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I just finished potting my new corms. I used 1/4 Organic Perlite, 1/3 Sphagnum Moss and 1/3 Premium Organic Potting Soil. I’m glad I watched this excellent video first, though, cuz I was about to plant them upside down. 😂
Hi there, so I recently bought a Gray Star plant. I noticed it has light dots on the underside on most of the leaves. It doesn't seem to be any type bugs or mold but part of the leaves like sensors maybe? Have you noticed them on yours? Thanks.
I can never decide whether I want an Oxalis or not. Some of them look amazing but they just look too much like garden plants to me. I prefer the plants that are more tropical and you’d never see outside where I live.
Also I like hearing the birds! I have an African Grey Parrot. She doesn’t really chirp, just talks and copies all the household noises, especially the cats meowing. 😂 What kind of birds do you have?
I laughed when you mentioned that last one! Here in the US, I've only ever seen oxalis as a decorative plant, and that does look nice to me. There is a tiny green species that can grow as a "weed" but no idea what it might be. I keep my o. triangularis active all year, but religiously dead-head any sign of flowering until Spring through Summer. They become less active during the Winter like any other houseplant. The main issue with these indoors is that they do need the most light you can provide. Their leggyness is just part of the growth habit, but it's quite unattractive when you see them become more stem than leaves. Those specimens with the unusual flowers could very well be a totally different genus. No idea how to find genetic testing on those, but it's interesting to think we're seeing something new.
Great video. They are weeds here in California. I have friends who have them as house plants and i wonder why. I will take a closer look next time. I bet they are beautiful like these. I learned a lot. Thank you for such a fun and informative video. 😊
Thank you for sharing, that's interesting to know. Do you know which varieties? Lots available, so I'm sure you can find a nice variety that's different from the weedy ones 🙈🌱
@@growyourwellbeing I don’t know what kind they have. I’ll take a look when I’m over next. The weedy ones are a pest in our California forests. Groups of volunteers go out to remove them . Still hard to get rid of them. I really did learn a lot from your video. Nice that you had so many different kinds for us to look at. Thank you
I don’t understand people talking about dormancy with this plant. My plant grows all year long. They will go dormant during winter if you plant them outside. 3:15
That is a good point. They can technically be grown all year indoors. However, as they like a lot of light (as well as the warmer days) this is still a challenge. However, their natural cycle includes a dormancy period for the bulbs to rest/replenish their energy and grow back stronger the following season. So allowing the dormancy occasionally should help the bulbs/plant in the long run 💚🌱
Love the fern wall planter ! There's still a big mark-up on those prices, I wonder how cheaply they buy them before selling them... I can't keep Alocasia either, you resisted well ! 😃
Haha thank you, glad I'm not the only one. Lovely leaves/plants but Alocasia are challenging! I used to buy and sell plants and some if the wholesale prices are ridiculously cheap! Of course they have to cover their other costs with the markup, but sometimes the markups are greedy (moreso big garden centres and plant shops that sell plants as if they are a luxury when you can get the same cheaper if you shopped around!). I don't mind spending with independent retailers as they also wouldn't get bulk wholesale discounts, but I begrudge 'overpaying' in larger retailers.
Those do not look like Prince of Orange. When they are immature, they are more green. It's difficult to be certain of course, but mine has red instead of orange due to the light. That bronze color is odd. It's a shame you and Kaylee Ellen did not meet!
Thank you for sharing. Someone else got one too (see other comment) and didn't think it was Prince of Orange either. I would have expected more green too. Unless maybe they've been force grown/influenced to bring out more colour ready for sale. I didn't know Kaylee was there, I was there on the Thursday. I did see quite a few people vlogging/filming so I'm sure lots of planty RU-vidrs crossed paths! 🌱😆
Thank you 😊 I am quite lucky this is only 30 mins away from me. It's only on once a year but been for the last few. It's pretty much centre of the country but people travel from all over to attend it. There are lots more smaller events popping up in different places, I'll have to try those. Do you have any smaller events close to you? 🌱
Hi, thanks for watching, glad the video was useful. Hopefully it will settle in and you'll get used to where it likes to be and what it likes, then you'll get lots of those wonderful Ctenanthe leaves 💚
I just bought 4 small oxalis plants. I had never seen them before, and I just fell instantly in love. Thank you so much for all of the information! I'm planting them in my flower bed and am so excited to learn how simple it is to grow more. Thank you!
That's great! 4 small plants for now but they will spread over time 😊 They are wonderful plants. One of my videos coming up is on the different Oxalis varieties - I used to dislike them as we have some that are like weeds but then too fell in love when I added some to the plant collection. Hope yours thrive and you get all of those lovely colourful leaves 🌱
Your 500th “liked” I’ve got green and purple Shamrocks from a friend in Georgia (I live in central Texas). Can I plant these outside? We routinely summer temperatures in excess of 100 degrees (F), in the summer and occasionally dropping to 32 degrees (F), which is the delineation between freezing down to around 19 degrees (F) on rare occasions… can I leave these guys out with a bit of mulch during winter months???
