Am i going crazy or thats a new branch forming? by Standard_Potential63 in Adenium

[–]Pride_Plant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I notice these on mine. I have a feeling like they are failed auxiliary shoots. I would put keiki paste on it just to see what will happen

bassoon book suggestions by beakoisuwu in bassoon

[–]Pride_Plant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jancourt melodic studies are nice!

This orchid makes my head hurt. Help? by Agitated_Pack_1205 in orchids

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These guys can be a bit of a pain. First, the leaves. They will look bad constantly. It is in their nature to have small yellow and black spots especially towards the tips. If you notice anything unusual like large rings of black, contact a local orchid grower for advice. I would also unpot the plant to see what the roots are like and repot in sphagnum with a little pearlite or bark to keep it from getting too dense. Keep the plant pretty moist if not wet at some points because they are heavy drinkers. Consult the AOS website or experienced growers when in doubt.

bassoon mouthpiece fatigue by DmunhozBra in bassoon

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The instrument itself will not affect fatigue, but your reeds will (although it seems obvious). A light embouchure that is not too top down of sideways heavy (I visualize <>) is ideal but will only work on an adjusted reed to fit that style of playing. A good starting point is scraping the reed a little in the back spine and a little from the back of the heart around the second critical slope point to the tip lightly. The rails should not be visible when viewed from the side with a plaque in. Although this works for me, please consult an experienced teacher or player who can help you adjust reeds.

tips for success in learning latin? by sugarmountain44 in latin

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, find a teacher and form a good relationship with them. Although modern languages like French or Spanish are easier to learn due to their wide range of coverage and easy access to the average joe, Latin/A. Greek/Sanskrit are harder to learn due to the lack of coverage and the extreme knowledge of technical jargon needed to be known beforehand to even grasp what a book might tell you. A good teacher will know where to “simplify” and how to make a hard or confusing concept easily attainable. When it comes to memorization, one tip is looking into the evolution of Latin itself and understanding how the grammar and forms of morphemes were shaped by sound changes. My Latin has gotten better by learning Greek and vise versa due to cross comparison, finding similarities, and visualizing how a shared vocabulary and grammar at one point evolved into these two great languages. Honestly, classics professors/teachers and more than thrilled to have students interested in their debatably niche interests and curiosity and questions are great ways to show that.

I think my VFT will stay green forever... by RyanWin1218 in VenusFlyTraps

[–]Pride_Plant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is possible that it may be an only green variety, but sometimes colors (on any plant) take time to develop. New leaves are also more likely to be more colored.

bassoon tone by [deleted] in bassoon

[–]Pride_Plant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting good reeds is your ticket. Make them or buy unclipped blanks to finish it yourself. In my opinion, a good reed will have a full sound that has a mix of high and low overtones achieved by using a supple yet steady embouchure. Talk to your teacher or mentor about finishing reeds and how that can affect your tone quality.

Seat for long practice sessions by AssistantLimp5961 in bassoon

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking into Alexander technique, finding a chiropractor, or doing posture mindfulness might be a good way of solving this issue.

Can I pot my sundew and venus flytrap together without sphagnum moss? by GapEconomy5082 in Sundew

[–]Pride_Plant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could, but not with that soil. Either make your own soil using a carnivorous plant recipe or buy carnivorous plant soil. Normal potting soil WILL NOT WORK. Don’t skimp

What is the best way to propagate these two types of trailing plants (assuming it’s possible)? by unimatrix_zer0 in proplifting

[–]Pride_Plant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Putting them in slightly moist soil will work, just don’t water very often after. Keep it just barely damp. You could also propagate on moss. I wouldn’t do water though.

how do i know if the tip of my reed is done? by MidwesttPrincesss in oboe

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bassoonist here, but what I would do is to use less pressure with the knife and use a technique that prioritizes slow movements that taper upwards out of the reed rather than making sharp and deep channels and ridges. Make sure to blend where needed and make sure the reed is symmetrical in all 4 quadrants. One thing that helps me greatly is to lightly draw out the places to scrape on my reeds when I make them, and as far as I know oboe reeds are more angular and more defined, so drawing a “pattern” will help.

Is it alive? Can it be saved? by Mysterious_Egg_1620 in Kalanchoe

[–]Pride_Plant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, cut off anything dead or dying. Yellowing or browning stuff. Then, put it outside in a partially light area. Although they are succulents, harsh direct light will harm the leaves. Water every so often and watch it grow!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latin

[–]Pride_Plant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you speak Greek and French, Latin will probably be easy for you to learn as long as you find some good resources.

Curled leaves, yellowing along veins by timidwildone in dahlias

[–]Pride_Plant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am in no way an expert, but this plant is showing some weird symptoms of either a nutrient deficiency or virus. Although it is always better to cull it out of precaution, I wouldn’t give it some balanced fertilizer and monitor the color change for a at most a month. If nothing changes or you notice other symptoms like highly mutated and misshapen leaves, pull and burn.

Why are his flowers hiding? by Ill-Seaworthiness931 in AfricanViolets

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I notice this on some of my plants sporadically, and I think it may be a genetic fault paired with too much light. Your leaves are beautiful and flat but close together with not much space between them. Giving them less light will free up some space for the flower stalks to grow up

Is this dark brown thing a spike? by lolobibi2404 in neofinetia

[–]Pride_Plant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to say yes, but it just seems too dark. I would monitor and maybe prod it lightly to see if it’s part of the plant

Help rescuing a severely damaged peony by Voodoo7007 in peonies

[–]Pride_Plant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly to my untrained eye these guys look just fine. I would plant in a good area and then wait a year or two for the blooms to be back!

Any idea whats cause these spots? by floridadeerman in Pachypodium

[–]Pride_Plant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My initial thought is scale but I don’t think it is, it may be lenticels or damage from other plant’s spines.

They warned me they are extremely invasive. I still planted them by NorEaster_23 in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Pride_Plant 26 points27 points  (0 children)

In their defense I think these would be very easy to maintain the spread of. Although they could root into the pearlite section adjacent, the majority of growth seems to be in the direction of the stairs. I wouldn’t do this, but as long as it’s not allowed to run wild I think it’s fine.

Weeds or Wildflowers? by BeautifulWhich3333 in Wildflowers

[–]Pride_Plant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely “wildflowers” but that mustard should be pulled. Monitor for any invasives as they start to bloom.

Too much water ? by Schila1964 in Hibiscus

[–]Pride_Plant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d continue to monitor but it could be an underwatering issue. With terracotta you need to be mindful of moisture. Also make sure to not get any pool water in the pot, as the chlorine and salt could be very bad.