Water Propagation
I’ve been trying to water prop this #Pothos to get some stronger roots before putting back in soil. I was told to try adding #GoldenPothos for #PothosWater benefits, which I did and it does seem to be doing great for about half of them. So I have some hopes that this #pothoswaterisliquidgold will also work well for the other half. However, the water started to turn green, though I’m not quite sure when, I had a busy last few days and didn’t check as well as I should’ve. When I noticed the green water I took them out, dumped the water, cleaned the bottles and put fresh new distilled water for them to go back into. But, the roots seemed like maybe there was a green tint to them as well. So my question for y’all #GreggersSupportingGreggers is this something to worry about, and if so, what to do about it?
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2” pot without drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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Unfortunately, Algae will grow more in a glass vase then in a darker porcelain or ceramic vase, because it getting more sunlight in the clear vase. Algae needs sunlight to survive. Because I love to see their roots grow, I put 3% hydrogen peroxide in the water. Hydrogen Peroxide will help promote root development, because it gives the roots extra oxygen. (Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2 and water is H2O.) This will also slow down the algae growth. Use 1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen Peroxide in 8 ounces of water.
Your getting great advice from the Greg family. Closely watch your plant, Just in case there is still some algae on the roots. Change the water daily or every other day, just for a week or two. Algae can kill your plant by reducing the amount of oxygen in the water. I hope your plant will have a speedy recovery. For more information on using hydrogen peroxide on houseplants: https://www.gardeningchannel.com/hydrogen-peroxide-for-houseplants-explained/
Your getting great advice from the Greg family. Closely watch your plant, Just in case there is still some algae on the roots. Change the water daily or every other day, just for a week or two. Algae can kill your plant by reducing the amount of oxygen in the water. I hope your plant will have a speedy recovery. For more information on using hydrogen peroxide on houseplants: https://www.gardeningchannel.com/hydrogen-peroxide-for-houseplants-explained/
I wouldn't worry too much bout it. When i change the water and wash the glasses, I'll also rinse the roots off a little bit bc sometimes they'll have a little algae or a little slimy stuff on them. I dont think its bad but if im changing and cleaning everything else it wont hurt to rinse them a bit too. I figured its the time of the year that makes algae pop up faster bc ive had to change mine out more frequently than I'm used too and its a pain. Make sure you dont use warm water too. I learned that the hard way lol i use cool-ish water. Room temp minus a degree or 2 lol
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