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jewels of opar

17 years ago

I bought a plant in a gallon pot today for $1.75 on clearance. It is very healthy and in great shape, very beautiful almost white leaves. The only label I could find said simply 'jewels of opar'. i have never heard of this plant before and was wondering if this is the name of the plant or of the company that supplied it. Is it a shade or sun plant? Has anyone grown it?

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pfmastin
17 years ago
Talinum paniculatum :) I'm including a link that has a little more information. It sounds like it might be an annual in your zone. But, it's worth it!

Here is a link that might be useful: Jewels of Opar
hedgwytch
17 years ago
Here's some more info:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/777/index.html

And it is also used as a remedy for Poison Ivy!

HW
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Thanks roselee. I am in 8a Texas. When seeds are ready please get in touch with me. Appreciate it very much. I ran into this plant when looking for spinach alternatives to grow in the TX heat. In addition to Ceylon spinach, Brazilian spinach, this showed up - all succulent and substituted for spinach. Ceylon spinach looks beautiful too, but Jewels of Opar takes the prize! Thanks again.
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Hollywog
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17 years ago
Hold everything--a remedy for poison ivy? Can you tell me how that works? If it would work on my husbands poison ivy that he always comes home with (hazard of the job) he might actually start to appreciate my gardens a bit more!!
hedgwytch
17 years ago
Hollywog-

Sorry-I always make this mistake! I confused Jewels of Opar with Jewelweed. Here's Jewelweed http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/spotted_jewelweed.htm

I'm so embarrased now! But a lot of people call Jewels of Opar called Jewelweed. One of those problems with common names. Anyway, if your DH is allergic, maybe you should get some. You basically just pinch off the tops and rub. There are more elaborate infusions you can make. Here is a site specifically about using Jewelweed http://www.hetfonline.org/pages/jewelweed.htm

Again, I am sorry about the confusion! I would definitely check into getting some, though. Your DH would definitely appreciate your gardens. You could even make up an infusion and put it in a spray bottle for him to take to work with him.

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ntaylor_2006
17 years ago
Hollywog - I have a great thing for poison ivy! I got this from a woman who mountain bikes a lot. Witch Hazel. I had a horrible outbreak a couple of years ago, nothing helped. She suggested this. I use a cosmetic brush that I had no use for (unused), and paint it on. It is colourless, odorless, and almost instantly stops the itching. It's also good for bug bites. Hope it helps your hubby - best thing is, it's cheap!!!!

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