While we are on the subject, H australis
Jan Sword-Rossman Realty 239-470-6061
14 years ago
Here is a monster H australis tenupe. It has flowered this spring but none at this time and nothing like Denise's.
Here is Mrs G.
Mrs G seedlings but mom is not the above.
H australis oramicola with bunch of peduncles. Can't see too well but did not want to move just incase budding up.
This one I am not sure if it's a cutting og tenupe, no bronze on new leaves. I end up killing H. rupicola ; (
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Comments (3)If so, then would it stand to reason that ( given a choice ) composting with Oak leaves would be more benefitial then Maple leaves if the goal was to gradually lower one's pH ? Theoretically, yes, but not in real life. ;) My experience leads me to agree with Blu - it is only a very brief and temporary change. I have very alkaline native soil and in addition to a fresh layer of compost each spring I add lots of oak leaf mold (only have oaks and hickory) at least three times a year and mulch with more shredded oak leaves. I think it helps my production by keeping me a bit more toward neutral but only for as long as it takes for it to finish decomposing....See MoreNeed some feedback on H.macgillivray +H. lacunosa
Comments (13)Hi Again Gang, Quick couple of comments, otherwise, I'll come back for set-up later in the week (thx for yr. patience). Kerstin & Vickster, thx for yr. lovely comments. It's especially nice to know one's comments are helpful, that's definately my intent & of course, to help share the pleasure that Hoyas in particular have given me. Kerstin, if you haven't ordered yet, may I recommend H. Obovata. One of my favorites, really handsome, roundish, unusual looking leaves. A good grower yet entirely trouble free (for me anyway). Water roots readily & every time I make a new cutting to add to its pot they thrive; it's got new growth on every tip right now, really pretty, check out a pic to see if you like it. hasn't bloomed yet, but have only had it for 2.5 yrs. I'm confident it will when ready! Wire hangers are a great old trick, I have too many plants to spend money on accessories (180+ at least count 2 yrs. ago). I just open a wire hanger, fold it in half, form it into roughly a U shape & stick the ends down into a pot (using a pair of pliers). I save this for the big or heavy ones. Currently have wire hooped a Pubicalyx, the Obovata, my larger Lacunosa, my larger Bella, & a Findlaysonii. I'd say the bathroom Kerrii varieg. is next as it keep trying to grow into the shower stall. Orchid supports are also good, I have my Imperialis on one as tho' it's still small, it's quite heavy & I see it wants to get big. No Kerstin, I don't overlove them, tho' I see them every day 'cause they're in the kitchen, I really don't fuss at them much. Learned that lesson a long time ago. More for next time, but broadly speaking, I think my Lacunosa problems were mostly from drying out a bit too much, the current one is on a wick & so far, so good. Earline, what a fabulous display, & yes, I saw the blooms, while blizzarding no less, woo-hoo just marvelous! Makes me think I should bring mine over to the 'puter so they can see what they should be doing. My Tsangii buds should open in the next day or 2, wish I had a camera....See MoreH. australis complex IDs question
Comments (12)I agree the lacunosa looks like 'Ruby Sue'. Let me say, at the risk of adding to your confusion, that one can't tell the forms and subspecies of australis from just looking at the leaves. David Liddle and Paul Forster wrote the definitive article (below) on the austalis complex. In it, they outline the range of characters that each has, how they differ, and illustrate many of the variations of each subsp.. Sadly, there are no easy rules of thumb. One needs to know the flowering period in its natural habitat, and compare other growth habits over time. The amount and placement of indumentum is one of the things used to separate the ssp., but not that feature alone. And with cultivated specimens there is always the chance that one has a hybrid between two subspecies or species ( such as australis x caycina ). I would not offer any opinion on your plants, but say just grow and enjoy them as they are. If you want certainty on plants within the group, order cuttings from Iris Liddle, or get plants with IML numbers from a reliable source. In my experience, H. calycina is much bigger ( and thirstier ) in most respects than the australis group. Do you think you can keep it happy as a slab-mounted specimen? FWIW "keysii" is not a valid subspecies. Plants with that name are said to be australis australis. Sorry to be of no help, but I thought it was perhaps useful to post the article where one can learn about this confusing group. You might be able to get a copy to read through your local library; or if not, contact me. Cheers, David Here is a link that might be useful: Notes.... Hoya australis R.Br.ex Trail...See Morereal quick off subject,not about palms.
Comments (56)Apparently it is going positive and northeastern canada is going to get cold again. I think a lot of people will be looking forward to that. They have been above average all winter and fall, and not a little above average either! Apparently a cold Feb. ahead for the Northeast but relief for areas that have been below average (I guess NYC was an exception because it looks like it will be staying cold here!!). There is also a chance for more snow here. The snow from the last storm didnt melt yet, and Im sure that there is a good 2 or 3 inches of snow that is still from the blizzard a month ago!! I cant remember snow ever having the snow last almost all winter (with the exception of the 30ft pile of snow at parking lots). It looks like that could be the case though with the snow this winter. I really miss seeing grass, even if it is a little brown this time of the year. I actually saw some a week ago before the last snow storm dumped 6 more inches of snow! So long story short, a lot of snow and cold here, and looks like it will continue like that for most of the winter and all of January. Most of the cold will likely focus over New England and upstate New York, sparing NYC, the rest of the mid atlantic, and the southeast. The plains might get a break, but the coldest days probably havent been seen yet in many areas of the plains if they are right about this next cold blast. The west will be warming up. Not bad considering that the west coast is suppose to be colder than normal during a La Nina year! Good luck! -Alex...See More
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