/Plant/ General, the sequel.
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>>2111885
agreed. Also, that glorious N. Robcantleyi isn't mine, it's saved from the last thread
Anybody knows this species? I thought it was Orchis robusta but no, it's way smaller.
Location: southern Mallorca
>>2112103
Gladiolus illyricus.
>>2111883
Nice OP. Posting succulent photos because I want all of them.
>>2112118
That's it, thanks dude!
Does anyone know how long it takes lack pine seeds to sprout?
I'm using the seeds from this kit.
>>2112257
it takes a few weeks, but it will take a long time for them to get big
>>2112303
Thanks
>>2112120
Now that's an odd looking succulent.
I want to grow a Sarracenia Rosea, but here in CA, I don't think I can easily give it good winter dormancy conditions. However I've read that Rosea doesn't really need a dormancy. Is this true?
>>2112347
I've heard about people putting them in refrigerators, but I'd wait for the experts to get in here.
>>2112347
Rosea is the only one that doesn't need a dormancy period. Anyway it's better for the plant to feel cooler temperatures in winter.
I started adding moss to my wall.
and my tullips are finally flowering.
>>2112320
It's grown kind of leggy, similar to an Aeonium. The flower are pretty! The aeoniums in this pic are the bigger ones with the green centers, and yellow/pink edges.
>>2112392
I can grow Nepenthes Robcantleyi, I can grow Dionea, Cephalotus, even Heliamphora. But I tried growing tulips once and they died after a year
>>2112356
It'll feel a temp drop for sure, from mid 90s during summer to mid 60s to high 50s during the winter. But would it be cool enough?
>>2112424
did you leave them in the ground during the winter?
>>2111883
Am I the only one who wants to stick my dick in it?
What microbe is this? I am think green algae but looks like a type of plant.
>>2112428
Nope. Left it in a pot on my windowsill. Died anyways. Post mortem revealed they rotted. Same thing happened to my 5 year old amaryllis the same year.
>>2112451
cultivated tullips tend to rot away if you don't dig them up after they've finished their growing season and store them indoors until early spring or autumn.
>>2112434
Probably... the base of that ridgy rim has a fuckload of very sturdy, sharp, downward-facing teeth. Although I'd bet at least one bored, horny hiker has gotten freaky with N. jacquelineae on a lonely night up in the Barisan Mountains. 2 of mine on the left, and a few barely-visible seedlings when they were germinating last year.
>>2112457
Nice. Too bad I couldn't take my collection with me to college. Went out and bought myself a little ampullaria to keep me company
>>2112415
Is that a vertical wall, or a top-down view?
>>2112525
its a poorly planted vertical wall.
it's build to look cool, not to last.
>>2112425
Yes.
Anyway don't try with other Sarracenia, but you could use that weather for Nepethes like ventrata, sanguinea or rebecca soper
>>2112457
This should not be turning me on
>>2111883
>pink phone
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>>2112392
Is there any way to grow tulips in a tropical weather?
Also is there any way to mantain them closed
>>2112885
yeah, you'll just have to throw them in the fridge during the winter.
the biggest issue with tullips is dormancy, cultivated plants often don't go dormant unless you force them and without dormancy they either don't flower or die.
they need to be kept below 55F if you're storing them indoors.
>mantain them closed
what?
>>2112913
But tulips are winter plants, their dormancy is in summer...
>>2112928
they're spring plants, they're dormant most of the year.
I got hit with another hail storm last Tuesday, it really did a number on.my hostas. I'm sure I'll get more since spring isn't over yet, and probably trim some damaged leaves early summer.
Other than that everything is taking off, my garden has tripled in size in the last two weeks. My goal is to have everything grow tight for less weeding. Maybe not this year, but I'll get there.
>>2112985
Early March
>>2112990
Stupid hail
>>2112991
Today
Does anyone know what this is? I've googled and googled, but couldn't find much.
It also has tiny white flowers with a yellow center.
>>2113019
it's just some Solanum americanum.
