I’ve had this lemon lime philodendron for about two weeks now, and it has a lot of new growth but the leaves don’t seem to be unfurling. It has been under a grow light, about maybe 8 inches from it and slightly to the side. Does anyone know if there’s something wrong with it or does it just take that long for the leaves to unfurl?
Plant queen
My new babies any tips on then . All will be around 20/30cm from purple led lights . There low watts
Doll
I have a couple grow lights, which is better and do y’all keep the lights on for 12 + hours,? Trying to figure out what’s best for my plant babies.🤍🪴
Yiri
Soooo I changed it again and I really like my set up now in fact I’m in love I posted a good video on my TikTok :kingyiri if you guys want to see it more clear 😊
Women are Water
Can we talk soil mix?
I think it’s really important. Especially if you want your plants to thrive! With spring quickly approaching Planta is sure to start recommending to repot all of your plants. 😂 And it’s the season for fungus gnats! 😩😂
The next time you repot, consider what soil mix is best for your plants. I’m an overwaterer so I prefer a chunky airy mix. (Otherwise known as an aroid mix.)
Now this is more then just adding some bark to a bag of soil. The problem with that is both of these materials retain moisture. 🤔 The last thing anyone wants is fungus gnats! Personally I like to use a combination of bark, coco chips and or coconut husks along with some CHUNKY perlite, CHUNKY horticulture charcoal and even some limestone. It should be airy and fast draining.
Trust me, I was once that plant parent that thought unamended bag soil was good enough. 🤫 But honestly their soil mix is nothing like what the plant would be getting in its natural environment. 👎🏽 In it’s natural environment there’d be a mixture of soil, bark, tree branches and even rock! (Depending on the plant of course)
If you are an overwaterer like me or having a hard time with pests like fungus gnats that are drawn to moist soil, do yourself a favor and check out the ton of videos on YouTube on DIY soil or check out the tutorial on Plants (the one thing I’d add is horticultural charcoal 😊). I promise, your plants will thank you for it! 🪴🪴🪴
In the meantime, what type soil mix do you use? What type of amendments do you add? Do you make your own or purchase it?
Attached is a picture of my chunky mix. And a picture of a mix I purchase from BWH when I don’t want to make my own.
Happy planting! 😊🪴
Randall S
Why are there ads in my plant list?
Alison
Pink and green plants are starting to intrigue me. 😍😋
Show me yours!!! 🤗
Lindsay in PA
One of my team members just gave me a cup and look at the sticker she put on it. Someone must have designed it just for me.
ZaraElysia
There are suddenly adds on this app now?! What gives?! This is a paid app. I don’t mind a market feature, but not one that has adds in my daily plant to do list. I want these adds removed. How can I opt out of this?
Colton
Hello! This is my Calathea Freddie. The first few months of having her was a breeze, she was thriving and putting out new growth constantly. Everything was healthy and she was happy. However, for some reason, a couple months ago she started to put out less growth and all the leaves would shrivel or brown. I water her when needed, mist constantly, have her on a pebble tray (she loves it, soaks up all the moisture), and she’s under a grow light. How do I prevent the leaves from browning like this?
Hagan
Hi friends! Could anyone help me with this plant? It needs some major TLC and I’m clueless!
Sparky🤍plants
My fairy washboard plant is rotting at the bottom, is there any way to save it?
I water using planta’s schedule (about once a month) and it no longer has any good/unrotted roots.
P
plant addiction
How to fit more plants into my room?
Melanie
Do you guys think I should put this baby in soil or leave it in water?
Yiri
Update on how my plants are doing
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Hi! I currently have a gebera daisy plant that looks so sad, I think she is over watered but not 100% sure. I’ve added a picture if anyone knows what she needs or how I can help her I would appreciate it!!!
Caity
Hi! My bf’s dad got me this plant from publix but not sure what kind it is. Any thoughts or ideas?
K
Kenny
Hi, is there a way to have my money tree to grow on one branch? Should I trim down the other branch? Just wanna be able to continue braiding without those extra stems
P
Plantlover4287
Hope you all are doing well. I was wondering about grow light bulbs. Do they actually work? I was thinking of getting some to put in a bathroom with no windows, for a low light plant. Any tips are greatly appreciated
P
Paige
I’ve had my climbing aloe for a couple of years now, and he hasn’t grown in a really long time. Any suggestions? Think maybe it’s the soil, light..?