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  1. longk

    Cubanola domingensis

    The seeds are on Ebay, posted from America. I assume we're allowed to import seeds from the US, I think they are banned from us to them, however.I think this plant will need to be kept indoors...
    The seeds are on Ebay, posted from America. I assume we're allowed to import seeds from the US, I think they are banned from us to them, however.I think this plant will need to be kept indoors in the winter - although if it grows in the mountains of the Dom Rep it will tolerate a climate...
    The seeds are on Ebay, posted from America. I assume we're allowed to import seeds from the US, I think they are banned from us to them, however.I think this plant will need to be kept indoors in the winter - although if it grows in the...
    The seeds are on Ebay, posted from America. I assume we're allowed to import seeds from the US, I think they are banned from us to them, however.I think this plant will need to be kept indoors...
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  2. longk

    Grevillea juniperina

    Thats my guess regarding your plant as I'm thinking they are similar.
    Thats my guess regarding your plant as I'm thinking they are similar.
    Thats my guess regarding your plant as I'm thinking they are similar.
    Thats my guess regarding your plant as I'm thinking they are similar.
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  3. Bilbo675
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  4. Arsin225

    Dying Synsepalum dulcificum

    If you want an updateI put a ziploc bag on-top of the pot and just snipped a hole at the top so some air could get out. I left it on-top of my vent for several days... and! There's new life...
    If you want an updateI put a ziploc bag on-top of the pot and just snipped a hole at the top so some air could get out. I left it on-top of my vent for several days... and! There's new life coming out.Not too sure what plant it may be, but it was new soil from a bag, and there was no...
    If you want an updateI put a ziploc bag on-top of the pot and just snipped a hole at the top so some air could get out. I left it on-top of my vent for several days... and! There's new life coming out.Not too sure what plant it may be,...
    If you want an updateI put a ziploc bag on-top of the pot and just snipped a hole at the top so some air could get out. I left it on-top of my vent for several days... and! There's new life...
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  5. longk

    Advice on Alstromeria and Moraea seeds please

    Victoria - here is the Alstro that the seeds came from..................I'm trying to grow the seed to see if the slight variegation in the foliage will disappear.
    Victoria - here is the Alstro that the seeds came from..................I'm trying to grow the seed to see if the slight variegation in the foliage will disappear.
    Victoria - here is the Alstro that the seeds came from..................I'm trying to grow the seed to see if the slight variegation in the foliage will disappear.
    Victoria - here is the Alstro that the seeds came from..................I'm trying to grow the seed to see if the slight variegation in the foliage will disappear.
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  6. Bilbo675
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    Hellebore ~ New Zealand Hybrid

    Wow so beautiful and well done thankyou for sharing I love helabores.
    Wow so beautiful and well done thankyou for sharing I love helabores.
    Wow so beautiful and well done thankyou for sharing I love helabores.
    Wow so beautiful and well done thankyou for sharing I love helabores.
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  7. Louise D

    Suggestions and ideas please !

    Dim - I've started a new thread here.................Apologies LouiseD.............
    Dim - I've started a new thread here.................Apologies LouiseD.............
    Dim - I've started a new thread here.................Apologies LouiseD.............
    Dim - I've started a new thread here.................Apologies LouiseD.............
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  8. Spruce

    Candidum who on here....

    I don't think we have the warmth they need in Summer for outdoors, not sure whether you were thinking of in or out. I have only grown them in the past for pot sales as house plants starting the...
    I don't think we have the warmth they need in Summer for outdoors, not sure whether you were thinking of in or out. I have only grown them in the past for pot sales as house plants starting the tubers off at 24/5c.
    I don't think we have the warmth they need in Summer for outdoors, not sure whether you were thinking of in or out. I have only grown them in the past for pot sales as house plants starting the tubers off at 24/5c.
    I don't think we have the warmth they need in Summer for outdoors, not sure whether you were thinking of in or out. I have only grown them in the past for pot sales as house plants starting the...
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  9. Liz

    Caesalpinia gilliesii- help?

    I've usually given them a 24 hour soak similar to Acacia seed.
    I've usually given them a 24 hour soak similar to Acacia seed.
    I've usually given them a 24 hour soak similar to Acacia seed.
    I've usually given them a 24 hour soak similar to Acacia seed.
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  10. Scotkat

    Dendrobium Orchids

    Depending on which Dendro species they are they may appreciate a cool spell........This is the trick for the D.kingianium in the photo below.
    Depending on which Dendro species they are they may appreciate a cool spell........This is the trick for the D.kingianium in the photo below.
    Depending on which Dendro species they are they may appreciate a cool spell........This is the trick for the D.kingianium in the photo below.
    Depending on which Dendro species they are they may appreciate a cool spell........This is the trick for the D.kingianium in the photo below.
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  11. raebhoop

    Fatsia Japonica

    When i bought mine they were bought as house plants....2.99 some time ago...they out grew their spot so i put them in the garden and have been thriving.....:dbgrtmb: i'm sure i read somewhere that there...
    When i bought mine they were bought as house plants....2.99 some time ago...they out grew their spot so i put them in the garden and have been thriving.....:dbgrtmb: i'm sure i read somewhere that there are 'outdoor and indoor' varieties and not to get them confused but i chanced it anyway.
    When i bought mine they were bought as house plants....2.99 some time ago...they out grew their spot so i put them in the garden and have been thriving.....:dbgrtmb: i'm sure i read somewhere that there are 'outdoor and indoor' varieties and not to get...
    When i bought mine they were bought as house plants....2.99 some time ago...they out grew their spot so i put them in the garden and have been thriving.....:dbgrtmb: i'm sure i read somewhere that there...
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  12. chan2

    areca / chrysalidocarpus

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

    Moving a green cordeline?

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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  14. Scotkat

    Phal leaves on one of my going yellow

    will do longk :)
    will do longk :)
    will do longk :)
    will do longk :)
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  15. sal73

    Astelia chathamica

    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...
    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.....
    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...
    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...
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  16. sal73

    Dicksonia antartica.

    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...
    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
    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...
    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...
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  17. devongardener

    Orchid phalaenopsis

    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. ...
    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...
    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...
    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. ...
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  18. longk

    I should be pleased, but................

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  19. sal73

    tropical hardy fern.

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  20. simbad

    Isoplexis Caneriensis

    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 :dbgrtmb:
    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 :dbgrtmb:
    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 :dbgrtmb:
    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 :dbgrtmb:
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