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  2. JWK
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    What's looking Exotic in 2022

    It was really droopy when I got home, it's reviving now I've drenched it but very lop sided.
    It was really droopy when I got home, it's reviving now I've drenched it but very lop sided.
    It was really droopy when I got home, it's reviving now I've drenched it but very lop sided.
    It was really droopy when I got home, it's reviving now I've drenched it but very lop sided.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2022 ... 4 5 6
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  3. JWK
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    Cannas 2022

    Mmmm..my beds by the pool are needing a good soaking every three days, partly because I've replaced a lot of the original clay with 'topsoil' which dries to sand very quickly. The canna foliage...
    Mmmm..my beds by the pool are needing a good soaking every three days, partly because I've replaced a lot of the original clay with 'topsoil' which dries to sand very quickly. The canna foliage looks good, though, even if they flower much better with lots of water :) The 'nana is doing much better...
    Mmmm..my beds by the pool are needing a good soaking every three days, partly because I've replaced a lot of the original clay with 'topsoil' which dries to sand very quickly. The canna foliage looks good, though, even if they flower much better...
    Mmmm..my beds by the pool are needing a good soaking every three days, partly because I've replaced a lot of the original clay with 'topsoil' which dries to sand very quickly. The canna foliage...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2022 ... 2
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    noisette47
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  4. Marley Farley
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    How to Germinate a Mango...!

    My mango trees never survive more than a few months, they are from commercially brought mangoes
    My mango trees never survive more than a few months, they are from commercially brought mangoes
    My mango trees never survive more than a few months, they are from commercially brought mangoes
    My mango trees never survive more than a few months, they are from commercially brought mangoes
    Marley Farley, Dec 3, 2011 ... 2 3
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    gardening_isfun
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  6. pete
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    Caesalpinia Gilliesii, comeback.

    As I say, I dont think they like pots. Just find the hotest, dryest spot you can and plant them out and probably no feeding either.
    As I say, I dont think they like pots. Just find the hotest, dryest spot you can and plant them out and probably no feeding either.
    As I say, I dont think they like pots. Just find the hotest, dryest spot you can and plant them out and probably no feeding either.
    As I say, I dont think they like pots. Just find the hotest, dryest spot you can and plant them out and probably no feeding either.
    pete, Aug 12, 2022 at 6:18 PM
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    pete
    Aug 13, 2022 at 9:02 PM
  7. Victoria
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    Jacaranda mimosifolia

    It was cut back really hard in September 2020 and last year we only had a couple of unusually giant blooms, photos above, and beautiful in June this year, photo above. Photo of cutback two years...
    It was cut back really hard in September 2020 and last year we only had a couple of unusually giant blooms, photos above, and beautiful in June this year, photo above. Photo of cutback two years ago ...It grew back too leggy so are going to see about having it cut back lower, perhaps the...
    It was cut back really hard in September 2020 and last year we only had a couple of unusually giant blooms, photos above, and beautiful in June this year, photo above. Photo of cutback two years ago ...It grew back too leggy so are going to...
    It was cut back really hard in September 2020 and last year we only had a couple of unusually giant blooms, photos above, and beautiful in June this year, photo above. Photo of cutback two years...
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    Victoria, Jul 4, 2021
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    Victoria
    Aug 12, 2022 at 8:59 AM
  8. strongylodon

    Washingtonia

    I've had success with the washing the roots off method. They separate 'fairly' easily in a large bucket of water. you'll lose some of the smaller roots and the plant will sulk for a month or two...
    I've had success with the washing the roots off method. They separate 'fairly' easily in a large bucket of water. you'll lose some of the smaller roots and the plant will sulk for a month or two after repotting, but speed of growth is better when not all grouped together. For some reason, they...
    I've had success with the washing the roots off method. They separate 'fairly' easily in a large bucket of water. you'll lose some of the smaller roots and the plant will sulk for a month or two after repotting, but speed of growth is better when...
    I've had success with the washing the roots off method. They separate 'fairly' easily in a large bucket of water. you'll lose some of the smaller roots and the plant will sulk for a month or two...
    strongylodon, Aug 7, 2022
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    flounder
    Aug 11, 2022 at 6:36 PM
  9. Victoria

    Acnistus / Iochroma Australe

    Thanks Pete. Yes, I noticed more than 8. I also got some Vigna Snail Vine seeds. It says 5 but I got 6. I shall get sowng in a couple of hours when it cools down.A strange site, says Greece...
    Thanks Pete. Yes, I noticed more than 8. I also got some Vigna Snail Vine seeds. It says 5 but I got 6. I shall get sowng in a couple of hours when it cools down.A strange site, says Greece but the company is in Germany and came from Germany. Mostly edibles but some odd nice flowers...
    Thanks Pete. Yes, I noticed more than 8. I also got some Vigna Snail Vine seeds. It says 5 but I got 6. I shall get sowng in a couple of hours when it cools down.A strange site, says Greece but the company is in Germany and came from...
    Thanks Pete. Yes, I noticed more than 8. I also got some Vigna Snail Vine seeds. It says 5 but I got 6. I shall get sowng in a couple of hours when it cools down.A strange site, says Greece...
    Victoria, Aug 3, 2022
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    Victoria
    Aug 3, 2022
  10. Scott manning

