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| I've had a cutting of chinese evergreen for about 3 years growing in water. It's healthy with nice roots, but now I'm wondering if I can pot this up, or has it been living in water for too long? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Mon, Jul 11, 11 at 12:43
| Hi Anitamo. I doubt there will be any problems. Your CE might look a little droopy, at first, but if it gets a fair amount of humidity, it should do well. Don't over-pot. Place in semi-shade to medium light. Use a well-draining soil, 'not heavy.' Humidity and fresh air. If you use a/c or c/a, the CE can be placed in a extra-large plastic bag with top venting. Toni |
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| You should probably trim off the longer and some of the finer roots as well |
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| Great advice...thanks to both of you. Can I ask, though, what potting soil brand you recommend? |
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| I do not use commercially available bagged soil. What I use varies a bit depending on what I'm planting but it is basically 3 parts mushroom compost |
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| Thanks for the help. |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Tue, Jul 12, 11 at 15:18
| Anitamo..forgot to add...after you repot, place your Aglaonema in shade, then medium light...No direct sun. As for soil I use: Example 1 cup All Purpose
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