🙌 for 500! Thank you! That's a nice contrast with the green and purple. Hmm I'm not 100% sure are hotter temps - Triangularis and Regnellii are ok with full sun but the leaves are delicate so can scorch. So I'd say they would struggle in the extreme temps. Could they go somewhere where they get some sun and some shade throughout the day? These will go dormant during colder seasons, so they'll die back or look super straggly with limited leaves. If you can, dig them up and store the bulbs over winter. OR grow them in pots outside, then you can move them round and bring them in for over wintering. At least that's what I think I would do 🤔😊
The Alocasia Gageana is also known as the California. I had good luck with the green version, so bought a tiny baby of the variegated version. It needs more water than the rest of my Alocasias- especially when young and the variegated version seems to grow more slowly than its green form, as expected.
Thanks for sharing this, it's good to know about it's care needs from someone who has it in their collection. Didn't know about the other name for it, so I'll keep an eye out for mention of either name on plant listings 💚
Haha this made me laugh - I find Alocasias fussy too. I've done OK with a couple but others have been such pains and eventually didn't make it. I do like Colocasias but don't have any growing yet.
The event is in a couple of weeks - it runs over 4 days from 13 to 16 June at the NEC Birmingham. Here is the link to the event page - www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/a-great-day-out-pp20/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPCyBhD4ARIsAPaaRf2sRyBQdwcUfKfwc2354LMJd9GkVMKpH6_CuTRHZWGAqKKjtdLgIjQaAthQEALw_wcB
I'm in the US but the Geogenanthus has popped up at Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart here but I've tried 3 of these and found it impossible to keep in good condition if you do find one dont spend too much on it.
Hi, thanks for sharing! That is good to know. I've not seen them in shops here, only online but they've been quite expensive for what they are. It looks like they're going down in price but not yet got one. I shall keep this in mind though if I do and it is difficult to keep happy! 🙈
Hi, thanks for sharing. You're the second person to say that - Having second thoughts about whether I want one or not! I think if I do, I'll only get it on sale or if the price is low enough to try but not an issue if it doesn't make it. I'm sure I'll post an update if I get one 🌱
Great video thank you. ☺️. I just found scale on my Venus fly trap plant (really, not a joke). I’m thinking about chopping it back and hoping it will grow back. What do you think? The leaves are all floppy and the traps are hard to deal with. Any suggestions?
Oh no 😰What a pain. Well the first thing (which you may have already done) is get it away from other plants and isolate/quarantine it. Now I don't have much experience with carnivorous plants, I know they have different care needs to 'standard' houseplants. Looking at some guidance online, it looks like cutting back affected areas is OK (to a degree), you can also treat affected areas with plant pesticides (various suggested, including alcohol), or scrape/wipe them away. A couple of sites said to increase the light the plant is getting too 🌞 - Here's one: www.littleshopofhorrors.co.uk/pests-diseases/ - This one: carnivorousplantnursery.com/blogs/general-growing-and-care/pests-on-carnivorous-plants - And this one: greg.app/bugs-on-venus-fly-trap/ There were also some forums that said the same kind of things. Sorry I can't advise but hopefully these help and point you in right direction 🤗
Thank you 🙏! I have had my plant for years! And at some point thought I killed it, nope it was just dormant!!! Then I realized this plant is different from most tropical house plants. Today I repotted and propagated it! Thank to your information!!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I love stories like this 💚 Great when they come back after thinking they're dead. Sounds like you have a very happy and well looked after Oxalis! 😊
Thank you for the detailed information! I have tried propagating a Lubbersiana in the past and it did not work out - probably because the offshoot was not mature enough.
Thanks for watching and sharing. Hopefully you can try it again with a new piece. Propagation can be a numbers game, so not all will root (for any plant) but fingers crossed for next time! 🤗 I'll have a propagation video (for other plants) coming up.
Hi, thanks for watching. They did grow! I had lots of Caladiums last season. Although... I have been late in waking them up this year - for all of my bulb/corm plants, so may do an update. I think some will feature in an upcoming video. 💚
Most flowers are edible, unless they're shaped like a bell, of course do research on what you have. Roses can be eaten raw, or used in teas, and their little fruits obviously are used in teas as well. Bromeliads are non-toxic and are technically edible. Also dont forget, the classic fern fiddleheads can be eaten at the right time.
It is surprising how many plants do have edible components that are now used more decoratively. I love rose in anything - well the flavour. I've not eaten a rose raw but have had it in tea blends and cakes. I didn't know Bromeliads and fern fiddleheads! Good to know 🤓
What exciting plants! Yay. It is fun to rehab plants too (at least I think so). I hope you have so much fun with them. I am always a bit proponent of chopping off unneeded length and keeping the smaller plant happy. Looks like you could start (or fill) a prop box too. Looking forward to your update. I think you said you have another box coming too. So much fun. 😊
Thank you! That is a good point, sometimes plants actually do well with a prune and can grow stronger as a result - plus you have the bonus of being able to propagate the cut pieces! I think one of my upcoming videos will be a propagation video - take a few things from the collection 💚
Ha ha! Great original topic AND if there's ever a zombie apocalypse all the planty people will last a little longer thanks to you!!! Seriously though, I knew geranium has some crazy medicinal value but the rest were all shockers!