>>2113019
blueberries.
>>2112768
I have quite a few neps at my parents' house, which I plan on moving once I'm done with this whole college thing. I'm no stranger to carnivorous plants, just wanted to try growing something new. Because you can only have so many vines before it starts getting in the way
>>2113019
nigger that's nightshade
>haven't gardened in 15 years
>suddenly want to again
Zone 6 here, what shall I grow? Tomatoes are good, but too obvs.
Going to do a raised bed.
Also, a lot of deer in the area, how to I keep them from eating my shit?
Also have a dwarf maple tree I'm going to pot soon.
Hey I need an <I.D.>
-Central IL (Zone: 5b)
-Came up in April
-Partial Sun
-Dampish soil
>>2113048
Maybe in Coleus, but has alternating leaves so :\
haven't been on /an/ in about a month. Did bug fag finally get banned? Can we finally have a plant thread without him shitting them up?
>>2113065
he posted here a couple days back.
>>2113118
plont is bugguy.
>>2113122
ah, I see you're right.
I didn't notice, I don't really lurk these threads.
>>2113045
chili if you like hot food
you could also try Inca Cucumbers or Kiwano,if you have the space
these grow pretty well and fast for me, they also produce a massive amount of fruits
>>2113048
>>2113050
help a \plant\er out
>>2113169
I have no idea what that is. I grow carnivores sorry :/
>>2113048
it reminds me of Persicaria virginiana.
>>2113045
Beans, lots of beans.
Are dandelions really that bad for the garden? They don't seem to shade out other plants much and they're root systems are compact.
>>2112507
Yeah I'm in a similar boat, I'll have to sell most of my collection when I go back to university (or possibly donate them to the uni botanical gardens so I can keep an eye on my guys). Sucks either way... anyway here's some fresh OC of N. robcantleyi x hamata, taken on my shit-quality PINK phone.
>>2113045
>Deer
Piss in an empty gallon milk jug. Keep the lid on tight and store in the dark. Once you've filled the jug, pour it around the plants you dont want deer to eat.
>Sounds gross, but I know several people who do it, including myself, and it works.
>>2113247
there's currently a fad going on about them, it's mostly food/lifestyle blogging house wives that don't want to admit that they fucked up maintaining their garden.
dandelions drink a lot of water, they're not aesthetically pleasing and they cause bald spots in lawns.
and they seed like fucking crazy.
>>2113251
you'll cause fertilizer burn with this.
>>2113260
You don't put it directly on the plants, you pour it in a perimeter ring, well away from the drip edge.
>>2113213
>Persicaria virginiana
dingding
Thanks a lot <3
>>2113251
Awesome, another use for my piss jugs.
>>2113282
You can buy synthetic piss used for faking a drug test, but I honestly couldn't justify the cost all things considered. There are deer repellent products on the market as well but I don't know how well they work.
As far as the smell is concerned I live somewhere seasonal, by the end of fall yeah you can smell piss at least ten feet away. This is also when deer are most active as they approach rut, so it's not exactly a bad thing. Personally I wouldn't do it right next to your house.
I got some freebie Phal/moth orchids that were looking really sad. One has crown rot and I repotted + sprayed with fungicide and am hoping for the best. The other's blooming so I didn't want to touch it...
Also, any suggestions on mini-heaters for plants?
>>2113297
take pics and I will help you out
>>2113297
Also, don't buy mini-heaters for the plants unless you live in a very cold house. If you overheat the roots, you can forget about enjoying future flowers
Would crop plants grow okay in plain dirt if I water them with fish shit water?
Hey /plant/. I have myself an indoor garden that gets a decent amount of sunlight, but clearly needs greater exposure. What CFL brand bulbs work best? I read in the last thread that a reflective lamp head is best for this purpose. Any recs for lamps too?
>>2112536
I'm curious about growing succulent walls/on rocks. What exactly makes for an effective wall?
