I'm really curious about everyone's thoughts on tissue culture (tc) plants. I personally think they're great, but I've noticed a lot of people are skeptical about them. Is there a reason for this? Are there issues that come up later as the plants grow? Let's discuss!
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One big concern with tissue culture plants is that many nurseries just mass-produce them. They often sell them off as soon as they’re established enough to put into a small pot, leaving buyers in the dark about the plant's health. This can mean getting a plant that’s either weak or has some underlying genetic issues. But in reality, tissue culture itself isn't bad—it's basically just a more scientific way of propagating plants. It seems like the negativity towards tc often comes from misunderstanding or frustration that some rare plants are becoming cheaper thanks to cloning.
Same here! I've had my tc plant for a year, and it just keeps losing leaves instead of thriving. I'm really hoping to see it grow more, but it's been a struggle. Any advice would be awesome!
Honestly, my experience with tc plants hasn’t been great. I got a Monstera White Monster and it just doesn’t seem to grow fast at all. It’s kinda disappointing!
I totally get that! Some of my tc plants have been slow too. It's like they take forever to adjust or something.
I just found out that tissue culture plants can't be planted right away; they need to be hardened off first to adapt to non-lab conditions! That's why I've struggled with them in the past. Also, it's a good idea to handle them with gloves as the hormones in their media might be a bit tricky. Here's a helpful YouTube link I found on this: [YouTube link](https://youtu.be/kK5jj1_iGM4?si=Sqjn6M0X5ZQ2UpAO).
Have you tried adjusting the light or nutrients? Sometimes that can make a big difference in their growth.