Different penounciations for the same word....
Marcy
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (126)
arkansas girl
6 years agolittlebug zone 5 Missouri
6 years agoRelated Discussions
Same friend, different Walmart, different plant... :)
Comments (10)I have one that I have had for several years, it is in full bloom right now, has about 25 blooms on it. It is in the greenhouse but never did anything until now I just thought it was something that took special conditions to bloom. I could email a picture to anyone that would like one. The blooms looks like good hummingbird flowers they are about a 2 inch long tube, they are yellowish green on the outside with a pale outlined maroon throat. Jerrie...See MoreIs This True? - Same-Species plants Having Different Needs?
Comments (18)It may just be my perspective but growing/cultural requirements to me mean something very different than attributes specific selections within the same species may offer. That's where you get down to cultivar level and make assessments on which cultivar/selection may work best for you. For example, 'Arp' may be one of the hardiest forms of rosemary but it still has the same basic cultural requirements as any other cultivar -- a need for full sun, well-draining, lean soil and minimal water (once established) and fertilizing. But maybe rosemary is not the best example as it is pretty much a single species genus (there is a another species but extremely uncommon in gardens or in distribution). Let's look at euphorbias, a genus with literally hundreds of species. Each species of euphorbia can (and most do) have very different growing requirements from other euphorb species, but within the same species the growing/cultural requirements will be virtually identical. Some cultivars may grow larger than others, some may produce larger/smaller flower heads or of slightly different coloring, some might even offer increased cold tolerance but the growing conditions - soils, water, light, nutrient demand, etc. will be the same. And that's where I disagree with the statement mindy (or her source) posed initially: "LIKE ALL PLANTS WITHIN THE SAME FAMILY OR SPECIES, Xanthosomas are all individuals and some can be used as bog plants, where others will simply decline and rot." To be more accurate, I'd change that statement to read: "like many plants within the same family or even genus, each species of Xanthosomas is unique: some can be used as bog plants while others will simply decline and rot under similar conditions." To be perfectly honest, if I were to read that statement without any preamble or mindy's intro to it, I would tend to interpret it exactly the same way as I wrote it -- unless you are a professional horticulturist or botanist, I doubt you make the distinctions between the various levels of plant morphology and understand what the writer was trying to say. Us geeky types tend to get hung up on the semantics but I understand the point the writer was attempting to get across regardless of the exact terminology :-) Actually, I think flora summed up the entire discussion very nicely: After all we are all the same species, just different cultivars. If you think about it, each individual offers something unique but we all share the same basic needs....See Moresame ?'s different forum
Comments (1)Sure, dianthus can be pinched and they will rebloom, but easier is to shear them. Grab a handful of stems and snip them off about halfway down their stems. Afterwards, give them a drink with 10-10-0 fertilizer and thew'll come back nicely and rebloom by mid-summer. Dought tolerant plants are ones that can survive prolonged dry spells. They have vascular or root systems that are capable of storing water, often they'll coated leaves that retai moisture too. Being drought tolerant means also that the storage capacity for water is there to take in as much water as is possible when that water is available. These plants will become very lush and plump when there is heavy rain or flooding. I mention flooding because floodplains are a natural environment and there you will find many drought-tolerant plants. They get wet feet in spring from snow-melt or seasonal spring showers and then when summer comes on it brings heat and little relief from rain. Ponds and brooks dry to puddles and trickles and the plants along them are now encased in drying mud, and that mud can become dry and hard as brick. These plants use their reserve water to survive and resprout, sometimes they ma completely wither above ground, but below their roots are dormant and will live long enough to come out of stasis with the next deep watering from rain or flood. Impatiens will enjoy a few hours of sun each day, do give them watering during dry periods and mulch the soil around the plants with a couple of inches of grass clippings or other organic matter. On the link belore please scroll down below "TIP" to read about Xeriscaping and Dry Climate Gardens. The linsk have info about drought-tolerant plants. T Here is a link that might be useful: Flats Too Dry...See Moresame only different?
Comments (7)testing your understanding of latin today??? in the plant world.. albo.. = white aureo... or aurea.. means yellow or gold .. fortunei was thought to be a species .... meaning they are all alike .. i am not sure of its current status in that regard ... so it would follow ... the all the greens that look alike.. with a white edge are albo yellow edge.. aureo ... with the caveat ... that when you get too much color off green.. plants can react by shrinking their leaves.. but that isnt the case here ... make any sense.. i suspect not.. lol .. as i am not sure i got where i wanted to go with the words ... ken...See Moresheesh
6 years agohounds_x_two
6 years agopudgeder
6 years agosheesh
6 years agoandreap
6 years agoLouiseab
6 years agoarkansas girl
6 years agopudgeder
6 years agoElizabeth
6 years agoLouiseab
6 years agojemdandy
6 years agomoonie_57 (8 NC)
6 years agoarkansas girl
6 years agoLouiseab
6 years agomamapinky0
6 years agorob333 (zone 7b)
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agoElizabeth
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agobob_cville
6 years agorob333 (zone 7b)
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agomoonie_57 (8 NC)
6 years agomamapinky0
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agomoonie_57 (8 NC)
6 years agolittlebug zone 5 Missouri
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agostacey_mb
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoarkansas girl
6 years agoMarcy
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agobob_cville
6 years agoSylvia Gordon
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agobob_cville
6 years agoSylvia Gordon
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoSylvia Gordon
6 years agoElmer J Fudd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoarkansas girl
6 years agoMarilyn Sue McClintock
6 years agoSherry8aNorthAL
6 years agoSylvia Gordon
6 years agoalbert_135 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoSherry8aNorthAL
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agobob_cville
6 years agoSherry8aNorthAL
6 years agomoonie_57 (8 NC)
6 years agobob_cville
6 years ago
Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDESSpell It Out: Words of Inspiration for Your House
A favorite quote can enhance a room the way an inspiring idea engages your mind. Here’s how to add word power to your interiors
Full StoryMOST POPULARThree Magic Words for a Clean Home and a Better Life
Not a natural tidying and organizing whiz? Take hope in one short phrase that can change your life forever
Full StoryKITCHEN COUNTERTOPSWhat’s the Difference Between Quartzite and Quartz Countertops?
Weigh the pros and cons of these popular kitchen countertop materials
Full StoryMOST POPULAR8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference
Make your life easier while making your home nicer, with these design details you'll really appreciate
Full StoryMOST POPULARA Few Words on the Power of Simplicity
An architect considers a pared-down approach to modern home design
Full StoryCONTRACTOR TIPSThe 4 Potentially Most Expensive Words in Remodeling
‘While you’re at it’ often results in change orders that quickly add up
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESStaging vs. Decorating: What's the Difference?
Unlike decorating, staging your home isn't about personal style — it's about creating ambiance and appeal for buyers
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGThree More Magic Words to Help the Housekeeping Get Done
As a follow-up to "How about now?" these three words can help you check more chores off your list
Full StoryMOST POPULARSee the Difference a New Back Deck Can Make
A dramatic 2-story porch becomes the centerpiece of this Ohio family’s renovated landscape
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGN10 Small Bathrooms, 10 Different Looks
See how you can personalize a standard-size bathroom with a vanity, toilet and shower-tub combo
Full Story
lucillle