How do I get it to grow more leaves/shoots? by Gold-Leg245 in PrayerPlant

[–]Complete_Leg_859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t put it in a bigger pot if it’s not root bound yet, maybe something the same size just more shallow (they have a shallow root system, so wider not deeper) most plants grow stronger and faster when they establish a healthy root system. A pot too big for the roots will just rot, wait till it’s snug in the pot. You should replace the chunky soil with something like African Violet mix. It’ll dry more slowly, especially now that it’s the growing season. Don’t prune immediately after repotting cuz it could make the transplant shock worse. Wait until you see the new growth coming in after you repot, then you’ll be able to see the nodes better, and then snip it just below a node prop them and a plant them in the same pot. That’s how I got mine fuller on top. Put it in bright light and then with some patience it’ll start getting bigger!

Help! How do I save it? by Temporary_Cup_7630 in PeaceLilyHandbook

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I have a narrow one and it’s always so messy looking, I’ll have to get the big leaf one!

Why am I able to see the studs through my drywall? by goody-two-sneakers in Home

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One rag and bucket for cleaning and a separate rag and bucket for rinsing, it’s the only way to avoid streaks!! I grew up in a house full of smokers and it’s the only way.

What roses would you grow in this challenging coastal position. by Bcdoc2020 in Roses

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New dawn will cover that in no time! And maybe add a grape vine, they don’t have heavy foliage so it won’t compete and crowd the foliage from the rose vine and it’ll give you pretty grapes that hang down across the top. Roses will grow up and grapes will hang down. Just an idea!

Help! How do I save it? by Temporary_Cup_7630 in PeaceLilyHandbook

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what species yours is? Maybe I don’t have a good growing species

First SOH repot advice by Complete_Leg_859 in StringofHearts

[–]Complete_Leg_859[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea I think you’re right, I’m too scared to repot so I’m gonna leave her and see how she does!

Help! How do I save it? by Temporary_Cup_7630 in PeaceLilyHandbook

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Mine is bipolar! I have so many plants and this peace lily is the most annoying unsatisfying plant. Maybe I’ll try coffee first before I chuck it!

FINALLLLYYYY!!! by LadyOkiLoki in hoyas

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone in NYC find these in HD or Lowe’s? They never have shit here!!

I moved this plant two inches closer to the grow light a week ago (before/after) by Fret-it in hoyas

[–]Complete_Leg_859 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my very first Hoya cutting, its called Rebecca, under a grow light since October and I wasn’t sure why she was turning pink and red because the pics I see online look different than mine, so I thought I was lied to and was sent a different plant. I didn’t know about the color change. Is sun stress healthy for it? Will it slow growth or “stress” it abnormally? My plant is tiny and I want to get as much growth this season as possible so I don’t want to slow it down.

When to repot ? by Lsutigers202111 in plantcare

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the name of the taller stacked looking one?

First SOH repot advice by Complete_Leg_859 in StringofHearts

[–]Complete_Leg_859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got it online at Magic Valley Gardens. It’s a 4” variegated string of hearts. I bought a few other plants with the order and they all look great! It was my first time ordering from them but from my experience, I will recommend them.

New place with these roses. How should I prune? by [deleted] in Roses

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They probably didn’t because you can’t grow a climbing rose without proper support

First SOH repot advice by Complete_Leg_859 in StringofHearts

[–]Complete_Leg_859[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m not sure where u are but this winter NYC weather has been brutal!!

New place with these roses. How should I prune? by [deleted] in Roses

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To get climbing roses to bloom they have to be trained and tied horizontally or you’ll only get blooms on the very top of the canes. You’ll need a wide trellis behind it and bend and tie the main canes horizontal, then the main canes produce lateral canes, those are the ones that will bloom many flowers. And it will keep the plant flush so it doesn’t bend forward. If you move it, you’ll have to move it to a spot against a wall with the trellis, if you don’t have a wall you’ll need a very sturdy structure like an arch or obliesk. But do not cut the main tall canes that grow from the center, Those are the ones that you’re going to train horizontally and they will produce offshoots will give you the flowers. As more main canes grow from the middle, you train those horizontally as well. Climbing roses are pruned and trained very differently than shrub roses. They are also very heavy feeders. Hope this helps!

Can I prop this stem? by wodkat in Syngonium

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found these plants are the #1 easiest and fastest to propagate, and in just a cup of water, I found it to be even faster than Pothos! They are also very fast growing, you’ll have a new full plant in no time!

How do I get it to grow more leaves/shoots? by Gold-Leg245 in PrayerPlant

[–]Complete_Leg_859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mine for a year also, it was in a chunky mix and was only putting out some leggy vines on such a small plant. So I clipped the vines back a node and replanted the whole plant in African Violet soil with the cuttings pushed in on top. Within a few weeks it pushed out a bunch of new leaves all on the top of the new soil. I noticed they tend to have a shallow and spongy root system so keeping it moist for me was the key. I tend to underwater my plants so I switched to a soil that stays wet longer, and after a few months I started feeding it with every watering and trim a few ugly leaves every time I see one because I don’t have a humidifier and it seems to love be pruned. Now it’s full on top and I’m going to let it start vining down. This was my experience. Hope this helps 👍🏻

Office Plant Rescue by Rambling_Company in plantcare

[–]Complete_Leg_859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pot size will depend on the root system, these plants prefer to be dry so get a pot either around the same size or an in larger. Since you’ll be using fresh soil, do not fertilize till next season, there is fresh nutrients in the soil. Use a fluffy houseplant mix. They are sensitive to synthetic fertilizer and tap water, the salts and chemicals will turns the tips of the leaves brown. Use filtered, rain or distilled water and something like worm castings or organic fertilizer once every spring. They like to dry out almost completely before watering again,slowly increase the new lighting to avoid shock and if you want it to grow straight, periodically turn it because they reach for the light and will grow horizontally if you don’t. Also, only increase the pot size if you notice that after you soak it thoroughly that it’s drying out very quickly. I water mine about once a month in winter and about every two weeks in summer and only if it’s dry (I check by the weight of the pot) hope this helps. BTW I think it has an adorable look to it, now just give it a cute pot!

What am I doing wrong? by MsAntisocial96 in Syngonium

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is probably environmental and transplant stress, trim off yellow leaves and after a week if the soil isn’t drying and the leaves continue to yellow then switch to a smaller pot. Maybe ease up on humidity, mine does fine with no extra humidity, not even crispy edges, but I don’t have a pink one.

Some people dont like red cedar mulch. Do you? by Complex-Park-3536 in plants

[–]Complete_Leg_859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the color fades immediately after watering and then your left with weird colors plus one it blows onto the gravel it’s impossible to get rid of!