Surprise chili plants! They came free with a new plant purchase and are now flowering
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Surprise chili plants! They came free with a new plant purchase and are now flowering

A while back I noticed a few tiny chili seedlings popping up in the soil of a plant I'd just bought (must've hitched a ride in the potting mix). I let them grow, and now they've gotten surprisingly big and are even flowering!

A few questions for anyone with experience growing chilies:

Should I repot them into their own containers? If so, what pot size would you recommend at this stage?

I've read that chili plants go dormant starting around October — how should I care for them as they head into dormancy?

Any tips on watering, feeding, or general care would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Location Kolkata

u/VividCost4456 — 3 days ago

Looking for a reliable source of mixed daylily bulbs (small quantity)

I'm hunting for daylily bulbs but running into a snag. Most Amazon sellers offer bundles of 4-5 bulbs of a single variety, and many of them don't even have reviews or ratings, so I'm hesitant to gamble on getting healthy, true-to-name bulbs. What I really need is a mixed variety pack — maybe 5-6 bulbs total — since I've got limited garden space and want some diversity without going overboard.

Does anyone know a reliable seller or website that sells small mixed-variety daylily collections? Bonus points if they ship healthy, true-to-name bulbs.

Thanks in advance!

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u/VividCost4456 — 5 days ago

Looking for a reliable source of mixed daylily bulbs (small quantity)

Hey everyone,

I'm hunting for daylily bulbs but running into a snag. Most Amazon sellers offer bundles of 4-5 bulbs of a single variety, and many of them don't even have reviews or ratings, so I'm hesitant to gamble on getting healthy, true-to-name bulbs. What I really need is a mixed variety pack — maybe 5-6 bulbs total — since I've got limited garden space and want some diversity without going overboard.

Does anyone know a reliable seller or website that sells small mixed-variety daylily collections? Bonus points if they ship healthy, true-to-name bulbs.

Thanks in advance!

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u/VividCost4456 — 5 days ago

Looking for a reliable source of mixed daylily bulbs (small quantity)

Hey everyone,

I'm hunting for daylily bulbs but running into a snag. Most Amazon sellers offer bundles of 4-5 bulbs of a single variety, and many of them don't even have reviews or ratings, so I'm hesitant to gamble on getting healthy, true-to-name bulbs. What I really need is a mixed variety pack — maybe 5-6 bulbs total — since I've got limited garden space and want some diversity without going overboard.

Does anyone know a reliable seller or website that sells small mixed-variety daylily collections? Bonus points if they ship healthy, true-to-name bulbs.

Thanks in advance!

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u/VividCost4456 — 5 days ago
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Cow dung compost is reddish-brown instead of dark brown/black — is this normal?

I recently bought cow dung compost, but instead of the dark brown or black color I expected, it's reddish-brown. Is this still okay to use, or does it need more time to mature?

A few questions:

Should I let it sit longer before using it?

Do I need to dry it out in the sun, or keep it moist?

Any tips on how to make it fully usable in the garden?

Thanks in advance for any advice! Location - Kolkata

u/VividCost4456 — 13 days ago

Why do nurseries grow flowering plants in tiny bags with muddy soil, when we're told to use big pots with well-draining soil?

I keep hearing the advice: use a container bigger than the plant, and make sure the soil drains well. But every time I go to a nursery, I see flowering plants crammed into small grow bags, sitting in soil that looks muddy and waterlogged. Are they doing something different, or is the "well-draining, bigger pot" advice not as important as people say? Location Kolkata

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u/VividCost4456 — 14 days ago

Why do nurseries grow flowering plants in tiny bags with muddy soil, when we're told to use big pots with well-draining soil?

I keep hearing the advice: use a container bigger than the plant, and make sure the soil drains well. But every time I go to a nursery, I see flowering plants crammed into small grow bags, sitting in soil that looks muddy and waterlogged. Are they doing something different, or is the "well-draining, bigger pot" advice not as important as people say?

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u/VividCost4456 — 14 days ago
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Building a lily collection — where do I find quality bulbs? Kolkata India

Hey everyone! I'm trying to grow my lily collection and could use some help finding good quality bulbs. I've picked up a few varieties locally already, but I'm on the hunt for more — specifically Flame Lily, Tiger Lily, Amazon Lily, and any other interesting varieties you'd recommend.

I'm based in Kolkata, so I'd love recommendations for:

Offline/local nurseries — especially any hidden gems around Kolkata

Online sellers with a track record of healthy, true-to-type bulbs and safe packaging for shipping

If you're a grower or seller with bulbs to spare, feel free to DM me too — happy to buy directly from fellow enthusiasts!

Any tips on what to watch out for when buying bulbs online (quality red flags, best planting season , etc.) are welcome as well. Thanks in advance! Location: Kolkata

u/VividCost4456 — 19 days ago

Where to find carnivorous plants in india

I am looking to add some carnivorous plants in my collection, I am from Kolkata, where can I get them? Any where from online?

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u/VividCost4456 — 1 month ago

Help me to save my hibiscus

I have checked and found so many white fresh roots are growing. But leaves are turning yellow. Is it due to summer?

u/VividCost4456 — 3 months ago

Help me to get roots from cutting

I have tried 4 times before 2 times in soil , 1 time in water and cocopit , but failed to produce roots from cutting. The one with water is still green but leaves are turning blackish, what should I do ?

u/VividCost4456 — 3 months ago

Got this plant for free because the nursery man thought it wouldn't survive — trying my best to save it, please help!

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The nursery owner gave it to me at no charge because he didn't think it would make it. The roots were completely buried in heavy clay soil with zero drainage.

Here's what I've done so far:

- Removed all the clay soil from the roots

- Repotted with a mix of coarse sand, small stones, and crushed dried leaves

I've attached a photo of the roots — they don't look great but I feel like there's still hope.

I really need advice on:

- Do the roots look like they can recover?

- Is my soil mix okay or should I change it?

- Should I treat the roots with anything?

- How do I water it during recovery?

I'm a beginner and this little plant deserves a fighting chance. Any help means the world! Location Kolkata

u/VividCost4456 — 3 months ago

Just received a few orchids I ordered online. I went with the cheapest option available, so I wasn't expecting premium quality plants — but I'd still love to keep them healthy! I have three orchids I'd like some help identifying issues with :

🪴 One in a green net net

🌿 One photographed in front of a wall

🌱 One photographed in front of the floor

(I mentioned the backgrounds because all three plants look almost identical — hopefully it helps tell them apart!)

Do any of them show signs of root rot or any other problems I should be aware of? Also, should I be trimming any of the leaves, or is it best to leave them as they are?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Location Kolkata

u/VividCost4456 — 4 months ago

Hey everyone! Getting a plant in the first place is honestly quite difficult. But once you have one, you need to regularly cut it to maintain it — and I just can't bring myself to throw those cuttings in the bin, so I plant them instead. Over time this means I end up with more plants of same variety and running out of space.

Rather than discarding them, I'm thinking of selling maybe 10 plants a month to give them a good home.

Quick context about me:

I deactivated Facebook intentionally — not interested in mixing personal life with selling

I'd rather stay relatively anonymous

I'm not a professional seller, just someone who can't waste a good cutting 🌿

My questions:

Would platforms like Messho or Amazon work for such small volumes? Are there fees that make it not worth it?

Are there plant-specific marketplaces better suited for casual, small-volume sellers?

Has anyone had success selling without a social media presence tied to their real identity

Location Kolkata

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u/VividCost4456 — 4 months ago