Anyone here has any experience with bonsai? just got into this hobby and I am having some kind of trouble with my pine
>>2113533
take pics and explain pls thx
>>2113541
So, since the past week this lil guy is been all dry and shit, by common sense I thought it needed more water so I have been watering it almost everyday and changed it to a place where he gets more fresh air and sun. Looks like it's not working.
Should I take it away from the sun? maybe it need even more sun? fertilizer maybe? I had a similar problem like a month ago with other bonsai, the place where I bought it from told me it was the water I was using, so I am using purified water now.
>>2113525
enough space, you don't want plants to compete too much with eachother, you can use rocks to seperate them.
it depends on whether you want to grow alkaline/acidic/neutral plants.
if you don't know what you're going to plant in it it's best to go with neutral.
that's referring to the soil inside the wall by the way, you can't just bash succulents into a wall without soil unless you're using tufa or lava rock.
I like Bugguy the most of all posters.
>>2113554
That looks a lot more like either root damage, or an infection.
>>2113562
incase you're wondering what I use.
alkaline: lime mortar.
acidic: cocopeat or leaf litter.
neutral: sand.
you'll have to water the plants until they've established themselves.
don't water while the sun is up.
>>2113694
so I should take it out and cut the infected parts? or transplant it maybe?
>>2113554
Were you growing it indoors?
>>2113330
>>2113336
Here's a photo. The one in the fancy pot I repotted and removed most of the spagnum and put in fir park pieces instead. Has fungus gnats and the top seems gone. Some roots were rotted, tried to cut those out. Sprayed with fungicide.
Other in clear pot has a flower spike but still doesn't look the best.
Considering they were freebies if they live they live, if they don't oh well.
Also, any fungus gnat traps?I'm finding them in places because it's too humid and they love it..
>>2114064
well we could say that, is on a window of my apartment
Just bought this cute little thing and wanna know how often I should water it or anything else I should know since this is the first plant I've ever taken care of I also have no idea when the last time it was watered
>>2114121
junipers growing indoors tend to rot away during the winter while they're semi-dormant because people overwater them.
and if they're kept too warm they don't go semi-dormant and become susceptible to fungal diseases and mites for some reason.
>>2113753
>>2113562
Thanks! I really appreciate the input. I'm still a novice to this hobby, though I've got a collection of succulents, cacti, some orchids and other common houseplants. Finding new ways to expand and arrange the garden is a joy in itself.
I also went and bought a pack of CFL daylight bulbs for my plants. I don't have a highly reflective lamp yet, so I gotta hold off on trying them out just yet. They're Noma brand. Never tried them before, so we'll see if they're any good.
Pic of a few of my succulents, my smallest phal orchid, and an African Violet, taken a few months ago.
>>2114273
>>2114098
Orchids fuck yeah
These are the orchids im puttting in my vivarium. Can someone tell me how to correctly plant them?
I have corkwood round stumps im trying to use that are attached to the back that im going to plant the orchids in. Theres already spanghum moss as their substrate and they have very healthy roots. Should i just pack in a little extra spanghum moss i have on hand so they are supported good inside the corkwood stump? Should i leave some of the roots out of the cork wood and exposed to the air? Relative humidity is 65%-80%
Also how should i process my orchids for pesticides and bugs before putting them in my viv, should i just submerge it for a day or maybe a couple hours and rinse it off? Would that be bad for it? I see chlorine or some kind of water stain on their leaves.
>>2114098
Buy some utricularia. Those shits grow fucking anywhere it's wet
>>2114185
Good idea to just spray it. Then let it dry out before you water again. Make sure the media is well draining and sandy. Cacti will rot away if the soil is constantly moist
>>2114307
>>2114307
doNT EVER SUBMERGE ORCHIDS IN WATER.
Anyways, you should try to leave as many roots as possible hanging off the cork. These guys are ephiphytes after all. A little extra moss to help secure it won't hurt either. To get rid of pests, treat with diluted fungicide and the use distilled water to rinse the crown of the plant. If you ever want to see them flower again, make sure you give them a drop in temperature every night
>tfw no sunlight
>>2114312
>sandy
unless it is coarse sand because normal sand will compact.