    Bird of paradise

    You'll need a heavy clay pot so it doesn't fall over, they can get a bit top heavy.
    You'll need a heavy clay pot so it doesn't fall over, they can get a bit top heavy.
    You'll need a heavy clay pot so it doesn't fall over, they can get a bit top heavy.
    You'll need a heavy clay pot so it doesn't fall over, they can get a bit top heavy.
    Scott manning, Jul 23, 2022 ... 2
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    burnie
    Aug 2, 2022
  11. Victoria
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    Cycas revoluta

    It's in Majorca, play de muro
    It's in Majorca, play de muro
    It's in Majorca, play de muro
    It's in Majorca, play de muro
    Victoria, Jul 31, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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  12. Victoria
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    Hamelia patens

    Too true Pete. We watched NCIS Miami and I kept seeing these shrubs so did a search on Florida plants and came up that this COULD be what I was seeing. I think it is a neat, unusual plant and...
    Too true Pete. We watched NCIS Miami and I kept seeing these shrubs so did a search on Florida plants and came up that this COULD be what I was seeing. I think it is a neat, unusual plant and got the cutting from Spain.
    Too true Pete. We watched NCIS Miami and I kept seeing these shrubs so did a search on Florida plants and came up that this COULD be what I was seeing. I think it is a neat, unusual plant and got the cutting from Spain.
    Too true Pete. We watched NCIS Miami and I kept seeing these shrubs so did a search on Florida plants and came up that this COULD be what I was seeing. I think it is a neat, unusual plant and...
    Victoria, Jul 27, 2022
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    Victoria
    Jul 27, 2022
  13. stumorphmac

    Glorious superba

    Hi i am not familar wuth this plant looked up some info that might helpGloriosa superba - How to grow & caregloriosa superba growing vine herbaceous with geophyte of the genus gloriosa also...
    Hi i am not familar wuth this plant looked up some info that might helpGloriosa superba - How to grow & caregloriosa superba growing vine herbaceous with geophyte of the genus gloriosa also known as flame lily, gloriosa superbaAlso there are some topics on the forum about this plant i...
    Hi i am not familar wuth this plant looked up some info that might helpGloriosa superba - How to grow & caregloriosa superba growing vine herbaceous with geophyte of the genus gloriosa also known as flame lily, gloriosa superbaAlso there...
    Hi i am not familar wuth this plant looked up some info that might helpGloriosa superba - How to grow & caregloriosa superba growing vine herbaceous with geophyte of the genus gloriosa also...
    stumorphmac, Jul 23, 2022
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    Janet mahay
    Jul 27, 2022
  14. Lindylootoo

    Giant Yukka?

    Thanks for the replies. Yes - it does look like a Cordyline Australis. There are some shorter stems which I could leave for a while. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to get quotes for it's...
    Thanks for the replies. Yes - it does look like a Cordyline Australis. There are some shorter stems which I could leave for a while. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to get quotes for it's removal first. I'm on the Isle of Wight. Thanks again.
    Thanks for the replies. Yes - it does look like a Cordyline Australis. There are some shorter stems which I could leave for a while. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to get quotes for it's removal first. I'm on the Isle of Wight. Thanks again.
    Thanks for the replies. Yes - it does look like a Cordyline Australis. There are some shorter stems which I could leave for a while. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to get quotes for it's...
    Lindylootoo, Jul 24, 2022
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    Lindylootoo
    Jul 24, 2022
  15. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Hibiscus 'Peach Blow' which is in the ground under the Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' opened one of its double blooms this morning ...Doubles are strange as over the last year it has produced...
    Hibiscus 'Peach Blow' which is in the ground under the Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' opened one of its double blooms this morning ...Doubles are strange as over the last year it has produced this variety of blooms ...
    Hibiscus 'Peach Blow' which is in the ground under the Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' opened one of its double blooms this morning ...Doubles are strange as over the last year it has produced this variety of blooms ...
    Hibiscus 'Peach Blow' which is in the ground under the Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' opened one of its double blooms this morning ...Doubles are strange as over the last year it has produced...
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    Victoria, Jun 1, 2021 ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jul 23, 2022
  16. noisette47

    Saving a banana...

    Slowly growing
    Slowly growing
    Slowly growing
    Slowly growing
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    noisette47, May 7, 2021 ... 3 4 5
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    JWK
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  17. Victoria
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    Jatropha podagrica (Buddha Belly Plant)

    Here is Monday (Jatropha podagrica) today. He did lose all his leaves over the Winter.
    Here is Monday (Jatropha podagrica) today. He did lose all his leaves over the Winter.
    Here is Monday (Jatropha podagrica) today. He did lose all his leaves over the Winter.
    Here is Monday (Jatropha podagrica) today. He did lose all his leaves over the Winter.
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    Victoria, Jul 19, 2021 ... 2
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    Victoria
    Jul 14, 2022
  18. Victoria

    Lablab purpureus Dolichos

    Good to see them doing well @Victoria
    Good to see them doing well @Victoria
    Good to see them doing well @Victoria
    Good to see them doing well @Victoria
    Victoria, May 31, 2022
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    Michael Hewett
    Jun 6, 2022
  19. Sogni verdi

    Cordyline Australis advice.

