Obedient plant -- need your advice please
Madre1
18 years ago
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HAVE: Potentilla, variegated Obedient Plant, Lavender
Comments (6)Hey there.I have BELL FLOWER Cherry Bells, POPPY Welch, many kinds GERANIUM hardy and daylilies plz see my http://community.webshots.com/user/farmerpickle I would like to trade your : Sidalcea  Elsie Heugh, Potentilla  GibsonÂs Scarlet, SPIREA, Blue Mist etc. Thanks....See MorePlease help me, I need your advice
Comments (5)Sure you can water them. You live in the tropics, they will probably all want some water year round. You will have to adapt your watering to your soil and your humid climate, and realise that while many people grow these plants in summer they may grow mostly in winter for you, especially since you have not so much a winter as a dry (or less wet!) season from December to March. It is natural for Lithops soil to be dry much of the time. They will probably grow best in quite a dense heavy soil, one which holds more water than the one you describe, but left dry for a period between each watering. That works well in hot dry climates, but be cautious until you see how it goes in a hot humid climate. If they appear wrinkled and thirsty then I think you should water them. Make sure that any water is enough to get to the roots which may all be an inch or more deep. In winter the old leaves will naturally get wrinkled but in hot sunny climates they will still like a little water. I find that Haworthia don't like to be dry for too long or the roots die. Some people in hot climates find that they must be left dry in summer because they go dormant, and they accept that the roots may die at that time. I don't know if or when they might go dormant for you, you don't get the same excessive heat as somewhere like Arizona but you do get very warm nights all summer. In winter I think you should water them regularly, and more than a spray. Again, watch for signs of being thirsty. Pleiospilos are adapted to water at any time of year but never a lot of water. They can be left dry for long periods between watering or sprayed regularly. They are also likely to go dormant in summer but will certainly be trying to grow in winter. Water lightly when they appear to be growing and try to limit the year-round water so that they always return to a single split-rock state during summer....See MoreI need your Advice on Nellie Mosser Please.
Comments (2)Rick, I personally don't have Nellie Moser, but for those of us in areas with intense sun and heat in the summer, it is generally best to plant type II clematis where they get some protection from the hot afternoon sun. For most pale colored clematis, and that would include the lighter pink portions on Nellie Moser, the sun can bleach the lighter colors out quite quickly so planting so the plant gets some protection from the hot afternoon sun can help somewhat in that respect. Also, in my experience, my type IIs in full sun tend to get quite a few browned out leaves and look rather crispy once the temps. get much above 85 degrees or so. I have attempted to remedy this by giving them extra water but it doesn't seem to help any. I have wondered whether planting them where they get protection from hot afternoon sun would help in this matter--I am sure however it can't hurt....See Morewanted: have: 2 pink obedient plants (brampton)
Comments (2)It's aggressive but it's beautiful. I have some planted in large plastic tubs sunk in the garden. With amended soil in the tubs to keep them moist, they will bloom and bloom and bloom. The bees and butterflies love them. After three years or so the roots may escape and you'll need to repot. Worth the extra work, IMO....See Moredentaybow
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