Ooooo, Lethius you’re a brave man. Your problem was the clay pot. It literally sucks moisture out of the soil hence why it’s quite good for certain orchids and why the pots always turn green and covered in salts from the water. There is also an argument that the clay pot acts like a fridge through evaporation and keeps roots far too cold for these plants. I think you’ll have much more success in plastic. But of course this time of year leaf shedding is not always a disaster. Great vid again 👍🏻👍🏻
Moss is good for the soul😇 I know your over moss but if it's ever crispy dry, you'll need some kind of sprayer to force sphagnum to absorb the water due to water pressure or use warm water when watering. I always say sphagnum moss is for the over watering, heavy handed parent i.e. ME 😅
9:30 The soil is probably drying out too fast because its in a terrra cotta pot. Terra cotta pots absorb water and are porous so it sucks the water out of the soil. Good for a standard potting mix but not an aroid mix. That combined with the small moss pole ( not enough moss to hold water longer than a couple days) is what's causing the plant to lose leaves. Just my observation.
Thank you for an interesting rescue mission, you have done well to get those huge leaves in ambient humidity, it can only get better I think! Will be keen to see the progress :) . From where did you purchase your tree fern fiber?
You can get it sometimes from pet shops who stock products for vivariums but online is good. Soil Ninja is exceptional but tree fern fibre is always pricey.
Why not used a no drainage pot or self watering pot. With Moss Pole with a cup on top. Moss wrapped around tree fern fibers. That plastic cling look is trashy looking. A eye sore. Maybe try a larger bottle with the top cut off.
Ooooo, Lethius you’re a brave man. Your problem was the clay pot. It literally sucks moisture out of the soil hence why it’s quite good for certain orchids and why the pots always turn green and covered in salts from the water. There is also an argument that the clay pot acts like a fridge through evaporation and keeps roots far too cold for these plants. I think you’ll have much more success in plastic. But of course this time of year leaf shedding is not always a disaster. Great vid again 👍🏻👍🏻
Looks heaps better
It would help if it was planted in ceramic or plastic. Maybe add some tree fern to your potting mix as well.
Moss is good for the soul😇 I know your over moss but if it's ever crispy dry, you'll need some kind of sprayer to force sphagnum to absorb the water due to water pressure or use warm water when watering. I always say sphagnum moss is for the over watering, heavy handed parent i.e. ME 😅
9:30 The soil is probably drying out too fast because its in a terrra cotta pot. Terra cotta pots absorb water and are porous so it sucks the water out of the soil. Good for a standard potting mix but not an aroid mix. That combined with the small moss pole ( not enough moss to hold water longer than a couple days) is what's causing the plant to lose leaves. Just my observation.
Thank you for an interesting rescue mission, you have done well to get those huge leaves in ambient humidity, it can only get better I think! Will be keen to see the progress :) . From where did you purchase your tree fern fiber?
You can get it sometimes from pet shops who stock products for vivariums but online is good. Soil Ninja is exceptional but tree fern fibre is always pricey.
Why a terracotta pot if you are trying to retain moisture?
Why not used a no drainage pot or self watering pot. With Moss Pole with a cup on top. Moss wrapped around tree fern fibers.
That plastic cling look is trashy looking. A eye sore. Maybe try a larger bottle with the top cut off.