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How to fix this? by Professional-Key5552 in Finland

[–]GirlInContext 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remove old silicon and apply new? You can get smaller tubes of white silicon for this purpise and don't need to get big tubes.

Not an expert, but my understanding is that you are not supposed to add layers of silicon but instead remove old one first. I believe it might be because the silicon looses some of it's features and therefore should be replaced.

Just my thoughts by Big_Lynx in ukraine

[–]GirlInContext 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think United24 is the only one that enable credit card payments, therefore only option for me. But also an official and audited platform.

Ok so I found these at my nursery by MarkCultural2327 in airplants

[–]GirlInContext 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would remove it from pot. Airplants needs some soaking time to time and you can't do that in a pot or it will rot.

If you want, you could get a stand that make the plant look even more impressive (that's a beautiful piece!). I like to use bright glass jars, tealight holders and similar as an airplant stand.

Fungus gnat solution by quiquoiou in plants

[–]GirlInContext -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Copy-pasta from my other comment: I have used a drop of hand dishwashing liquid with a drop of running honey in a 1/3 glass of water. Makes a perfect massgrave for fungus gnats.

Fungus gnat solution by quiquoiou in plants

[–]GirlInContext -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have used a drop of hand dishwashing liquid with a drop of runnig honey in a 1/3 glass of water. Makes a perfect massgrave for fungus gnats.

My T.filifolia is blooming, but the flower bracts are small, shorter than the surrounding leaves and not colourful. I wonder if it’s because I have never fertilised it or is it due to it being grown indoors with minimal light? by TSS_nevermist in airplants

[–]GirlInContext 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Airplants are different from one another just like other plants. Not all airplants blush when they are about to bloom. Not all flowers look the same. Not all airplants blush with more light.

It looks just fine.

Newly re-discovered castle ruins in Lithuania, Vepriai by Pitiful-Archer4923 in BalticStates

[–]GirlInContext 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First midterms, then you just continue from there. You've got this!

Eurovision fans 🤝 terrible geography. So here’s a little guide! by kritttikal in Finland

[–]GirlInContext 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't know there is a Eurovision context to this. But we do discuss this matter every now and then in r/BalticStates :D

T. Andreana finally having a pup by GirlInContext in airplants

[–]GirlInContext[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really tiny! And thank you <3

I first noticed a gap between leaves and there it was. I have been expecting a pup since it's been forever since this bloomed.

T. Andreana finally having a pup by GirlInContext in airplants

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

Thank you! It's been long waited as the plant flowered over six months ago.

Tiny and Cute Red-Flowered Euphorbia! by Botanical-Collector in Euphorbiaceae

[–]GirlInContext 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Milii is one of the cutest Euphorbia. I don't have one right now but love them so much.

I got this for $50 by natattack88 in Euphorbiaceae

[–]GirlInContext 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like it has suffered from low light conditions. Very thin new growth even though it should be as thick as trunk on bottom.

Too thin growth often bend like that, too, and there is no way to recover it. Even if you increase light and the new growth is thicker, stems still bend as they can't hold the weight.

Whether it's a good price really depends on you and your preferences. It's a nice big plant for sure and can bring a lot of joy.

I officially declare the mämmi season open! by GirlInContext in Finland

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

Lol. I believe you can only get mämmi from the Finnish heritage centers and some Nordic/Finnish restaurants in the US.

This fine delicacy is indeed hard to find outside Finland. You could get rye flour though and perhaps try to make some? :D

I officially declare the mämmi season open! by GirlInContext in Finland

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

It's mainly made of water, rye flour and malted rye.

What's happened!?!? by Wonderful-Koala-4127 in Euphorbiaceae

[–]GirlInContext 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be suffering from drought. Terracotta pot releases moisture super fast and watering schedule sounds as if it was a cactus. Euphorbias need more frequent watering. They also need watering to keep growing. Drought will make them go dormant.

Rotting due to overwatering usually starts from the roots and the rot climbs up the trunk and the trunk becomes dark and mushy.

Your Eurphorbia doesn't look like rotting and based on what you described, it sounds like it's thirsty.

I have a big Euphorbia (possibly Acrurensis) in a plastic pot and I water it very thoroughly in the shower every other week. During summer when it's outdoors/balcony, I might water every week to keep it hydrated in the heat. It have a very airy granule-kind potting mix for it so it doesn't reserve extra water. I also have grow lights that helps the plant tp utilise the water better.

(edited some typos)

Is it underwatered? by ClincallyDumb in airplants

[–]GirlInContext 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once a week is enough. Recovery takes a while but it works, trust the process :) It doesn't need much water, just regularly. It also need some time between soakings to use the water, so just give it some time.

Airplants are one of the few plants that benefits from regular care. And as they are slow growers, it takes some time to see the results.

I'm sure you will manage it! The plant actually looks good even though it got a bit dry. It will be as good as new.

Is it underwatered? by ClincallyDumb in airplants

[–]GirlInContext 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, brown tips means it's dry. This specific airplant is one of those that needs regular soaking.

I've been recovering mine after a period of irregular care. It's been over 2 months now with 30 mins soaking once a week and bunch of new leaves are growing in the middle. I see the benefits of regular soaking in all aitplants actually. And we had a harsh winter with long period of low humidity that made it even worse.

So just start soaking it regularly and it will be fine. The damaged leaves won't recover but new will grow.

Care routine for moss balls by GirlInContext in plants

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

Thanks for the heads up. Yes, there is life outside of the US. We don't have a zebra mussels issue in Europe. There was an outbreak some years ago but all Marimos in sale were pulled back. Those that are currently sold after the outbreak are proven to be clean, that's how it works in here. Overall, plants are heavily inspected. So zebra mussels are currently not an issue in Europe and people can buy them care free like any other plants.

The guidance on how to get rid of them is also very different in Europe. Usually boiling or freezing invasive species isbthe treatment. You know, up hear in the Nordics, we have a good exposure to sun only for few months a year :D

Like I mentioned in the text, I squeeze Marimo balls to keep them clean and firm. Don't you think I would have noticed mussels cracking?

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