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Take a Look at My Desert Rose I Grew from Seed! RED!!!
Comments (18)Welcome to the world of growing Adeniums from seeds!! Congrats on getting one to flower in such a short time, it's beautiful, and NOT pink as we can see, lol. As for your question about it being lanky and would a bigger pot solve this...in short the answer is no. Although caudex width is increased mostly during the early years of growth you only need a pot slightly wider than the caudex and root mass. So for example, a 4inch diameter caudex a 6inch wide pot would be more than adequate. Too much compost in an oversized pot 'can' result in it holding too much water if you err on that side which 'can' lead to root/caudex rot, it can also go 'sour'. This is my opinion you understand, others may think otherwise....the only way to stop it from being so lanky is to be harsh and prune it severely, but whether you are brave enough to do this.......?? This would force all its energy into fattening the base and push out the existing branches and other dormant branch buds which would all hopefully add to a shape that may please you more. Of course it will stop it from flowering for a while, but more branches lead to more flowers...eventually! If it were mine, I would decide which side would be it's best feature then make a sloping cut, lowest point at the back, looking at the 1st pic, the cut would be appear to be below the rim of the pot behind it, (if you see what I mean) yes really low down and see what branches you get. Sounds brutal I know!! Watch the sap, it's an irritant and will flow freely. Not sure what you could seal the cut with as I've never cut one down as big, just read one post which suggested honey as it's antiseptic. I just keep dabbing it off as it can run down or drip, eventually it seals itself and darkens so after a few days I just wash it off with a damp cloth. Pinching out the terminal growth point after flowering would also make the lower branches develop, but slowly, and you will still end up with a plant with long thin stems and not 'branches' as such. I and a lot of growers tend to grow our plants in pots that are dumpy, basically wider than their height. Hope this may be of help, good luck and let us know what you decide to do? Regards, Gill form the UK....See MoreWhy are my RED Knockout roses turning Pink, then almost white?
Comments (7)Sbcand, Roses thrive in neutral soil. If the soil is sandy, there is a great chance your soil is too acidic for the rose. One half cup of lime at the initial planting of the rose would have taken care of the acidic part of the soil. Every spring, I add 1/2 cup of lime to the top of the soil around my roses with my compost. I bought a double knock out rose this spring. I added the lime, I have no problems with it. I love that rose bush, it is care free. If the soil PH isn't correct for any bush, it will be unable to absorb nutrients from the soil. You could try adding 1/2 cup of FAST acting lime around the top of the soil of the rose and watering real good. They sell PH meters inexpensively at Big Home center plant departments, like HD, you could test it yourself, before adding the lime. My soil is awefully sandy, so one of my roses I actually dug out a hughe hole and placed Miracle Grow Rose Garden soil in (big bag), and planted it in that (Pope John Paul II white rose), and now I don't have to worry about PH at all because the garden soil, (not potting soil), is neutral for roses. GOod Luck!...See MoreHere's my Red Lobster shrimp quiche, just out of the oven
Comments (13)Oh my goodness! I know Glenda's busy getting ready for the kids, so here's her recipe. I can't wait to make this! RED LOBSTER SHRIMP QUICHE (Glenda@KT) 1 pre baked 9" pie crust 4 ounces pettite Alskan shrimp -- cooked, peeled, and deveined 2/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese 2 eggs -- beaten 1 cup light sour cream 1 tablespoon finely-chopped green onions or chives Salt -- to taste Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Evenly spread shrimp on the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Beat together eggs, sour cream, green onions, salt and pepper. Slowly pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Serves 4-6...See MoreTrying to bud my roses *not* under patent, here's the list I have...
Comments (22)Ok - FYI, we may have folks here who don't know that it is illegal to send plants or plant materials into California (unless there's proper inspection and certificates). There can be fines for the SENDER "The importation or smuggling into California of live plants and plant product, or unapproved, uninspected, or uncertified wild or domesticated animals, whether as pets or livestock, will have serious legal and financial consequences for the persons involved. These activities are prohibited as they could result in potentially damaging impacts to California's agriculture and environment." https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/transport_animals_plants.html This is why we have agricultural inspection stations say when you drive in from Nevada that ask if you have plant material with you. I know they don't teach it in the schools, so there may be people unaware. It's also why Houzz has the disclaimer on all trading forums....See MoreKaren F
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