Haha good point, at least we'll have something to eat 🌱 It's surprising how many plants are edible or have medicinal properties but are predominantly or commonly used decoratively nowadays. Moreso for 'outdoor' plants. Interesting to research 🤓
That's great, glad they grew back 🌱 Most of mine are in soil but I've kept some in a bag. Bit late planting but hopefully they'll wake up quicker now it's warmer.
I get bargain buys in Tescos in the morning before work , I have not paid more than 3 or 4 quid a plant and a shiny ceramic pot also if the plant does die , But Touch wood not had any major deaths last few buys , had to split and repot some flamingos
Good finds! Glad to hear yours are doing well 😊 You can get some great bargains in Tesco. If you have any nearby, Morrisons tend to have a good selection at bargain prices. Lidl have some great ones but they are hit and miss as to when they have plant stock. Sainsburys are good for plants with nice ceramic pots. As you can tell, I've scouted all the shops for plants! 🌱
Hi! Thanks for watching. Different retailers do them, some are official 'Plant Rescuer' boxes, others will be their own versions. I get mine from a company called Grow Tropicals in the UK. I found this, which lists other retailers (UK and international) that do the official boxes - www.theplantrescuer.com/ However, Google 'rescue plant boxes' and see what comes up for you! Give some a try 💚😊
Thank you! And yes, as much as you say 'that's the last plant'... it doesn't take a lot of convincing to get another - afterall, you're saving it (and saving money too)! 💚
Haha a good find for both of us. It was new to me too. Hopefully you can find one, it's definitely a lot smaller than the Deliciosa and even the Adansonii 🌱
That first plant of the second box could be a Joepii or a 69686(?) I pronounce it “you-p-eye” or “yo-p-eye” but I’m not certain lol you pronounce the Micans differently too, i pronounce it “my-cans” not “mee-cans” interesting I’d chop and prop that verricosum myself What a steal!! Well done!
Thank you! I thought that might be the case with the 'ii'. I've just bought a couple of books on botanical and latin names so hopefully they'll help as I go through them🤓
Thank you, it is interesting how we say things in different ways, the joys of language! I mentioned Pachira in my most recent video and came across a page that said it was 'pack-eye-rah' (I've always said 'pah-cheer-ah'). Good shout on the other Philodendron 🤗, I'll check that out as I've seen something similarly named with the retailer I got the rescue plants from. Chop and prop seems to be the consensus for the Verricosum, so I'll be covering that in another video I think. 💚
Yes the books definitely will help. Retailers haven’t much of a clue! The hard C, CH etc depend upon whether the word is Latin or Greek, so your need to research that first. A lovely book which is helpful is ‘Who does your garden grow’ , I dunno if it’s still in print though, but it’s fascinating to learn about plant hunters who collected the plants, Forsythia after William(I think) Forsyth hence not pronounced the American way!! Also English vicars who discovered variants n developed them. I was blessed to go to Horticultural college, so privileged to insider info!! ✌️
That's really good to know, thank you for sharing 😊I will Google the book and see if it is available anywhere. You're right about retailers. I find dedicated plant shops are OK with guidance, some online can be a bit generic or 'quick' to list, and not provide much info. If buying from a garden centre, they sometimes know about the garden plants (depending on who you ask!) but houseplants seem to be an add on to benefit from their growing interest. But I enjoy researching them and finding out more and share what I can. Very lucky to get your insider knowledge - I'll be considering the RHS (I think RHS) courses soon 🤓
Philodendrons do not seem to regrow their leaves, so I would chop and propagate. The damaged foliaged will always be damaged. Also, welcome back! Any updates on your light experiment? We didnt get any hints in the last two videos.
Thank you for the tip, I will try that, just been keeping it hydrated for the last few weeks. I might do a separate video on rescuing plants as some of my others need attention! 🙈 And yes, I need to do a grow light update. I had to restart it shortly after (which I'll explain in an update!). The guidance on the bulb distance wasn't the best but hopefully sorted now 🌱
I thought I had replied to this but I can't see it. Yes - you're right! I have alluded to this in a previous video but I will pick it up in a future video. It might be quite generalised though as it may depend on different plant growth habits, but I'll look into it and work it into a video 🤗
Hi, thanks for watching, glad you liked the video 😊To my knowledge, they are relatively new (last year or so...). I get mine from a company called Grow Tropicals in the UK but I have seen other retailers do them. Some are official 'Plant Rescuer' boxes, whereas some retailers will do their own versions. It depends where you're from? I found this for the official Plant Rescuer boxes, scroll down for the retailers they use (UK and international) - www.theplantrescuer.com/ Or try Googling rescue plant boxes and see what comes up (and try some out!). 🌱🌱
