Hi All! Newbie here and today I couldn’t resist and brought these beauties home. The lady at the shop says to water them every week and repot in a couple months. They look like they’re really crowded to me. The pot is 2”. What do you think I should do?
Do not water every week. That way lies headache. These are crazy little puzzles that require observation and an understanding of their growing cycle. Your plants are in active growth (putting on new leaves) and should not be watered. As the new leaves grow, they will absorb the resources in the old leaves and use to develop the new ones. There have been some good discussions in the forum addressing this. I would also do some research on the growth cycle so that you have a better understanding and of their needs. I love these little plants but find them very challenging. Good luck!
2 Mi piaceThank you so much for your reply! I’m trying to do as much research as I can to keep these little enigmas alive. I was so excited to find them ☺️
1 mi piaceCouple things that will help you be successful: - once a week is waaay too much, forget they told you that - as the above poster also said, never water when they’re splitting/active growth you will most definitely kill them Once they have stopped here are my 3 musts before watering: 1. Slightly squishy when gently squeezed 2. Slightly wrinkled 3. Starting to sink into the soil I don’t water unless all 3 are present. This can be anywhere from 1x a week to 1x/2 months. If you are watering because you feel like it’s been forever, but they’re not giving you the signs, just don’t. Good luck!! They’re a super fun challenge:)
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I have been watering mine every week, just enough to keep the root hairs from drying out and dying. I did a ton of research and found the lady who brought these plants to the US from Africa back in the 80’s. You can find her lectures online and on YouTube. Her name is Jane ? I have to look up her last name, but I’ll let y’all know when I find it 😁
1 mi piaceHow long have you had yours and what kind of soil are they in? I’d love the info of the lady when you find it. Thanks so much for responding ☺️
0 Mi piace I used bonsai jack chunky mix. I think it was last August when I bought mine online and unpotted from a seller on Etsy. I got 10 small ones and 10 large ones and so far they’re doing great and they are splitting nicely. They’re still too small to flower.
It’s Jane Evans! Lol
1 mi piaceThanks! Going to look her up!
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