Need hep in ID this too

[kit1212]

Also,bought this from sg.buloh.Just to confirm what platy is this.Funkychips told me it's superbum,is it true?Would be glad if you share with me some tips.I made the 1st mistake by exposing it to the scorching direct sun and what left is some hideous burn mark on the leaves.

These are taken yesterday.I wish I could reverse the time and do what it's suppose to be done to grow a flawless platy.

[atmccmn]

Yes that's superbum allright. As you can see there are tiny hairs covering all over the shield frond. The hairs actually help dispell any water from wetting the shield frond and at the same timehelps reflect away excessive lightsource.

The 2nd mistake is you are about to do is placing it outside exposed to shine and rain. This plant hates wet feet. Prior my discussion with Wanna, I was told only to water once a week and always put it under shelter. Never expose it to rain.
Hope this helps.

[funkychips]

Thanks for the facts Andy! If so.... superbum here I come!!!

[atmccmn]

Huh!.......you are abt to hv wandae. Now superbum??? Hope you have space for these 2 giants.

[kit1212]

Sry for the misconception,the photos are taken before the sunburn.Now the plant has some burnt mark.HAIZ

[funkychips]

Originally Posted by atmccmn

Huh!.......you are abt to hv wandae. Now superbum??? Hope you have space for these 2 giants.

Maybe, I can drive in some nails on the side of my porch walls for hanging. Yehhhhh.....!!

[kit1212]

Andy,what fertiliser are you using?

[kit1212]

This is what I meant.Do you think it will recover?






My bifur under a mango tree

[atmccmn]

Nice bifurcatum there. Your bifur. looks very green and healthy. YOu can use the same fertiliser for your superbum too. Unfortunately, I think you have to wait for developement of new shield fron to cover the old burnt ones. Normally I apply organic pellet type fertiliser every month and foliar feed them weekly.

[WetFingers]

Originally Posted by atmccmn

Yes that's superbum allright. As you can see there are tiny hairs covering all over the shield frond

Hi, I was wondering how one would be able to differentiate young specimens between grande, wandae and superbum?

From kit1212's pic, I'm really curious what features of that platy (besides the tiny hairs) gave you the conclusion it's superbum? Personally, they all look kinda alike to me but then again, I still have lots to learn.

Regards,
Ronnie