cryborg
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They are alive, which is nice.
May 8, 2017 9:53 PM
cryborg
115452
2090
108
They are alive, which is nice.
DoggoneMouse
Same
Dracotrapnet
I water the plants at work semi weekly and turn them 1/8 turn every time I water them.
OatmealBreakfast
That's exactly what you're supposed to do to ensure even growth.
copingcabana
Cool fact, this is caused by the sunlight weakening the stalk on the sun facing side. Shorter stalk on that side makes it tilt towards sun
sorroweater
My plant has 4 leaves. One wasn't getting any light, so he killed it and grew a better one. I'm very proud of him.
Ipostwhilehigh
They say it's good to stress them by underwatering once in awhile to encourage deeper roots
cryborg
Thank you for sending my silly plant post to the FP! This is an actual pic I took today
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Cayowin
And water them with ice just to tease
LimpInch
Sounds like someone has too much time on their hands... Good plant dad
BungusAmungus
I bought a small potted basil plant from Wal-Mart for an artisan pizza. I'm now too attached to it to eat it anymore. I need a cat or someth
kungfucatattack
I'm doing this with a succulent. It just goes right round baby right round, like a record baby. Right round round.
bluepopsicles
"follow the day and reach for the sun" plants theme song
ilovefunsocks
Actually I think that's suggested to keep them straight
ticktockbent
Dude that's offensive. Let plants be gay if they want to
SeaBass88
You sick fuck. I like you.
RandomInternetArchive
phototropism is dope AF
SpoilerAlertClarkisSuperman
So do I
housev1l
I rotate mine so they don't lean too far in one direction & break.
Biglebowski748
Aren't you just helping them get more sunlight all around?
Patternsofculture
I do this too! With exclusion of orchids who dont like to be moved ever.
HsuDoNihm
Making them reach back and forth can stretch the stems/stalks, which may weaken some plants. Slow down if they start getting spindly.
HsuDoNihm
Not actually "stretch", but cause them to grow longer and thinner... much like stretching.
ActionArmadillo
Easy there, Crowley.
blonx
I thought they normally did this
SolarBunBun
There's a wrong way?
takethatyourogue
Sort of true, more true for internships. I would start looking in feb/march. Most companies aren't looking that far ahead.
tomb818
Ok, I first read this as PANTS the wrong way...
EverNotRelevant
That's photo-synister.
soejmud
I don't even have plants and I think I can somewhat relate.
tpgreyknight
"Dammit asshole" <-- plants probably
maniacalmacaroni
I spent weeks leaning this far to the left and he goes and puts the sun on the other side.
cryborg
"Send help!" - plants
ZaWarudoWRYYYYY
"Damnit maAnnnI haven't had a hit of miracle grow in weeks maaaan."
Feralkyn
I heard it's best to rotate them so they grow evenly but I'm no gardener
Belasco
Mushy cow is saying yes it is the correct way to get straight plants
zenoshogun
Is that why you rotate your owls too?
Madcaplaughs84
That's why l do it
SomeoneAlreadyHadTheUsernameIWanted
You are correct. Its called phototropism
Feralkyn
Oh, thanks!
mushycow
My mom is a Master Gardener and you are and that's ehy
acme64
Hap
Mavgurian
Already skill 300? Wow!
mushycow
For anyone wondering I meant why, not ehy.
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
@mushycow *thinks* ..how high am I right now?
KiyaSeraphia
Depends on what plant in particular his mom was growing I guess?
NoHarmDan
...what?
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Beepity
Yes, but I doubt that the other guy is also a master gardener.
mushycow
No, you are supposed to rotate plants
ImTheOriginalSam
Could you ask your mom why my echeveria is dying? I'm watering it sparsely and getting it plenty of sun but nothing is helping.
judezilla
Echeveria need free-draining soil - maybe re-pot it loosely? Also, check for scale on the leaves and mealy worm on the stalk.
Boopbeepbeep
1/Succulents sometimes really like having moving air near them, either a breeze or a fan, well draining soil & avoid standing water. I like
Boopbeepbeep
2/throwing down some rocks at the bottom of the pot before the soil to make sure it drains well.
Boopbeepbeep
3/ and avoid using a plastic planter. If it's too hot in the sun, it cooks the root.
mushycow
I actually have one of those. The type of soil is really important. Repotting it can help too. Pic?
ImTheOriginalSam
/a/s5CtH I think the layer of rocks at the top is glued together or something. Could make repotting problematic
mushycow
I think you should start there, you have a lot of plants in that pot. Get good quality soil for succulents/cacti. Repotting has done wonders