Tropical Gardening

Sounds like more of a temperature problem if you're feeding them with a decent fertiliser. Hope they recover.

I'd go for the Spring move as opposed to the Autumn one.Cordylines dont move well but you might get away with it as its only been in two years, but be prepared for a tap root.

will do longk

You are right the burrito get too longer ....as much as the fern need lots of water as well , that why I was thinking of the bird nest fern....seen them growing in full sun. but only have one .... Really need some idea...they are really nice pot and would love to plant something nice.....

Dont cut the leaves off. Keep it outside for now.I would keep in the pot and move it if a cold snap is forecast. Then plant it out in spring.For mild frosts etc put something into the crown, frost fleece is ideal, but anything similar will do for short periods.Gaz

My wife saved the above orchids from plants purchased last year at Sainsburys. These were repotted after flowering and recently they have produced buds, and flowers were almost ready to open. However they are dropping these flower buds without opening.They are situated in the living room...

In the garage earlier and came across my Pleiones which are starting to come into life. So I've just potted them up and placed them in the cool bedroom. Should have a few of these in about a month now.................Uploaded with ImageShack.usThat's a month or two early really, but...

We have quite a lot of hardy ground ferns in the garden. They do add to the tropical look and you dont have to worry the same as with tree ferns.Tree ferns can take quite bad winters, but not all will survive, if you do get some Sal then keep dicksonias in a sheltered spot and protect them in...

Yes I'll keep my eye on them strongylodon, bit worried about when to sow as I'd read its best to sow the seed fresh, fingers crossed I'll be able to keep them alive

If you keep the ensetes cool but dry as suggested above they will survive but not grow which would be more beneficial because they can grow exceptionally fast, and indoors in a heated room between now and April or May, they will put out some considerable growth.. they may get too big for the...

Pete , they are a must have , really nice . My original idea was to convert an old ceramic sink into a bog trough , as i was trying to grow some reindeer white moss and maybe some outdoor orchids , but your idea of trough with drainage holes halfway up it way much better , as that will stop the...

Far too early - it took until May last year before it bloomed. Here is a link to a page on New Zealand native Fuchsias..........Yes, I do post occasionally on HTUK.

I've planted a few indoor Azaleas in the front garden. One died but two are going strong.One which I planted last year even weathered the -19C temperatures we had during winter. The other one has been planted out this year so remains to be seen whether it will last until Spring as it's...

Thanks Bilbo, I think I might try a mixture of both to see what happens. Have a really great Christmas and New Year.:D:xmasbanner:

Is it one of the Oncidium alliance?Tidy up the brown leaves, but do not cut off the pseudobulbs, as this is where the new ones should emerge. Trim the dead roots and wash under running lukewarm water. Then I would repot using a finer orchid mix (J Arthur Bowers is good) with a good handful of...

Well, Daylilly's seem popular with you guys.I have been keen on Epimedium's for a while but have yet to buy one.A long shot but, anyone out there got or collect Epimedium's ?Gazania

Thanks Sal!I'll send you a pm in about 5mins.........

Ah right, gotcha. Thanks

I buy a lot of plants online, these are private independent nurseries that are often specialist but not always - here are some of my favourites ....... 1. Worlds End nursery in Worcester 2. Special Perrenials in Cheshire 3. Chailey Irises in Sussex 4. Viv Marsh Alstromerias in Shropshire 5....

Now that is impressive - I was pleased with my seven blooms to a stem!