Lava Plant

November 15, 2024 Post a Comment

Lava plant

'Ohi'a have been observed growing as early as four years after a flow, but is takes another 200 to 400 years for the plants to mature and become well established across the area. The long-term development of an ecosystem in an area impacted by a lava flow may take 1,000 to 25,000 years.

Is lava rock good for indoor plants?

Lava rocks are the ultimate drainage solution for your plant babies to prevent a heavy-handed watering. If you have an indoor planter without a drainage hole, placing lava rocks at the bottom of the planter can help prevent drowning your plants by creating a place for excess water to pool.

How do you take care of a lava plant?

As the lava absorbs water from the tray, the plant sucks water from the lava. Try to keep the tray about three-quarters full. If any roots grow down and touch the surface of the water, trim them with scissors. It will stop the plant sucking up too much water and turning yellow.

How do you grow a lava plant?

Choose a bright position in good light, but away from the glare of very strong sun, which may scorch the leaves and dry out the roots during hot weather. This plant is grown on porous lava rock which must be kept constantly moist to prevent the roots from drying out.