What plant is this ? / am I taking care of it wrong ?
Bryan Hayadi
4 years ago
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Bryan Hayadi
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How to take care of plants you have no idea what the plant is?
Comments (5)There may not be a one size fits all regimen, but there IS a one size fits 99.9% regimen which has proven to bear fruit for a LOT of growers. I probably have about 300 plants covering at least 200 species and I don't know how many genera - maybe 125 to150. All those plants are treated exactly the same, except for allowances that a little more than half of them snooze the winter away, dormant, in a cold garage where they need no care other than the snow I toss on top of them occasionally through the winter so roots don't dry out. The houseplants and succulents grow under the same lights, get watered ON A SCHEDULE at the same time, get fertilized with the same fertilizer, and manage to remain in excellent health, year after year. It's true that when all you have is natural light, plants will need to be sited in consideration of their light preferences, and temperatures are a consideration, but the portion of the cultural conditions that are provided by the grower that are most apt to spawn trouble will relate to a triangle formed by soil choice, watering habits, and proper nutrition. These three factors are so intimately related that it's difficult to discuss one without including the others unless you're growing in a soil that allows you to water correctly. The idea that different plants require different treatment (other than light and temps) comes largely from the fact that some plants are better able to tolerate adversity. 'Tolerate' somehow translated to 'appreciate', and soon people were believing some plants LIKED soils wetter than other plants. Most of the plants you'll grow perform best when their soils are barely damp - not wet, and never soggy. If you're interested, read the link I left below. It will help you avoid most of the frustration suffered by people new to the growing experience if you put it to practical use. Al Here is a link that might be useful: More here...See MoreWhat is that plant and how do I take care of it?
Comments (1)Cordyline fruticosa var...See MoreDr.Frog is taking good care of me while I am sick
Comments (16)Glad to see Dr. Frog. He must have been away getting additional medical training. Did miss him and you. Hope you are getting better and more episodes of Frog will be showing up. Marie...See MoreAir plant help; What am I doing wrong?
Comments (1)Maybe take them home for weekends (particularly 3-day weekends) and vacations, and let them sit in a window that gets dappled or morning sun then shade and nighttime, like they might in their natural habitat. Otherwise they are indeed a low-maintenance plant which is scary because we tend to think all plants need a lot of attention. Tillandsias usually don't (I'm sure they like being admired, just not overwatering). Keep us posted on how yours do!...See MoreTomas (Sweden z3b USAD)
4 years ago
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