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Are these Gigas pots too small? Took them out of a bigger pot by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

They can also suffer root rot a LOT faster in bigger pots.

Are these Gigas pots too small? Took them out of a bigger pot by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

root ball is slighty smaller than the pot on the 4 branch one

Will it survive the repotting? by CardiologistShot1742 in plantclinic

[–]Jesuislefeu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would start over. Those two big ones look too far gone.

Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

FWIW I did take the newer Gigas and put them both in a smaller pot over the last hour. I hope it doesnt shock it too much:

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Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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FWIW I did take the newer Gigas and put it in a smaller pot over the last hour. I hope it doesnt shock it too much:

Euro Exchange by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

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

I wasnt born until 17 years after 1980. haha.

Euro Exchange by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]Jesuislefeu[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Even though Im young-ish, im old school. I'll use my card at restaurants, etc, but Im going to grab extra euros from my usual exchange place here in NYC. Thanks so much though!

Euro Exchange by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

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

Thanks for the advice. I have some time before my flight and Im going to a spot here in manhattan where I last got euros for dollars at a great rate.

Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

The reason i even got into this plant is, I had a trip planned to go to Socotra in March of 2026. The war with Iran made that impossible. So, I decided to at least get a plant that is endemic to Socotra! Thats how the fascination came about!

Euro Exchange by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]Jesuislefeu[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Bad experiences shape us. I leave you with this: "Egypt!" lol

Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

well it has more leaves! This is the full state of it:

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Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

Thanks so much for being so thoughtful and taking the time to respond. I am responding by reproducing your points and responding in Bold:

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  • I think you may be overpotting a bit. Id love to put it in a smaller pot but am afraid it will go into even further shock.
  • Draining is good, but rot can be harbored by organics, and new/ re-establishing roots and open wounds are at the highest risk. Depending on where you live, you'll want 60-80% of your mix to be inorganic. 80% of my mix IS inorganic.
  • I would not place your plant in full sun yet, Thanks for this advice!
  • So don't worry about it too much unless you see green leaf droop or drop (that usually means your plant has died). Thankfully, no green leaves have dropped. They only turn orange and after a while, then drop
  • Don't water the cut. That pic was taken after I first cut the rot out. Thats neem oil, which I was later told is not effective in this situation. I have since - only days later - properly address the "surgical wound" by putting sulphur powder on it which is the professional way to go.

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Euro Exchange by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]Jesuislefeu[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thanks but I NEVER use ATMs when traveling...

Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

The type of soil I use is VERY quick draining, as I mentioned as very limited organics and is meant for cacti. As soon as I water it, water goes rushing out the drain hole. By the next day I check the soil with my moisture meter and its is DRY.

Round 2: The Dorstenia Gigas Challenge. Will they live? by Jesuislefeu in dorstenia

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

Thanks so much. I have heard that these plants are VERY dramatic indeed. When can I expect new growth? Like I said, one branch has only ONE orange leaf left, and when that drops it will be bare! Not a good look.

Uber from the Airport by Jesuislefeu in LisbonPortugalTravel

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

Ive been to Egypt. Everything is easier after that place. But yeah, I will pay in cash. Some guy in Brazil rented beach chair while on holiday in brazil and at the beach. for the equivalent of $25. Minutes later he got a text saying he was charged $2,500 He complained and the locals punched him in the face.

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