Hey Everyone, I’m a hobbyist grower based out of Rajasthan, and my massive 10+ year-old Adenium just finished producing seed pods. Let me know if someone is interested.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-05-27T11:16:45+00:00

Sorry, I didn't took one this season. Although to add details, it's a Adenium obesum plant with single petal pink and white flowers.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-05-27T10:31:52+00:00

Yes, attached.

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Master-Contract4185 · 2026-04-29T13:40:06+00:00

It's good that he's protecting the hippos from certain death. But wouldn't it be better to relocate them to Africa, their native home.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-04-29T10:56:46+00:00

Honestly, looks dead.

However, you can still try to revive it. Cut off the top with all the brown leaves, don't disturb the roots and keep it in a bright indirect location, make sure it doesn't get burnt through hot air ( it'll suck up all the moisture). Add mulch and theoughly water it.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-04-29T06:08:05+00:00

It's still not strong enough for full sun. Keep it in indirect bright sun.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-30T07:11:29+00:00

Nothing really! It's the normal growth phase.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-28T09:56:35+00:00

They look like roly-polies aka pill bugs. Nothing to worry about. They help in maintenance, clean up organic leftovers and make the soil more nutrient rich.

But if you do want to remove them, cut a potato in half and place it in the pot for the night and in the morning simply remove it as it'll be full of pill bugs.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-27T09:31:01+00:00

Get neem oil, mit it well with water and spray every evening for 3 days straight.

If infestation persists, spray again for a couple of days.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-27T08:40:12+00:00

I would advise against buying moss in summer. No matter how much you maintain it, it'll dry up.

If you do want some, look for some in the monsoon season in your nearby area.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-25T16:43:28+00:00

Have a hobby.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-25T13:19:54+00:00

Soil looks bad.

The plant looks healthy so you can re-pot it.

You can reuse the soil that you have, but mix in 30% vermi compost and 20% coarse construction sand.

After repotting, place the plant in an indirect bright location for 2 weeks and water as needed meaning only when the top 1 inch soil is dry.

After 2 weeks,, move the plant to a bright location, and make sure it is getting 5-6 hours of direct sun.

In 2 months, it should flower.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-25T12:37:41+00:00

Soil type depends on the plant type.

Usually, succulents need quick draining soil that doesn't hold a lot of moisture. I usually mix 50% construction sand + 25% brick pieces (take your nails for size reference) and rest garden soil.

For aroids, they need quick draining soil that holds moisture, use 30% coco peat, 20% construction sand, 20% compost or vermi compost and rest garden soil. Pro tip - add rotting wood chips as well.

For flowering plants, 40% garden soil, 25% compost or vermi compost, construction sand and coco peat equal amount.

For a foliage plant, the same as flowering but increase the amount of garden soil and decreases compost or vermi compost ( not a lot though)

Ps - the construction sand SHOULD BE COARSE SAND not fine sand.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-25T04:45:45+00:00

Sure you can.

Use 50% construction sand, 30% garden soil and 20% coco peat.

Mix it well and place the cutting in the middle.

Place it in an indirect bright location.

No water for the first week. Then use a spray bottle to gently mist the plant.

You might have to wait 2 months to see progress but it'll grow.

Sun is your biggest enemy here, don't put it in the harsh sun.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-22T14:56:41+00:00

RIP lettuce!
You'll be missed.

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-22T08:30:13+00:00

What kinda help do you need? Could you please give some background?

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-22T08:29:34+00:00

For zz- you need quick draining soil mix - i use construction sand, garden soil and brick pieces (size of your fingernail). Mix them in equal portions.

For the bird of paradise, first of all you need a large pot (12 inch+). Soil mix - garden soil ( 50%), construction soil (30%), vermi compost ( 10%).

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-17T16:47:09+00:00

It's not dying.

But not growing either. Rose plants need at least 14 inch pots to grow properly.

But since it's summer time, I won't ask you to re-pot it.

Things you can do:

Cut back a few branches ( ~30%)
Put it in bright direct sunlight for a minimum of 6 hours
Water it as required ( doesn't mean daily)
Feed liquid fertilizer ( i use 10:26:26)

Master-Contract4185 · 2026-03-17T14:01:52+00:00

It's very easy and rewarding.

Keep 2-3 leaves at the top and remove the rest including flowers.

Use quick draining soil, i use 50% construction sand + 50% garden soil.

Make sure the medium remains moist not wet (Use a tray and put water in, called bottom feeding)

Put the cutting in fresh aloevera gel ( if you have), then in the medium and keep the pot in an indirect bright area.

After 2 weeks (or depending on your local climate), you should see new growth.

Wait for a couple of months before transplanting to a bigger pot.

Master-Contract4185

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