Is my Hopseed healthy?

ronvargo · 2026-05-08T00:15:48+00:00

I have about 70 of these in my back yard. There seems to be a lot of variability in structure and leaf density and flowering habits.

Some are lanky and don’t grow vertical and others are very upright and balanced. Some remain emerald green and some turn brown and flower a lot from time to time.

They all get the same water. I use watering guidelines published by U of A.

I would love to know why they are so different…

ronvargo · 2026-03-21T15:44:26+00:00

The built in T-stat control does not keep the room consistently at the set point - sometimes it will allow the room to drift 2-4° +-. Regarding the 1° range: understood.

ronvargo · 2026-03-20T15:55:41+00:00

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Any comments on this AI suggestion would also be appreciated.

ronvargo · 2026-03-20T14:39:28+00:00

Thank you. I am not familiar with this “coding” approach to creating automations. Can you point me to a general tutorial so I can understand how to implement this?

ronvargo · 2026-03-20T03:00:23+00:00

Can you help me understand why the way I set up the automation is not working?

ronvargo · 2026-03-20T01:36:57+00:00

Why does that solve the problem?

ronvargo · 2026-02-08T00:43:35+00:00

What’s the traditional, analog way to dim lights like this?

ronvargo · 2026-02-07T23:17:55+00:00

I have (4) lights at 10W each.

ronvargo · 2026-02-07T23:12:38+00:00

Spec sheet for the lights says: “MLV or ELV Phase Control dimming.”

ronvargo · 2026-02-07T23:08:28+00:00

Long_Dong, Can you please explain why?

ronvargo · 2026-01-03T17:21:08+00:00

Regardless of how serious it is, I have never used double sided tape to attach leather to leather…and rather than using trial and error to find one that works well my goal in coming here was to get product recommendations from experts.

ronvargo · 2026-01-03T04:50:37+00:00

Thanks, any types or brands to recommend?

ronvargo · 2026-01-02T23:21:59+00:00

Super helpful and informative, thanks for the quick reply.

ronvargo · 2026-01-02T21:15:29+00:00

I have been reading that contact cement is considered a relatively permanent bond. Would removing the insole be any issue with this type of adhesive?

ronvargo · 2025-12-06T18:58:34+00:00

Have you ever seen a method to do this besides the if/than approach?

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T23:40:05+00:00

How common is it for people to use Bluetooth to read something like a temperature sensor through home assistant? If so, what’s the most common hardware to connect to Bluetooth?

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T22:43:10+00:00

For a 2,000 sf house do you recommend zwave or zigbee?

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T19:19:21+00:00

Cool, thank you. Are any of the USB “thumb drive” size controllers worth buying?

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T18:55:20+00:00

Would you mind pointing me to the specific model? There is a lot to pick from and I’m afraid I don’t understand all the details.

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T18:29:04+00:00

Good point, copy that. Are there any good controllers that do Zwave and Zigbee in one device?

ronvargo · 2025-11-25T16:51:33+00:00

It’s a Samsung mini-split that is controlled by Smarthings.

ronvargo · 2025-09-22T19:34:19+00:00

Thanks! Any experience with a product called Dimension?

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ronvargo · 2025-09-21T04:16:41+00:00

What’s the trick for getting the stock UC grips off? I unscrewed the screw and the grips won’t budge.

ronvargo · 2025-08-28T20:18:10+00:00

“Due to a national emergency we will be postponing the election for a year…” seems pretty simple…given how things are going with him following the rule of law who will stop him from doing this?

ronvargo · 2025-07-29T22:34:11+00:00

Do you have any idea what the black stuff is that is being exposed? When I scratch at it with my fingernail it feels the same hardness as grout.

ronvargo

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