Post vacation update on the plants + a few new blood :)
Got back to Canada early August and glad to report that most of the succs did well under my "plant nanny"'s help. I told them to only water the plants twice during the whole month and seems like most plants took it well
Few snapshot of the main windowsill
A few newer plants that I worried about the most made it as well:
The Lithops did something after I left, probably with the 2 watering the new heads finally popped up more (1 still refuses to do anything), but the old leaves also got plumped so I wonder how long it will take to finish shedding its old clothes... Also lost one of the adults, it just exploded with the last watering I think :(
Few babies finished its 1st/2nd regeneration, and some still working hard.. Originally I had 8 in here... two dried up and disappeared, one exploded. Again proving the hardships of communal pot for these little buggers.
The argy looked like it was dead when I first saw it, I mean even the new leaves seemed wrinkled and dying, so I took a chance and lightly watered it, seems to be doing better now.
So all and all it was a good scene to see when I got home, shows that these guys can really thrive with neglects!
Of course I didn't waste much time and got a few new plants in already..with Howard's help :)
Finally, H. truncata v. maughanii :)
I ordered a $5 Gastroaloe "Gray Ghost", but got a $10 huge one instead :O I think this is the largest succulent I've had, and it has 3-4 healthy pups going already
There's also Adromischus marianae cv. Little Spheroid, but most leaves broke off during shipping so I'll share photos later if the leaves can root well.
Hope everyone's plants has done well over this summer too!
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Comments (8)Al~ It's not happy outside..lol! it did get some sunburn, but no biggie,(still need to chop it) And it's wilting in the late day heat. It's still in the orig. soil. I will get a better pot this weekend sometime. It's blown over twice in the one it's in. Definately need a heavier pot. I dont have much shade here. But I will see if I can find it a spot. "offering the same warranty if it doesn't work. ;o)" O.K. No worries..lol..;) I have no idea why I mentionted pot size..LOL.. I know how it works, so hopefully someone else will learn from it. :) I'm going to try and put them in gritty mix. I think I have enough to make it. " This plant (scheff) will tolerate REALLY dry soil, so water well & wait almost until it coughs dust before you water again." Are You forgetting where I am.? It doesn't take much to cough dust. LOL! I had another question.. so will probably be back. :) Josh!!! So good to see YOU! Camping! How Nice! I thought you were a little too quiet here lately..:) You got blamed for the new plants. ;) I had the urge to run out a buy something after seeing your money tree. lol... ;) I'll tackle the WJ soon. I want a bigger pot for it too. It's packed so tight in this one, I can hardly find the soil to see when it's time to water! Lowes knocked it down to half price because it had some chewed up leaves. Looks like something had a snack attack. lol. You guys have a great day. Be back later. :) Thanks! JJ...See MoreUPDATE from prev post- planting suggestions needed for front of h
Comments (16)In addition to the plants I suggested on the previous thread, I'll add Deutzia 'Charddonay Pearls', which is currently blooming in my yard, totally covered with small white flowers to the point of obscuring the foliage - lovely. However, the nicest thing about this Deutzia is that the foliage is chartreuse, and so it will contrast nicely with the dark green of your other plants all season long. It is a shrub, but stays small, in my garden topping out at about 2 1/2 feet and is extremely easy care (I do nothing to it other than planting it in a bed with good soil and mulching every couple of years.) It would be fine in front of other shrubs with your perennials, or very nice in front of your porch if you don't want to obscure the porch rail. Hostas (variegated foliage and white or lavender flowers in August in my area) would be quite happy on the end of the porch away from the door and the lighter leaves would help lighten a darker part of the garden. Astilbe (flowers white, pink or red and ferny leaves) would be happy at the shadier end as would Pulmonaria/lungwort which has white, pink or blue spring flowers, but also has variegated foliage. Variegated Solomon's seal is another pretty foliage plant that would be happy at the far end of the porch. Wendy suggested something tall and narrow right next to the driveway where the euonymous is now. How about one of the smaller (6') clematis on a pretty obelisk? If you choose one that is a type 3 prune (hard prune over winter to a foot or so) the obelisk will be ornamental silhouetted against the wall when the clematis foliage is dead and pruned back. I'll also second her suggestion that you look at daylilies, perennial geraniums, and Heuchera/coral bells. In addition to perennials, think about adding to your bulbs. I love the airiness of the larger ornamental alliums, and have seen them used effectively in groups behind a short evergreen hedge along a porch like yours. Most of my Aliums bloom in the weeks after the lilacs. Lilies bloom in the summer and come in a wide variety of colors and if you have several varieties, you will have some in bloom much of the summer (don't plant if you live in New England, however, since control of the red lily beetle can be a hassle.)...See MorePalms from vacation, updates on my plants and my new additions!
Comments (16)Hi Hunter, Ii hope u can get to Va! You will be able to have more of a variety of tropicals here. So, Brian and I are keeping our fingers crosses for you to head to Bedford!!!! But watch out for Brian, he'll try and bend you to "The Other Side.." LOL...He likes the Hoo's....(UVA) let us hear where you are going!!! Take care.. Im posting some pics for you on another thread of my trees here in VB Take care.. Laura in VB...See MoreJust updated: Seeds for SASE (and a few plants)
Comments (15)I'm interested inCurore di bue (Italian oxheart tomato) Stupice (Czech heirloom, early fruiting) Black Pineapple (Ananas Noire) Rosso Siciliano (I have a few trades of these, limited supply) Marshmallow (official) seeds (will be available in FALL) purple asparagus Please let me know if you would like anything on my list or if I need to SASE for these....See MoreDavidL.ca
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago@marquest thanks for the info on the Gasteraloe! It is one of the plant that I've wanted for awhile so I didn't mind getting a mature one, just surprised because was expecting a 3-4" one so I alsmot couldn't find a pot for it haha. I'll keep my eye on the pups :D
@Neil haha I did go pretty far but only went to one place, would love to travel the world some day.... I did run out of upload limits for the first post, so here are some more underneath!
@Erica thank you for the warm welcome :)
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These were complimentary cuttings from Howard :). They are currently in rooting mode.
Echeveria "Blue Curls" and "After Glow". Both are gorgeous but need lots of sunlight I think so best of luck to me!
Got two new cacti that need ID... This one was already flowering with two other buds. Absolutely stunned but the flower and just couldn't resist
Hoping I can get the 3rd bud to open as well
The other cactus, again need ID for it..
The Morgan's Beauty is looking better than ever :)
Also I'm not 100% sure but does that look like a flower stalk emerging from my H. truncata to you guys?
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