Brugmansias

Hiya Wayne

What dilution rate would you use? And, should it be considered as a 'regular' feed?

 

Victoria has got me thinking. I was presuming that the molasses would be watered in, yes?

 

Hello chums.

Just been looking around, and found this. It seems that Molasses isn't a feed in itself, but is beneficial to micro-organisms. So, they will still need feeding...

 

In punch and Judy style...oh yes it is!!! Tis true that Molasses feeds the soil, but those nutrients get sucked up into the plant, the nutrients benefit both the plant and the soil. Happy soil, happy plant.
One teaspoon in a watering can, and if you like a sprinkling of Epsom salts to green the plant up. It's just a question of experimenting and seeing what works well for you.

Wayne

 

Being a little over excited as i am,i was wodering how long does it take from this stage to a full flower

 

Not long. Couple of days probably? Maybe 3 or 4 at most I think.

 

Got a few more blooms to share with you...what a nice warm weekend we had, was a pleasure to see these in bloom and have a good sniff too

This is Margaret, a Aurea Cross.


Tuti Frutti, another cross hybrid

This New orleans Lady x Rubirosa..nice colour and great lemon scent.
And a yellow Aurea, with her nose in the air


This is a Brugmansia called Bernstein, just look at the bunches of flower pods. I'm calling it " Podzilla", and it should be quite a sight when they all flush together. The flower is burnt orance. I'll post when is bloom.


Wayne

 

sorry Tutti Fritti did'nt attach??

 

Only 4 images per post (if you upload them, unlimited (I think??) if you Link to them externally)

 

Lovely as always Wayne. Do you not get the yellowing leaves like me ... or is it just the heat?

I believe it is six images through GC, about 20 from an outside source.

 

Thanks Victoria ...

 

I did het alot of yellow leaves, but I feed them lots of kelp and molasses, plus the weather now is helping.

I have another to show you. Stalatta, a Aurea hybrid, that is pretty snooty in it's attitude
and Hurstwood Elinor, with plenty of bloom. I thought I'd show the mouth of the corolla..very nice.

 

Hiya Wayne

My Molasses turned up this morning. Would you add it at every watering? Btw, mine is starting to grow well now

 

Thanks Wayne. I plan on giving them a feed this evening when it cools down from our 30c and the sun has gone behind the house. I just did an interim watering as they were withering! I have read that for cooking (so I presume you can for gardening) substitute either maple syrup or honey for molasses, although they are from different sources, in equal quantities. As I have both, I may just add a dollop or two ...

Yes, that is a very proud pose with Stalatta a Aurea, more how a Datura performs, and what a lovely colour on Hurstwood Elinor, it's more 'painted' looking than previous blooms.

 

Victoria....maple syrup and honey are'nt good for plants, only blackstrap Molasses. You find in a health store or somewhere who sells horsefeed. Look for unsulphered blackstrap molasses. I know where you are coming from with this, I thought at first treacle would do, but no!

In answer to Freddy, maybe once ,twice a week really. Or add a tiny amount what you have to water? It's just a case of seeing whats best for you.

I took a picture of Hurstwood last night, loads of blooms. I'm very fortunate to own this beauty.

and this is my yellow Aurea...quite proud of the picture, a lucky snap!