Question

Sago 2   QUESTION: Here is the 2nd image that you can see some of the pot and stones I spoke of.

Thanks again - Ken

ANSWER: Ken:
I suspect that the stones were placed in such a manner for looks and support. If they are "glued" to the base of the plant, be careful- pulling the stones away may cause damage to the roots and plant base.  If they are glued to the plant, this in my opinion was too cool of a move.

These plants like well drained soil.  Be sure not to over water either.  They prefer lots of a good source of light too!.

Regards'
Steve

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QUESTION: Steve, Thanks. One question of clarity. you say:
<... this in my opinion was too cool of a move>

Are you referencing the fact of my re-potting? Or should it read <... was NOT too cool...> regarding the original planting.

Also note they were not strongly glued to the base and feel I was careful with the re-potting. We shall see.

I have about an inch of white marble stone @ the bottom of the new clay pot and new Miracle-Gro potting soil. I have them under two direct 50 watt plant lights (Phillips) and they receive additional light from three other plant lights on the same light stand. I also used the stones around the plant to add support for trunk

I also didn't receive an answer from you on my first question regarding the spongy growth and image sago1.jpg. However, my e-mail provider has been having server problems.

Answer
Ken:
Not too cool was referenced to the fact that the stones should not be glued to the plant (original planting)- this may cause some damage if pulled loose from the base. I did not recognize the Spongy" material as being a disease or insect presence.  I suspect it may be some type of plant exudate.

I do not know how well these plants do under artificial plant lights, however they do need lots of bright light.  Using the Miracle Grow soil... just be sure to not over- water--this can lead to root rots! Better too have a bit too less than a bit too much.

Steve