Bonsai mix is a good, well draining mix that's easily available & better then just the generic cactus soil that's sold everywhere. Making your own is more of a pain in the ass because of the large quantities needed to buy
Is my car dashboard a good place to grow a cactus?
I mean, it's getting closer to summer, and I always park in the sun because I like that toaster feel when you first sit in your car after a hot day. So I could just water every now and again with a bottle of water, but not so much it would kill it. I could just tape the base of the pot to me dash so it won't go anywhere. The only problem I can think of is getting a face full of spines if I get is a wreck, which I can live with
>>2114273
I got rid of most of my orchids.
>>2114429
Nice setup, do you ever have to worry about insects?
>>2114437
I had pinguicula to deal with the gnats.
>>2114429
that is one fucking nice room
Sarracenia (x fiona) x flava rubricorpora
Sarracenia purpurea x (x red neck)
Sarracenia x wrigleyana
(psittacina x leucophylla)
Sarracenia x catesbaei
(Flava x Purpurea)
>>2114401
I dont think it would work, cactus live in hot temperate zones but the refraction from your car's windows would probably fry the outside of it.
>>2114315
Thank you, ill post a pic once everything is set up
What plant repels mosquitos?
>>2114401
No. The temp in a car is nothing like the outside.
Plus you have humidity issues.
>>2114759
Marigolds
>>2114341
This. I forgot to mention don't use ordinary sand you find your backyard, unless you live in like arizona
>>2111883
Has anyone actually successfully grown venus fly traps??
Like had one for years that's grown massive?
I need tips. I got the basics, but how much sunlight? Humidity levels? Constantly moist?
>>2114265
hmm, I see so it needed more air.
went to the store where I bought it and they gave me another one, only had this one for a week or so so they told me it was their fault.
Thanks anyway.
>>2114429
>Growing sarracenia indoors
You absolute madman, you
>>2114495
>>2114496
>>2114497
>>2114499
Noice. Just ordered a S. Rosea to parent's house, going to pick it up probably next week or the week after. I've been growing Neps since an 8th grader, but this'll be my first Sarr. I hope I don't end up killing it
>>2114788
Yes. Grow those shits outside, in full fucking sun. Blast those cunts with sun. The more sun the better. The redder your traps (usually anyways) the better. Make sure you give that plant as much sun as you can possibly give it. Outdoors, no shade, minimum 6-7 hours a day. If you're in USDA zones 8 or lower, just grow the damn thing outdoors, 24/7 all the time, spring, summer, fall, winter. Dionea can readily adapt to lower humidity. I grew my typical outdoors in southern california with no problems, right up until I gave it to my gf...
Keep smaller plants in about 1 inch of standing distilled water. Dionea grow in constantly waterlogged bogs, so they are adapted to have standing water all around their roots.
I recommend growing it in a very bright southern window for a few weeks, spraying it intermittently to let the plant acclimate, then just chucking the thing outdoors and watering every other day
I can't remember exactly what this is, but I know it's some sort of fresh air plant. Anyone recognize it? I'm soaking it for a while and I'm wondering if y'all have any tips/tricks to grow these little dudes bigger/better/faster. Any past experience with them would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance!
>>2113043
Finally I can kill myself and make it look like an accident.
>>2113038
lol
>>2114825
Its a Tillandsia species, which one I can't tell from this pic
very sunny
soaking it 1-2 times a week in room temp. rainwater
would be best do put it on some root or stone (don't glue it on, use wire or something so you still can easily remove it)
also, I don't see any roots, which might be a problem (I know they are often sold without roots)
They store the nutrients the suck up through their scales on the leaves there, so plants without roots often die.
If you buy some new Tillandsias, look for at least a bit of roots
>>2114789
remove the shitty glued gravel they often have and don't water it until it looks dry.
>>2114791
they do fine indoors if they're given enough light.
