"Ultra Tropicals"

Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by Gregory, May 19, 2014.

  1. longk

    longk Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    Messages:
    11,386
    Location:
    Oxfordshire
    Ratings:
    +23,104
    It was. I gave it away when I moved here as I no longer have a conservatory.
     
  2. Madahhlia

    Madahhlia Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2007
    Messages:
    3,678
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Suburban paradise
    Ratings:
    +3,090
    Inspirational post, Gregory. Well done for all your hard work and determination!
     
  3. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,669
    I've always loved the shape of them :)

    I have had good results with Neem Oil mixed with some Horticultural Soap (as a wetting agent). Pain to apply though as it is contact-only, so have to get on top and bottom of all leaves, and re-apply every couple of days (as it is not systemic). Some leaves don't like it either - I hosed everything down a few hours after application to minimise that problem.

    Not plumbed them in as yet, but I bought a couple of Coolnet fogger nozzles (£4-ish each) with a view to using them for damping down.

    [​IMG]
    http://www.access-irrigation.co.uk/shop/sprinklers/small-sprinklers/coolnet-fogger
     
  4. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    32,392
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +49,804
    Hi @Gregory - I'm interested in your two heaters, assume they have thermostat control - do they also blow cold air? Make and model please.
     
  5. Gregory

    Gregory Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Demand Planner
    Location:
    Southampton
    Ratings:
    +24
    The heaters are Biogreen Indiana (I think these have now been discontinued - which is a shame as they are fantastic) and yes they do also blow cold air.
     
    • Informative Informative x 2
    • PeterS

      PeterS Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 18, 2005
      Messages:
      6,662
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      N Yorks
      Ratings:
      +4,016
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice