This plant comes with a piece of red twine at the top. Should that be removed or not, and will removing affect how the plant grows? Thanks.
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I took the ride twine off but it did start to die but i got the leaves to grow back u was putting to much water less is best just make sure the soil is moist but dobt over water hope this helps
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Yes remove it. Mine is lovely and happy for over 6 months now. Love this plant !
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@Kalpana, Yes you can get rid of it,it was only used for shipping purposes to hold it together.Hope this helps.
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It does not matter if you remove the tie or not. Mine is dyed right after I bought it.
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I removed it. My plant grew so big that I had to put it in another pot about a few days ago.
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I repotted the plant as soon as it arrived. It has not grown significantly. Rebraiding has not been necessary with its growth of two inches.
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Nothing needed, but it's not 100% growth. You may want to take more care than I did. I just loosened soil, spread seed, and watered. Small plants.
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Plants are rooted but I'm having a hard time with spider mites. I think it was infected by another plant and the mites have almost killed it twice. Over all the plant is as expected. I am hoping that it will flower this year or next, if the mites don't kill it.
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no, you just remove it and move the upper one down, use the original bottom layer to add to garden or houseplants etc.
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Yes. Also the inner piece (one red one clear) can be removed. I don't know if it's recommended but this let's a little more sound through.
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I've left the top on ...with no issues. In fact, I never remove it. May take a bit longer...but I'm not losing beads or dealing with hassle of putting them back in either.
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I did not remove it. I think it is so they can crawl in. The inside surface has to be smooth so they can't get out but the outside should be rough so they can climb in the trap.
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It comes with a plastic pot - same one as in the picture. Based on my experience with this plant it is best to buy a clay pot, not a glazed one (you can put a clay pot inside a glazed one for decoration purposes). Buy a small pot first and let it outgrow it before switching to a bigger one. Never overwater the plant - best way is to put water on the saucer and let the plant "drink" as much as it needs to, once or twice a week usually is enough. If there is any leftover water on the saucer just discard it. Hope that helps.
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You can grow from seed to finish. There is no way that I know of to remove the plant from the cube without killing the root system. As far as what types I only grew one type of plant in them. They worked great for me.
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you will have to find a way to braid the new growth, the plant I had before did great I had for about 2 1/2 years and I did braid the new growth, the branches are soft enough but you just need to be careful (unfortunately it died on me while I was in the hospital in the summer) [friends didn't give it enough water] Second one I just purchased a few months ago died a few weeks after I received it, will buy another one from a local nursery after I start walking again...the lower braid will get taller and thicker, just watch the new growth, watch watering...go light in the winter but keep well watered in the summer, loves sun and warmth. Last thing, you may want to put it in a larger pot before summer so that the roots can take off like wildfire. best of luck with yours. RR
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Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with the sprayer. A few spritz and VOILA a happy plant and an even HAPPIER plant owner. Best to you! Jennifer :) Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with... » Read More Hi Cindy: Put the starfish and red decor inside the glass ball. Then I would spray the plant with fresh water using a sprayer; available at any store. Then place the plant inside the glass ball and position it any way you would like it. There should be a rope, that can be used to thread it through the top hole and you could have then: The option to hang it. But I prefer to have my beautiful Hinterland Trading Starfish sit beautifully on a counter. I've had mine for a few months and the plant is now blooming purple flowers. They are so easy to maintain, I simply water mine twice a week with the sprayer. A few spritz and VOILA a happy plant and an even HAPPIER plant owner. Best to you! Jennifer :) « Show Less
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I am trying to do this with my kids as a project.... i have a "beginner" question: After it germinates , do we need to remove the cardboard and replant? or are the roots supposed to push through? we are only doing these in 5-gallon buckets and not in the ground. thank you for your help!
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I insert mine - then remove it and clean it before inserting it into another plant. Works very well.
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It really doesn't need to be removed; I do remove it most of the time just so it does not get caught in my teeth when I bite into it. The easiest way is to make a shallow cut the length on the piece you are going to use and then just pull it back; it pulls very easily. The chorizo by the way is great, it is the same you find in the supermarkets in Spain.
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It seems to be happy in an area that receives only a few hours of sunlight.I have placed the plant in a large pot,and placed it in a few different spots, it looks happiest in the mostly shaded location.I plan on getting it out of the pot and into a permanent home ( mostly shade ) next spring.I am curious about whether it will retain its red or green color when I bring it in for the winter.
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Mine came with a rustic twine on the roof on both sides of the white top piece. Would also look cute sitting on a fence post or table. I've never seen a birdget in mine but I like looking at it in my yard.