Tropical Gardening

One of my last plant I bought was a philodendron xanadu , apparently hardy to -6c and really expencive (£200 at amulree) untill Ikea start to sell them for £10

My lawn aka short meadow! is completely choked with moss. With amount of "lawn" I have it's impractical really to do much to it. I did contemplate getting a commercial scarifier in and then thought "OMG what would I do with all the stuff that was lifted out"? I'd need again commercial quantities...

It went down to around minus 15 degrees C there last winter, but they all seem to have survived OK, although I have noticed (when comparing the pics) that those that weren't protected last winter also don't seem any leaves on this autumn. Must check those out next summer. Sorry Scrunge, don`t...

Then the D.kingianium is ideal. Cyms are easy - just put 'em in a shady spot for the summer, let 'em take a light frost and then bring in to the warm. Flowers follow about six to eight weeks later. They only flower once from each pseudobulb, so if they produce no new p/bulbs rethink the summer...

Like my Topiary Chess set ... or Aqueduct ... or gazebo you mean? I definitely need my head examining ... particularly as I failed to win the lottery today ... mind you, buying a ticket would be a start

It is an annual as stated above, it is just dying off, not worth even trying to feed or over winter it.

Is this the one Sal? Photo taken today of plant in the office, Jenny

Sal, if it's in a greenhouse or indoors you could do a mini bog garden with Cephalotus, subtropical Drosera, subtropical Utricularia and some Mexican Pinguicula

Very interesting, thanks. Don't tell him you are an Exotic Plant Affectionado ... or his prices will go up 10x !!

Amazing seller , really need to save is web page , well done Nick , the seeds must be really fresh , but you have done a great job as well . finger cross that they will get bigger .

Thanks for replies I will keep a close watch on them or maybe tie a small paper bag around them . I was was surprised to see pods on them there 2 about 2inchs long and another two about 1 1/2 inchs

I`ve just asked my mate Tony , who so far have grown about 250 plants out of seeds from shop , it`s basicly a tropical wallnut , so will die around the 3rd year if is potted , seams that really hate confined roots , the leaves of the young plant are really big ...so worth try one and see what...

I never lived in Q/land (I lived in Sydney for 10 months), but I spent just over three months there in '93. Split the time between Cairns and Townsville.

This September, was not that great weather wise but it still flowered quite well and you can see the seed pods forming.

You have the climate, so once that you're happy that the spot is right for it you can pop it in the ground. When it is planted, put a good mulch around it (or maybe white gravel) to help prevent too much evaporation.

About six months.................

That is not a definite id Sal, just a couple of ideas. I'm growing Ledebouria socialis for the first time. Hope to get something like this............... Photos linked from this page Regarding your original question, you could try the Pacific Bulb Society site. Lots of info and...

yep,the good old Money plant. Helps to ensure lots of good people play the weekly Hospice Lottery,

Hi Peters , I`ve done one up as soon as I start it I`ll post some pictures .