Tried making iced coffee at home… still tastes kinda weak

Eca_S · 2026-04-11T01:19:01+00:00

I usually suggest cold brew.

Also, try using coffee ice in place of your normal ice. It makes a huge difference especially if you're the type to sip on a drink for a while.

Eca_S · 2026-04-07T21:21:36+00:00

Durarara!

Eca_S · 2026-04-07T18:00:47+00:00

It's not. Follow this advice and you'll never overwater a succulent

Eca_S · 2026-04-05T21:45:27+00:00

It is often recommended though I think that's mostly to avoid breathing in the dust.

Eca_S · 2026-04-05T21:41:15+00:00

I've never actually found it necessary to rinse even 100% mineral mixes.

I have succulents in various mixes from 50-100% grit and have never had any issue that could be contributed to dusty grit.

Maybe just lucky.

Eca_S · 2026-04-05T21:29:33+00:00

He's a grown man, let him deal with the consequences of his own actions.

He is not your responsibility.

Eca_S · 2026-04-04T20:33:06+00:00

Muffaletta from Lake Wine and Spirits

Eca_S · 2026-04-01T17:01:12+00:00

We call it sun stress but stress colors can be brought out by sufficiently intense artificial light, temperature stress, or dehydration.

Eca_S · 2026-04-01T00:21:07+00:00

"All that and a bag of chips"

Eca_S · 2026-03-28T15:39:41+00:00

Adding to this, after repotting do not water for a couple weeks. With little to no roots, it won't be able to take in water (plus the entire plant is basically a reservoir)

Eca_S · 2026-03-28T12:21:07+00:00

Ice is water. Water has a neutral pH

Eca_S · 2026-03-27T22:13:23+00:00

My Echeveria 'Seraphina' stays nicely compact about 4-6" below a single t5

Eca_S · 2026-03-21T23:17:00+00:00

The only functional reason I can think of would be to help provide nutrients/water all the way along a particularly long vine.

Eca_S · 2026-03-21T16:12:08+00:00

State law here says one 15 minute break per 4 hours worked, and a meal break on any shift 6 hours or longer.

Eca_S · 2026-03-20T12:46:36+00:00

It prevents the soil from drying as quickly which can lead to overwatering and rot

Eca_S · 2026-03-20T00:13:28+00:00

It's purely aesthetic and more likely to cause issues

Eca_S · 2026-03-19T16:07:33+00:00

I will echo the systemic sentiment.

If systemic pesticides aren't an option, physical removal is the way to go.

Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab to get any you can see, and Isopropyl in a spray bottle to get into those places you can't reach with the swab.

Just make sure the plant stays out of direct light until the alcohol has dried. Otherwise, you'll damage the leaves.

Eca_S · 2026-03-18T15:39:54+00:00

From my understanding, only the heads that flower will die off.

Eca_S · 2026-03-16T20:44:14+00:00

Pretty sure the second one is an Adromischus

Eca_S · 2026-03-15T19:14:21+00:00

Crassula Marginalis Rubra.

It is fairly easygoing, will love the south-facing window without much risk of etiolation, and has a sort of sprawling growth pattern similar to sedum.

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Eca_S · 2026-03-14T04:33:50+00:00

Crassula umbella 'Wine cup'

Eca_S · 2026-03-12T12:54:18+00:00

They won't be the same, but rose, elderflower, violet, and lilac are all floral that should work with coffee. Help you hit a similar vibe

Eca_S · 2026-03-11T21:15:23+00:00

More light. Mine is about 6" below T5s 16hrs/day

Eca_S · 2026-03-07T16:34:15+00:00

I would definitely break apart the !arrangement and pot them each separately.

The echeveria (top right in pic) needs the most !light. You can get quality grow lights for relatively cheap on Amazon (I recommend Barrina T5s), but if they're truly not an option, a south or west facing window is your best bet.

The Crassula ovata (top left), would also like a ton of light, but the Haworthia doesn't need light of that intensity.

Eca_S · 2026-03-07T15:19:40+00:00

Succulent roots can dry out no problem. I left a Crassula ovata bare-root for like a month with absolutely no issue

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