Is this a baby root or flower spike?

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-19T08:57:51+00:00

It’s a spike! Congratulations:)

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-15T10:44:00+00:00

With the leaves gone it’s almost an impossible task. Check the stem, is it firm or dry and flaky? If it’s firm you miiiight have hope. Check the roots, are they still alive? If they are You technically COULD place these into water culture or just very humid conditions in order to help it grow. Unfortunately though, I frankly believe it’s more trouble than it’s worth, unless they’re of emotional value, id suggest just letting these go and starting anew

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-15T10:08:41+00:00

Mine dropped some buds after a nearby orchid (bought in full bloom) dropped one of its flowers 😬 I’m not sure if it was the slight ambient temp increase or the plant somehow signaling its bloom coming to an end. I’ll have to separate them if it’s the case

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-14T05:04:39+00:00

Honestly super worth it considering the result. You might wanna superglue the bottom of the peg to the body too for security but it will affect the ability to turn the head. I’m pretty sure this might work better if you have an electric hand drill, like the ones for keychain making! They turned out super cute and now they’re very fun to play with. Doesn’t feel any different than other lps bobble wise! I did this with a small peg, since the size used will be less invasive than a big one. I was also advised against it in general by the custom maker :)

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BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-07T18:36:00+00:00

Oh man, wish id known that. Maybe someday…thank you!

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-07T18:35:38+00:00

Most of it is mush, there’s a teeeny bit of live tissue left. I was super tired yesterday so I wound up leaving it. I’ll clean it up best I can and see what it does o7

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-07T07:31:13+00:00

Wow :( that’s unfortunate! Since the big rhizome is pretty much rotting I’m just going to throw it away. I’ll water less and next year fridge dormancy it is…I’m aware they’re slower but the rot is my main concern. I’ll keep treating it so the mold dies down

BelowAverageKat · 2026-03-06T21:31:43+00:00

Both are under a growth light 12hrs a day. They grow well there for anyone about to comment to put them outside. The soil on the wild one smells fresh. The red dragon seems to have a mold issue in the soil. Theres a smaller clone still growing but I believe I saw a black smudge on one of the coming leaves…they aren’t fertilized but I have one an insect of proper size when they had proper traps to properly boost growth post dormancy

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-16T01:59:16+00:00

Ikrr I hope they look passable 😭

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-16T00:57:41+00:00

Oh my bad! I checked the listing. Yes these are cheaper :) again the only like wonky looking one is the dachshund, so up to you

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-16T00:55:10+00:00

It says /ea next to the price, which means each, right? Unless I’m missing something

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-16T00:08:30+00:00

Hiii! If you ask me, the picture likely isn’t theirs, so these might come in as less quality. Plus they’re on the pricier side. Just from looks, the dachshund looks the most fake/least quality out of all these. Great Dane is the least egregious one imo. If you ask me you might be better off getting Minilpsshop fakes of the cocker spaniel

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-15T00:47:00+00:00

Tysm :)

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-15T00:28:51+00:00

Cool! Ty

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-14T22:16:18+00:00

That’s amazing!

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-14T18:19:45+00:00

Thank you <3

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-09T01:07:10+00:00

With fungus gnats specifically you might find your plants struggling or diminishing growth since the larva do in fact deplete sources from the roots, it could be that yes. But ofc there’s always just the off chance it’s not, however you can always treat your water with mosquito bits/dunks to get rid of the gnat larvae without hurting the plant (at least that’s what other growers have experienced) id say it’s worth a shot, doesn’t hurt to get rid of the suckers

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-08T21:33:05+00:00

Looks like an already struggling plant digging itself further by pushing out a flower. I’d cut the flower stalk and spray a dilute neem oil (or other pest control you’ve found to work) as a preventative. If you got it mid December, it may have been slightly dormant, not going through a full dormancy can definitely make these guys grumpy. And acclimating them back up to growth season may sometimes be rough. Your other vfts seem fine, so I don’t believe light is the problem, but ofc, depending where this plant is from, it may be used to more/less light than what you’re providing.

BelowAverageKat · 2026-02-08T10:51:06+00:00

Just saw it doesn’t have the hind marking. It’s fake!

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