    Also to add, in a pot, the stem seems to be spindlier
    Also to add, in a pot, the stem seems to be spindlier
    Also to add, in a pot, the stem seems to be spindlier
    Also to add, in a pot, the stem seems to be spindlier
    Sogni verdi, Jun 5, 2022
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    flounder
    Jun 5, 2022
  20. noisette47

    Chonemorpha fragrans

    Yes, it was, Michael :) I was actually after Mandevilla boliviensis or Jasminum angulaire, but it's good to have an ambition in life .....:biggrin:
    Yes, it was, Michael :) I was actually after Mandevilla boliviensis or Jasminum angulaire, but it's good to have an ambition in life .....:biggrin:
    Yes, it was, Michael :) I was actually after Mandevilla boliviensis or Jasminum angulaire, but it's good to have an ambition in life .....:biggrin:
    Yes, it was, Michael :) I was actually after Mandevilla boliviensis or Jasminum angulaire, but it's good to have an ambition in life .....:biggrin:
    noisette47, May 29, 2022
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  21. longk
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    Passiflora and other "exotic" climbers

    That is really lovely Vicky.My parents had a huge one that if left to do as it wished would have taken over the back of their kitchen wall......we had to fight our way through it at times to get...
    That is really lovely Vicky.My parents had a huge one that if left to do as it wished would have taken over the back of their kitchen wall......we had to fight our way through it at times to get in and out of the side gate!! Back when Mum was still with us she had it neatly under control.:dbgrtmb: In...
    That is really lovely Vicky.My parents had a huge one that if left to do as it wished would have taken over the back of their kitchen wall......we had to fight our way through it at times to get in and out of the side gate!! Back when Mum was...
    That is really lovely Vicky.My parents had a huge one that if left to do as it wished would have taken over the back of their kitchen wall......we had to fight our way through it at times to get...
    longk, Dec 21, 2015 ... 4 5 6
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    Upsydaisy
    May 27, 2022
  22. Purple Streaks

    Trachycarpus

    That small and I reckon it's become an ex trachy. I won't use the word dead, as i can't see it. If you require a very small seedling to replace it, let me know. These things are popping up below...
    That small and I reckon it's become an ex trachy. I won't use the word dead, as i can't see it. If you require a very small seedling to replace it, let me know. These things are popping up below one of my flowering ones
    That small and I reckon it's become an ex trachy. I won't use the word dead, as i can't see it. If you require a very small seedling to replace it, let me know. These things are popping up below one of my flowering ones
    That small and I reckon it's become an ex trachy. I won't use the word dead, as i can't see it. If you require a very small seedling to replace it, let me know. These things are popping up below...
    Purple Streaks, May 10, 2022
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    flounder
    May 15, 2022
  23. Jamiee

    Unhappy Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera)

    That was going to be my next suggestion. :dbgrtmb:A repot.
    That was going to be my next suggestion. :dbgrtmb:A repot.
    That was going to be my next suggestion. :dbgrtmb:A repot.
    That was going to be my next suggestion. :dbgrtmb:A repot.
    Jamiee, Apr 16, 2022
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    pete
    Apr 27, 2022
  24. pete

    Hedychium, Tara. Ginger.

    I've been dividing a pot full of this today and have a few pieces to spare. If anyone is interested let me know either in this thread or by PM.I grow it mostly in a big pot, but it is fairly...
    I've been dividing a pot full of this today and have a few pieces to spare. If anyone is interested let me know either in this thread or by PM.I grow it mostly in a big pot, but it is fairly hardy in a well drained sunny spot.Numbers are limited but if I get a reasonable response I might...
    I've been dividing a pot full of this today and have a few pieces to spare. If anyone is interested let me know either in this thread or by PM.I grow it mostly in a big pot, but it is fairly hardy in a well drained sunny spot.Numbers are...
    I've been dividing a pot full of this today and have a few pieces to spare. If anyone is interested let me know either in this thread or by PM.I grow it mostly in a big pot, but it is fairly...
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    pete, Apr 27, 2022
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  25. pete

    Palms

    I've got a big Waggie right next to my conservatory and up till now the roots dont appear to be causing any problems. Palms dont appear to have the surface spreading roots that broad leaved trees do.
    I've got a big Waggie right next to my conservatory and up till now the roots dont appear to be causing any problems. Palms dont appear to have the surface spreading roots that broad leaved trees do.
    I've got a big Waggie right next to my conservatory and up till now the roots dont appear to be causing any problems. Palms dont appear to have the surface spreading roots that broad leaved trees do.
    I've got a big Waggie right next to my conservatory and up till now the roots dont appear to be causing any problems. Palms dont appear to have the surface spreading roots that broad leaved trees do.
    pete, Jan 2, 2014 ... 12 13 14
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    pete
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