Moved outside because the soil was moldy.
The soil was moldy and the brown is growing slowly. There’s been no growth in the past month and I tried a home made terrarium which just resulted in mold. Any ideas or tips?
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With the terrarium you have to be careful not to overwater. They need very little water when covered. I'll give you an example of mine.
The first has my Pumila ficus but see the little airholes? It's actually a reptile terrarium. I have may others in cookie jars but I took a photo of the lids see how they are slightly cracked. I like to have some airflow but not too much for mine. That's how I keep any mold away.
If she currently has a bit of mold you can treat it with
1 part peroxide + 10 parts water.
That will get rid of the mold just put it into a spray bottle and mist it. Make SURE it is diluted so that it does not burn your plants leaves.
Terrariums can be a bit of a learning curve to get perfect. I'm the one who recommended it in the first place. The soil can be treated the same way.
Many times with terrariums they will naturally get mold on the soil surface in the beginning while it is adjusting to its new environment and increased humidity. Some people actually leave it and it will go away on its own. I don't like it, so that is why I leave the lids cracked to prevent it completely.
I believe you showed me a photo of it to begin with. You could even poke some holes in to the bag to allow some airflow. You don't want a ton of holes I would start with a few and check to see if all is good. If you feel like it needs more you can always add some more.
When you water you won't need as much either.
I don't like to give suggestions and leave people hanging so if you ever have questions or need help along the way be sure to reach out. I can always explain further. Sometimes it's hard to explain thoroughly through a typed out response. But I also want your plant to be healthy and thriving. So if in doubt ask ❤️
The first has my Pumila ficus but see the little airholes? It's actually a reptile terrarium. I have may others in cookie jars but I took a photo of the lids see how they are slightly cracked. I like to have some airflow but not too much for mine. That's how I keep any mold away.
If she currently has a bit of mold you can treat it with
1 part peroxide + 10 parts water.
That will get rid of the mold just put it into a spray bottle and mist it. Make SURE it is diluted so that it does not burn your plants leaves.
Terrariums can be a bit of a learning curve to get perfect. I'm the one who recommended it in the first place. The soil can be treated the same way.
Many times with terrariums they will naturally get mold on the soil surface in the beginning while it is adjusting to its new environment and increased humidity. Some people actually leave it and it will go away on its own. I don't like it, so that is why I leave the lids cracked to prevent it completely.
I believe you showed me a photo of it to begin with. You could even poke some holes in to the bag to allow some airflow. You don't want a ton of holes I would start with a few and check to see if all is good. If you feel like it needs more you can always add some more.
When you water you won't need as much either.
I don't like to give suggestions and leave people hanging so if you ever have questions or need help along the way be sure to reach out. I can always explain further. Sometimes it's hard to explain thoroughly through a typed out response. But I also want your plant to be healthy and thriving. So if in doubt ask ❤️
Your soil looks really heavy did you check the roots while it was out? If not you might want to look at her roots here's my instructions with how to treat her and what to look for. I would definitely add about 50% perlite either way so she has better aeration.
1. Remove from your pot, to check the roots. If there is anything brown black or mushy you have rot and will need to cut it all off. Keep only the healthy roots they will be whitish in color
Now root rot comes from a bacteria that forms in your soil and then attacks your plant. So treatment is absolutely necessary.
2. Cut off all affected roots soak what is left in:
1 part peroxide + 3 parts water and leave in the peroxide mix to soak for 5 minutes this will kill off the remaining bacteria. It will bubble pot and fizz this is good it’s killing the bacteria.
3. Next is soil the best choice is to throw it away. It’s safest. Or bake it for 1 hour in a 200
Degree oven, not the greatest because it REALLY stinks. But it’s effective. Or the most risky way is to thoroughly flush your soil out with your peroxide mix twice! You need to be very careful and do it thoroughly because if even a teeny bit of bacteria is left your rot will come back.
4. Now the pot, it also has that pesky bacteria you must scrub it out with soapy water very well and then also scrub it down with the peroxide mix.
Now you can plant her again. Be sure to add some perlite to your soil for aeration. This will help oxygen reach those roots and avoid bacteria growth in the future.
1. Remove from your pot, to check the roots. If there is anything brown black or mushy you have rot and will need to cut it all off. Keep only the healthy roots they will be whitish in color
Now root rot comes from a bacteria that forms in your soil and then attacks your plant. So treatment is absolutely necessary.
2. Cut off all affected roots soak what is left in:
1 part peroxide + 3 parts water and leave in the peroxide mix to soak for 5 minutes this will kill off the remaining bacteria. It will bubble pot and fizz this is good it’s killing the bacteria.
3. Next is soil the best choice is to throw it away. It’s safest. Or bake it for 1 hour in a 200
Degree oven, not the greatest because it REALLY stinks. But it’s effective. Or the most risky way is to thoroughly flush your soil out with your peroxide mix twice! You need to be very careful and do it thoroughly because if even a teeny bit of bacteria is left your rot will come back.
4. Now the pot, it also has that pesky bacteria you must scrub it out with soapy water very well and then also scrub it down with the peroxide mix.
Now you can plant her again. Be sure to add some perlite to your soil for aeration. This will help oxygen reach those roots and avoid bacteria growth in the future.
This is very helpful, extremely grateful for you guidance and help! The browning of the leaves should stop if I fix the soil?
