NikkiBabyy
Just got this philo. I think it’s a Burle Marx?? The soil it’s in is rather hard on top oddly & the lower leaves aren’t in good shape. It looks like it’s wanting to climb, any tips??
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StormLoverIt's a Paraiso Verde.
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TinaSnip the bottom leaves off. It’ll encourage larger growth and those little ones are really just stealing energy that could be better used. Is it in peat? That’s usually good for nurseries but easily overwatered in household conditions. If you want it to keep the var, make sure it’s getting enough light and warmth. This plant’s variegation is seasonal. So as long as it’s warm with lots of light, it’ll stay. Any reverted leaf growth in the cooler months is okay; it’ll start showing var again in spring/summer.
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Thank you so much!! I’m not sure what the medium is, but I’m gonna make sure it settles in before I repot. Also didn’t know that about the variegation being seasonal! That’s so cool - any tips on keeping them warm during winter seasons? Ive heard heat packs.. but I like to keep my house toasty anyways ! Also, I noticed the kink in the lower stem, should I give it maybe a trellis or moss pole to climb?
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Some people use reptile heating pads or lamps (depending on the set up/where you keep it/etc). **From someone who has worked with reptiles for many years: please get a temperature gauge if you go this route to avoid overheating/cooking/burning. They even have ones that connect to the power for auto on/off! Zoomed is a reputable brand to get you started on that research rabbit hole lol** - That being said, if you use grow lights, those should emit heat (even the LED ones). And if you’re keeping this plant in an indoor greenhouse, you may not even need a heating element since the they’ll will do the job for you. - The sooner you give it support, the easier. If you wait too late, the stem might continue to grow wonky and be difficult to stake up later. Whether you chose a trellis, plank of wood, stake or moss pole depends on how high maintenance you’re willing to make the plant vs how quickly you’d like it to grow. Moss poles are great for quickly sizing up since the roots will grow into it but they can be incredibly high maintenance since you have to keep them consistently moist, while also not overwatering the soil. They can become hydrophobic if left too long between watering and at that point you’d basically have an overpriced, fancy stake. I have seen people make self-watering moss poles either by a reservoir upside down on top or through a wicking system and pvc with moss wrapped around it (you wouldn’t see the pvc once done). But i haven’t tried either one of those so I cant attest to their functionality.
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Sorry for the long response lol. That was AFTER I tried making it more concise.
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