I just toss them in the backyard when it's colder so they can go dormant.
I saw this gorgeous, oddball cactus at the local Canadian Tire. I would have snatched it up immediately were I not tethered to this blasted budget of mine. All my cacti are small buggers. I'd be over the moon to own a medium/large specimen.
>>2114429
10/10, best battlestation I've ever laid eyes on during my many years here.
Why did you rid yourself of your orchids though?
>>2114307
Those are some gorgeous plants. Just follow what >>2114315 advice and you'll be solid.
>>2114931
Thanks so much! I'll keep all of that in mind.
>>2114825
Sorry if I seem overly curious, but does anyone know if this one will ever flower?
>>2115181
Right now I would worry more about making sure it lives first.
>>2115103
too lazy to water them.
Aloe vera flowers. Spot the bee.
>>2115181
most (or pretty much all) of the Tillandsia species i know flower, so you have a good chance yours will too
>>2115231
how do you get yours to flower?
mine just grows more and more smaller plants, but never blooms
>>2115255
To be honest I just let it be. 4-6 Hours of sunlight per day, watering every now and then, fertilize it in springtime...
Maybe it's just the mediterranean weather
I want to get a plant for my new house, it has many large windows,
what would you suggest I start with?
>>2115317
succulents or a pot of mint.
depending on how often you like to water.
>>2115327
Mint it is, thanks amigo
>>2115339
Still don't overwater, and make sure you fertilize once it's adjusted (a season or so)
There are hundreds of kinds of mint. and if you can grow good tasting mint, then you can grow other herbs.
Help. A week ago I arrived home from a trip and found out my basil severely underwatered. I'm amazed that it survived.
I try to keep the soil wet but without there being too much yet it has these tip-burnt that looks like overwatering.
Also, what are those white dots all around the leaves? Google tells me it might be sunburn, which is confusing.
Im kind of depressed that Im fucking up even the easiest plant to take care of.
>>2115395
Don't worry friendo. I gave my girlfriend a massive VFT clump that I had grown for several years. All she had to do was leave it outdoors and water it occassionally, due to its size and how hardy I had acclimated it to be. She fucking killed it within a month.
>>2114793
Thanks bro. Will do.
>>2115550
No problem
>>2115395
Just keep treating it normally, it will recover.
some shit in my garden is flowering early.
>>2115773
this shit has been flowering since march or something.
>>2112120
this is fucking stunning. Thank you for bring it to my attention
>>2115797
most of my plants won't flower until it's summer.
>>2115799
>MFW my weather is too hot and moist for tulips and some of them rot every year, and they never grow to their full size.
Well, I'll try to add more draining soil next year, any suggestions?
>>2115798
Echeverias have some of the most vibrant foliage color when it comes to succulents. Crassula also do as well, and sedums/stonecrops.
>>2115776
Mirin', always love corabells. There is a new variety, called Snow Angel that's beautiful.
>>2115833
I mixed builder's sand through the soil in my front yard, but any larger grade sand will work
>>2115848
I had them before they became a fad.
variegated plants are bad for gardens, it makes them look chaotic.
those are Tiarella by the way, they're not corabells.
>>2115888
what plant is that laying on the ground?
>>2115888
Noa a cute
>>2115888
Thanks not-bugguy
>>2115896
Stercus caput.
>>2115943
I have bad news for you.
>>2115888
Oh? My bad then, reminded me of them.
I like the look of variegated plants, but I respect your opinion.
>>2115976
>I have bad news for you
Kek.
Have you noticed less hostility towards your posts since you've changed trips?
>Did not expect these lillies to come up like this considering I put the bulbs in 2 months ago
>>2116167
bug guy is alright now
>>2116176
I've only had one interaction with the guy, he recommended me some ferns. I have nothing bad to say about him.
I've seen people on this board act like complete imbeciles, I don't necessarily think people should dwell on one guy.
>but hey, what do I know.
>>2116194
You said you were done, did you come back for me?
