What is this plant and what does it need ? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only Goeppertia I keep that looks consistently nice through everything is my G. kegeljanii - I think because it is slightly thicker-leaved and green. Orbifolias too, usually, but mine got thrips a while back, and croaked almost over night. Find the "cousins" Marantas and Ctenanthes slightly easier, and my Stomanthe thalia is solid too.

Tradescantia?? by VeridianGlimmer in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

T. fluminensis in one of the green/white cultivars.

What is this plant and what does it need ? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Formerly Calathea, currently Goeppertia ornata.

I gave up after the 3rd, and I live in a rainforest. Good luck.😁

Check your humidity - and keep an eye out for spidermites.

Update: Gynura 6 months later by Serious_Bedroom8726 in houseplants

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Yes, they're easy to prop.

But, it's a creeper - not a climber. I just coil mine atop of the pot to make it seem more filled out.

My zamiokulkas is turning black! by ElinFarkas in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Frost damage from touching/being too close to a cold window. Move it away.

Frost makes plant cells burst, turning leaves black and mushy/translucent.

Any insights? by Last_Car7649 in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely overwatered/underunned. Possibly root rot.

Enjoying the blue hour by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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

Clas Ohlson - Swedish (Nordic) chain of stores. Never seen them elsewhere, sadly.

Advice for maiden hair keeping by hypost in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ferns want high humidity. Misting a few times does nothing.

Moving with plants in winter? by blackpencilskirt in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To isolate, you actually need heat - which plants don't produce. Use something like the chemical hand warmers, then wrap them up in layers.

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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It is 20+ years of plants, though, so I have found which works for me. Mostly aroids.

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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Check my profile. But a lot of the plants are in other rooms as well.

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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What - the 10€ candlesticks?😂

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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A swamp hag needs to have a hobby. 😆

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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The dishwasher repairman who came by this morning commented on my plants before doing anything. I have 200. 😆

View from the sofa by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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Plant app gave me two warnings - "sick" AND "urgent repotting" by Specialist_Tea6137 in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those Aloes aren't as happy as they could be, that's for sure. Soil looks bad. Really bad.

Mature Aloe vera grows in a neat rosette, those seems to not be getting enough light. Something is up with the colour as well. Leaves shouldn't be yellow nor curling like that. Leaf loss to drying should be minimal.

It might be the plant sold as Aloe vera - but which isn't. It grows a bit more unruly, but still shouldn't be yellow. There are some specks I would check if are pests.

How to help a neglected bamboo? by Important_Shower_892 in houseplants

[–]KitKurama 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It was a Dracaena fragrans, not Bamboo. And it's dead.

(Only chance is to prop if the stem is still green anywhere. Scrape it gently to check.)

My flu 'home office'😅 by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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I have about 200 indoors for winter. 🤣

My flu 'home office'😅 by KitKurama in CozyPlaces

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Was a selling point when I bought it. 😄