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    Hey guys!

    I ordered some plants from Joshs Frogs a while back that all arrived pretty healthy (except my fern).

    I've been keeping them in little pots by a window as I finish my new vivarium. They all seem to be doing pretty great. A few days ago, someone shut the blinds, and I came back home and my Ficus Pumila (creeping fig) was dead. This is one of my favorite plants. I moved all of my plants to my viv, still in their pots, so they would receive consistent lighting.

    Is there any chance that I can revive my Creeping Fig?


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    Is there any growth left on it? Gotta pic??


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    I don't think there's new growth, but it's hard to tell. Should I remove all of the dead leaves and/or stems?


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    No. I know this is going to sound weird. But leave it be. Place the pot in your tank and give it a week or so water it (not mist) when the 1/2" of soil gets dry. It may come back. It just takes patience. I have a stem I left in my tank since February and it is just starting to throw new shoots
    Plants are funny things. Sometimes you just need to let them do their own thing on their own timetable.


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    Yay, hope! Just so I'm understanding you clearly, are you saying wait a week to water? That sounds counterproductive, but then again, I'm not the plant genie =P


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    No. It should start to perk back up in a week or so. Maybe a few more. Hard to say. But water it when the top of the soil feels dry. When you start to get new growth, let it grow out a few inches before doing anything with it.


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    If it does die on you, I will send you some ficus 'lance leaf', one of Lynn's favorite plants


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    That sounds great, thank you so much Bill! I'll keep you updated on the progress If I do see new growth, should I still leave alone the dead leaves?


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    Once you start seeing new growth, THEN you can trim off any dead stuff to allow them plant to focus all it's energy on the new growth. But I would wait until you see new growth for that.


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    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
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    I'm not sure of the Ficus species you have, there are a number of them. I have Ficus repens growing all over the place. It's the vine, crawling variety.

    I'm in Central California and I can send you plenty already growing. Just let me know. I also have tons of Pellionia repens that grows crazy like Pothos.

    I have found out over the last three years of keeping dart frogs that most of the tropical plants that are sold in stores take off like crazy once they get into a dart frog type of environment. Warm temperatures, high humidity and any little bit of light. The ficus species I have does extremely well inside a dart frog vivarium. It does need to be under the light wherever you plant it.

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    Christina, what's the word on this one?


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    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
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    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
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    Sorry, I just saw this post! The one I have is a vine I don't have money for any plants right now, but will in the next month. I get paid monthly. Will you still have extra?

    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Frog View Post
    I'm not sure of the Ficus species you have, there are a number of them. I have Ficus repens growing all over the place. It's the vine, crawling variety.

    I'm in Central California and I can send you plenty already growing. Just let me know. I also have tons of Pellionia repens that grows crazy like Pothos.

    I have found out over the last three years of keeping dart frogs that most of the tropical plants that are sold in stores take off like crazy once they get into a dart frog type of environment. Warm temperatures, high humidity and any little bit of light. The ficus species I have does extremely well inside a dart frog vivarium. It does need to be under the light wherever you plant it.



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    Quote Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk View Post
    Christina, what's the word on this one?


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    Still nothing, Bill. I've been watering consistently, but have yet to see new growth. I'm hoping that it'll revive, I love that plant!


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    Sometimes it takes a while. I have had f. Pumila take over a month to show new growth. Patience


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    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
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    @Bill: don't you just love it when dead-like stems start sprouting new growth after months of being dead

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    Absolutely!!! It's like a miracle of life!!


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    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
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    I'm channeling all of my patience into this one! Building a vivarium takes a TON of patience and time, so I'm sure I can manage this


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    Quote Originally Posted by TeenyToad View Post
    Sorry, I just saw this post! The one I have is a vine I don't have money for any plants right now, but will in the next month. I get paid monthly. Will you still have extra?






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    I don't need any money for anything. Just PM me. I can send you a bunch of different plants. I already made some cuttings for you of my two types of ficus and have them planted in net pots. I can also send you crypto pups along with the Pellionia repens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Frog View Post
    I don't need any money for anything. Just PM me. I can send you a bunch of different plants. I already made some cuttings for you of my two types of ficus and have them planted in net pots. I can also send you crypto pups along with the Pellionia repens.
    Are you serious?! You are awesome!!!! I will PM you


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    Ok Christina, time for my weekly checkin. Anything new growing??


    Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela
    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
    0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
    0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
    0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
    0.2.0 Canines
    1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
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