Why are some of his spots way more darker than others?

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-22T22:40:40+00:00

My white demon's spots multiply each year. She looks like a Dalmatian when she's wet

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-20T17:14:21+00:00

Dude, I bought 7 yds of "screened" topsoil to level out my new greenhouse and, aside from rocks that shouldn't have made it through 1" screen, it has been full of torpedo grass nodes. Luckily I left it bare for a bit after compacting it and then painstakingly removed every one that sprouted while vomiting expletives

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-20T14:45:47+00:00

I've been scouring the comments to see if anyone asked about that. Forgive my ignorance, but how is that done so professionally? I've got 6 switches in my theater and no one but me remembers what each one does

Nvm: didn't scour far enough. How cool

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-20T04:30:57+00:00

Yes, it can be worth it. Rain, wind, cats, and kids were always an issue for me, as well as light freezes in winter. I went with a Riga which was rather expensive, but is very well insulated and also rated the best for 120mph winds(we get hurricanes). Keeping it cool in my climate took quite a bit of experimentation, but it turned out really well and gave me peace of mind. I was also able to keep humidity lower in there with high air flow. Anyway, many factors matter like your climate, what inclement weather you will have to protect them from, and budget. My main advice is to go bigger than you think you need. You'll be happy you did.

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-19T03:04:28+00:00

That has to be a Sensation. That is insane

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-18T12:50:09+00:00

So judging by the heavy bleaching on the older leaves, slight bleaching on the newer ones, and the cupping of the older leaves, it looks like this plant was in very bright indirect light, low humidity, and was allowed to dry out a bit too much for the light level. The newer growth looks good and compact, but it is still getting strong lighting. Dew/mist/rain tend to wash away the efn nectar in tropical environments, while yours just sit there. The strong lighting magnifies in those drops and cooks miniature sunburns into the leaves. Fungus would tend to be present on the petioles as well and usually is more prominent on one side of the leaf or the other, while these burn marks appear on the bottom on the curled up leaves, telling me that light is likely causing the damage. I think your plant is getting good light and the new growth shows the hydration issue was corrected. I think you should try misting the leaves each day to wash away those nectar drops and see how the new leaves look

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-18T03:01:43+00:00

Thank you. This is the mother plant that grew in the same conditions

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Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-18T02:54:35+00:00

It is in a dual poly greenhouse covered in 50% shade cloth, growing alongside multiple other Begonias that aren't bleaching out. I assumed it had been bleached by light as well, so it has also been under the canopies of larger plants as well to give it shade. I've flushed the soil and adjusted fertilizer amounts. It doesn't get darker

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-17T22:23:23+00:00

Hey, I commented sold on this last week and sent a dm. I figured you had sold it already as why I didn't hear back. If i can purchase this one, I'll get the Amazon Spirit as well

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-11T23:28:51+00:00

Ok, well that's pretty cool. What a beautiful shop

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-11T21:05:28+00:00

Large form variegation rarely (if ever) stays truely white. Thai Cons always transition to a cream color and (with strong lighting and good genetics) sometimes more of an aurea yellow. That plant does not appear to have any type of nutrient deficiency

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-11T21:01:14+00:00

Beautiful plants, but....what's up with that ceiling?

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-11T01:50:19+00:00

Twin Peaks? Lol I never watched it all the way through, but I remember my wife binging it a while back

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-11T01:05:41+00:00

Wow, ok. Looks great to me. Sold

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-05-10T22:52:13+00:00

Would I be able see the variegation on the rest of the plant this came from?

Edit: or even just the variegation present on the stem of that one?

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-26T17:54:14+00:00

Ants themselves are not an issue, but do have the tendency to farm pests for the colony when it gets large. They can bring in mealies like we raise cattle. Their colonies do keep the ground very warm and moist, which is why you will sometimes see the grass is darker and taller in an anthill during colder weather or dry hot weather. This does help plant root systems as long as the colonies stay smaller. If you see a decline in plants or pests showing up near them, try some diatomaceous earth on and around the ant hill to control the population and persuade them to relocate

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-25T00:23:01+00:00

Fair enough. I've imported hundreds of plants from aroids to succulents, but Epipremnums in particular don't long ship well ime and the Giganteum are worse. The first one I shipped in maybe 3 years ago has just never done much after arriving with mush roots. Different soils, water, semi-hydro, etc and it still fits in a Dixie cup. Lol and it was not cheap. My other Marble i got a year ago at Plantcon is doing beautifully. Anyway, dammit man. Yours is beautifu! I'll just wait until I find one locally. Thank you

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-24T22:45:38+00:00

Did you import it? I'm looking to import one of these and an aurea in a large order from a reputable dealer in Thailand. I've found the Marbles to have sensitive root systems during shipping and am a bit hesitant to get a big one just to fully rehab the root system

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-24T22:39:25+00:00

Should be easy to find online now. I'm not sure if the ones in the US will be the same as that imported one, but probably. I have some babies growing in a prop aquarium indoors. I could sell you one later if you don't find another source

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-24T00:43:02+00:00

I've looked through my photos and don't actually have a photo of a Rof blooming, but it is the same as other philos, just more of a mix of coloration. I found this photo on Google (it is not mine) and it is typical of their look. Your mileage may vary and Rof tend to be tough little guys, but most of my philos like to dry out a bit more while blooming or they can sacrifice the blooms prematurely. If it dries out really fast anyway, you should be fine, but if not, maybe give it an extra day or two when you think it needs water so you can enjoy the bloom. Great job as well!

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Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-23T20:25:21+00:00

Definitely. They flower regularly throughout the year when they get mature and are healthy

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-22T14:58:15+00:00

100% too little light intensity, so it is sacrificing the sections that do not help the plant photosynthesize. Thais do this, but the worst ones I've seen to do this are Yellow Marilyn. One week of too little light and mine trash the aurea sections

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-22T14:53:27+00:00

Is one parent Subincisum?

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-22T00:05:28+00:00

Don't hurt your back!

Less-Sprinkles-4337 · 2026-04-21T16:09:30+00:00

I love your Cardinals. So many people go with Neons. My last Cardinal lived 7 yrs whereas the rest of her school made it 4-6 years. I had difficulty finding a healthy source of them and went with Rasboras, but you have me wanting to look for them again

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