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[dreamynights]

Originally Posted by Rowangreen

Putting a bit of cinamon just on the cut ends is OK.

You need to be strict with your mum: no more watering when it's still damp! You've got a clear pot so make the rule that it doesn't get watered at least until the roots down in the pot have gone silvery (better to go a bit over this than under probably). Water it at the sink so any excess can drain away too.

Don't cut off the dried out roots: the roots have an absorbant outer layer and a core that transports water. If they are green further down then probably the core is still working. It's normal to lose a few roots when changing from one medium to another. Hopefully the plant will soon put out some fresh new roots. It looks pretty healthy overall.

Unfortunately, even though my pot is technically clear... I cant really see through it! They arent the "crystal clear" kind so I think thats why its difficult to tell when to water! My mother doesn't water when its still very wet, but when the top looks dry but you can feel a bit of wetness when you push down. It is currently at that state right now and the roots look pretty green with a hint of silver. I think I will wait until the roots look more white than green next time when I water.

My last post I said I didn't see any growth (maybe cause I cant see through the pot either) but on one of the surface roots I can see a little root sprouting off a bigger root. Hooray!