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It’s strange! My daughter in law has an east facing conservatory with orchids, they are flowering their socks off with leaves looking fairly dry and unhealthy! I wouldn’t dare put mine in the north facing one ! Trial and error as with all plant husbandry ! ‍♀️

Thanks for all the replies . I’m closing this thread now as I’ve got the answers I want

You're welcome Kevin. There you are then, your green fingers or instinct are developing, so you can be pleased with yourself.

Well done! Now I can see the beauty of the plants. Love that Hawthorn and the Prostanthera is very attractive. I have a Westringia which is of the same family and blooms several times a year ...

Seeds arrived today but read they need to germinate in a cooler place than here. So, I have put in damp paper towel in a baggy and put in the fridge for a month ... in anticipation. Has anyone tried this?

If its still growing so poorly at this time of the year, you might have a problem we have just experienced with our Fuchsias and Streps and thats the Root Mealy Bug, as those little critters can suck the life out of the plant.We treated ours with a couple of drenches and things are looking up,...

I would ensure that they are tightly planted. Without crushing the stems, walk around and really heel them in. Give them a full soak, and mulch with well rotted manure. Water at least monthly. I agree with not cutting them, time enough for that in the future . Two months after planting, the bone...

I'd wait until they grow their real leaves then you should be able to tell.

Hello @NigelJThanks for the Reply.So, basically, Deadhead after Flowering and keep an eye out for escapees.I should have kept on top of things Last Year but with the Landscaping etc. things got neglected somewhat, this Year is catch up Time.ThanksKevin

Hello.On my roof terrace I have 8 Pittosporum Tenuifolium Silver Queen plants in 4 large wooden planters situated along the perimeter wall (2 plants in each planter). The reason is for both privacy and to allow a decent amount of sunlight through, as opposed to a dense hedge.As can be seen...

No sign of my zantedeschia yet...

Here are some photos of the Morning Glory growing & flowering in a hanging basket from last summer. (It's not the first time this has happened to me!) .. .

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My biggest fruit, pretty puny really.

Hi Vicky It is I think Phyllostachys Aura. I have had it about 25 years ,it’s pretty much trouble free ,as Spruce says cut out any dead branches and any bits you don’t like ,it’s a tough old plant but contrary to popular belief it may need extra water. Here are pics.of his parents.

Hello allI hope you are well.I have a Potentillia in the Back Garden which is growing well but is a bit untidy, as can be seen here:Can anyone please offer some advice on how, and when, to Prune it?Also, can Potentillia be Hard Pruned?Thanks in advanceKevin

Thanks so much for all your advice, everyone Fingers crossed it'll pick back up soon!

Yes, there are 11 clown loach in there. They are one of the longest lived fish in the hobby living up to 25-30 years. I've had mine 8 years or so, so they are still babies yet!No oscars though, they are too predatory and would eat a lot of my smaller fish. The two you are probably referring...

Hello @peteI had a feeling that was the case.I will cut the Main Plant back to below the damage and will keep the Layered Section.ThanksKevin

If it's got or had berries it's either one of the male/female cultivar or a female. Males will obviously never have berries.