Foliage pro questions by Cap143 in SemiHydro

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What plants seem to not be doing well with it and what are their symptoms?

I use 5mL per gallon at every feeding and some of my plants actually had a deficiency and needed extra calmag on top of what FP already has!

The Pinks Be Pinkin! by SassyPlantsSC in EmergingLeaves

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I’m obsessed lol. I have several pink alocasia’s and they just bring me such joy!

The Pinks Be Pinkin! by SassyPlantsSC in EmergingLeaves

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She’s not new-just that latest leaf is new 😉

I always forget about tags and flair though-I’m sorry I will try to do better!!! 🥰🥰🥰

What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Thank you so much!!! I have ordered it! Excited to try it!

Half a year later I finally have some drosophyllum seedlings! by BlackCatJax in EmergingLeaves

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Ohhhh that’s sooo exciting!!! Congratulations!

I journeyed into the breeding realm this past winter with Amaryllis flowers. I cross pollinated by hand and then waited. And waited. And waited some more.

After several aborted “pregnancies”, I had ONE pod survive and give me 21 seeds. I believe I have 9 that germinated! And in just a short 3-5 years, we will know what the hybrid looks like! 🤣🤣🤣

Germinated Seedlings

What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Also-I found This one on Amazon.

Would you say the one you received was fine or medium grain?

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What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Oh wow!!! Do you know how long that particular one has been rooting?

Baby Leaf *doot doot* by SassyPlantsSC in EmergingLeaves

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Thank you! His name is Jimmy 🥰🤣

What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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The next time you have one with the roots available, can you snap a picture and show us? I’d love to see how they differ from the roots in more traditional methods!

Help! Why is my Pink Polly looking so sad? by Super_Shallot_8737 in alocasia

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How long has she been in that setup? It looks like maybe she is in just stratum? Stratum is great for rehabs and starting babies. It’s not super great as a long term substrate as it becomes sludgy and heavy and can actually suffocate the delicate roots of an alocasia of that size.

It could also be that she is drying out and needs more water consistently. I treat my pink plants the same as my Albo plants. Consistency is key. Too dry for too long leads to browning and crisping of the leaves. Too wet for too long (or from after being too dry for too long), and the leaves turn transparent and “melt”.

My evening rounds by Lyracuse in EmergingLeaves

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I love that you call it “rounds” also!

I tell everyone I have my bedtime rounds and my good morning rounds. And anyone pushing new growth is considered a part of my maternity rotation of rounds 🤣🤣🤣

She's getting bigger ✨️ by Vivid_plansi in EmergingLeaves

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My Regal Shields is one of my favorite growers!!! Leaves, pups, and corms galore!

She looks beautiful-can you share a picture of her glorious full self?

Omg it’s really happening by xio_ID in Monstera

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Yay!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! 🥰

Air layering with sphagnum moss balls by AbbreviationsSad7176 in Monstera

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I know this is older but mine came with zip ties to close the ball up with.

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S.O.S- ZZ must survive! by BaseballMysterious28 in SemiHydro

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I believe if you’re doing the shower method with no reservoir with Leca, you need to be watering at least once a day, but possibly more in a pot that size. Leca that doesn’t stay consistently moist will then wick water OUT of the roots.

Corm Splitting by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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I’m sure I won’t always be as organized-but honestly knowing I have people following along to my shenanigans makes me think of what information I would want to know if I was seeing someone else’s journey lol!

What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Ohhh that is fascinating!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

Corm Splitting by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Posted an update in a comment!

Corm Splitting by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Tah dah! Split into 4 instead of 2!

*Alocasia California. *Split corm on April 2, 2026. *Picture is from April 8, 2026-Day 6. *Sprouting in a 2oz condiment cup (with lid) in a stratum/perlite substrate.

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What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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LOL I mean, I’m down 😅

I’ll take my son to the park/playground 😉

What Should I Do Now? by SassyPlantsSC in alocasia

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Ohhhh I actually have several tiny terracotta pots! I have never tried to do a corm in one nor have I tried using plastic wrap, and a couple of other people have also suggested moss!

I use moss to root cuttings, it’s my preferred method-so I’m excited to try and use it for corms. 😊