Sophronitis cernua

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by Leucadian

Beautiful photography, very healthy plants. Could you tell us about your conditions? I've got a little cork mounted plant with some new growth but no roots.

They should just be starting to make new roots now; they typically throw new growths and will start new roots as the new vegetative growth is about 1/2 way complete. If you can keep the humidity high (<60%) you'll see flush formation and elongation of the developing root stubs.


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[Leucadian]

Here's a picture of the new growth. The mounted 'plant' is actually 3 different individuals which I have culturally pruned to a few pb each, then mounted them all together. I incubated them in a bright bathroom in a mayonnaise jar with a little water in the bottom, and now have 3 new leads. I'm hesitant to put them outside in the shade house (high 70's during day, but often 30-40% RH).

[No-Pro-mwa]

I'm not sure what to tell you about putting it outside. The psb look a bit dehydrated to me. If you can keep it a bit more moist I'd say it might like it out there. If it is going to get dryer then maybe not. Do you have any kelp? If so I would use that on it to see if you can jump start the roots. It should soon start putting some out.

I have one in a pot and it is inside but I have to water it every day. I have yet to get it to bloom however. But it does have 2 new growths coming.

[Leucadian]

NPW and Stone,
Thanks for the insight into the growth habits of this little plant. I think I'll leave it inside in the jar till I see some roots. Outside humidity right now is 74%, but daytime it drop to around 40%.
I'll try some kelp but could use some guidance there as well. Brand name, application rate?

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by Leucadian

NPW and Stone,

Thanks for the insight into the growth habits of this little plant. I think I'll leave it inside in the jar till I see some roots. Outside humidity right now is 74%, but daytime it drop to around 40%.

I'll try some kelp but could use some guidance there as well. Brand name, application rate?

Outdoors should be fine, provided you place your plant in a shaded position and water frequently (4-5x daily); Sophronitis grow in areas where humidity falls during the day and rapidly increases as it cools down and clouds over at night; there is also steady movement of air at all times. Soph. cernua is one of the most forgiving of the Sophronitis species, as it can thrive under a much wider swath of temps and light levels, but it generally performs best with high light (20% shade, though they can take full sun if coupled with constant airflow over the plant), ample water & intermediate temps.
Yours does look dessicated; if you place it outside, I'd recommend hanging it in a horizontal position as opposed to vertically; make sure there's plenty of airflow where it's hanging (if you don't see tree leaves moving, select a different site). Keep us posted and good luck,
Adam


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[No-Pro-mwa]

I use kelpMax that I get from First Ray's, and Ray say's to use 1/2 oz to a gallon.

[Leafmite]

Good luck with it!

[Leucadian]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I see that there are some very accomplished C. cernua growers here. I applied some Schultz Takeroot and sprayed a weak solution of GrowMore Seaweed Extract, and hope it's not going to set the plants back. (Multiple plants on one cork slab.)

In looking it over this morning, I see two more leads that I hadn't seen before, total of 5. We'll just have to wait.

[Leucadian]

1flower1planet,
Sorry to have hijacked your thread. Your photos show some very healthy plants, and I'm still curious about mounting, water, etc.

[1flower1world]

The first blooming in this season