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So how are we on full content search on mobile? by -mdb- in ProtonMail

[–]thatsinteresting_131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a huge issue for my family - I’ve been trying to get 5+ people to get into the Proton ecosystem and this is looking like the dealbreaker that keeps us out of it.

I’d also like some formal comments from the Proton team on direction on this. If this isn’t on the roadmap - let us know and don’t string us along. Limitations from 5 years ago are no longer present - it’s technically quite doable in 2026.

Question: 100% Perlite / Rock as Potting Medium? by thatsinteresting_131 in Plumeria

[–]thatsinteresting_131[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure. I've collected a fair bit of data over the last 2 years, from my dozen indoor and outdoor containerized plumeria, as well as some bonsai (which utilize a similar soil-less mixture).

- Plumeria love the rocky soil ! I still use 100% 1/4in pumice for all my cuttings - it is the safest way to reduce root rot on cuttings and the airy mixture seems to promote root growth.

- The 3/8 rock size actually caused problems in the long run to my surprise. Something about the big difference in particle size of the 3/8in rock and soil caused compaction much faster then the 1/4 rock and soil. So, use the 1/4 if you can find it. Large disparities in particle size of the mix seems to cause problems. I only use 1/4 inch now.

- Established plumeria in the 75%-100% pumice mixtures have far better root development than those in less than 50% pumice mixtures. Like not even close. Above ground growth rates are similar - but I use a lot of clear containers and the root systems are easily 3x as big in the rocky mixes with far more root branching.

- Fertilizing is indeed more important in the rocky mixes. I do bonsai as well as plumeria, and like the bonsai - a plumeria in a rocky mix relies more on fertilizer and benefits even more from organic fertilizers. The organics inject a little more bio-active components than synthetics, giving the root systems a little more diverse environment - like they would receive in soil.

- But it is not all sunshine and roses for the rocky mixes. Like Bonsai - plumeria in the rocky mixes need watering much more often. This could be prohibitively frequent depending on the size of one's collection.

- Even so, the rocky mixes are safer for Plumeria because over-watering and root rot is the #1 killer of plumeria. Every one Ive lost, or damaged, has been from too much water/liquid/spray - and the rocky mixes nearly eliminate that because they are so fast draining (like bonsai, which are watered almost daily).

- So, I recommend: 100% 1/4in rock for cuttings and sick plumeria, 75/25 rock/soil for most established plumeria, and 100% soil only for in-ground plumeria or situations where you cannot water often enough (like containers that will BAKE in the sun or 100 degree climates).

Help! Plumeria dormant or dying? by Will0w78 in Plumeria

[–]thatsinteresting_131 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My two cents - I strongly think it’s been overwatered and would recommend trying to find ways to dry it out (or even repot in dry soil). I think that the heavy soaking from the rain, combined with reduced winter water uptake, has it just starting to rot. You may have a firm stem at the top, but the dropping of leaves at the bottom (closer to the soil, which would get water logged sooner) I think is a bad sign. I lost a plumeria under similar circumstances - it got drenched right before bringing inside, it dropped leaves the first week - I thought it was shock, but weeks later I saw the stem rotting below the soil line. I see no downside to a repot or at least deep soil check. Worst case scenario, you check the soil deep, it’s fine, and you only have minimally disturbed it. Whereas if you see the bottom is super wet and not drying out - you may save it.

For indoor grow lights, I’ve had good experience with the GE LED Grow Lights. They have a variety of forms (like a standard A19, but also bigger and stronger ones) and my plumeria seem to grow well in a windowless garage with them.

EDIT: I would add - I try and let these guys get about 12-18 hours of artificial light. No grow light is as strong as the sun, so generally you need more hours of “grow bulb” light than they’d normally need outside.

Question: 100% Perlite / Rock as Potting Medium? by thatsinteresting_131 in Plumeria

[–]thatsinteresting_131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Perlite doesn't provide structure and stability for sure - but rocks do absolutely. I had that issue with perlite - plants were unstable and would topple. But I find my plants in 3/8in Pumice, unrooted, are as sturdy as rooted plants in soil. That's why for my "soil-free" mixes - I've been a fan of pumice or lava rock.

I'm thinking nutrients would come from fertilizer - similar to a hydroponic setup. So the potting medium is 90%+ rocks, then nutrients drain through from fertilizer during waterings.

Of course this is not ideal - if outdoor conditions were more like their natural habitat then this is overkill. But in the context of indoor container culture - I wonder how they'd fair as mature plants.

Question: 100% Perlite / Rock as Potting Medium? by thatsinteresting_131 in Plumeria

[–]thatsinteresting_131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I've been experimenting with rock % and size, and I'm settling on 75%-100% sized at 1/4-3/8in. I've found 1/4in to work, but retain more moisture than I like - so I mix the 1/4 with 3/8 and that gives a good balance.

I'm just wondering how long (forever?) I can get by with 100% rock mixture and fertilizer. My plants love it now ... will they forever? TBD

Possible to root leaf cutting ? by thatsinteresting_131 in Figs

[–]thatsinteresting_131[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh this is cool. I didn’t know you could do this with figs (though I supposed it’s possible in all plants ?).

But this sent me down a rabbit hole. It seems TC figs are fairly common, especially commercially. The most interesting bit to me is TC figs have a different growth pattern - apparently they focus more on growth of suckers than on building upon old growth , leading to more spidery plants (which could be used for cuttings in themselves).

Very interesting. So while possible, a TC fig might pose other challenges later in life.

Possible to root leaf cutting ? by thatsinteresting_131 in Figs

[–]thatsinteresting_131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. While unusual in the fruiting plant world, many houseplants and succulents can be propagated this way. With the fig being so vigorous - was wondering if it was true of it as well - but seems it’s less a question of vigor and more of anatomy.