Fucking overcast the whole week, and I have no lights in my apartment for the little guy. I thought Cali was supposed to be drowning in sun right about now. Hoping for some sunny days, my friendo has been stuck in this shit setup for days now
>>2116301
wrong trip whoops
>>2116167
it seems most of the shitposters either left or finally got a range ban.
>>2116264
I have nothing better to do, my personality clashes with the members of most plant related forums.
My Nepenthes x ventrata has opened its (her?) first adult pitcher!
>>2116457
And it's flowering
Sorry for the shitty quality, I can't remove the greenhouse
>>2116301
Wouldn't worry too much m8, amp x vent are bulletproof
>>2116458
Nice one! Good luck if you get any pollen, I looked into ventrata fertility a little more and there's only been a handful of successes in making viable seed from it
>>2116464
A friend of mine says she can give me N. sanguinea pollen, let's see if we can produce anythig.
Maybe someday I'll clean the dead leaves.
And the floor too.
that feel when you want to collect plants but it's 25C and everything dies on the way home.
>>2116459
Not too worried, just want the coloration on these new pitchers. Back at home, I had an array of large grow lights that I would use to blast anything that wasnt vining. Right now, its pitchers are anemic looking
>>2116458
Why did you grow it in a greenhouse?
>>2116507
Because of winter
hey plant got this guy, I read they are to be kept in the sun and have water in their tray and not play with that too much anrhing else?
>>2116613
Never fertilize, let the soil get dry from time to time, in winter they go dorman.
>>2116615
thanks
Can someone tell me what species this is? I am quite new to growing plants.
>>2116613
See my post regarding vft care. Also listen to anon aboit dormancy
>>2116675
What post
>>2116356
>it seems most of the shitposters either left or finally got a range ban.
I'm pretty sure you changing your name, staying in one thread and not shitting all over everyone has helped.
>>2116687
I post in other threads whenever I can be bothered.
>>2111883
>yip yip
>raaaaaadio
>yip yip yip
r ur plants only for decoration?
ever tried to start a business selling any?
>>2116622
Oh, and use demineralized water only.
It has to be <80ppm
Could I get a plant ID?
>>2116874
pothos
My Billberga 'Novena'. Since moving it to full sun, the colors have popped a little.
>>2116880
thanks fellow anon
My soil, microfauna and plants are coming in the mail tomorrow for my vivarium. I am so excited, expect some pics tomorrow. Or maybe ill start a thread focused on vivariums cuz i know there must be a couple of you out there that do it too.
>>2116800
I used to sell plants commercially, it's not worth the effort.
you'll spend thousands on water sprinklers and they break constantly.
plants are alive, so they die a lot.
the reason the plants you buy in stores are so expensive is because they're generally flipped 400% to make up for all the plants that die and the cost of taking care of them.
Allium ursinum.
pre-bonsai.
this is actually a Solanum dulcamara.
it's supposed to be a climbing/creeping plant but I thought I was hilarious and braided it.
>>2117069
this Alnus glutinosa is a newer addition to my collection.
hence why it still looks like shit.
got some new plonts.
Acanthus mollis
Ligularia stenocephala
Echinops bannaticus.
Aconitum Cammarum bicolor.
Aconitum Lamarckii.
Aconitum Rubellum.
plant ID? looks like elephant ear but im not really sure
>>2117150
Nephthytis.
took some closeups.
>>2117153
Question, what makes it different from an Arrowhead plant or an Elephant Ear?
>>2117178
'arrowheads' are Nephthytis.
'Elephant Ear' is fucking huge, hence the name.
>>2117187
Ah, I'm new to this, how come some plants have similar features/look alike? Thanks again
>>2117188
because convergent evolution.
there's a limited amount of traits that work in a specific environment, so plants from similar areas tend to look alike.
leaves like that are often the result of adapting to wet areas, they're smooth and funnel shaped to get rid of excess water and avoid flood/sun damage.
