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just bought 15 boxes of amaryllis from home depot
Comments (11)If you use the pollen from a virused bulb you run the risk of spreading the virus to a healthy plant. But, you can use a virused plant for seedpods. If you put pollen from a healthy plant onto a virused plant the experts say the seeds will be fine. I have some seedlings from about 3 years ago: A virused Tangellino x a healthy Blossom Peacock. These seedlings have had their leaves for the better part of 3 years now and no sign of virus. I made this cross before I knew that Tangellino was virused and to this day, my one and only (aside from offsets) Blossom Peacock is still healthy even though I didn't know enough to take precautions. In those days I only dabbed pollen on once and may very well have used my finger so maybe that's why it didn't spread. I also have a couple of crosses from a virused Estrella x a large noid white (which I swiped the pollen from a nursery so I have no idea to the health of that bulb) and virused Estrella x a healthy Fairy Tale. All seedlings look fine. I'm sure you can mate two virused plants and they seeds will be fine also. The bottom line is you're better off not trying to hybridize with virused plants, but sometimes if you have a rare plant you might want to try. If anyone out there has grown virused seedlings from seeds that have one virused parent then please let us know. Donna P.S. One more thing to keep in mind.. when you are dabbing pollen on a virused bulb, if you use a Q-tip as I do.. only stick the Q-tip in the bag of pollen ONCE and then dab your plant and then THROW the Q-tip away. If you dab again use a clean Q-tip each time..DO NOT dip that Q-tip back in bag of pollen or you run the risk of contaminating the rest of the pollen. And Eric, make sure you take the time to do as Kristi suggests and do a search on this forum for information on this virus. You'll find a lot of interesting reading and see that some of us can get really hot under the collar over this important subject. You need to educate yourself since you are putting a lot of time, effort, and money into your new hobby. Everyone should be aware!!...See MoreJust bought succulents from Home Depot and now their dying!
Comments (12)Hi Jessica! I, too, am new to succulents. I have bought from Home Depot as well as Lowe's and I live in an area with high temperatures and high humidity. If I were you, here's what I'd do: Get a bag of Miracle-Gro Cactus Palm and Citrus Potting Mix and a bag of Perlite. Both are available from Home Depot. Mix them half-and-half (50% potting mix and 50% perlite). Repot each succulent in its own well-draining pot using the mix. Terra cotta (clay) pots are best and least expensive. If you still have the plastic pots they came in, you can use those instead. Wait about 5 days before watering. When you do water, give them a good soaking until water flows from the drainage holes. During this time, keep them away from direct sun for a few days, just bright shade. In fact, I'd wait until the first watering. After that, slowly acclimate them to direct sun by giving them one hour a day for a few days, then two, then three, etc. Morning sun is the best, if possible. Watch for signs of sunburn on the leaves. It means you're moving too quickly, slow down the acclimation process. Water them when the soil is completely dry. Use a chopstick or your finger to test for dampness. If there's any at all, don't water. I'd separate them because community pots with varying kinds of succulents can be difficult to maintain, even for experienced growers. Until you feel comfortable that you understand each species and its needs, it's best to maintain them separately. It's just easier, IMHO. If separating them isn't possible, changing the potting mix will still be a big improvement. And the acclimating and watering plan should work as well. Your call. Good luck and keep us posted! EDIT: Just noticed that you already have C&S mix, so all you need is the Perlite....See Morejust bought my first house. definitely needs some work. any suggestion
Comments (22)Congrats. Like those wood doors. Like the gray much better than the pale blue with black. Consider adding a pair of corner cabinets in the dining area to add extra storage space for your dishes without taking up space needed for your table and chairs. Solid doors on the bottom and glass doors over the top shelves is best. If you can match the wood finish of the wood doors, all the better. If not, white would do. http://foter.com/explore/small-corner-cabinets-dining-room If you rip off the country charm scalloped trim over the sink between the overhead cabinets, then the top of the blinds would show. If you don't like that style, it might be better to replace it with a straight edge board rather than leave it off. Blinds or shades of some kind are good for privacy and light control on any kitchen window -- in any dining room window, too. Would not remove them unless and until you find something for privacy and light control that you like better. Not a fan of fabric window treatments in or very near the kitchen ... absorbs cooking odors....See Morejust bought a home.. any ideas?
Comments (1)Taupe, Gray and Sage colors go well with your brick tone. for the exterior. For the tall fireplace room, I would leave the brick, and maybe white wash it, I would also open up the catwalk area and put in railing, (classic mcm) I would do a whole wall of sliders that open rather than sky lights, and add more recessed For the railing I would do open treads, metal spindles and wood hand rails. ....See MoreNancy R z5 Chicagoland
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