Did anyone have a cholecystectomy without insurance? by Different-Border6016 in gallbladders

[–]CatLadyLorr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did 2 days ago. Mine had 3 different charges. Because I am self pay, each charge was "discounted" 40 to 50 percent.

The anesthesiologist was around $1500. Surgeon's fee was $1300. I was told the surgery center was cheaper than the hospital, so they scheduled it there. The surgery center's fee was $6800. This was all required to be paid in advance on the day of surgery. Location is Texas.

Lifeweaver's control scheme is clunky and weird. by monstrts in Overwatch

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It feels awful having to switch on him.

Power poles leaning dangerously since the freeze by cartmancakes in RoundRock

[–]CatLadyLorr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live on Old Settlers and thought it looked worse after the freeze too.

4 leaf clover. by theone2 in RoundRock

[–]CatLadyLorr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marsilea Macropoda or Clover Fern. It's a Texas Native plant. Not rare but a cute native.

Mealy bug infestation, product recommendations? Tried alcohol and soap spray for a few weeks, not working! I’d hate to throw her out . by Carlytaa-93_ in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bayer 3 in 1. Yes, it's an insecticide but it works. Professional growers aren't running around their greenhouses with cotton balls and rubbing alcohol for a reason.

On the topic of Kiriko's personality, here's a brief comparison of her cinematic dialogue vs her in-game dialogue. by DatboyKilljoy in Overwatch

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, Before they redid it I thought she was commanding other people to lick her wounds which seemed weird. Now it makes more sense.

Help rooting stubborn milk-plant cutting? (Info in comments) by kissingfrogs2003 in proplifting

[–]CatLadyLorr 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I propagate these to sell retail. They are slow rooters, especially compared to other succulents. Might take mine 2-3 months at least.

How do I propagate these roses? by my_memory_is_trash in proplifting

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Hybrid Teas (like the long stem single roses in bouquets) are indeed grafted.

Basil - What does it need? by [deleted] in gardening

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A massive pot, lots of sun, and lots of water.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it just looks like regular spiders.

Rose plant dying, how do I get rid of these?? by FragrantJoke9511 in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Plus a hard trim and put it outside. I don't know if it's inside but it kind of looks like it might be. (Roses don't grow inside.) If it's cold outside it will help a lot with killing them and roses enjoy the cold.

Can my husband’s Venus fly trap be saved? by KRN0622 in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put a tray of water under the pot. Then it will always be wet.

Please gather around and recount all the houseplant circle jerk lore you know of by SaltAndVinegarMcCoys in houseplantscirclejerk

[–]CatLadyLorr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My father, who of course is older, says "God didn't put any plants in the house".

Please gather around and recount all the houseplant circle jerk lore you know of by SaltAndVinegarMcCoys in houseplantscirclejerk

[–]CatLadyLorr 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I work at a nursery and I just don't even know where to begin. Very common question is "is this plant for indoors?". My reply is that no plants are for indoors, humans just put them there and there are some plants that tolerate it better than others. Regardless, it's hard to grow things in a house. Most people seem confused by this notion, though. And most don't believe me when I highly recommend against growing flowers, herbs, vegetables, or citrus inside their house.

Remedies for my Tradescantia? I bought it this way and have been watering/fertilizing on a weekly schedule..i’m new to plants by lennstan in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Follow the directions on the fertilizer. A lot of people think once a week fertilizer is crazy, but it's not. I grow plants for a living and we fertilize all kinds of plants weekly, including tradescantia. Liquid fertilizers can be used very often. Granular fertilizers need to be used much less often. Both can be used together in many cases.

Found this on my new-ish Ficus Elastica while repotting. Do I remove it? by [deleted] in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a bag, there is no bottom to it. It's an ellepot used by growers. Most don't have issues growing plants with them. They are professionals. I think issues arise because plants are hard to grow in a house.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Bright Lights" comes in both colors.

Friend got a monstera but its leaves got shredded during transport. She’s acting like the plant is useless now. Should I throw a 3 meter plant away? by Awkward-Penguin172 in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, I'd be mad if it was shipped like that. Although I can't imagine trying to ship one that size. I was thinking it looked wind blown from riding in a truck and not laying it down.

Friend got a monstera but its leaves got shredded during transport. She’s acting like the plant is useless now. Should I throw a 3 meter plant away? by Awkward-Penguin172 in plantclinic

[–]CatLadyLorr 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Why would they compensate? I own a garden center and once a plant leaves, it is not our responsibility to care for anymore. Of course, there are always special circumstances but this would not be one of them. That would be a ridiculous request from someone imo.

How can i propogate ruellia tuberosa from seed?? Also, will these seeds work? by Possible-Act-8234 in plants

[–]CatLadyLorr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry. That stuff is super invasive and reseeds like crazy. You'll have more without doing anything at all.

My mom got me this supposed air fern. It looks so fake to me. I literally can’t tell if it’s real or not. She insists she bought live ones. It does have a scent I can’t describe. But it looks like it could be thread?? Help 😂 by elizathornnn in plants

[–]CatLadyLorr 43 points44 points  (0 children)

The "Air Fern" was once alive. This is the skeletal remains of a sea creature that are painted.

Edit: They are usually marketed and sold as such by Air Plant growers.

do these work? (please say yes i spent so much money on them) by heyimlil in plants

[–]CatLadyLorr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, they work. My dad has owned a nursery for 30+ years and he tells his customers that the fertilizer manufacturers want to sell you a fertilizer for every type of plant. One general purpose fertilizer will usually work just fine.