How to store Tropica 123 pots

[Mike Singh]

Hi All
I have a Tropica 123, tissue culture, unopened pot that I can't use immediately. How should I store it?

 

[richardcunliffe]

See @castle recent answer to this question Post in thread 'The shallow of learning' The shallow of learning

 

[Toby C]

I kept a few pots in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and they were fine.

 

[Mike Singh]

I kept a few pots in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and they were fine.

Thanks! Even though it’s dark in there?

 

[castle]

I have a glass wide mouthed demijohn that is covered in cling film with about 2cm of water in the bottom that I use to keep plants longer term. The ones in there at the moment have been in there for a few months without complaint.

Growing a bit too well, actually.

 

[Toby C]

Thanks! Even though it’s dark in there?

Yeah, no issues. Was a few pots of riccardia, UG and hemianthus callitrichoides

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Thanks! Even though it’s dark in there?

Cool and light would be better.

Cheers Darrel

 

[Mike Singh]

Thanks Everyone. I knocked up a diy grow nursery with some old kid: plastic box, small LED light, substrate, used plant grow wool and pots. I’ll post some pictures later.

 

[Tim Harrison]

Might be immaterial now you've knocked up a nursery but I keep mine on a north facing window ledge. They'll be fine for a couple or three weeks, or more

 

[Mike Singh]

Might be immaterial now you've knocked up a nursery but I keep mine on a north facing window ledge. They'll be fine for a couple or three weeks, or more

Indeed!

 

[Mike Singh]

Really useful box. LED light on timer. Extra plants to grow out.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Really useful box. LED light on timer.

Perfect.

cheers Darrel

 

[Tim Harrison]

Really useful box. LED light on timer. Extra plants to grow out.View attachment 217905View attachment 217906View attachment 217907View attachment 217905View attachment 217906

You'll need to spray once a day, and air the container for around 5-10mins. Or leave a small permanent air gap. It helps prevent mould.
Also, I recommend adding fertz to the spray bottle to foliar feed the plants. I use a weak solution of TNC Complete, approx 3mls per litre.
There are also quite a few very affordable purpose made propagators on the market with built in ventilation.

 

[Mike Singh]

You'll need to spray once a day, and air the container for around 5-10mins. Or leave a small permanent air gap. It helps prevent mould.
Also, I recommend adding fertz to the spray bottle to foliar feed the plants. I use a weak solution of TNC Complete, approx 3mls per litre.
There are also quite a few very affordable purpose made propagators on the market with built in ventilation.

I’ve dribbled some of the fertiliser water over all the plants and left a gap under the lid to reduce mould.

The plants have definitely perked up over the last 48 hours!🙂

 

[FrozenShivers]

Really useful box. LED light on timer. Extra plants to grow out.

That's ace, I have a Aquael Leddy sitting in my attic un-used, might do this