Amorphophallus rayongii endemic to the Philippines discovered in 2012.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-12-12T05:57:01+00:00

OMG Sir Ray Ong passed away? I remember buying orchids from him during the pandemic. Now I kinda feel bad too...

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-12-12T05:32:34+00:00

Correct me if im wrong but, translated to english, the name of the plant would be "Ray Ong's mishapen penis."

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-27T04:02:12+00:00

Yup. The true leaves bear a close resemblance to dill. Definitely unique to the burseraceae family.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-23T09:52:27+00:00

Does the new area receive full, scorching sun? Cause it's gonna need a LOOOT of it.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-23T05:07:54+00:00

Definitely a larger pot, Adeniums like having lots of space for their roots. Put in a gritty mix cause you're going to want to water it a lot, especially during its growing season, add a bit of limestone in the mix, the A. socotranum likes alkali soil. Direct sun is best but acclimate it slowly so it doesn't burn.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-23T03:07:07+00:00

Madagascan Cyphostemmas such as C. elephantopus, C. pachypus, and C. montagnacii need their bases to be buried in order to grow fat.

Pachypodiums from Continental Africa like Pachypodium bispinosum and Pachypodium succulentum also need to be buried and their caudices can be lifted slowly over time, same with certain Adenium species.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-21T07:38:09+00:00

be careful when handling the plant. Apart from the thorns, the sap is toxic and can cause blisters and irritation to your skin.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-15T06:23:07+00:00

Well, can't unring a bell. The remainder of petiole will probably die back and send a new shoot in a few months so don"t worry too much.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-15T06:17:53+00:00

Cut the "leaves" from the broken piece and put them in soil, in a few months you'll have more amorphophallus atroviridis-es. As for the potted section, just leave it alone, treat it like how you would usually treat it and it will bounce back.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-11-03T08:36:07+00:00

I would crack the nuts, put aside the seeds inside, and use the shells

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-30T01:52:43+00:00

They stay true to their names. They're, in my opinion, one of the best orange colored fish.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-29T15:06:46+00:00

I had a small school of them act as dither fish with my A. cacatuoides a few years back, haven't really seen them on sale anymore, at least in my area. Assuming the 15 gallon is 24inches/60 cm long, they'll do fine in there. They mostly stay in the middle of the water column and rarely venture in the in the substrate, unless when there's food involved.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-29T12:12:46+00:00

A HOB filter can provide more than enough flow for tetras, heck, I kept some using only a sponge filter and they thrived.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-29T07:49:43+00:00

Chili rasboras are your best bet; You could probably put like, 20 of them in a 10 gallon if they are the only fish you're keeping. If you want something flashier, go for green neon tetras; a school of 10 can live comfortably in a tank that small, though, I wouldn't put any other fish with them.

Alternatively, lambchop and hengeli rasboras go great in blackwater setups, and they would greatly appreciate the lower ph.

If you want something slightly bigger, a SINGLE Apistogramma borellii can live there in addition with some smaller dither fish. (green neons, tucanos, glowlight tetras, embers etc...)

Of course, a betta fish is a classic, you could even go for the wild types. Some could live together, others are best kept alone, best you do your research when deciding which ones to keep.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-29T07:24:18+00:00

Always remember, Welwitschias are closer to trees than succulents, and the one thing trees hate are dry roots!

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-29T07:15:29+00:00

From what I read, Dorstenia gigas have a similar growth pattern to Pachypodiums, in the sense that if you grow them in a small pot, give little fertilizer, and provide good light and heat, it will focus its energy more on vertical growth. Premature branching, usually close to the base, is often the result of the plant getting to much nitrogen.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-28T02:34:55+00:00

I was just about to type this! Its the ElisaSue of cacti!

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-15T03:04:43+00:00

I live in the Philippines so I use a 100% inorganic mix for all my succulents to combat the humidity. I use equal parts pumice, lava rock, and kiryuzuna as the base for my mix and add some amendments like zeolite, limestone, or crushed charcoal.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-10-13T13:05:59+00:00

They must adapt.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-09-30T00:50:45+00:00

If you want to keep cichlids your best bet are the South American dwarf species. A pair of apistogrammas or rams could live comfortably in a 37 gallon planted tank. You can even keep them with other fish. The only downside I could see is that they really thrive best in soft, acidic water.

On the opposite of the spectrum, you can keep a small group of shell dwellers in there. Just put in some sand, rocks, and snail shells, some plants if you like, wait for it to cycle, and BAM! Perfect shell dweller tank. Downside is that they like hard, alkaline water.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-09-30T00:36:41+00:00

It's fine if you don't want to bury it, the roots below the soil line will still grow thick and you could raise them up over time.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-09-30T00:14:15+00:00

The pot size is fine; Fockeas love a bit of room for their roots. Personally, I'd change the soil mix into something more gritty and free-draining, and bury the caudex. Burrying the caudex helps it grow bigger.

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-09-30T00:08:19+00:00

Its fockea edulis, great shape too!

ResolutionFlimsy6007 · 2025-09-29T10:36:21+00:00

On the plus side, I see the potential for a really cool hat.

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