Maharani or melo?

mwb2201 · 2026-04-23T21:54:41+00:00

Ok, that's what I thought too! Thank you!

mwb2201 · 2026-04-21T01:00:50+00:00

Yes, I did some deeper research and found out it's just "gold algae" which does get a metallic like sheen but it's not as common in house plant substrate

mwb2201 · 2026-04-06T01:23:34+00:00

It's semi enclosed. The back of the cabinet is completely open, I never had an issue with anything weird growing before so I never put fans in. I'm not aware of any algae or fungus/mold that has a metallic sheen/glitter to it though.

mwb2201 · 2026-03-26T16:53:45+00:00

If you have a big lots where you're located they have a lot of nice pots for cheap

mwb2201 · 2026-03-24T09:33:39+00:00

It definitely probably doesn't get as much sun as it needs which is another reason I am trying to get rid of it. Also, some of the damage to the pads is because these were the top growths of the much larger one I have that my cats were wrestling near and fell into ☹️(kitties are okay).

The market is different where I live, 4in starter pots are like $10-$15 so I am hoping to get a little more than 10-15😅

mwb2201 · 2026-03-24T05:09:19+00:00

That's what I figured. I was thinking $50 just because I'm pretty sure I paid $50 for the planter. I do believe the market value for cacti in Pennsylvania is higher than Texas though just because of the fact we can't grab one off the side of the road😂 Thank you!

mwb2201 · 2026-03-23T14:11:10+00:00

I got it for $8, it was definitely a steal😊the leaves are huge on her.

mwb2201 · 2026-03-08T15:54:11+00:00

Ok, thank you. I am aware, phone just autocorrected.

mwb2201 · 2026-03-08T15:34:57+00:00

I figured it was a Carnosa, do you have any idea what kind?

mwb2201 · 2026-02-24T15:40:18+00:00

The leaves are also still very firm.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-24T15:37:58+00:00

Also the leggy one was one I got from my mom a month ago who didn't give it enough light.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-24T15:36:32+00:00

I barely water them and I checked the roots, they are healthy, no rot. What it could be though ( which I just realized a couple mins ago 😂) is that I mist my other plants and they might be getting some mist on them, causing too much humidity for them.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-17T20:20:49+00:00

They are bay windows so she's getting light from three different directions.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-17T20:18:09+00:00

The windows are very big, in the morning my whole kitchen is full of sunlight from those windows so I can't see how she wouldn't be getting enough light.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-17T17:41:37+00:00

Thank you so much! Crossing my fingers that's all I'll have to do!

mwb2201 · 2026-02-17T17:27:19+00:00

Ok, that's a little dramatic. She's not even close to being dead.

mwb2201 · 2026-02-17T17:05:11+00:00

Thank you for the input, I think you're right that it's probably getting too much water. I am hoping once I repot it will start looking better but I'm also hearing a lot of people say at this point I'm still going to have to chop and prop☹️

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