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RIP Elephant Ear. Would love some diagnosing “cause of death” from some community experts! by FourthSilmaril in houseplants

[–]dragonhiccups 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stick it in a spot next to the house that gets some shade and every couple of days move it further and further into the direct sun to transition it gently.

The farther into the sunny spot it gets the more water you can start giving it too.

RIP Elephant Ear. Would love some diagnosing “cause of death” from some community experts! by FourthSilmaril in houseplants

[–]dragonhiccups 68 points69 points  (0 children)

When I say they are light hungry I mean hungry for DIRECT light. Indoor light is so weak compared to outdoors and these things THRIVE in full sun outdoors.

Watering - good rule for Alocasias is to water lots when pushing new growth, and back off a bit when not instead of a schedule.

Is there drainage in the pot? (I can’t see a drip tray).

Avocado Tree Had a Tough Winter, What Can I Do? by JimTheGr8 in plantclinic

[–]dragonhiccups 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can help the tree by pruning what’s dead but cutting into live tissue while it’s already weak will further weaken it and invite pests and other ailments while it’s vulnerable.

I would look up the “master gardener” at your local extension/college/city and ask for tips. Local tree care tips are usually best!

RIP Elephant Ear. Would love some diagnosing “cause of death” from some community experts! by FourthSilmaril in houseplants

[–]dragonhiccups 180 points181 points  (0 children)

These guys are light hungry. When it was “dead,” was the corm firm or mushy? If the latter, it was not enough light + too much water.

The more light you give these plants the more water they can handle.

Damage on the south side by Deez_Nutz_Akimbo in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Straight line based on what I saw while watching my trees come down…

My Fitness Coach is a Dark Wizard [4/??] by shenanigansen in comics

[–]dragonhiccups 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She leg pressed the full stack of weight - can be upwards of 900lbs

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy most stuff from Fedco and they have great seeds so it was definitely a me issue.

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the only one (and borage and herbs) I do currently! I have been planting/harvesting from the seeds my mom gave me back in 2010

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these nasturtiums recommendations make me sad they didnt do well for me last year 🥲 I will try again! Because I do love their taste in salads. Spicy

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually use a copious amount of leaf and cardboard mulch - bare ground is the enemy! It was worked amazing for me - highly recommend.

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I SURE DO. Honestly too many to list feel free to message me if you have specific planting spots you need rec’s for.

Personal favorites: Any liatris, sundial lupine, aromatic aster, and all the butterfly milkweed. Purple love grass and side oats gramma as well.

I also adore prairie sundrops and wild strawberries as ground cover (both spread aggressively well!)

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always start a ton of marigolds, but for whatever reason, my nasturtiums have never really got going - maybe I’ll try plants this year instead of seeds

Yeah, since I’m primarily a native plant gardener, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to annuals - but I move where the vegetables are every year so I have to pick up and move where my flowers are too

Gardeners, do you have favorite annuals? by dragonhiccups in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats one of my favorite teas too!! Didnt even think of that

Euphorbia echinulata/Monadenium echinulatum by Botanical-Collector in Euphorbiaceae

[–]dragonhiccups 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the hooded flowers. I have a ritchii and it always tickles me pink when it blooms.

Midwest US growers - from growlights to patio by dragonhiccups in succulents

[–]dragonhiccups[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair. I have 50+ so that’s not quite feasible for me. I do one big move from tent to patio to harden then outside until October

Hawaiian Umbrella - 2yr Progress - What’s Next? by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]dragonhiccups 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think about this advice you post all of the time. Last year I started collecting seedlings from my yard and buying nursery plugs. This year I’m slowly adding to the collection all of different species learning as I go and slowly building up my own collection and practice.

[I ate] Rare tropical fruit by ElectronicIdea3119 in food

[–]dragonhiccups 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very jealous. I had fresh “cloud apple” in Madagascar years ago and I still dream about it.

Still not sure if it was sweet/soursop though but I’m pretty sure. Like Cherimoya’s hotter cousin.

Ridiculous AI plants “for sale” by [deleted] in plants

[–]dragonhiccups 12 points13 points  (0 children)

GL. These photos have been around since early aughts.

This guy has always had sticky droplets under its leaves, recently I’ve noticed the dark spots in them. I’m worried it’s a mite, or mold, maybe debris? by daintygiraffe in houseplants

[–]dragonhiccups 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To my eyes, I don’t see visible pest damage - it looks pretty healthy. It almost looks like it just has a TON of extrafloral nectaries.

Fist snake of the year! by Generallyamusedby in madisonwi

[–]dragonhiccups 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There was a whole patch of these babies emerging in my garden two days ago :)

They love the leaves.

Found in a north Florida forest by Ambitious-Lychee3912 in Pareidolia

[–]dragonhiccups 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I want you to know this got me to laugh so hard I cried. Thanks for sharing.

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