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green_mango
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Help with House Plants?
#22327520 - 10/03/15 10:23 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Hi guys,
This post is not related to any psychoactive plants, but rather a group of benign yet friendly house plants I recently acquired. I figured I'd seek advice on shroomery - a trustworthy source (I used to be a more active member on shroomery years ago and can't seem to remember my old password).
I saved these from being thrown out and now I have these neglected plants that need some TLC.
First I would like to identify them since I have next to no knowledge about plants.
Here they are:



I have 2 of the big ones, and 5 of the smaller ones. I don't know what species they are other than maybe the smaller ones being money trees.
Anyway they don't appear to be in good health but they are definitely still alive and I want to try and really make them shine and bounce again.
So here's the advice I seek:
- I think these guys need fresh food. What kind of soil/supplement should I get them? The soil the have looks old dead crummy and shitty.
-How can I make sure to rid them of pest infestations so as not to bring any unwanted critters into my condo?
-In general, whats a good watering regimen for these guys? Can I punch a tiny hole in a 1L/2L pop bottle cap and stick those bottles in their pods?
-I saw in one of Will Smoth's mediocre movies that you can put banana peels in the soil and this will help them become full. Is this true? Anything else I can do?
As you can see I know nothing. What should I do?
Thanks guys!
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karode13
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First and Thrird picture are a Dracaena sp. Maybe D. fragrans, not sure.
Middle picture is perhaps a Ficus sp. Would need more pictures of the leaves and plant to confirm.
Both of these are common house plants with lots of information online to help you grow them correctly.
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I think these guys need fresh food. What kind of soil/supplement should I get them? The soil the have looks old dead crummy and shitty.
Repot them using fresh soil. This will work better than feeding. While you have them unpotted check for bugs in the soil. Look up online for the best soil. I don't grow these but I'm sure most good potting soils will suffice.
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How can I make sure to rid them of pest infestations so as not to bring any unwanted critters into my condo?
Is there any bugs present on the plants? If so, take pictures so we can identify them and work out a strategy. Not all bugs are pests and if you grow plants then you have to put up with a few sometimes.
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In general, whats a good watering regimen for these guys? Can I punch a tiny hole in a 1L/2L pop bottle cap and stick those bottles in their pods?
Water when the soil is dry is a good rule of thumb. Constant wetness can be detrimental. Read up on how to water plants to get a better idea. I basically stick a finger in the soil. If it's dry to the second knuckle, I generally water.
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I saw in one of Will Smoth's mediocre movies that you can put banana peels in the soil and this will help them become full. Is this true? Anything else I can do?
I don't know what you mean by "full" but banana peels are not too bad to add to outdoor soils and composts. In the indoor setting they don't do a lot except dry out and attract little flies, that decompose them. Research online for more info about it.
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