The pi
This post shows the pink princess philodendron growth rate from a cutting which was grown in Leca. Leca is an interesting alternative to soil, and works remarkably well for propagation cuttings. It is small clay balls which absorb water and slowly release it over time – this enables the plant to have more oxygen around the roots, and also an even supply of water. This prevents the cutting from experiencing stress.
If you are looking for where to buy pink princess philodendron online, see this post which is updated with sources regularly.
2021
5th May 2021: Fresh cutting purchased online ready to plant
The reason why this was placed in a clear candle jar was in order to be able to easily see the water level in the jar. This was kept at around 30% over time. All of the leca balls absorb the moisture and deliver moisture slowly and evenly to the roots to encourage strong and healthy root growth.
In about July, the plant had outgrown the small candle jar so it was repotted into a larger plastic pot and placed into a planter. This is another way to easily manage the water levels with leca: you can easily lift the inner pot up and see how much water remains at the bottom so you know when to top up.
Stay tuned for future updates on the growth progress of this plant cutting!
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For updated links on where to buy pink princess philodendron online, see this post.
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