>>2117188
Plants in the same genus and family are closely related, so they sometimes look very similar. But not always.
>>2117192
>because convergent evolution
Due to your controversal theories on taxonomy, I thought you didn't believe in evolution.
>>2117223
> theories on taxonomy
it's called cladistics.
Tulips?
Hey guys I have some sunflowers, however I noticed that some are growing much larger than the others. The one on left has huge leafs and is the tallest and the more right you go the smaller they get. I planted them all at the same time and pretty germinated at the same time. Unfortunately they are in a very small place becuase I underestimated how many seeds they were, when I saw how many they were growing I instead just left it so that weak ones would be weeded out but they seem strong.
Anyone know what kind of plant/bean/tree this is? It's in my neighbors yard and a few branches are hanging over my fence.
>>2116496
That's not too bad. I've had a nep shipment get seized and destroyed once. Good thing it was only a Nep Miranda and not something expensive
>>2116537
Oh I see.
>>2117283
That's a pea tree.
>>2117283
cercis canadensis?
>>2117283
Looks like a Catalpa, can't tell what kind though.
>>2117278
yeah, the cheap kind.
>>2117298
the branch structure reminds me of Catalpa as well.
>>2117285
kek why did you go to the trouble of importing a Miranda
>>2117335
I bought it from some dude off of ebay
fucking overcast for 9 days now. I hope it isn't so cloudy where parents live, because some of my plants are really going to be hurting for light
>>2117515
getting some color though
>decided to try my hand at growing a tomato plant
>grab a Super Sweet 100 seedling
>looked a little flimsy at first
>potted it and watered daily
>over double it size now
>recently started to take on a slight yellow tinge
>not sure if it's due to overwatering, underwatering, or something else entirely
Any ideas?
>>2117623
Watering daily? Well it certainly isn't underwatering. Check for pests would be my suggestion
Hi /plant/
I'm tryna grow some Persian Shields because their leaves are some of the most gorgeous things in world. I live in an area that gets hot and humid in the summer, and I don't mind caring for it inside during the winter. My only concern is how big they get, 24~36 in. (h) x 12~15" (w). Does any one have experience this or similar plants? Would to be possible to keep it smaller with effective pruning?
>>2117644
I'm not quite sure what pruning would do. I know certain plants can be groomed to not grow a certain way with sufficient pruning. I had to do that with my large neps, but then again, nepenthes are not really the same as strobilanthes.
Those things are really supposed to be outside plants though. Why do you want to grow it indoors? How cold does it get over winter for you?
>>2117657
It gets mild in the winter, but not cold enough to snow. I assumed that would still be too cold since they come from South East Asia, I live in Northern California. If it could survive that than I'm perfectly fine with it staying outside.
The bigger issue is space. I don't really have the room for a plant that big, and I move a lot. If its a lost cause, then so be it, but if it is possible to cut it down a little and still grow it healthy then I'd at least like to try.
>>2117667
Well a lot of Norcal is USDA 9 or so, so I'd say you'd be fine growing it outdoors
>>2117687
Ok, thank you.
>>2117644
They should handle pruning fine. They're also easy to propagate through cuttings.
>>2117623
might need fertilizer
Anyone /amorphophallus/ here? All my A. yuloensis have shot up in the past few days, looks like flowers are still aeons away though. How long will I have to wait for flowers? (The initial tuber on the left was about 1-inch in diameter 2 years ago, now I have about 7 or 8 4-inch tubers and a fuckload of tiny bulbil tubers)
>>2117886
Yeah, but I just started, so still learning how it goes. A. maxwellii
>>2117886
depends on mass and age. Since misshapen dicks don't put out leaves during their flower period, a flowe is a huge drain on energy reserves.The tuber has to have a lot of stored ebergy or the plant kills it self
>>2112303
It's starting to sprout, does it look good?
>>2117623
Tomatoes do better if you wait till the first inch of soil to dry out before watering. Looks like you might want to water every other day. Tomatoes are hardy, especially in heat.
