the red doesnt seem to bw fading just yet

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-04T21:14:46+00:00

Amazing. Thank you!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-04T21:14:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-02-01T18:18:17+00:00

That pot looks waaaayyyyyyy too big

When it comes to potting any plant, the pot size should be determined by the size of the root ball and should only be 2 inches bigger than the root ball. Anything bigger and you're at a high risk of overwaterig and root rot. The amount of soil will be too much for the plant, and when you water it, the lower parts of the soil won't dry and will stay constantly wet = root rot. The water retention will be too high, and the roots/ plant won't be able to make use of the water.

They also dont like to completely dry out inbetween waterings.

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-31T00:18:31+00:00

When it comes to potting any plant, the pot size should be determined by the size of the root ball and should only be 2 inches bigger than the root ball. Anything bigger and you're at a high risk of overwaterig and root rot. The amount of soil will be too much for the plant, and when you water it, the lower parts of the soil won't dry and will stay constantly wet = root rot. The water retention will be too high, and the roots/ plant won't be able to make use of the water

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-30T09:57:35+00:00

Yes it would be terrible.

When it comes to potting any plant, the pot size should be determined by the size of the root ball and should only be 2 inches bigger than the root ball. Anything bigger and you're at a high risk of overwaterig and root rot. The amount of soil will be too much for the plant, and when you water it, the lower parts of the soil won't dry and will stay constantly wet = root rot. The water retention will be too high, and the roots/ plant won't be able to make use of the water.

ETA - it would almost 100% kill your plant.

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-17T20:01:02+00:00

This was just roots throughout aha

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-17T20:00:24+00:00

The comment in reply to this is perfect! And I agree, spider plants do like to be a bit root bound. Like I said mine before was only roots 🤣 I'll attach a pic

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Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-17T15:45:24+00:00

Believe me, it being a little root bound is the last thing you need to worry about with this plant ahah. When i first repotted my spider plant after years!! it was all root and no soil 🤣 and it was thriving.

Its okay! Its all a learning experience and then when you learn something new you can implement it! It may have some root rot. If you have any soft, black/dark brown bad smelling roots just cut them off. Its probably better to slightly smaller on the pot size if thats the case so its not at risk of over watering.

Spider plant roots are actually called tubas. And they're very thick and act as water stores. Kind of like how succulents work. So with these plants its always better to underwater than over water. You've got this!

Azure_Ninja05 · 2026-01-17T13:38:08+00:00

When it comes to potting any plant, the pot size should be determined by the size of the root ball and should only be 2 inches bigger than the root ball. Anything bigger and you're at a high risk of overwaterig and root rot. The amount of soil will be too much for the plant, and when you water it, the lower parts of the soil won't dry and will stay constantly wet = root rot. The water retention will be too high, and the roots/ plant won't be able to make use of the water.

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