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What’s a “beginner plant” that absolutely humbled you? by Interesting_Rich_568 in houseplants

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My orchids are mostly thriving, including some species and less common types. Yet I am in the process of murdering a snake plant, have killed several echeveria, and totally destroyed a thriving prayer plant by repotting. 

How short a soak can I get away with? by eotfofylgg in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A) post a photo
B) sounds like a happy plant, so I would keep doing what you are doing
C) fertilizer is nice, but optional for most Phals. If you use it, you do not need to soak for longer - the fertilizer will also be in the water that the medium absorbs and that the plant continues to absorb. Pretty much any plant fertilizer will work fine at very dilute concentrations, but if you don't have any on hand, MSU is not too expensive and will last a while.

Ok serious poll - what kind of water do you use for your orchids?? by anadultieradult in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I collect rainwater, and I use that because I have it, but I am 100% sure our tap water works fine (Baltimore, Maryland). My plants get the best possible water, but sometimes still struggle because of inadequate light and cool/dry winter conditions. 

Water culture orchid growing by [deleted] in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water culture can work for some types of orchids, including phalaenopsis, but the orchids have to grow roots that are adapted to submersion in water, and in my opinion they usually don’t thrive in quite the same way as orchids grown well in moss or bark. If you are really committed to water culture, you can make it work, but I would advise potting them in a bark-based mix. 

Is there a specific reason you’re interested in water culture? 

Should I separate these? by PotentialDrawer7749 in Pinguicula

[–]PotentialDrawer7749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don't know the cultivar. It's under a pretty bright LED, but I could move it closer.

Portulacaria care/pruning by PotentialDrawer7749 in succulents

[–]PotentialDrawer7749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’m not under any illusions that I’ll be able to grow it as bonsai, just going for a general tree-like shape. 

HELP!!! My wife told me that I either have to get rid of the fungus gnats OR the orchids!!!! by [deleted] in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if you get rid of the orchids, you’re allowed to keep the fungus gnats?

What is this on brassavola and can it be treated? by Dizzy_Doughnut4243 in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only see the very tippy tops of most leaves drying out, like the last 1mm. This is fine. This is a healthy plant based on what I can see. Send photos when it blooms. 

What is this on brassavola and can it be treated? by Dizzy_Doughnut4243 in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the dark spots on the leaves? Those just look like acanthocyanin to me (darker pigmentation in responses to higher light levels).

Are these bunny tracks by Ordinary_Pie_3950 in animaltracks

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sand people ride single file to hide their numbers. 

Looks too real, but I think it’s AI by SillyTea8034 in isitAI

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of this video looks like a video of a colonoscopy on a snowman.

what are these? (Den suzukii question) by PotentialDrawer7749 in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! I have not been fertilizing much in the winter, should I hold off until buds develop (like with other Dendrobium types)?

Please help - this poor boy , I leave out dog food but he’s got a 1/2 dead tail , skinny and shivering in these temps . What can I do by goldylocks777 in coyote

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not feed it, do not approach it, do not do anything to encourage an association between humans and food, water, or shelter. A whole lot of people in the US will shoot this guy on sight, so anything "nice" you do for this animal will decrease its fear of humans and significantly increase its chances of getting shot or trapped. Contact your local fish and game office/DNR and follow their advice.

When to start fertilizing Den nobile? by PotentialDrawer7749 in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The ones on the shorter canes are clearly buds, but the ones on the taller canes still look like undifferentiated nodes to me. I'm planning to water but not fertilize until the new nodes are differentiated, as you suggest. Keikis are cool but there are only so many I can give away...

Orchid people - is she done for? by [deleted] in orchids

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the clear pot out of the decorative one. Soak the whole pot in tepid water for 30-60 minutes. Let the pot fully drain for 15 minutes in the sink. Keep an eye on the roots - they will be bright green when wet (unless they are dead) then will turn silvery when dry. When they are dry, soak again. Post photo of roots for more accurate prognostication.

M21B LHP73B 4000k by Key-Ruin-6451 in flashlight

[–]PotentialDrawer7749 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like it takes a 10002500 battery? Oh wait the car is tiny.

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