>>2118003
>out of focus
>>2118107
I couldn't figure out how to focus the picture
What are some cool plants I can grow in zone 5b? (ontario).
Anything unusual or useful. Like herbs or venus fly traps? I want to do it from seed, I have the patience
>>2118114
Ligularias, Acanthus, Salvia.
>>2116656
It's Rhipsalis potinapotensis.
>>2118082
Don't overthink it anon. Just because they can fit your whole dick in their traps doesn't make them that much different from most other plants
>>2118003
Got a clearer picture.
>>2118200
Move it to a southern window and leave it alone
>>2118114
http://b-and-t-world-seeds.com/aCartm.asp?comp=to&list=1&title=++Species+in+Stock+at+B+and+T&usda=5
Here, I've configured this for your zone.
I know there's like 10,000 species in this list so just randomly click on different ones until you find something you like.
I love this website by the way, largest seed catalog in the world I think.
>>2118209
Thanks
>>2114429
10/10 room, i think I'ma steel that idea with the orchids freely hanging on the windows
>>2114991
shit nigga if that's your garden its fucking awesome
Massive peyote
>>2118405
>elderly hornworm penis
>>2117886
I have, but only A. konjac (as well as other Arum stinkers, like T. venosum, etc)
My mom grows several Amorphophallus species.
Most Amorphophallus species flower when their corm is heavier than 500g or bigger than 12cm in diameter.
But I don't know much about your species, so it could be completely wrong for you
pic are a few of my A. konjac corms. Hopefully the bigger one will flower this year
>>2118082
I grew my D. intermedias from the seed of wild plants, they're bound to be healthier than commercially grown plants.
>>2118251
no I saved those pictures from some blog that went offline a few years ago, the garden has also been demolished as it's owner died.
>>2118013
One thing I forgot to mention is it's in a self-watering pot. Should I just refill the reservoir every other day, or water it from the top?
>>2118082
Live moss does wonders
N. flava meets toddler-tier photoshoppery
I planted my dwarf Japanese maple in a 15 gallon smart pot about a week ago. It was advertised as a 3 year graft. Got it off of Amazon.
I got the potting soil from a local garden center, they promised me it was relatively inert and wouldn't burn the roots with ferts. I capped the soil with a fairly thin layer mulch to retain moisture. I've been watering it lightly every day.
So far I can't tell how the tree is doing. It was obviously not in amazing shape after being shipped, but far from sickly. It's lost a few leaves, but I also think I have some new growth, although no new leaves. Not entirely sure.
Today I poked my finger into the soil to check the moistness. I noticed that there were a ton of small ants crawling over the mulch. I'm wondering if they pose a threat to my tree, or if they're just a healthy part of the ecosystem.
Leaf coloration looks off compared to most google pics; I'm hoping this is actually a Germaine's Gyration. Thoughts?
/Plant/, I've got a problem on my hand. I have 2 1/2 tradescantia spatheceas (half because there's a cutting that I'm rooting, which is doing just fine). They'd gotten leggy over the winter months, thanks to the poor lighting conditions within my home. Three weeks ago we had a seasonably warm, very sunny spring day. So I brought 'em all out for an hour to absorb those sweet lumens. They were in direct light for roughly 20 minutes, then an indirect-shaded spot for the last 40 minutes.
They were doing fine after that trip out. Couldn't do it again due to a temp drop, but I figured it wouldn't be a problem. Thing is, since last week, both my largest bush and medium pot have started losing a lot of their leaves. Some of their branches have even seemed to cut off circulation and rotted off. I did some trimming back on the dead leaves and branches, which revealed that the large bush is at least growing new arms, but the medium pot is looking like death.
Tl;dr: what do? Do oyster plants need a few months of cold recuperation to return to full, healthy foliage? What am I fucking up here?
Pic from Google. Not home to photograph my batch.
>>2116892
Whoa, that's an impressive plant. Never seen anything quite like it. Are they tricky to maintain?
>>2118588
fucking saved
