Terrarium plants 5/5 Originally by u/Realistic_Flower8235 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/26nds3cq

Cucumber size and shape I posted a few days ago about my China Jade cucumbers being excessively long and skinny. Did some deeper reading afterwards. In China and Japan, where these long cucumbers are very popular, growers usually aim for a length to diameter ratio of 8 or 9 to 1. Cukes are graded (and priced) according to how well they conform to that size standard and according to how straight they are, assuming that the skin is unblemished. Most Asian cucumbers are eaten unpeeled, and spiny skin and smooth skin are equally acceptable. Apparently, some difference in cucumber dimensions can be the result of whether the fruit are encouraged to develop on the main vine (trellised upwards, vertically or at an angle) or on the lateral branches. Some varieties have a preference for one growth habit, while others do well with either. Many commercial greenhouse cukes do better (grow longer and straighter and thicker) when mainly grown on the lateral branches. The growth tip of the main vine is therefore pinched once the vine has reached the desired height. Tokyo Green cucumber (aka "Tokiwa") is another Asian market cucumber that I'm growing this year, side by side with China Jade. It is also parthenocarpic and so far this season, seems to be growing straighter and thicker. The flavor of both of these is equally good, as is their productivity and resistance to pests and disease. The snapshot shows China Jade on the bottom of the basket, Tokyo Green up top, along with a banana for size. Mint is in the background for color comparison. Here's a link to the original post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetablegardening/comments/1l0p10k/skinny\_cukes/](https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetablegardening/comments/1l0p10k/skinny_cukes/) Originally by u/NPKzone8a on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/27tx2m5e

How do I maintain this?? It’s getting out of hand I made this terrarium in August of 2024, and as you can see it’s outgrown the jar significantly and I have not maintained it since. What should I do to maintain it? It seems impossible to reach inside of this terrarium. Originally by u/crivysaur on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/26cu88hu

Weed control help Central Florida area, have st Augustine grass. This is a fairly new neighborhood and everyone has these in their yards. Need help trying to identify and get rid of these. Their seeds are like Velcro sooo annoying they get everywhere. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Originally by u/silkk07 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2b4ryl3c

What could this be ? Originally by u/Rui_Plays on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/245k3pmx

Could grass grow over this sand (if I top-soil it)? I’m based in Scotland so get plenty of rain! I recently bought my first home and stripped out the astroturf the previous owner had put in as I can’t stand plastic grass. Underneath, the ground has been levelled in sand (I want to say about 10cm deep). Below that, there is weed membrane (but weeds grow through it anyway!) I’m fed up of looking at sand every time I look outside and I’m not currently in a financial position to get any huge amounts of landscaping work done. I have bought about 10 bags of top soil (and will need to buy more), and 5 boxes of lawn seed. My question: is it as easy as putting down top soil, planting the seed, and grass will grow? Or am I grossly underestimating the amount of work that might need done? I’m really not sure of my end goal, but I just want my garden to look semi-decent until I figure out how to take it to the next level. Thanks in advance for any help! I don’t have any close family or friends who could teach me this kind of stuff and the Google was giving me mixed messages :D Originally by u/clownfeetz on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2d7rnk7e

Pot type for Paula glauca/ Job’s tear plant I got this beautiful pilea glauca/blue baby tears at HEB and wonder if anyone else has this plant and it’s doing well for them, do you use a terra cotta pot or glazed ceramic? I saw YouTube video with girl who grew hers well and she was using terracotta. She mentioned they like to be kept moist but also get root rot easily. Would terracotta be the best option? Or does anyone on here use glazed ceramic and had no issue? Originally by u/Poppyseedkolaches on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/29y8n3cn

Newbie Nepenthes owner here. Is it normal to have crispy pithcer vines? As you can see on my fingertips pitcher vines (i don’t know what is called) are kinda dried. Is this because of direct sunlight or humidity? Also is this dangerous for my plant and how can i fix it? Originally by u/evrenpozitif on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/25slrhxd

Fairy gated cactus Originally by u/hedera_helix_x on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/29fdz5sn

Any idea what these little pods are on my carrot leaves? Just noticed for the first time today. I have to imagine they’re some kind of egg… anyone have any ideas? Originally by u/jonsey456 on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/29orpthc