Originally Posted by edwmax

I recommend you get 2 spray bottles. Then mix Miracle grow (or similar) using the small end of the scoop per directions for 1 gallon. This is your MG stock mix. Then pour the spray bottle 1/4 to 1/2 with MG stock mix and finish filling with water. Fill other spray bottle with water.

Now in the mornings, lightly mist the TC leaves & pstem with the MG spray. You don't want or need run off. The fertilizer will feed the plant and supplement the roots. In the afternoon mist with the water. These plants do not need direct sunlight for about 2 weeks. Then slowly increase exposure to direct sun. ... If the plants look like they are wilting, increase the water spray. Do not add extra water to the pot.

Why the misting: these plants came from a green house with a misting system and 50% to 60% shade while the root were growing. The roots may or may not have completely acclimated to full plant support. IMO, why take a chance on losing your TC plants due to the lower humidity in your house or the roots are not able to support the plant yet. ... Actually this is what the USDA research station does with their TC plants: repot to 6" pots with fertilizer, Then place in the green house under 50% shade for 10 to 14 days and a misting system. The TCs are transplanted to the field when they are 10" to 12" tall at the pstem about 30 to 45 days in the green house.

Next, get a moisture meter. The roots of the TCs will not take up a lot of water, so keep the pot soil slightly moist to slightly dry. Do not add water until the meter is showing the soil starting to be dry. Then water with the Miracle grow mix. ... A lot of water will cause the roots to rot or cause a fungus.

Get your plant to 12" tall and double the number of leaves before moving them outside into the sun.