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  2. ARMANDII
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    WHAT'S LOOKING EXOTIC IN 2018

    Pete i have this one mate in my Lizard tank artifical...looks lovely mate :dbgrtmb:The other plants look so fragile :)
    Pete i have this one mate in my Lizard tank artifical...looks lovely mate :dbgrtmb:The other plants look so fragile :)
    Pete i have this one mate in my Lizard tank artifical...looks lovely mate :dbgrtmb:The other plants look so fragile :)
    Pete i have this one mate in my Lizard tank artifical...looks lovely mate :dbgrtmb:The other plants look so fragile :)
    ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2018 ... 2 3
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  3. ARMANDII
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    CANNA 2018

    I'll let you know @pete :thumbsup:Apologies for de-railing the thread. :redface:
    I'll let you know @pete :thumbsup:Apologies for de-railing the thread. :redface:
    I'll let you know @pete :thumbsup:Apologies for de-railing the thread. :redface:
    I'll let you know @pete :thumbsup:Apologies for de-railing the thread. :redface:
    ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2018 ... 2 3 4
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  4. Marley Farley
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    How to Germinate a Mango...!

    My avocado plant 9months old
    My avocado plant 9months old
    My avocado plant 9months old
    My avocado plant 9months old
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    Marley Farley, Dec 3, 2011 ... 2
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  5. Wayne
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    A few pictures of last year's Brugmansia's

    ?? Never was fluent in Gibberish :snork:
    ?? Never was fluent in Gibberish :snork:
    ?? Never was fluent in Gibberish :snork:
    ?? Never was fluent in Gibberish :snork:
    Wayne, Feb 17, 2012 ... 3 4 5
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  6. catztail
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    brugmansia question

    I think it gets pretty cold in winter where it comes from, but at the same time, its probably dryer and spring comes a bit earlier, with a guaranteed summer.
    I think it gets pretty cold in winter where it comes from, but at the same time, its probably dryer and spring comes a bit earlier, with a guaranteed summer.
    I think it gets pretty cold in winter where it comes from, but at the same time, its probably dryer and spring comes a bit earlier, with a guaranteed summer.
    I think it gets pretty cold in winter where it comes from, but at the same time, its probably dryer and spring comes a bit earlier, with a guaranteed summer.
    catztail, Jan 29, 2012 ... 2 3 4
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  7. PeterS
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    Cannas - 10 things you didn't know

    Strictly speaking edible ginger, I think, is Zingiber officinale, as opposed to the ornamental gingers that are various species of Hedychium. But they are all the same family and closely related.
    Strictly speaking edible ginger, I think, is Zingiber officinale, as opposed to the ornamental gingers that are various species of Hedychium. But they are all the same family and closely related.
    Strictly speaking edible ginger, I think, is Zingiber officinale, as opposed to the ornamental gingers that are various species of Hedychium. But they are all the same family and closely related.
    Strictly speaking edible ginger, I think, is Zingiber officinale, as opposed to the ornamental gingers that are various species of Hedychium. But they are all the same family and closely related.
    PeterS, Aug 23, 2010 ... 2 3
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  8. Wayne
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    Alan's Brugmansia Hurstwood Elinor

    It is so pretty. I guess those are the species that I only get to enjoy watching from far, far away. It is too hot here. Thanks for sharing.
    It is so pretty. I guess those are the species that I only get to enjoy watching from far, far away. It is too hot here. Thanks for sharing.
    It is so pretty. I guess those are the species that I only get to enjoy watching from far, far away. It is too hot here. Thanks for sharing.
    It is so pretty. I guess those are the species that I only get to enjoy watching from far, far away. It is too hot here. Thanks for sharing.
    Wayne, Jun 18, 2012
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  9. Hurstwood brugs.
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    Sphaerocarpium Brugmansia

