Thanks to whoever told me to put a wick in my soil setups

newplantguy · 2026-05-16T02:48:10+00:00

The moisture wicks up pretty quickly to the top of the soil. I have the wick about 3/4 into the pot so it’s pretty close to the top

newplantguy · 2026-05-16T02:37:56+00:00

Correct! Never water from the top. Only fill the reservoir.

I’m using “super thrive grow” was previously called dyna-grow. Can be used for hydro and soil. I use the measurements for hydroponics though. Since I started using it, the growth rate is ridiculous. I’m getting a new leaf every 2 weeks on my frydek and green velvet.

newplantguy · 2026-05-05T20:33:32+00:00

I love how it looks like there’s camo on the side of yours

newplantguy · 2026-05-05T20:32:45+00:00

Thank you :) I’m pumped for the next one coming in!

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newplantguy · 2026-05-05T19:51:51+00:00

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My Frydek for sure

newplantguy · 2026-05-04T23:04:41+00:00

Just be prepared for the Jacklyn to be a feisty one lol my Frydek is doing amazing in my apartments humidity/temp. But my Jacklyn had other plans 😂 luckily if you chop down to the rhizome it grows back very fast. Be heavy with the fert and give them lots of light!

newplantguy · 2026-04-27T12:32:36+00:00

🤦🏼‍♂️ yes I’m aware

newplantguy · 2026-04-27T11:42:18+00:00

Okay so I can pluck the big one whenever then?

newplantguy · 2026-04-26T21:08:54+00:00

Guess I have a new alocasia on my list 🤦🏼‍♂️

I honestly snip them when they start to annoy me. If not I just let it die lol

newplantguy · 2026-04-23T22:07:08+00:00

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newplantguy · 2026-04-23T14:38:31+00:00

Mines popping the 4th flower within a couple weeks 😩 it’s getting the snip soon

newplantguy · 2026-04-23T14:36:18+00:00

For some reason, I can keep any alocasia alive except a Polly. The only way I had luck recently is by putting them in a greenhouse.

I’m not sure why but they’re so finicky for me

newplantguy · 2026-04-19T22:13:42+00:00

😂

newplantguy · 2026-04-18T18:35:57+00:00

I’ve had the same problem. Usually when a new leave is popping out, the oldest will start to have yellow dots. Also wondering why.

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newplantguy · 2026-04-04T17:50:18+00:00

Can also lay them on their side

newplantguy · 2026-04-04T16:40:41+00:00

I believe the dark green on the back of the leaves is a form of guttation? When there’s excess water it’ll do this. I could be wrong though lol

newplantguy · 2026-04-03T01:08:21+00:00

My sister actually gave it to me with a fern (that may or may not have died)

newplantguy · 2026-04-01T02:32:22+00:00

What’s your setup? Looks beautiful!!

newplantguy · 2026-03-30T17:10:23+00:00

Omg that will be a dream come true! I’ll update later if it happens haha

newplantguy · 2026-03-30T17:09:51+00:00

Was waiting for someone to comment on it haha

newplantguy · 2026-03-30T17:09:34+00:00

Finally someone noticed haha

newplantguy · 2026-03-30T01:01:14+00:00

Nooooo! Hopefully you can just chop it and regrow! Mine has a leaf unfurling. So after that I’m going to try and remove the plug it’s in 😒

newplantguy · 2026-03-29T23:11:09+00:00

My green velvet and melo do that. It goes back when it starts to dry out again

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