Hello Lin! Thanks for the support (Marine Corps). What they say about us is very true for most - dedication.
I thought what Jennifer had said was very funny as well. Made me think of my wife and how she rolls her eyes when she sees another colocasia in the house
Thanks for the links. What prompted me to ask was about their health is that they were a lot more healthy-looking when I received them. Usually plants sent via mail are wilting but these were very healthy.
I could not wait until later this evening to look at the potting medium.
I removed the soil from the pots and was surprised to find that it was saturated.
Think of a damp sponge after water has been slightly squeezed out of it.
There are no where near as many roots on the plants as when I first received them.
The excess water could not have come from the reservoir. It had to have come from the 1/2 cup or so that I gave them when I repotted them.
That mixture really hangs on to moisture.
My plan is to dry out the pots with some paper towels.
I will gently pat the roots to remove any excess moisture.
Then I will repot the plants with the same medium. No water after I repot them.
I am also going to remove some of the water from the humidity tray so it is just over the rocks as was recommended.
No water in the water reservoir at the bottom of the planter.
I want to thank all of you again for taking the time to respond to my question.
It will take a few days for them to recover but I will be certain to post the results. If you don't hear from me I have succumbed to a well-deserved beating.
Best Regards to All.
Rob
