these variegated alocasia cucullata were the exact same size when I got them, so I wanted to try an experiment... you know, as a woman of science.
The first one is shorter and more full, and lives in my greenhouse receiving 85% humidity and up. The second one is lankier, although it gets the exact same amount of light as the first one (I know cause they are under grow lights that I measure), lives in ambient humidity, sitting around 25-40%...
on another note, I have heard that spider mites prefer dry air, which makes sense here. I rarely ever notice spider mites in my high humidity spaces, but in ambient humidity they seem to flourish.
I will always grow my alocasia in a greenhouse or cabinet if I have the choice. The difference between surviving and thriving in my opinion 🌱
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The meters stick into the soil about 2 inches to tell when the top layer is fully dry. I would personally recommend using these on thirstier plants like philodendron, ferns, or alocasia versus the cactus in the video. But how cute is the baby cactus in this big beef?!
Comment “link” to grab a pack of Plant Doc moisture meters for yourself or to share with a friend that could use the visual reminder! There are multiple designs available.
OH, they are from a woman owned small business as well, even better 💖🙌🏼
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we built that greenhouse 💪🏼 (okay it was super easy)
She’s 8 x 6 foot and a HUGE upgrade from my last greenhouse. Just as easy to put together and I know my plants are going to be so happy in their new home 🌱
comment “link” for all the products used (there are two sizes of greenhouse in the list, I’m sure you can make one of them work in your home 😝)
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this money tree is a thirsty gal so she got a royal upgrade to @nakedrootplanters
I have loved collaborating with this brand and the owner is so sweet and truly created an amazing product. We LOVE small business around here 🙌🏼
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every time I see y’all post beautiful new finds at big box stores my heart breaks a lil’
it’s nothing but root rot and spider mites here 😭
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struggling with alocasia?
I’ve found this spray from @wethewildofficial super effective against spider mites, it also smells like lemon (not nasty neem oil)
I use foliage pro (one capful per gallon of water) every time I water, and I add cal mag (using a capful or two of @hydragarden) at least once a month.
I keep them in my greenhouse where they get bright light from grow bulbs and humidity stays above 80%
and yessss they live in my soil free mix! I water them once a week (smaller pots) and every other week (6” and above pots) when medium is mostly dry. I use clear pots to see the medium.
as always links and discounts through my site earthwindandplants.com 🌿
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have you tried these planters from Naked Root yet?!
I was skeptical, but I’m converted. This fern has done so amazing in ambient humidity (around 35°) and lives near an east window. I kept it in the potting soil from the nursery which seems to be more water retentive than my soil free mix I typically use.
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so why do people say “don’t repot in fall and winter.”
the rationale being that the growing season for the plant is slowed down. less light, less warmth, and plants can go into dormancy.
as with fertilizing, if a plant is still growing, or it’s in a climate controlled setting (grow lights, greenhouse, etc) the plant really doesn’t know what month it is.
this anthurium Michelle was extremely root bound and losing leaves likely to that. She lives in a greenhouse that gets 14 hours of light year round. so this plant will be just fine with a repot!
what’s your rule of thumb? Are you a year round repotter as well?
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*calls herself a moss pole hater yet buys a 5 foot moss pole* BUT LET ME EXPLAIN 💀💀💀
I’m using this as support, so I call them *support poles,* I’m not encouraging aerial root growth. could I have made this cheaper? maybe, but again refer to the lazy point
(actually I just work full time as a nurse, in my last year of grad school, and run a small business) stretched thin may be a better saying 🤭
this thing is thick and tall and was literally perfect for my monstera albo! comment “link” for a DM to snag this bad boy
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back by popular demand, pls be gentle guys!!! your plant WILL have shock if you are rough on the roots when switching to a soil free medium 😭😭 I can’t say it enough but stop washing your roots to switch into this mix!
steal my viral soil free soil recipe!
I make this in large batches and use a 50 gallon tub to mix it all up! this has been my favorite mix for hoya, alocasia, anthurium, monstera, philodendron and begonia!
I do not water more frequently than regular potting soil, I water every 7-10 days depending on the pot size. the coco chips do hold onto moisture, so I recommend using clear pots to SEE the medium and if there is condensation in the pot 😊
comment “link” and I’ll send you my Amazon list with all ingredients linked, including cal-mag. the instructions are also on the description on this link!
what questions do you have? Have you tried my mix yet?!
