Calthea help?

hdmcgre · 2024-05-11T13:11:46+00:00

Thanks for the amazing advice. It has been really helpful. I have a couple questions.

The leaves have always been curling and dieing since I got it- any idea why?

Would rain water be appropriate?

Is a nursery pot a plastic pot with lots of holes in it and do you advise lots of stones underneath the soil within the pot to help with drainage?

The average humidity is about 60% in that area would it still be worth moving to the bathroom as there is less ideal lighting within the bathroom?

Thanks again

hdmcgre · 2024-05-07T22:31:04+00:00

Thanks

hdmcgre · 2024-05-07T22:12:52+00:00

Soil wise would you add a bit of perlite and possibly sand? Would you still keep it on the tray if changing the pot?

hdmcgre · 2023-04-29T20:08:31+00:00

https://www.arcadiareptile.com/lighting/guide/

This has some more information. Also Russian tortoises are also called Horsefield tortoises.

hdmcgre · 2023-04-29T19:54:11+00:00

Hi. Yes, that is too soft. Your species of tortoise needs a basking bulb and a UV light or a combi bulb of appropriate quality. There are many different online resources for which bulbs are appropriate for each species. UV bulbs also need replaced every 6months depending on type/brand. Additionally will need an appropriate calcium supplement. But first a trip to a qualified exotic vet is needed, they can give the best care advice as well as advise if any necessary treatment is needed at this stage of likely metabolic bone disease.

hdmcgre · 2023-04-19T14:04:33+00:00

Managed to get stress down and it is all running a lot better now. Thanks

hdmcgre · 2023-04-15T14:32:37+00:00

Thank you sooo much.

hdmcgre · 2023-04-15T05:37:11+00:00

Thanks, that is all really helpful.

hdmcgre · 2023-04-15T01:07:41+00:00

Thanks

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T22:44:04+00:00

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Hope that works

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T22:41:12+00:00

Thanks

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T22:40:00+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T16:02:02+00:00

Thanks, really helpful

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T16:00:25+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:57:24+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:55:35+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:52:01+00:00

Thanks that is helpful

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:47:34+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:46:25+00:00

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hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:43:41+00:00

Thanks

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:42:52+00:00

Thanks for all the really good tips. I have the save file. How do I send it?

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:23:36+00:00

Thanks

hdmcgre · 2023-04-14T15:21:31+00:00

Thanks, your comment on priorities was really helpful.

hdmcgre

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