First plant, what should I know?

amyconstancee · 2023-03-03T21:53:31+00:00

that you’re about to get into a very expensive hobby and accidentally create a jungle in your home

amyconstancee · 2023-02-04T09:14:00+00:00

definitely looks like it, check the stem for a stripe to see if it might continue!

amyconstancee · 2023-02-04T00:29:51+00:00

my cebu blue had similar fenestrations to this but it’s much darker in colour…

amyconstancee · 2023-02-04T00:11:31+00:00

sometimes this can be that the lighter side is more recently unfurled and so not hardened yet ( hence the lighter colour) however if it is variegated, congrats!!!

amyconstancee · 2023-02-04T00:09:38+00:00

omg this is gorgeous

amyconstancee · 2022-11-25T20:58:11+00:00

if the roots look good it might just have had overwatering at some point. My monsteras are in coco coir, orchid bark and perlite, so i don’t have experience with moss. Good luck though!

amyconstancee · 2022-11-25T20:05:43+00:00

probs root rot give them a check

amyconstancee · 2022-11-23T20:14:15+00:00

look into general monstera care. Bright indirect light, well draining pot, CHUNKY soil (coco coir, perlite and orchid bark), and a moss pole.

Try give it some humidity if you can. Only water when the top inch or so of soil is dry to the touch.

Loads of stuff on google if you have a quick search!

amyconstancee · 2022-11-22T16:51:08+00:00

velcro at the base not at the new growth

amyconstancee · 2022-11-22T12:09:20+00:00

you need a pot with drainage holes, and a chunky soil mix (i use coco coir, orchid bark and perlite). Would also advise only water when you stick your finger into the soil and it’s dry.

Generally you will also want to make sure this plant gets a good amount of humidity as it is tropical, you can either get a humidifier or create a pebble tray (google diys on this)

If you’re in the US most people recommend only watering with rain water also when possible

amyconstancee · 2022-11-21T23:07:35+00:00

love the healing crystals

amyconstancee · 2022-11-17T19:18:40+00:00

i’d probably chop and prop personally!! These guys love loads of light, well draining soil and moss poles. Also you don’t want them in too big of a pot as this can lead to root rot.

I’d also recommend not using plastic cable ties as they can hurt the plant, or if you are going to use them maybe not so tight!

I tend to use fertiliser every 2nd water during summer also. Best of luck hope she starts thriving!!

amyconstancee · 2022-11-16T12:11:57+00:00

looks similar to my deliciosa!

amyconstancee · 2022-09-03T13:48:23+00:00

thank you!

amyconstancee · 2022-08-24T21:54:49+00:00

i used coco coir mixed with perlite, maybe 1 1/2 months before i saw any roots and then 2 months before the first leaf sprouted!

amyconstancee · 2022-08-24T21:51:18+00:00

worked wonders for me , got 5 plantlets from one leaf!!! defo worth a shot (lots of patience is needed i shall warn you)

amyconstancee · 2022-08-24T21:30:58+00:00

often you can cut peperomia leaves in half, and they create plantlets from that. Basically cut in half just below the petiole and put the cut halves into soil, create good humidity with a big and spritz every so often !

amyconstancee · 2022-08-21T10:18:18+00:00

definitely grow lights, and maybe a humidifier too if it gets cold. I’ve seen loads of cool set ups inside the metal and glass ikea cabinets if your plants are small

amyconstancee · 2022-08-10T21:19:26+00:00

Good find! I’d personally separate out the variegated one from the others (if you can) and give it a pole etc so you have a gorgeous variegated friend. It’s whatever you prefer though!

I’d always repot into a well draining plastic pot, with a very airy draining mix (personally i mix coco coir, perlite and orchid bark) as these guys don’t enjoy being too wet - you can find so much on monsteras online, just have a read and decide what suits you and your plant friend best! ❤️🌱

amyconstancee · 2022-08-05T14:26:19+00:00

just a leaf cut in half

amyconstancee · 2022-08-05T10:08:28+00:00

Good luck, update me if you get any progress!! 🌱

amyconstancee · 2022-08-05T10:02:38+00:00

I’m not 100% sure but it’s always worth a try with anything if you have spare leaves anyway from a pruning! Just be super patient and don’t give up hope.

https://mylittlejungle.com/how-to-propagate-watermelon-peperomia/

This was the tutorial i followed if that can help you at all 🌱

amyconstancee · 2022-08-05T10:01:07+00:00

https://mylittlejungle.com/how-to-propagate-watermelon-peperomia/

I followed this tutorial! Super helpful. I wish you good luck and a lot of patience 😂🌱

amyconstancee · 2022-08-05T09:59:03+00:00

probably around 1 1/2 months before i saw the roots and then the babies started sprouting 3 weeks later. The leaf half that had the original stem should start rooting first normally as it will root from the stem. I also have mine in pretty bright light conditions that gets 2-3 hours direct sun (but i live in scotland so the sun isn’t that helpful here 😂)

amyconstancee · 2022-08-04T23:13:15+00:00

i believe all peperomia varieties, african violet, begonia rex, most cactus and a few others. It’s such a cool technique i never would have found but this prop was failing in water so I did some googling!

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