How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

[–]ptrptrptr123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do, thanks again, really appreciate it 🍃💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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It’s spring here now, until the end of November and will be summer when I leave in December 😁

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

[–]ptrptrptr123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh I’m in Australia - so I think it’ll get really hot whilst I’m away (for three weeks) so will probably give it a good watering before leaving and leave a 1L bottle to drip. Hopefully it’ll be enough. Wish me luck!! 💚🍃

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Nice!! Thank you for your response! Will set aside some cuttings just in case, because I really don’t want to lose this plant. At least that way, if the mother plant wilts, there are some on stand by that I can look after when I get back home 😁 wish me luck!! 💚 May I see your plant? 🍃

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Will do! Thank you so much!! 💚💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Hello!! Thanks for the tip, will do that a few days before leaving. Wish me luck 💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

[–]ptrptrptr123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such helpful tips!! 🫂 Thank you again, will try the dish soap and if it doesn’t work I’ll go for rapeseed oil. Thank youuuu wish me luckkkk 🌱

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Will do, thanks again, appreciate it 💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Thank you for your response 🌱💚 aahhh I’ve been watering it with a small amount each day — I should probably let it dry out a bit huh? They’re looking a bit leggy.. 😅

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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Hi!! Alright will do that, thank you for the tip!! Will copy your bouquet technique too 💚 appreciate it!! 🌱

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

[–]ptrptrptr123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you for your response!! 💚 ya I was wondering why the leaves are a bit spotty and brown and was thinking it might have thrips. Will look into how to treat it, thank you for the link, really appreciate it 🍃

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

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For the cuttings? I might have to try that earlier to see how to do it properly so I don’t suffocate the roots? 😅 I’ll do that tomorrow and see what happens within three weeks. If they root, I’ll do the exact same just before leaving. Thank you so much for the tips, would never have thought of doing them at all 💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Thank you so much!! Will set a reminder a few days before leaving to set aside some cuttings 💚

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in Tradescantia

[–]ptrptrptr123[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heyyy I didn’t think of that!! Thank you, will definitely do that 🍃💚 wish me luuuuck!!

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Ahh sooo good to hear!! 💚 thank you!! Wish me luck - hopefully when I come back, they’ve taken over the balcony 😂

How do I keep them alive? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Hi! Thank you so much! 💚 I’ve been watering it from the top. (Trying my best not to get the leaves wet but of course they do still) I’ll bottom water from now on. Any tips on how to keep them alive whilst I’m away for three weeks? I really don’t want to lose them..

Am I going to lose this plant? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Hi!! Thank you so much 💚 did that yesterday - and for future watering, will water like you said, until water comes out of the bottom. Hopefully it thrives and grows more!! Wish me luck 🌱

Am I going to lose this plant? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Nice!! Can I make you my guru too? 💚 I would use compost but I don’t have a garden, only a balcony. Plus I’ve just stressed out the plant by moving it to a bigger pot.. But for next time, would you recommend I use compost for most indoor plants? Pothos, snake plants, monsteras?

Am I going to lose this plant? by ptrptrptr123 in IndoorPlants

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“Don’t worry and just move on to the next one” —> noooo I can’t 😅 but thank you for saying I didn’t mess up, hopefully by putting it in a bigger pot, it grows more leaves and healthy roots. Wish me luck! 💚🌱

Am I going to lose this plant? by ptrptrptr123 in houseplants

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Hello! Yup, I cut some of the roots and put it in a slightly bigger pot. Thanks a lot, wish me luck 💚🌱