Serissa #11

[Cmd5235]

Starting a specific thread to document this tree. I've posted it in other combination posts- please ignore. This tree has survived two years post collection, so I feel comfortable with logging ongoing styling. This thread will serve as an ongoing journal, as well as for input.

I'm separating my Serissa from a group posting earlier. All of my Serissa are over 10 years old, all taken from a single parent tree. These were all single stalk cuttings that I've grown out. I've had great success with Serissa, as a combination of allowing them to dry out, allowing the roots to grow through the pot in the summer, and timed grow lights during the winter.

 

[Carol 83]

What kind of soil are you using for your Serissa? It looks like regular potting soil.

 

[Cmd5235]

What kind of soil are you using for your Serissa? It looks like regular potting soil.

I’ve actually been using cactus soil mix for years. I find it’s pretty decent for retention and organic material without being too rich. I let the soul dry out between waterings

 

[Carol 83]

I’ve actually been using cactus soil mix for years. I find it’s pretty decent for retention and organic material without being too rich. I let the soul dry out between waterings

That's interesting. I use it for my Jades and P.afras. Apparently it works for Serissa also, will keep that in mind.

 

[Cmd5235]

That's interesting. I use it for my Jades and P.afras. Apparently it works for Serissa also, will keep that in mind.

I let mine dry out between watering, to the point that the foliage wilts. The guidance for humidity trays is a death sentence IMO

 

[Carol 83]

I let mine dry out between watering, to the point that the foliage wilts. The guidance for humidity trays is a death sentence IMO

It's obviously working for you, I would have thought letting them wilt would be detrimental. I only use humidity trays upside down to keep my little guys from sitting in water while inside.