A one gallon own root should be growing roots, not making flowers. Relax, you'll get blooms when it is ready to make them. In the meantime, here are some of mine: Here is a link that might be useful: Denée's Garden

Christin, I'm at the upper limits of tropical growing, in the southernmost part of Georgia. If it grows in Tallahassee, FL (north FL) it usually survives here, too. I grow things in the ground here, like Purple Heart, Shrimp Plant and Spider Plant, that my mother used to grow as houseplants in north Georgia. Crinums and Pride of Barbados overwinter here, nipped back by frost to sprout in spring. Reportedly, so will Tibouchina and Heliconia, but I choose to keep them over inside for an early spring start. I learned a lot last winter about what doesn't need to come inside for the winter. Hedychium, for instance, needs to die to the ground. Everybody can use some tropicals ourdoors in summer, as evidenced by books like those by Pam Baggett and Professor Iversen. Nell

Some of you, having heard this story before, may want to skip on through. As for the " 35% annual rate or more on some of their money ... guaranteed ..." in the story - it's possible. Apart from low or 0% temporary teaser rate, most regular credit cards charge 18% or so annual rate on balances owing carried over the first billing date, which figures also include purchases made on the day before the billing date. Since most of the stuff that most of us buy using the card is not deductible, if we are in the 25% income tax rate, we must earn $24.00, pay$6.00 in tax, and have $18.00 left to pay the fee on a $100.00 loan. That's without counting that they charge and bill every month, which adds up to more than 18% per year. That's without counting any extra fees for paying less than the minimum required monthly ... or being a day late with the payment, etc. If one chooses to use a store-issued card, most of them charge about 28% annual rate which means that a person in 20% tax rate must earn $35.00, then pay $7.00 income tax, to have $28.00 left to pay the fee on a $100.00 loan. A good reason to make doubly sure that one pays off one's credit card balances owing in full, every month. Which I claim to do ... but didn't this month: was about 7 days late. Getting stupider, day by day, it looks like. How many days do I have left, did you say that you guess there may be? ole joyful ... who often takes life rather seriously ... but not full-time

Hi everyone. It really is so nice to meet some more aussies here! I tend to frequent all the forums as I like reading and I love plants. I also post when I think I can help someone. Merrylpateman, thanks for your reply! I've been to Geraldton many years ago so have probably driven past Dongara. I looked up where it is on google maps. It is a nice area of Australia! No, I don't do anything to protect my DR's from rain. They don't look as good as the ones I see on this forum though, so Rachel I won't be posting any photos as there are also no flowers on mine at the moment. Greenclaws, I hope you have a lovely holiday in Oz! Peter, I had a look at the rare imports website, Just for a browse. Not that I am in W.A. though. Thanks for that, I found it interesting as I love looking at plants. Well everyone, happy gardening and take care.