What's this fake green stuff called plant came with? And is there something better to replace with! (Hate the smell of this when watered) TIA
What's this fake green stuff called plant came with? And is there something better to replace with! (Hate the smell of this when watered) TIA
It’s probably fake dyed moss, what kind of plant is it that’s in there
3개 좋아요Jaclyn Alocasia
좋아요 1개Its not fake, it is something called preserved moss, this some times dyed weird colors for some reason.
6개 좋아요I would take it off and get some plant specific spagnum moss (if you want to air layer your alocasia), plant nurseries sell them as well as some online plant stores
2개 좋아요It’s moss. I call it evil moss because it takes nutrients away from the plant. I’d throw it out and top it off with fresh soil.
4개 좋아요Thank you! It stinks! I can't stand the smell. This sphagnum moss, sold specifically for alocacias then? Ok shopping again! 😆 I always come out with a plant I don't need lol, my husband is going to kick me out of the house lmaooo
2개 좋아요It smells, because it is preserved moss corpses. Fun right, hehe.
4개 좋아요I swear its the actual dye that gives it that aroma. Cuz normal dried moss doesn't smell that awful. Especially if it's been cleaned properly. Some places use it so its not detrimental if they don't water. But you may have rotting issues if you leave it too. As it will hold in moisture right on top of the corm.
2개 좋아요@ EY, Halloween is over... no more corpses! Lol I'll remove it! @ Wolf/others, anything else I can use instead?
0개 좋아요Well draining regular potting mix, because my imperial elephant ear ‘black beauty’ (colocasia antiquorum ‘black beauty’) is doing well in it.
좋아요 1개I’d put real sphagnum moss
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