What are your thoughts on Water stakes ?

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I bought this super cute mushroom glass water stake. And I would like to hear why your like or dislike water stakes. Lemme hear them thoughts 💖🪴#PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #waterstakes

@Preciousplants1 · Answer

@FabRubbercup I hi I had used water for a pathos for over a year and it did well. Grew more than 6 feet each way. I have 2 monsters limbs in water now . Some plants grow well in water. 💧

@MilkNewt · Answer

Water stakes/globes can be good for plants that need boggy environments like carnivorous plants, but they’re not good for most aroids or any plant that needs dry periods between waterings. Despite what they say, water globes tend to keep the soil way too wet for too long, leading to problems like fungal infections and root rot. I think they’re great decorations, and that mushroom is adorable!

@MilkNewt · Answer

@FabRubbercup Touch-Me-Nots, if it’s the Mimosa Pudica variety, needs well draining soil that doesn’t retain moisture for long periods of time. Jewelweed, which it shares a name with and is cousin to, does like a boggy environment!! Do you happen to know which one you have?

@MilkNewt · Answer

@FabRubbercup perfect! The moss will love it 😁

@DanasTropics · Answer

I use mine pretty much for decoration or if I won't be home to water. I never rely on them tho

@ITalk2Plants · Answer

I use terracotta water spikes and put alcohol bottles in them. The terracotta slowly releases the water into the soil. I have some ollas in plants that take a lot of water. Anytime I repot something with a spike/Olla in it there's always roots that grow to the item. :-)

@MilkNewt · Answer

@FabRubbercup I love, it looks great!!!! They’re great for moss and ferns :)

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