Questions about plants.

[Nicholasdeaan]

I have a pink kalanchoe and a ficus. Both require bright indirect light. Will they get over watered with misting? I just don't want them to get over watered. Any input is appreciated.

 

[mvad]

Depending on how long and the frequency of misting will affect how much water the plants get. A heavily planted enclosure, like mine, requires additional weekly watering for my 36 inch ficus and my huge pothos. When in doubt check the soil. If just the top of the soil is wet after misting, give it a drink.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

Depending on how long and the frequency of misting will affect how much water the plants get. A heavily planted enclosure, like mine, requires additional weekly watering for my 36 inch ficus and my huge pothos. When in doubt check the soil. If just the top of the soil is wet after misting, give it a drink.

Alright. I've just got one small kalanchoe for the time being. And it's advised to cover the soil up with round, larger rocks correct?

 

[mvad]

Yes, I used river rocks. Large enough to not be ingested.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

Yes, I used river rocks. Large enough to not be ingested.

That's what I'll use.

 

[Leo Chance]

I have a pink kalanchoe and a ficus. Both require bright indirect light. Will they get over watered with misting? I just don't want them to get over watered. Any input is appreciated.

It is nearly impossible to over water a ficus. But the water has to stay fresh. I taught master gardeners for years, and have come to the conclusion that the easiest way to explain the water needs of most plants is this: a good number of plants can live in a river, but not too many can survive in a pond. Otherwise, consider the drainage. Light is a different thing, if light is limited the Kalanchoe will not bloom.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

It is nearly impossible to over water a ficus. But the water has to stay fresh. I taught master gardeners for years, and have come to the conclusion that the easiest way to explain the water needs of most plants is this: a good number of plants can live in a river, but not too many can survive in a pond. Otherwise, consider the drainage. Light is a different thing, if light is limited the Kalanchoe will not bloom.

There's good enough drainage in the cage so they won't be in standing water.