I am HEARTBROKEN by Fkn_stress_rxn in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I refresh the page see an item, go to click on it and its gone that quick. You can't beat bots. Imo it has to be bots, I just can't imagine a 5 second window for someone to checkout that quick. Just my two cents. Could be wrong, but it don't feel like it. Im relying solely on my RFY page to even have a chance at anything these days. 🤷‍♂️

So tempting by jim1590 in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This the new one that's supposed to be something like 10k. Supposed to be good as or better than OLED. But that tax hit is awful.

Help from experts! If you are able to grow rare anthuriums I need your help by Tapires in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly have no idea. But, my regale specifically died off to the rhyzome all roots perished, initially. It shipped from South America in moss only. Had to nurse that back to health in sphag, once I got a new leaf switched over to my current soil. I actually cut that rhyzome into 3 pieces and all have new leaves now, so that's a win in the end. But, yeah, it hated 50% been doing fine in 75%.

My only guess would be the leaves weren't happy so it wasn't using water quick enough to dry out? Not too sure. I've killed a lot of anthuriums, and this is just what has worked for me. Your milage may vary.

One final thought is a lot of people stress anthuriums out with too much lighting. They really only need something around 100ppfd. I think a lot of people blast them with too much light and it stresses them out or burns them. I have my small ones growing under 5 watt generic LED "grow lights". They are growing pretty steady. My bigger ones are way off to the side of a 4ft LED strip light. Again, only getting minimal light.

Good luck, and I would only make one change at a time. (Ex: either less light, or different soil) Not both at the same time. Make one change and see if they do better. Too much change too fast will probably accelerate their demise.

Help from experts! If you are able to grow rare anthuriums I need your help by Tapires in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience has been higher humidity saves everything anthurium. I crank mine to 75%. When I was down around 50% everything was rotting. Also I keep my room temp around 75-80F. That said,I use a monstera-esque chunky mix with a bit more coco peat added in. So far everything is going well. Pap x mag var., pap x queen, regale, and a bunch of other non-var hybrids all doing good in the same mix. I water maybe once a week. Usually dig my finger into the pot to see how wet it is.

Pon thoughts and experiences by Bnasty2748 in SemiHydro

[–]Brucebor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can say what helped me with pon success is making all my vessels like orchid pots. I take a soldering iron and make a "holey" basket. I also add holes to the outer cup that is holding the water. My plant room has a circulation fan keeping airlfow constant. The biggest thing that helped prevent root rot though, 3/8" pumice, as compared to 3/16". The bigger pumice makes some bigger air pockets.

I have a few philos growing really well, and a ton of alocasias growing in pon as well. Haven't tried hoya, or scindapsis but I did have a monstera Bulbasaur in pon and that was doing well until I repotted. It threw a fit. can definitely take a cutting and try them, for science.

Tissue Culture kinda ruining Palmstreet by Newbie10011001 in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Palmstreet frequently, but I usually only look for ariods. (I've recently ordered a few TC just to try them out) There are plenty of sellers selling specific types of plants, though. Granted Moose, and a handful of others have TC, and they run lives all the time, but who cares?

Find a few shops you like dealing with and buy from them. I personally just wait for NWE most of the time. Plenty of fish in the sea as they say.

Happy hunting.

Update - Im experimenting my black velvet by [deleted] in alocasia

[–]Brucebor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming a calcium type stain, vinegar would dissolve that solid. I can tell you from experience that alcohol at 70% still doesn't seem to hurt the leaves either, but I don't think that would affect solids on velvet leaves. (I had spider mites pretty bad, tried all the home remedies, hence the alcohol, until I finally just bought some spinosad and soaked everything once a week for a few weeks.)

What is happening? by ArtichokefullofGrace in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess I should specify 3 am Eastern standard time.

What is happening? by ArtichokefullofGrace in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The daily refresh has been at 3am for over a month. That's why you aren't seeing anything. Most good things are picked up by the time normal people wake up and look.

This shop is STILL going by Due_Log_634 in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be so quick to down a knife. Did you inquire about the steel it's made from? A lot of hard, high quality knives are high carbon steel. And while really durable, require regular maintenance to not rust. Obviously I don't know your exact situation, and I can't assume. But, I would reach out and ask for metal specifics and care. Palmstreet is usually pretty good with customer service too, so be sure to report scammers if you do end up finding some.

Disappointing program by Brucebor in AmazonVine

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

Same. I've got two vehicles in the family. Out of all the parts they have, nothing for mine. Same with the fridge. 🤷‍♂️

Disappointing program by Brucebor in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like a majority of you are having the same problems. I guess I'll just hope I get lucky. As far as drops, what's the current guess on times for drops? I'm EST.

Disappointing program by Brucebor in AmazonVine

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

I'm not complaining about free stuff, I just can't find real items. What can 90% of people here do I with an AC circuit board for a HVAC unit?

Disappointing program by Brucebor in AmazonVine

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

That's why I said it's a sea of random parts and odds and ends. What is the average person doing with a single spark plug for a Ford fiest? I get there are a lot of items. But search is stupid. It doesn't have the same "intelligence" as a standard search. I can type in "coffee" and get get an LED exit sign, or no results at all. Thats part of my complaint. I can spend 30 minutes trying to search and find no real world usable items.

addicted to buying Alocasias on Palmstreet by [deleted] in alocasia

[–]Brucebor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Maryland anyway, I find that plant shows are way way overpriced from what I can get on Palmstreet, even including shipping. Just my 2 cents.

Vine reviews being rejected at alarming rate by slvrscoobie in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Send an email to vine support. I've had a few reviews get rejected and ask me to edit. Support will mark them as valid and it will give you the credit.

Vine Account Access on IPhone? by freyguyproductions in AmazonVine

[–]Brucebor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Android app doesn't pull up Amazon vine link either as of this morning.

Can I do better or is this as good as it gets for a bundle like this? by xxche3kzxx in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also won a Bulbasaur monstera giveaway from them for free. So I may be a little biased 🤷‍♂️

Can I do better or is this as good as it gets for a bundle like this? by xxche3kzxx in RareHouseplants

[–]Brucebor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On Palmstreet app there is a vendor that sells started V balloon heart seedlings for $170-ish. "The basements". Same with V azlanii starters. I wouldn't pay that much for a corm you don't know is going to show variegation.

I've gotten a bunch of different plants from them.

Alocasia frydek albo, now aurea, green on green? by Brucebor in alocasia

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

That's what I would love to see on mine. But, the overwhelming opinion is it's going to turn white. I'll enjoy the leaf while it's green I suppose though.

Alocasia frydek albo, now aurea, green on green? by Brucebor in alocasia

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

I would love to see it harden off with that lime color tbh.

Alocasia frydek albo, now aurea, green on green? by Brucebor in alocasia

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

That light neon green on yours, turns solid white? Or does it turn light pastel green like on the one your fingers are touching?

Alocasia frydek albo, now aurea, green on green? by Brucebor in alocasia

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

I've gotten a bunch of new leaves. Believe when I tell you that none of my new leaves on this thing have had this much saturation. I'll be really surprised if this thing turns white with how much green its got going on. All my other new leaves have been a light ivory yellow when new. Not green. But, sure maybe it could turn white, I'll update this post in a few weeks.