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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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While on the subject of indoor plants... there are two things which I do which I have found from my experience, really help to make happy plants. First of all, the tropical plants like ficus and ferns like an acidic type soil. There are additives you can buy... but I have found the best acid to add is tannic acid... and I use used tea leaves to give the plants this nourishment. Lipton tea bags opened up are good (the leaves are ground and absorb better). The tea leaves are also good food for your roses and azaleas outside.
The other thing I do, which I'm a little self-conscious about revealing... is that I massage my plants. I usually just lightly rub the leaves (making sure to go in the direction towards the stem during the night, and away from the leaf stem during the day). For small trees like the ficus... I will start the massage at the base of the trunk and lightly caress the trunk bark and limbs... until I get to the ends of the limbs... then I move to the leaves. I don't have time usually to do all the leaves... but as many as I can. I have noticed that the plants respond very well to this treatment and the limbs and leaf stalks seem stronger and stiffer as a result of the treatment. I know there is no scientific evidence for this AFAIK, but it seems to help for me.
The other thing I do, which I'm a little self-conscious about revealing... is that I massage my plants. I usually just lightly rub the leaves (making sure to go in the direction towards the stem during the night, and away from the leaf stem during the day). For small trees like the ficus... I will start the massage at the base of the trunk and lightly caress the trunk bark and limbs... until I get to the ends of the limbs... then I move to the leaves. I don't have time usually to do all the leaves... but as many as I can. I have noticed that the plants respond very well to this treatment and the limbs and leaf stalks seem stronger and stiffer as a result of the treatment. I know there is no scientific evidence for this AFAIK, but it seems to help for me.
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Had some Boston ferns on the back porch for a while in baskets, but I ended up getting rid of them because they shed leaves like a mofo.
How about a nice spider plant? They're the one kind of indoor plant I've had good luck with over the years.
How about a nice spider plant? They're the one kind of indoor plant I've had good luck with over the years.
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [FLA Jill]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [FLA Jill]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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I agree about the Earl Grey...and even the Lapschong Sooschong for that matter. Tea is so wonderful by itself that there is no need to flavor. I know I am in the minority here.
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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You know what I am thinkng. The tuberous might help with my balance and symmetry problems. It might be worth the poisoning risk if that increased risk is only marginal.
Would you still think that odd numbers of plants are the way to go if I threw in some spiders. I don't really want to go overboard but spider plants are beckoning to me now.
Would you still think that odd numbers of plants are the way to go if I threw in some spiders. I don't really want to go overboard but spider plants are beckoning to me now.
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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The spiders are a great plant to add as a filler...and they'll even work outside. You can hang them or sit them. But always check them for spiders. They attract spiders to nest at the base of their leaves near the crown and this is how they got their name.
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Bro Dull]
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Really? I thought they got the name because they look like spiders with all those legs. Learn something new everyday.
You don't have to warn me about nurseries. I know the dangers already!!!! Can't pass one without stopping in and picking something up.
Of course the CO2 issue now has me worried. Should I be moving the really big plants outside at night or just get a CO2 detector. Does the switch over from ozygen to CO2 take place after sundown or at bedtime?
You don't have to warn me about nurseries. I know the dangers already!!!! Can't pass one without stopping in and picking something up.
Of course the CO2 issue now has me worried. Should I be moving the really big plants outside at night or just get a CO2 detector. Does the switch over from ozygen to CO2 take place after sundown or at bedtime?
Re: Thinking about a fern for my workout space [Jeff Vader]
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Moving the plants stresses out the plants. The best thing to do I think is to either train just in the daytime... or have another place in the house to train at night.
AFAIK the transition from oxygen emission to CO2 emission occurs at the instant of sunset... but I'm not absolutely sure. One way I've heard to delay the process is to keep the room well lit after sunset. Apparently this can delay the transfer process. You may sleep more comfortably with the lights on as well... if you feel that the plants won't be producing CO2 while you're sleeping. I have never worried about this though... because I don't have too many plants in the bedroom.
while informative and helpful, you two do realize how gay this conversation is... right?