    Hurstwood BowWayne Hurstwood Elinor is below this one.Here is Hurstwood Bow (H. Elinors pod sister) This one has also carried the strong fragrance from Arborea 'S' and the gorgeous...
    Hurstwood BowWayne Hurstwood Elinor is below this one.Here is Hurstwood Bow (H. Elinors pod sister) This one has also carried the strong fragrance from Arborea 'S' and the gorgeous colouration from Wildfire. Another positive of these two is that they have the hardiness of the Arborea. Hope...
    Hurstwood BowWayne Hurstwood Elinor is below this one.Here is Hurstwood Bow (H. Elinors pod sister) This one has also carried the strong fragrance from Arborea 'S' and the gorgeous colouration from Wildfire. Another positive of these two is...
    Hurstwood BowWayne Hurstwood Elinor is below this one.Here is Hurstwood Bow (H. Elinors pod sister) This one has also carried the strong fragrance from Arborea 'S' and the gorgeous...
    Hurstwood Bryony Quality (Large).JPG insertimage.gif attach.gif Hurstwood Elinor Black BG with star (Large).jpg Hurstwood Bow Black BG PS (Large).jpg
    Hurstwood brugs., Mar 2, 2012 ... 2
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  10. longk
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    Brugmansia sanguinea

    Hi Victoria Wayne lured me from the 'Darkside' LOL Its nice to be here, Thanks for the Welcome.AlanHurstwood Brugmansia
    Hi Victoria Wayne lured me from the 'Darkside' LOL Its nice to be here, Thanks for the Welcome.AlanHurstwood Brugmansia
    Hi Victoria Wayne lured me from the 'Darkside' LOL Its nice to be here, Thanks for the Welcome.AlanHurstwood Brugmansia
    Hi Victoria Wayne lured me from the 'Darkside' LOL Its nice to be here, Thanks for the Welcome.AlanHurstwood Brugmansia
    longk, Feb 27, 2012 ... 2 3
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  12. PeterS
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    Costa Rica - flower arrangements

    Hi @PeterS :thankyou: for sharing these stunning arrangments :wub2:...there's nothing like that over here :gaah:
    Hi @PeterS :thankyou: for sharing these stunning arrangments :wub2:...there's nothing like that over here :gaah:
    Hi @PeterS :thankyou: for sharing these stunning arrangments :wub2:...there's nothing like that over here :gaah:
    Hi @PeterS :thankyou: for sharing these stunning arrangments :wub2:...there's nothing like that over here :gaah:
    PeterS, Apr 14, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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  13. PeterS
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    Costa Rica - Heliconias

    Excellent John - I look forward to hearing how they do. I believe that, for us - without the right climate, it's quite difficult to get rhizomes back into growth. I certainly killed an H. bihai...
    Excellent John - I look forward to hearing how they do. I believe that, for us - without the right climate, it's quite difficult to get rhizomes back into growth. I certainly killed an H. bihai rhizome that I got from Thailand.Himalayan Gardens was not expensive, but other sources on the...
    Excellent John - I look forward to hearing how they do. I believe that, for us - without the right climate, it's quite difficult to get rhizomes back into growth. I certainly killed an H. bihai rhizome that I got from Thailand.Himalayan Gardens...
    Excellent John - I look forward to hearing how they do. I believe that, for us - without the right climate, it's quite difficult to get rhizomes back into growth. I certainly killed an H. bihai...
    PeterS, Apr 13, 2018 at 9:15 PM ... 2
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    Apr 16, 2018 at 10:29 PM
  14. xf8u39

    Palm id and advice requied

    Did some hacking back of the Chamaerops today, it was really overgrown and becoming infested with Ivy. Anyway, gave me a chance to have a close look, nothing suspicious was found, also revealed...
    Did some hacking back of the Chamaerops today, it was really overgrown and becoming infested with Ivy. Anyway, gave me a chance to have a close look, nothing suspicious was found, also revealed the trunk of the Waggie, not much chance of checking out the top, but the bottom of the trunk appears...
    Did some hacking back of the Chamaerops today, it was really overgrown and becoming infested with Ivy. Anyway, gave me a chance to have a close look, nothing suspicious was found, also revealed the trunk of the Waggie, not much chance of...
    Did some hacking back of the Chamaerops today, it was really overgrown and becoming infested with Ivy. Anyway, gave me a chance to have a close look, nothing suspicious was found, also revealed...
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    xf8u39, Mar 28, 2018
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    pete
    Apr 1, 2018
  15. Matt-tropical

    Colocasia Thailand giants coming out of dormancy

    Hi @Matt-tropical ...i hope this link helps mate :)HOW TO GROW COLOCASIA |The Garden of Eaden
    Hi @Matt-tropical ...i hope this link helps mate :)HOW TO GROW COLOCASIA |The Garden of Eaden
    Hi @Matt-tropical ...i hope this link helps mate :)HOW TO GROW COLOCASIA |The Garden of Eaden
    Hi @Matt-tropical ...i hope this link helps mate :)HOW TO GROW COLOCASIA |The Garden of Eaden
    Matt-tropical, Feb 9, 2018
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    Gail_68
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  16. PeterS
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    The flowers of Madeira.

