Huge Agave or Aloe flowing?
Ycloh1 (Singapore)
6 years ago
This plant was planted near where I stay. The flower take months to open.
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greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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Which require the least water? Agaves, Cacti, Adenium or Pony Tai
Comments (10)It is a tough question, as most require little or no water during the winter, unless it's unseasonably warm, then some or all could use at least some water. Most aloes like a lot of water in winter, though. Some I would water 2-4x a week. Cacti, for example, rarely need water in the winter, as most are not actively growing in the winter... but this winter, a lot of the cacti in my yard are wilting from the lack of water and constant heat, so I actually have to water them. But normally they can go for many months without water and be fine. A better question would be how much can water can they tolerate in winter... surprisingly many can tolerate a LOT as few cacti in your zone will rot if they get a ton of water in the winter (if planted in the ground... in pots is a bit trickier and overwatering is more easy to do, resulting in a rotted cactus). Sansevierias hardly ever require water any time of year... but love it in summers if its warm and the soil is very well draining. Some tolerate a good deal of winter rain in the ground, but I have never seen one die over winter from lack of water. Beaucarneas tolerate water year round (particularly recurvata), but will do fine normally with none at all... up to you. Agaves typically do not grow that much in winter, but I have not rotted many or had any rot from getting winter storm after winter storm dumped on them. Desert roses have to be warm though, are they will rot (do not leave them outdoors if its gonna be cold!)... they love water in summers, but only tolerate it in winters if above a certain temp (not sure exactly what that temp is, but it seems it's warm enough in my greenhouse cause they get water and haven't rotted yet)....See MoreAgave Americana, Century Plant Bloom - Middle GA
Comments (5)Hilton Head...I'm sure that was a great trip! I wonder what the HH plants were? I've encountered many sand spurs at the beach but never poison ivy. Thank goodness for that! I'm surprised to learn that poison ivy is a salt tolerant plant. I'm sure you're right, the vacation mystery rash will probably have a lot of parents scratching their heads. When leaving the beach, the only things I want to take away are wonderful memories, hundreds of digital pictures and a good tan. We're heading for Ponte Vedra on the 25th and I'm counting the days! Bon...See MorePaint Color Flow
Comments (6)I suppose you must have considered EK's Gustavian Grey? I have just painted a guest bedroom in this color and I can't tell you how gorgeous it is! Even my sceptical husband is amazed! I don't know whether it would fit with your color flow but if you are considering a variation of Sky.... I painted the walls and ceiling in GG. The bedding and trim are white and the furniture and floors are dark stained wood. The rugs will be a pale neutral....See MoreAgave issue
Comments (16)I fight fungus all the time, in the summers especially. I get some gooey crud every year, and also the anthracose. And mold is now part of my house decoration. (not really!) I use copper solution a lot. It works well on most of my fungal infections. Since wind will blow any spores, some of which I do not see, I spray all nearby plants whether they look infected or not. If infected, I cut off damaged leaves and spray the plant down. All my plants are outdoors, many planted in the ground. So I can't move them out of the sun and I can't keep them dry. None have been burned and the solution does not hurt the plants. I repeat after 4-5 days. I don't always win the battle. And sometimes I don't try. These Aloe maculata are all infected, so I am pulling them all out. I had treated this patch of Aloes last year. After the Hurricane Irma covered it up with leaves and palm tree boots, the fungus showed up everywhere. I uncovered a real mess. It was like an incubator. I'll pull them all and treat the area for the future. And this Aloe dorotheae looked bad! I had some pups rooted, so I just replaced it. I don't know if Anthracnose crosses species to infect. Maybe there are variants of the fungus. But virtually every mango tree in our neighborhood is infected. The fruit looks ugly, but it is edible. The trees are not huge and could be treated, but no one seems to bother. Good luck with your battle! I do hope you can save your plants!...See More
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Crenda 10A SW FL
6 years agoThe flowers definitely look like Agave. Look at the rear plant and compare to this picture. Plus, I have never seen an Aloe with those type of flowers. Anyone else?
Kara 9b SF Bay Area CA
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