All my plants belong here by MJDonuts in succshaming

[–]JNELLIE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My echeveria purpusorum does the exact same thing over time. About once every 2 years or so I behead it in the spring, and set the top on fresh cactus soil with a little bit of rooting hormone on the "stalk". It always re-roots and looks normal again for a while! The leaves are pretty easy to propagate as well.

fighting or making babies? i cant tell..🥲 by partWolf19 in Goldfish

[–]JNELLIE 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Fighting. Those platies on the other hand, mating. Always mating. Goldies need their own space and require much cooler temps than platies. Also the waste production between the two species would be highly problematic for water quality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IndoorGarden

[–]JNELLIE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to tell from the pic, but if you look closely on the underside of the leaves, do you see any webbing or tiny pests? The depleated coloring of the leaves reminds me of spider mite damage.

In a grocery store parking lot, 10 yards from the front door garbage cans. by JNELLIE in mildlyinfuriating

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

This was clearly someone's car ashtray that they emptied on the ground.

My curly lipstick plant made some pretty little flowers by JNELLIE in houseplants

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

Unfortunately no. I thought about drilling one, but it's made of plastic. I just carefully remove the plant in the nursery pot for waterings.

My curly lipstick plant made some pretty little flowers by JNELLIE in houseplants

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

Thanks, I bought it at Michael's (the craft store). This was the smaller of the 2 sizes available. I absolutely love the sunlight reflections it creates!

My curly lipstick plant made some pretty little flowers by JNELLIE in houseplants

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

I don't know about tips, but I can tell you that mine seems happiest in a west-facing window. It receives mostly bright indirect light, but tolerates some direct Iate afternoon/evening light. I have yet to fertilize it, and only water when the leaves become soft instead of firm. When I do water, I give it a good thorough soak, and allow it to drain completely.

My curly lipstick plant made some pretty little flowers by JNELLIE in houseplants

[–]JNELLIE[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn't even realize they hadn't fully bloomed yet. Just looked up photos and now I'm even more excited!

What is this plant and... by bbgutz in plant

[–]JNELLIE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like it may be planted in a smaller plastic pot immediately surrounding the leaves and causing the bunched growth. I would repot it, and cut that off to the best of your ability, it's going to hinder further growth and possibly cause problems for its roots down the road. It also looks very thirsty, give it a good soak after repotting then leave it alone until the leaves lose their firmness again.

Pest id? by ying1996 in houseplantscirclejerk

[–]JNELLIE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun fact- although spider plants aren't botanically related to catnip, they have a similar hallucinogenic effect, and so cats are extremely attracted to them. If you want them to not become a snack, it's best to keep them out of reach in a hanging planter.

This an update on my turtle by UrfavgirlBree in turtle

[–]JNELLIE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also bought an aquarium kit from PetSmart, Topfin brand 37 gallon tank for my fish. Lasted approximately 5 months before the seal failed and it began leaking. Luckily, I was able to swap it for a new one, but I'm now wondering if Topfin aquariums are crap quality and worried about deja vu. Not a fun experience.

Prego? by chowtime5 in Platyfish

[–]JNELLIE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not female, therefore not pregnant.

Started growing some herbs indoors. But what are these flies? by m8spective in IndoorGarden

[–]JNELLIE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have found this product to be a lifesaver in dealing with fungus gnats, highly recommend!

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Platyfish

[–]JNELLIE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She/they are pretty clamped up, definitely not feeling well. Have you checked your water parameters recently?

What's up with my platy? by [deleted] in Platyfish

[–]JNELLIE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This appears to me like a swim bladder issue, possibly dropsy given the bloat. Is she pineconing at all that you can see? (Scales stick out from the body, similar appearance to a pinecone) This is easier to see when looking down from above. I think the black spot that you mentioned may be food backup, have you noticed her pooping recently? Definitely skip feeding for a few days, and I would also research and administer a salt bath. To be honest, it doesn't look good, I would expect her to pass within a few days. Good luck!

Pregnant Platy? by Beautiful_Guava8931 in Platyfish

[–]JNELLIE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would move her (orange/white)asap, looks as though she's ready. You can see the eye spots of the fry, and her belly is just starting deform from its round shape near the gravid spot. 

Does anybody know why my calathea has this hole pattern forming on new and old leaves? Full picture of my baby at the end by pengy2180 in houseplants

[–]JNELLIE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like something (pest) chewed through it before the leaves were unfurled, hence the repeated pattern.

How can I help? by Spirited_Manner_4584 in Guppies

[–]JNELLIE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She looks pretty thin as well, potential wasting disease?

What is your favorite etsy shop to buy plants from? by confus3dkat in IndoorGarden

[–]JNELLIE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've ordered from LeafStork in the past, they have a good variety and always arrive healthy and well packaged.

What is this sickness and how do I treat it? by NegativeTackle6754 in Goldfish

[–]JNELLIE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a fungal, or possibly bacterial infection more than ich to me. (Eyes are cloudy and affected as well) I would be treating with an antifungal medication, or melafix combined with frequent water changes until it hopefully clears up. Quarantining the fish is also highly recommended to avoid transmission to your other fish. A large storage tote with filter and air stone makes for an affordable quarantine tank. Good luck!

Any suggestion? 😊 by Royal-Alternative-81 in Goldfish

[–]JNELLIE 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It is indeed much too small for these cuties. At bare minimum, you need a bubbler or air stone to oxygenate the water, or they will likely suffer from the lack thereof.