What a fantastic flowers.
eter
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Flowers, flowers, and more flowers... (Part 2)
Comments (8)Wow! That's a gorgeous shot! You work so well with the camera, Maria! Your photo albums are wonderful! I've bookmarked your page, and will go back to see more when I have a few hours of free time! LOL! It definitely has been a busy summer! And it's not over yet! I still have lots to do outdoors, not to mention taking care of all my indoor bulbs. Since I was way too afraid to allow my bulbs outdoors this spring and summer, I doubt many will bloom next spring... although, I could be surprised. I do plan on purchasing a few new ones this fall, though, so I will have winter blooms! We were going to go to the Netherlands this August to attend the wedding of a dear friend, but with gas and airline prices the way they are, we had to cancel. Airline tickets alone would have cost several thousand dollars, which we can't spare right now. I'm very disappointed, but I am going to attend the Chicagoland Orchid Festival, and even though it won't be quite the same, it will be fun. I should come away with a new orchid or two, and I have Cindee to thank for pointing me toward collecting these wonderful plants, as well as bulbs! Xuan, I doubt the Clematis pods will be anywhere near ready to ship this month, but I am watching them. I will harvest when they're ripe and hang on to them for your next family member to visit the States. In the meantime, I may be able to harvest a few other seeds for you. I will email. I'm behind on shipping out care packages, too... very shortly, I will have several types of seeds harvested and ready to ship... most are perennials from my gardens, but I know a few friends wanted to try some! As I finish getting things ready, I will let you all know what I have. Well... here's hoping the rest of the summer is fabulous for everyone! I just charged the camera batteries, and will head outside shortly to capture a few more summer blooms, so look for those sometime soon! Happy Gardening!...See MoreUnidentified Ceropegia
Comments (5)Hi Cyanea, Ditto the above, great flower & nice shot! While I grow a couple of Ceropegias (C. woodii, C. sandersonii & one more no ID or two), I also can offer no suggestions. But, I CAN offer you a wonderful place to look, my friend's fantastic Ceropegia site. Pls. search for 'Ceropegia Journal', by my friend Sage Reynolds, until recently quite the Ceropegia maven. His site is extraordinary! All his own plants, his own photography, his own website & designs, just the most wonderful place to browse if one's into Ceopegias. Added bonus are lots of different & named Ceropegias, so you just might find yours. You might also check Dr. Barad's site, something about the Asclepiads (or Stapeliads), being the "Orchids of the Succulent World". He's a lovely man w/ expertise in many succulents, & a specialty in Asclepiads, the larger family of plants which encompass Ceropegias, Hoyas, Stapeliads, Stephanotis,Carralumas & many others. Dr. Barad tends to specialize in Stapeliads, Caraluma, & some other, lesser known Stap family members. Both sites have great pix from which you MAY find your plant. Good luck & enjoy!!...See Morewhat to do w/ dried flower stem after flowering?
Comments (5)Nkt, removing flower stalks opposed to allowing them to remain is mostly done to save berries/seeds for germination. I too read removing the stalk soon after flowers fade, strengthens the following years buds. If you want to sow seeds from your Clivia, use the brightest, mosts mature, red berries. I had an old 10 gallon aquarium filled w/a couple inches of soil. Odds andd ends were rooted inside. One year, I left the flower stalk on until berries reddened. I didn't want to toss them, so I removed each seed, and inserted in the aquarium soil. Months passed, 'can't recall how many,' and baby Clivia seedings grew. When each stood about 7", with 4 or more leaves, I gave them to friends. Give seeds a try....Toni...See MoreWhat A Fantastic Night
Comments (1)Sounds like a great time was had by all! A night to remember........See Moreeter
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