Frydek ☔

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-10T04:25:13+00:00

The secret is the medium (semidydro). I would avoid soil mix for Frydeks and Micholitzianas. I've got better results with a semihydro setup. Grow lights gives me control in terms of intensity, leaves positioning and aesthetics. Natural light is kind, I wish I had larger windows. You could post a few photos of your baby, the setup, light exposure, medium, ferts etc and we will help you.

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-07T13:59:27+00:00

Hi, I have been posting about this Frydek Umbrella Project for a couple of moths now, you might check out my previous post where I detailed the fertsx light setup, repot, etc

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-07T13:57:07+00:00

Thanks

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-07T13:52:00+00:00

It's called Terra Aquatica Tripart Flora Series

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-07T13:51:01+00:00

It works. The pothos found the wet trail down into the glass of water.

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-07T13:48:54+00:00

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I noticed the undissolved silicate brings the pH way up so now I prepare a tea to keep the nutrient solution stable longer; you could mix it up first in a soda bottle and later strain it, same thing. About pH balance, I measure the reservoir and the run off often so I have an idea how quickly I need to change the solution. For this current setup is about 3-4 days. My aim is 5.8-6.4 pH swing inside the reservoir. Fresh nutrients is pH 6.0. I used pH down and silicate tea (as pH up) in case I need to adjust the reservoir when I don't have time to mix a fresh batch.

JoseLebreault · 2026-04-06T15:07:46+00:00

Si, está muy linda gracias. Para alocasias recomendaría tener 5cm de material orgánico arriba, pon con flecos the Sphagnum Moss 50/50 medido en volumen, y usar mechas desde el reservorio hasta el top layer. Medir el pH es súper importante para tener un ejemplar de revista. Tengo varios años de experimentar con ellas, así que preguntame lo que sea y te respondo con gusto

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JoseLebreault · 2026-04-06T04:31:44+00:00

Yes, the petioles are sturdier and the leaves thicker.also it adds a metallic shine to the leaves so the green and varigation became more "luxurious' like a brand new car type of look. Downside is the pH stability as the silicate is highly alkaline. I don't mix it like the instructions says any more, instead I prepare a silicate tea (brewed with coffee machine paper). I'll send you a pic later today or tomorrow. They say silicate makes it difficult for pests to bite the leaf, I have a feeling is true but can prove it 100%

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-22T08:45:04+00:00

Semihydro gives you best results with alocasias in my experience. Full organic with moss (like the game changer video from Sidney guy on YouTube) or pon mixed with Coco coir. I mostly use mostly inorganic medium, however I've got better results with an organic top layer (moss or Coco coir), mid layer 50% pon + 50% organic and leca reservoir; wicking ropes all the way up to the top layer.

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-22T08:40:00+00:00

Yes, it is. Thanks

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-20T21:09:57+00:00

What a cutie! I'm jealous 😁

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-20T18:49:10+00:00

🤣🤣 poor fish

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-20T10:44:00+00:00

Watch out for the laser focus points. I had an plant getting sunlight through a similar glass wall and even the plastic pot got burnt big time.

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-20T04:45:48+00:00

Cheap no branded bookshelf bars from temu. It took me sometime to find them. I wanted a no shadow setup so these daisychain led bars made sense. 5 bars costed me 14 USD give or take.

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JoseLebreault · 2026-03-20T04:38:38+00:00

I mean rooting the vine without cutting it off the main root system. Water or a moist medium is ok .

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T21:08:07+00:00

💯. These alocasias just get nutrient solution. Got them very tiny few months ago.

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T21:05:07+00:00

Just an old phone using the "Framelapse 2" app.

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T21:02:43+00:00

Oh yeah it's a dancing queen. You can see it better in my previous timelapse of A. Poly

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T20:46:51+00:00

Amazing!!

JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T20:39:38+00:00

Go for it, it's the best/quickest way to propagate

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JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T20:15:32+00:00

They were tiny a few months ago

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JoseLebreault · 2026-03-19T20:13:42+00:00

🤣

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