Anyone grow giant horsetail plants in So Cal?
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WANTED: anyone out there in so cal????
Comments (94)So funny...I am the one who started this thread back in 2004 (and we shortly thereafter moved to Colorado). We moved back to So Cal last September, and just now moved into a home on a huge horse ranch in San Timoteo Canyon. Our yard is a blank slate (except for having mature pepper and birch trees)...no grass, so I am on the lookout for anything drought tolerant and rabbit proof. I don't have a lot to trade at this point, as I am starting all over, but I do have some seeds and can get my hands on some great succulents (as my mom and dad's succulent garden is always in need of trimming). And if anyone is in Redlands or thereabouts, let's see about having some get togethers to do some trading!...See MoreGiant horsetail
Comments (1)Maybe not Equisetum giganteum, but how about Equisetum myriochaetum, native to some South American countries, or some 5 other taxa? See site linked below. And while this site does not seem to be searchable, perhaps contact the Liege Botanical Garden to see if they have any: http://www.espacesbota.ulg.ac.be/en/serres_historiques_histoire.html Or this may be helpful: http://www.bgci.org/plant_search.php Here is a link that might be useful: National Botanic Garden of Belgium...See MoreMaile vine - can I grow in SoCal zone10?
Comments (2)Here's the info I obtained from Marcelo over in the tropical forum: "Frankie's nursery in Hawaii (link below) carries seeds of the maile at various quantities and their respective prices. Scroll down to maile (Alyxia olivaeformis). They also carry an astounding variety of rare tropical fruits from SE Asia and tropical America, as well as other unusual plants. Unfortunately, however, they do not mail live plants to California." I checked out the site and seeds will be available Nov-Dec. YAY! Thanks, Marcelo! Sanda Here is a link that might be useful: Maile seeds...See MoreAnyone else struggling with tomatos in SoCal?
Comments (5)At least here in Orange County, the temps have been perfect for tomatoes, cept a hot spell back in march or April as I recall, (or maybe not)!. At any rate I've had my best tomato year in the 10 years I've grown them, but yes the high humidity has made some "challenges". Here in Yorba Linda, we've seen "Night after Night", a humidity of 100% and it takes a while for it to "Burn off" the next AM. So this year, (first year ever) I have been spraying with a copper spray, (and knock on wood), I've "Kept the Beast at Bay". Had I not sprayed, I'm sure whatever "Beasts" cater to the high humidity, would have done in my tomatoes~~~~So far so Good. Sorry you were not as fortunate!!! Gary...See Moreeveningstar
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