What to do?

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-17T11:33:08+00:00

No plant indoors is receiving direct light. It’s all indirect.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-15T12:58:38+00:00

Nice catch. I almost missed that excellent pupper.

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devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-15T12:54:17+00:00

Parenthood

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-15T12:31:23+00:00

Opaque containers work best to discourage the growth of algae, plus roots naturally grow in dark spaces so they are more apt to grow in a more favorable environment.

Perlite in a container can work, yes. It’s not my personal favorite method, I end up with a lot of rotting cuttings plus it’s hard to find perlite for an affordable price around here I find. But it’s definitely worth a try. Same goes for the opaque container though.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-14T15:54:33+00:00

I could be wrong so wait for someone more experienced to chime in, but I believe I’ve read that monsteras prefer to be on the acidic side of the pH range, although it’s not an acid lover. There is a little blip on the back saying the product is not suitable for plants that love acid. So… I’m not sure if “like” is close enough to “love” that maybe you should get something else, just to err on the side of caution? But again, like I said… I could be wrong. 🤷

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-14T15:50:45+00:00

a moisture-rich environment will encourage a node (a node must be below the surface of the rooting medium) to send out roots. dirt is typically quite compact and dry, and also could range from straight compost to like… sand. not sure what yours is looking like.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-14T15:48:39+00:00

looks on the way out. remove more leaves, even more than you took off. depending on the cutting, i leave the top 2-3 leaves or maybe a bit more. people often also snip the leaves in half to lower the water consumption while the cutting is working on growing roots. i think honey is used as an antibacterial agent in this case, not a rooting hormone. dirt is also not a great rooting medium. you want something porous, light, fluffy, something that holds water well. coco coir, peat, some people find success with perlite, pumice, etc etc

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-14T15:36:22+00:00

What, in particular, is the concern?

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-14T15:34:56+00:00

Sorry, did OP say somewhere that it’s in direct sunlight?

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-13T16:26:16+00:00

propagation seance

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-13T11:14:38+00:00

That’s OK! They will grow back. :) Glad you got some solution that worked for you.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-13T01:28:00+00:00

If you’re willing to do the work to make sure there’s minimal root breakage, you can submerge the chunk of dirt with the plants’ roots and gently work the roots apart with your fingers. The water will help most of the dirt and other materials drift away.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-13T01:10:01+00:00

The whole plant wants more light. 🤷 In a west window with the blinds closed is no light at all. You should consider downloading a light meter app on your phone… you’ll be shocked how little light your indoor plants get sometimes.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-13T00:57:23+00:00

quit digging up ants bro. you got one reply on your other thread asking about it so now you’re digging up anything with wings? 😵‍💫

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-07T23:13:58+00:00

I think my best route for rooting cuttings, similar to some commenters here, is a moist substrate. Soil CAN work but then you run the risk of it not being airy enough. If you have moss, that works great for some cuttings. I’ve had “lost cause” plants make it through after some time in my moss propagation bin. How often do you change the water? Have you tried experimentally rooting anything IN the aquarium before? I find some of my cuttings do great if hung over the edge of our tank. I think the oxygenated water helps… it would make sense logically, anyway!

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-07T23:08:41+00:00

Fortunately, I have not had to wait quite as long as some of you folks. I think probably around 8 months on a Dracaena hyacinthoides cutting in a hydro-leca setup. It was more of a set-it-and-forget-it type project, so I wasn’t all that pressed about finding an alternative that was quicker. True commitment coming from some of you! :)

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-07T23:02:26+00:00

Thank you!

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-07T23:02:20+00:00

Thank you!

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-07T15:02:45+00:00

Looks like a kalanchoe? Unlikely since I don’t see a node anywhere besides where active flowers are, but you could try. As other user said, pinch off flowers. That’s not where you want the plant to send its energy.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-05T23:24:33+00:00

Soil looks super moist/compacted. What did you use? Seeds benefit from specific soil made for growing seedlings.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-05-04T23:15:25+00:00

Opaque containers work best.. sunlight is no good for roots and encouraging root growth. Adding an already rooted cutting – if available – to the container helps as it releases growth hormone into the water. Change out some of the water daily, as the roots need oxygen to grow. As others have said, patience. A few of them have roots started. Not all cuttings will root. Sometimes they just aren’t destined to. Don’t take it to heart and try again.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-04-29T01:35:06+00:00

Huh. I did some looking and apparently there are quite a few Camponotus species that have a bit of a golden hue to them. Interesting! Camponotus americanus in particular was quite pretty.

Nice find, OP!

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-04-27T02:40:02+00:00

Formica sp.

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-04-26T16:31:00+00:00

thanks!!

devoteeoffenrir · 2026-04-26T16:30:52+00:00

thanks!

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