Philodendron 'Paraiso Verde' problem (hopefully) solved! ...
Philodendron 'Paraiso Verde' problem (hopefully) solved!
So, this has been an adventure, and I'm not sure it's going to work, but I hope so. Either way, I needed to do something ASAP.
As I posted before, my Paraiso Verde just wouldn't stop growing, reaching the top of the moss pole. I don't currently have space for another pot in my room, so after careful (I hope!) I decided... to propagate it into the same pot!
After research and being certain these can be propagated safely into substrate, I cut a good portion of the plant - like a REALLY good portion, and then a bit more to save more space - dipped it into rooting hormone, and planted it into the same pot! Now I'm keeping it moist and monitoring it.
Please send good energies, cause it just gave me the most beautiful, variegated leaf.
If it doesn't work, I'm sure it will keep growing from the part I cut, so I'm not totally worried. But I thought it was a good solution - Make good use of the big moss pole and pot, and of the space I have.
I attached pics of the before and after.
#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #BeforeAndAfter
So, this has been an adventure, and I'm not sure it's going to work, but I hope so. Either way, I needed to do something ASAP.
As I posted before, my Paraiso Verde just wouldn't stop growing, reaching the top of the moss pole. I don't currently have space for another pot in my room, so after careful (I hope!) I decided... to propagate it into the same pot!
After research and being certain these can be propagated safely into substrate, I cut a good portion of the plant - like a REALLY good portion, and then a bit more to save more space - dipped it into rooting hormone, and planted it into the same pot! Now I'm keeping it moist and monitoring it.
Please send good energies, cause it just gave me the most beautiful, variegated leaf.
If it doesn't work, I'm sure it will keep growing from the part I cut, so I'm not totally worried. But I thought it was a good solution - Make good use of the big moss pole and pot, and of the space I have.
I attached pics of the before and after.
#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #BeforeAndAfter
2ft to light, indirect
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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@Gustavo Don’t forget that you could also water propagate it if there is a node other than the one where the new growth is coming out.
Philos prop wonderfully in water & can then be planted back in the pot with the mother plant. Clear glass or plastic bottles are good for this as the neck prevents the current leaves from rotting in the water.
The only ‘problem’ with doing this is that water propagation is addictive. Be warned!! 🪬
Philos prop wonderfully in water & can then be planted back in the pot with the mother plant. Clear glass or plastic bottles are good for this as the neck prevents the current leaves from rotting in the water.
The only ‘problem’ with doing this is that water propagation is addictive. Be warned!! 🪬
@MothGoblin yes, I do it all the time! Thank you for your comment! I did it like this after research and finding out that Paraíso Verdes are prone to success when propagating in soil :)
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Some good energy from me 🤗
Some good energy from me 🤗