Hi, my monstera is slowly becoming yellow/brown,

i'm not sure if this is under or overwatering ? Or too much /not enough sun ? Or too hot ?

If someone has an advice

I ordered these seeds after seeing Amorphophallus borneensis at the Hortus botanicus Leiden.

The stem develops a pink coloration with dark green, black, and white patches. I don't think an image does justice to them, but here is one I found:

I think that this one is a difficult one to grow in an Amsterdam apartment, so I'm happy that they have gotten to this stage. Hopefully I'll get them to adulthood to be able to enjoy their beauty. Any tips on growing exotic tropical species like this one is welcome! I have a few other species and several failed attempts.

Before anyone else thinks that growing this is a good idea, be warned that these plants produce very foul-smelling giant flowers. Personally, I think that's part of the experience 😜

(Images of the adult plants are not mine, you can find the original source by clicking on them. Second image takes you to where I bought the seeds from.)

My jade plant which was a rooted prop from my friend. June 27 (top left) the day I received it, July 27 (bottom left), and today (right).

Ghost leaf. Anyone know if I should snip it to try and inhibit another one from coming?

I have been a bad plant parent and left my poor ficus in a hot sunny car for a few hours during a move. I've now gotten it to a place where it gets the right amount of sun (I think) and watered it, but it still isn't doing well. First one, now two leaves are drooping, and the top of the stem is shriveled. What can I do to help it?

Crossgeposted von: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/2118216 (in !orchids@lemmy.ml)

syn. Gastrochilus retrocallus

After a difficult time because I had underestimated the morning sun during a hot spell this little orchid is doing well again 🥵

3 flowers and many buds 🥰

It seems to grow fine, then it gets leggy and the bottom leaves fall off. I cut the tops and plant them and then the cycle repeats.

It obviously propagates easy, but stopping it looking ugly seems much harder.

I've been keeping plants for about 5 years and have not bought any meters to track and test light, moisture, temp, ph, and all that. Are these a necessity? I am starting to think that I need these tools to ever get some of my pants to thrive in my dark home which gets pretty cold in the winter. What do y'all think?

Self watering pots have a lot of downsides, but I find myself with several decorative plastic ones that I want to find a use for. What sort of plants thrive in these pots? What have you had luck with?

Gotta love that variegation 😗👌

Did some digging online and the secret is a dish of moist O²-rich soil inside a loosely sealed clear tote. The clear tote lets the leaves photosynthesize while maintaining a higher than average temp and humidity. Meanwhile the oxygenated soil helps with root production.

The mix I used here is: 1 part fast draining soil mix 1 part sphagnum moss

I used a hose sprayer to moisten/oxygenated the soil every few days. The process took about a month for root development, and I lost 2 props in the process. Heat helps here, I'm in USDA zone 5b and I kept them shaded under my jade tree and a canopy in the yard.

These plants are very cool and seem to be easy to grow, if you have a mature-enough specimen for propagation, use the oldest and lowest leaves for propagation, as they likely produce the least from photosynthesis and will have the stiffest/hardiest stems.

Hello! I had a customer request a new design but then changed their mind on the color. So now I have this awesome planter that I need to put something in.

I've got a sansevieria that needs a home, but I feel like that shouldn't be up out of sight.

What is a cool plant that might drape over the sides that could go with this cool purple?

My MiL planted a seed from some fruit she had eaten. It kind of looks like a mango to me, but several of the leaves are conjoined. Any ideas?

…and after:

It's my boyfriend's birthday next month and I wanted to buy him a plant he hasn't yet got. Currently we have:

• Lots of monsteras
• Syngonium
• Pothos
• Jades
• Snake plants
• String of hearts
• Ferns (staghorn, blue star, boston)
• Peace lilies
• Rubber plant
• Tradescantia
• Spider plants

He particularly likes monsteras! But if there are any relatively easy to care for, or 'essential' house plants that it sounds like they'd fit well with what we already have I'd love to hear. Our house is pretty shady but there are certain areas that get a bit more sunlight in the afternoon. Thank you :)

It's quite big too!

I'm so happy with these guys. Sometimes it feels like hard work to keep on top of but it's worth it in the end.

I posted a picture of this plant on Reddit a while back proud of how long its vines had gotten. A jackass Redditor commented and said that the plant was light starved (he had more to say, but I'll leave that out).

Anyway, is my plant doing OK? Does it need more light? I'm training some of the vines over the curtain rod so that it can get more light from the window.

TL;DR: apparently the management at my apartment complex considers plants to be "Seasonal decoration." Here's the email chain:

My landlord: You are in violation of your lease with the condition of your patio/deck area. The only thing allowed on your porch is patio furniture. Correct the issues shown in the attachment ASAP! If you have any questions please contact the property Manager M-F 9 am – 5 pm.

Thank You from our office staff and maintenance team! [Attached photo: My balcony seen from below, showing my one plant.]

Me: I've just re-read my lease agreement and could not find the clause you are referring to. The closest thing I could find is this, from the Community Rules Addendum, Use of Unit and Common Areas:

"3. It is the Tenant’s responsibility to keep balconies and patios in a clean and orderly condition. Storing of cartons, garbage, boxes, appliances, or other visually objectionable items on the patio or balcony is prohibited. Clotheslines or clothes hanging over balconies are not permitted. Hanging clothes and towels out to dry or use of the patio or balcony as a general storage area is not permitted. Seasonal and holiday decorations are not allowed without prior written permission from Landlord. If allowed, seasonal and holiday decorations must be reasonable, must not interfere with or disturb other tenants’ quiet enjoyment of the Community, and must be promptly removed within a reasonable time after the holiday, not to exceed 14 days or as otherwise directed by Landlord. Grilling or barbecuing is not permitted on balconies or patios."

It does NOT say "The only thing allowed on your porch is patio furniture," nor does it make any mention of prohibiting plants. If you are referring to another clause, please let me know.

My landlord: While there is no direct mention of potted plants, they fall under the category of seasonal and holiday decoration.

Potted plants are considered seasonal items not currently permitted by the property manager. If you would like to, you may stop by our leasing office during the week to speak with the property manager regarding the use of unit and common areas.

Me: Plants are not "seasonal and holiday decoration." They are plants. They do not get put away for the winter, they do not celebrate a holiday, they just sit there. All year long. If potted plants are not permitted, then the lease agreement needs to be rewritten to reflect that. The lease which I signed does not prohibit potted plants.

My landlord: If you have any comments or concerns regarding use of unit common areas, please stop by our leasing office to speak directly with our property manager.

Me: If you have any further concerns, please contact me via email. Otherwise, I consider this matter resolved.

Thank you for your understanding

(That last email was sent after closing time. I guess I'll find out tomorrow how that goes over.)

I'm not sure what's eating my Hosta's, or what I can do about it, but I wrote a picture story about it in a nice rhyme. I hope you all enjoy.

This Guzmania momma was a gift from my s/o a few months ago. My first bromeliad 💖 This is 2 of the 3 pups she's sending up! So excited!!

(ps. I just got another one of a different type - I'm going to need help with the id, but I'll ask over at the plant-id place)