Just bought these idk how to care for them
First is curcuma Second I think it’s a false Christmas cactus? Third orchid pls help 🥲 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #OrchidLovers #OutdoorGrowing #FloweringPlants #PlantHaul #FalseChristmasCactus #Orchid
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They’re all a bit different in care, but the main thing they have in common is that they’re tropical- this means airy, well draining soil, a decent amount of humidity, and lots of bright, indirect light. From there, you can delve further into each plant and see what their unique needs are that will make them thrive! Do you have any specific questions?
@MamaLinne uhhh yeah I’ve put the curcuma in bright direct light cause I don’t have any other place to put it 🥲
Ah, I just saw that you live in a Mediterranean climate! I think the only thing to watch out for is if the plant was previously indoors at a nursery, the sun might be too strong to start- you may need to acclimate them a bit at a time or they’ll sunburn. How hot is it where you are right now? They might prefer some shade. And how much humidity is in your air? I’m sorry, I’m not familiar with Macedonia’s climate!
@MamaLinne my hand got a sunburn hope my plants don’t😭 also it’s okay about not being familiar with that climate I’m not either. It rlly changes fast two days ago we had smth like an ice rain storm idk how it’s called most plants got damaged.
@Jujube if your hand got sunburned, the plant definitely could until it adjusts. Maybe pull them inside during the hottest part of the day? Or just keep a close eye and see if they start getting sunburned spots. Those temperatures don’t look too bad, but ice storms sound like where I live in Colorado! Lol! I don’t keep plants outside because it’s roasting hot one day, snow the next. Too difficult to move everyone in and out.
@MamaLinne sooo 41% humidity is fine? I can’t move them in I literally have no space + my mum is beefing with my plants for some unknown reason. I’ll just see how it goes ig 😭🙏🏻
Hi Demeter! I can only speak to the Christmas Cactus as I have 6 of them. You need good soil that drains/breathes- I mix my own- 50% soil with the otherc50% a mix of perlite, pumice and orchid bark. I’m in Texas so for my climate- they bloom from November to February, and are now in their dormant stage. That being said- all of mine are outdoors on my east face no patio. They get only shade 100% of every day. If they get sun, they will stress and turn red. I water mine when the soil is almost completely dry- and you can tell by sticking a sock down and if it comes out dry- water, or you can tell by the weight of the plant/pot as it will be heavier when watered. Yours looks like it has a ton of buds which is awesome. You’re doing something right! These are 4 of mine. 🌸💕
@LightBlueginger so it’s not a Christmas cactus. Noted also how much sun should it get? I keep it in a shady spot
