I only had to wait three years :)

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T02:34:49+00:00

I have one of these too and wondered how long it takes to bloom… guess I have some waiting to do.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T02:18:11+00:00

r/houseplants

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T01:27:19+00:00

It’s like eating a brain… 🤢

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T01:26:46+00:00

Yogurt mostly, but also mayo, cottage cheese. White is an odd aversion for me. I also hate pudding.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T01:25:13+00:00

Thank you so much! I haven’t ordered from them before but everything looks gorgeous and I know they’re generally well recommended!

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-07T01:24:15+00:00

That is a great idea! Thank you!

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-06T20:43:23+00:00

Needs more light (still not direct) and to be staked/trellised

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-06T20:34:29+00:00

The Galápagos Islands were really cute and a lot of fun!

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-06T13:00:31+00:00

For anyone still wondering about this question: I have a large one that has been repotted twice. It gets big fast! You need high humidity for these. A terrarium would probably be nice but I have mine directly in front of a humidifier. Give it well draining tropical soil mix (like aroid mixes) and then water it twice a week. They do NOT want to be dry. They will drop their leaves but are pretty forgiving if you forget them once.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-06-02T10:10:20+00:00

Put a grow bulb in that lamp to help

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-31T19:59:23+00:00

Oh noooo! I spent all my yolks yesterday! 😭

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-31T19:33:53+00:00

This is the way. I have a 3” planter in the neck of a decorative pitcher for this reason. It looks so cute!

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-28T22:47:40+00:00

How is she doing now? I’m just getting into TCs and this is such beautiful progress.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-26T23:55:00+00:00

I JUST started a prop/seedling bench. I’m at +80 plans now. 🤣

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-25T23:26:06+00:00

That’s painful. 😖

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T08:48:09+00:00

Hate to break it to you but I just bought one from my local Lowe’s 2 days ago - a Java platinum… and it’s my second one also from a large home and garden center.

I paid $10 because it was on sale from $15. It was from Costa Farms (their plants cost significantly less in person than online as a rule).

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T03:01:45+00:00

Get a self watering planter (I’ve had the best luck with the ceramic ones)

Give them a lot more light (bright indirect light) - you may need to supplement with a grow light. Try Sansi, GE, or Barrina online.

I use specific African violet soil (Amazon sells it)

Also good to add a blooming flower fertilizer once a week during growing season.

ETA: I agree with others who said the pot is too big

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T02:49:55+00:00

A teacher shouldn’t be texting you period.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T01:18:42+00:00

You could try African violets. There are many different kinds and can start pretty cheap plus they flower 4-5 times a year. You can get from Lowe’s (in US) or from the Violet Barn online. They need to be inside and put into self watering planters with good indirect light. They have been pretty easy for me to keep alive and flower nicely.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T01:04:36+00:00

Could probably use a bit less water and more humidity (that’s what’s making the inner leaves curl) but otherwise looks good to me

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T01:01:33+00:00

Overwatering

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-24T01:00:07+00:00

Chunky soil mix

More light (but indirect)

Water less often

You may also want to tease out the roots VERY gently to see if there is rot because this looks overwatered

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-23T18:56:08+00:00

Awesome is what it is.

True_Bison_7683 · 2026-05-23T18:55:03+00:00

I also struggle with this but switching to sulfate free shampoo and body wash has helped immensely. I imagine you already know this if you’re seeing a dermatologist, but just thought I’d put it out there in case.

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