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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Alcea ficifolia on Jul 10 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Normalis' on Jul 10 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Variegata' on Jul 10 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Billow' on Jul 10 2009
hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Capsicum annuum 'Corno Di Toro' on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Polyscias scutellaria on Jul 09 2009
needs warm temperatures, and extra humidity. Water thoroughly letting soil dry out a bit between waterings, place pot on top of tray of moistened pebbles.
Repot when roots start coming out of the drainage wholes. Use all purpose soil. Does not do well in sandy soil.
Propagate by taking tip cuttings.
I got my plant from my sister who had it for a few years and was having no luck with it. I took this plant home and pulled it out of its pot to find that it had very little roots for as tall as it was. She had it in a sandy type soil and it was not doing very well. I washed off the roots, snipped off the bad ones, and repotted it in Miracle-Gro Moisture soil. It had become quite leggy needing supports to hold it up. I cut the plant down to half its size and gave it full sun. It is doing very well. Its getting new shoots/stems all over it
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
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Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Chlorophytum comosum on Jul 09 2009
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Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Euphorbia milii on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
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Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Maranta arundinaacea on Jul 09 2009
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This hollyhock can reach 5-10 feet in height. More vigerous than the acea rosea. Cut back when finished blooming.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Normalis' on Jul 10 2009
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Flowers bloom on old wood and are looser in form than the mop-head hydrengea. Cultivation is the same as for the mop-head hydrengea. Fit well into "woodsy" locations with other shrubs and dogwoods with "airy" form on the flower clusters.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla 'Variegata' on Jul 10 2009
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Relatively fast growing shrub, that easily ground layers for new plants. Flower colors vary depending on acidity of soil.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea serrata 'Blue Billow' on Jul 10 2009
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This hydrengea has a nice lateral form with flatter/horizonal forming flower clusters with lacey appearance, than some of the mop hydrengea.
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hydrogardener (20) wrote the following about Capsicum annuum 'Corno Di Toro' on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
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Italian 'bull's horn' sweet peppers grow 8 to 10 inches long and curved like a bull's horn. Ripen to deep red or bright yellow and are delicious fresh in salads, but more often are sauted or grilled.
Sauteed in extra virgin olive oil they are a gourmet treat! These are heirloom peppers and the seeds can be collected and saved. . |
Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Polyscias scutellaria on Jul 09 2009
needs warm temperatures, and extra humidity. Water thoroughly letting soil dry out a bit between waterings, place pot on top of tray of moistened pebbles.
Repot when roots start coming out of the drainage wholes. Use all purpose soil. Does not do well in sandy soil.
Propagate by taking tip cuttings.
I got my plant from my sister who had it for a few years and was having no luck with it. I took this plant home and pulled it out of its pot to find that it had very little roots for as tall as it was. She had it in a sandy type soil and it was not doing very well. I washed off the roots, snipped off the bad ones, and repotted it in Miracle-Gro Moisture soil. It had become quite leggy needing supports to hold it up. I cut the plant down to half its size and gave it full sun. It is doing very well. Its getting new shoots/stems all over it
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Hydrangea macrophylla on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
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Have seen beautiful blooming plants in full shade in the warmer parts of the country (Northern California). The warmer, hotter or more intense the sun the more shade and watering it will require to fair well. Tends not to flower in colder climates unless heavily protected. Likes rich soil, and acidity of the soil determines the flower color; more acid more blue the flower color.
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Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Chlorophytum comosum on Jul 09 2009
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The spider plant produces rosettes of arching, grass like leaves and long, hanging flower stems with white flowers. There are many variations to the thickness of the leaves. Plantlets develop on the hanging stems and give the plant its common names. The most common variety has apple-green leaves striped in white, but there is also an all-green version.
Mine turns all green in the winter but as soon as I put it outside in the summer I get the white stripe. I give mine high sun with afternoon shade and it does great. I water two or three times a week in the summer, but in winter I let it dry out a bit then put it in the tub and saturate it until the water runs out about once a week. Repot when necessary; the thick roots of the spider plant quickly fill all available space. |
Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Euphorbia milii on Jul 09 2009 (Last edit was on Jul 09 2009)
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Very easy plant to grow.
Branches are covered in thrones. Be careful when handling this plant. The Crown-of-Thorns has oval-shaped green leaves which are a bit scarce. This plant also produces flowers. Flowers come in different shapes and sizes depending on the breed.
Mine has small white flowers with yellow centers and it blooms on and off all year.
Water; when plant is in bloom, water thoroughly, let soil dry out somewhat between watering. In winter water less but do not let it go completely dry. Fertilize every two weeks from spring till fall.
Repot only when necessary. I use regular potting soil.
Propagate by taking top cuttings, about three inches long, let cutting dry out for a day or so and then just stick the bottom piece in with the parent plant 1 to 1.5 inches deep, or start alone . Keep new cutting moist until roots develop. To stop the white milky sap from flowing, run under cold water for a bit until it stops bleeding. WHITE SAP IS POISONOUS, WASH HANDS WELL IF SAP GETS ON SKIN. May cause skin irritations. DO NOT GET WHITE SAP IN EYES.
Lighting, loves high light, tends to bend towards the sun so turning the pot is necessary.
Branches are covered in thrones. Be careful when handling this plant. The Crown-of-Thorns has oval-shaped green leaves which are a bit scarce. This plant also produces flowers. Flowers come in different shapes and sizes depending on the breed.
Mine has small white flowers with yellow centers and it blooms on and off all year.
Water; when plant is in bloom, water thoroughly, let soil dry out somewhat between watering. In winter water less but do not let it go completely dry. Fertilize every two weeks from spring till fall.
Repot only when necessary. I use regular potting soil.
Propagate by taking top cuttings, about three inches long, let cutting dry out for a day or so and then just stick the bottom piece in with the parent plant 1 to 1.5 inches deep, or start alone . Keep new cutting moist until roots develop. To stop the white milky sap from flowing, run under cold water for a bit until it stops bleeding. WHITE SAP IS POISONOUS, WASH HANDS WELL IF SAP GETS ON SKIN. May cause skin irritations. DO NOT GET WHITE SAP IN EYES.
Lighting, loves high light, tends to bend towards the sun so turning the pot is necessary.
Valkyrie (93) wrote the following about Maranta arundinaacea on Jul 09 2009
very easy to grow.
Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the leaf color. Underside tends to be maroon in color, while the tops are two tone with reddish veins with a row of dark brown or dark green marking on both sides of the vein.
The name prayer plant comes from the way the leaves of this plant fold up in the evening like a pair of praying hands. This is to hold in moisture from evaporating.
Water; Keep lightly moist, except in winter when you should let it dry out a bit more between watering. If leaves start to show brown tips; needs more moisture.
Temperature; Normal room temperatures is ideal, think that if you are cold then the plant is too.
Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the leaf color. Underside tends to be maroon in color, while the tops are two tone with reddish veins with a row of dark brown or dark green marking on both sides of the vein.
The name prayer plant comes from the way the leaves of this plant fold up in the evening like a pair of praying hands. This is to hold in moisture from evaporating.
Water; Keep lightly moist, except in winter when you should let it dry out a bit more between watering. If leaves start to show brown tips; needs more moisture.
Temperature; Normal room temperatures is ideal, think that if you are cold then the plant is too.
