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Sep 14, 2024 2:32 PM CST
JC NJ/So FL (Zone 7b)
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I've got many plants just before going away for 2 weeks, so no time to repot. Caladiums i managed to uppot, but Begonia rex were in small pots in peat: so i insert a rope wick and go away... And they do fine.
I inserted bottom and top wicks in my new Jasminum sambac and left it on the balcony (it is supposed to like being in 85F) and it was totally fine too. Same for blooming Kalanchoe and even flowering Anthuriums in full bloom just in from Trader Joe.. Though eventually for permanent wick set-up i transfer to my light jungle mix. I almost totaled new Alo cuprea in peat: it drew too much water even for a tiny 3.5" pot. But managed to save it by repotting in a shallow tub.
If it were at 80F it would probably be fine, but at 75F indoors with less light it slows down and can't take as much.
oh, and pseuderanthemums are easy-peasy on wicks.
I even keep Adeniums (but in proper light mix) and Plumeria on wicks. Smiling
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Sep 15, 2024 8:54 AM CST
JC NJ/So FL (Zone 7b)
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and Aloe juvenna, and my ZZ's too, and Sansi, and jades. Though they all are on top wicks around the pot wall only. But still.. water-wicks.
I am glad you keep this thread lively: may be more people will find a way to keep their plants healthy while they are travelling.
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Oct 13, 2024 1:15 PM CST
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Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- (Zone 8b)
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It is definitely handy for that.

Some updates, all of my wicked plants are going strong.
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I also realized that a wicked plant is THE perfect thing for a macrame holder. I've had this for a while but didn't want to put a regular pot in it because it would get dirty when I water. Adding a drip tray would help, but then the plant would not be able to be flushed easily. A perfect match for a jar of water though.
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Nov 9, 2024 6:49 PM CST
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Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- (Zone 8b)
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How are the wicked plants doing out there in wick world?

I changed the jar of the plant in the last pic to a much more attractive one w/o a label stuck on.

Some pics from today.
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Nov 20, 2024 8:20 AM CST
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Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- (Zone 8b)
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Wicked plant in repurposed French press is still going well. 'Snow White' Hemigraphis ivy, Tradescantia zebrina, Trad sillamontana. Can't manage to get a pic when the sillamontana has its cute little pink blooms open.
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Nov 21, 2024 7:14 AM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
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It is a pretty combo.
Plant it and they will come.
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Nov 21, 2024 1:49 PM CST
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Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- (Zone 8b)
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I'm glad you like it too : )
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Nov 27, 2024 1:26 PM CST
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Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- (Zone 8b)
Region: United States of America Houseplants Overwinters Tender Plants Indoors Garden Sages Plant Identifier Garden Ideas: Level 2
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In the last pic of this, the Callisia buds were just starting to form. I find these tiny blooms so cheerful for some reason. So cute.
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