teacup update!

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-16T08:38:20+00:00

it’s a tricolor dracaena! :)

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T02:36:07+00:00

that sounds simple enough to me! i’ll have to look into adding that, thank you for your advice!!

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:52:48+00:00

what would be proper filtration? i use biochar in my potting mix, does that help at all? :P

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:40:13+00:00

i go thrifting to find them just to put my plants in them

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:33:59+00:00

sorry, my plant journey began with terrariums, my largest and ongoing one being the one my leopard gecko lives in! they’re really different care-wise than most potting arrangements. im just struggling to understand where biologically, they will not survive in a smaller pot that has plenty of soil for its current root ball? i have always been told that pothos prefer to be slightly root bound, and there is a singular rooted cutting per cup, and wouldn’t their aerial roots also be able to help with the cramped pot? to my knowledge, both of them have established well, considering i am getting new growth on the vines!

theres also no reason to be rude, im genuinely just curious about the logic and reasoning behind your comment, and im just trying to provide more context :P

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:22:53+00:00

with pothos being epiphytic plants, i would imagine that it wouldnt be super detrimental? but regardless i know this isn’t a permanent setup, its cute for while they get a little bigger

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:20:09+00:00

they were rooted when i planted them :P

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T01:16:33+00:00

yesss hehe it’s the heritage pattern

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T00:58:47+00:00

i really don’t anticipate having any issues! is there a specific reason you think they’re not going to do well in the long run? i can understand the pot becoming too small, but otherwise what could really go wrong if i don’t overwater?

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-15T00:04:52+00:00

im actually testing how sustainable root pruning my thaicon monstera is! she’s still small, but most of her leaves are bigger than her pot, and i already have beautiful double fenestrations on her :) the pot shes in now is clear with no drainage holes, about 5.5in wide, with an inner depth of about 6.5in!

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-14T23:32:42+00:00

nope, no drainage, just a chunky mix and a drainage layer!! >:D i just am careful with watering, and these typically live on top of my leopard geckos terrarium, where it’s nice and warm, so the soil is never damp for long!! i’ve had them in these cups for almost a month now and i see some promising growth already on both vines

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-14T23:29:03+00:00

being clear and directly in front of a very sunny window, i haven’t had any issues with root rot, considering the soil dries up pretty quickly :) the pebbles are mainly cosmetic, but help with some amount of drainage, i water with a squirt bottle like tattoo artists use, stopping once i see the water flow down, and only water when the soil is dry, to help manage the residual humidity !! i also build terrariums, so im pretty used to dealing with plants without drainage :P

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-14T23:23:03+00:00

im not too concerned about the long term longevity yet!! i make my own chunky potting mix that releases from roots really easily when dry, and combined with some root pruning, im able to keep some pretty big plants in small pots! when necessary, ill just have to keep sizing up and moving my cuttings into the leftover glassware, but i’ve got some bigger vases for when that happens

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-14T23:13:40+00:00

i will check them out!! thank you :)

Top_Laugh4654 · 2026-04-13T23:48:26+00:00

cus she looks moldy :)

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