    You took your wife - she has seven kilos too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You took your wife - she has seven kilos too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You took your wife - she has seven kilos too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You took your wife - she has seven kilos too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    PeterS, Apr 20, 2016 ... 2 3 4
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    longk
    Feb 25, 2018
  17. roders

    I want to grow a Pineapple.

    I ate it about 12yrs ago :biggrin: It was very sweet and better than the ones you buy, as is often the case with fruit that is allowed to fully ripen on the plant
    I ate it about 12yrs ago :biggrin: It was very sweet and better than the ones you buy, as is often the case with fruit that is allowed to fully ripen on the plant
    I ate it about 12yrs ago :biggrin: It was very sweet and better than the ones you buy, as is often the case with fruit that is allowed to fully ripen on the plant
    I ate it about 12yrs ago :biggrin: It was very sweet and better than the ones you buy, as is often the case with fruit that is allowed to fully ripen on the plant
    roders, Jan 17, 2018 ... 2
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    pete
    Jan 31, 2018
  18. GCHQ

    WHAT'S LOOKING EXOTIC IN 2017, a

    Old thread here :)
    Old thread here :)
    Old thread here :)
    Old thread here :)
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  19. ARMANDII
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    WHAT'S LOOKING EXOTIC IN 2017

    Yes, I tend to fall over in the dark! :snorky:
    Yes, I tend to fall over in the dark! :snorky:
    Yes, I tend to fall over in the dark! :snorky:
    Yes, I tend to fall over in the dark! :snorky:
    ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017 ... 34 35 36
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  20. PeterS
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    Gardens of the Amalfi Coast

    The one way system comes in during high season for all traffic and mid-season for buses/coaches. In the winter it's, anything goes.Last time we were there we stayed in Amalfi for Christmas. It...
    The one way system comes in during high season for all traffic and mid-season for buses/coaches. In the winter it's, anything goes.Last time we were there we stayed in Amalfi for Christmas. It was a wonderful time with all their traditional Christmas celebrations.This time we weren't there...
    The one way system comes in during high season for all traffic and mid-season for buses/coaches. In the winter it's, anything goes.Last time we were there we stayed in Amalfi for Christmas. It was a wonderful time with all their traditional...
    The one way system comes in during high season for all traffic and mid-season for buses/coaches. In the winter it's, anything goes.Last time we were there we stayed in Amalfi for Christmas. It...
    PeterS, Nov 24, 2017 ... 2
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    shiney
    Nov 26, 2017
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    Whisley glasshouse

    Wow you were lucky to get a personal tour especially by someone that knows the place.
    Wow you were lucky to get a personal tour especially by someone that knows the place.
    Wow you were lucky to get a personal tour especially by someone that knows the place.
    Wow you were lucky to get a personal tour especially by someone that knows the place.
    PeterS, Nov 23, 2017 ... 2
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  22. ARMANDII
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    CANNA - 2017

    Always worth experimenting though pete. :)
    Always worth experimenting though pete. :)
    Always worth experimenting though pete. :)
    Always worth experimenting though pete. :)
    ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017 ... 5 6 7
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  23. longk
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    Furcraea

    There are plenty of bulbils which are close to harvesting. If anyone wants any pm me................ Unknown Furcraea by longk48, on Flickr
    There are plenty of bulbils which are close to harvesting. If anyone wants any pm me................ Unknown Furcraea by longk48, on Flickr
    There are plenty of bulbils which are close to harvesting. If anyone wants any pm me................ Unknown Furcraea by longk48, on Flickr
    There are plenty of bulbils which are close to harvesting. If anyone wants any pm me................ Unknown Furcraea by longk48, on Flickr
    longk, Mar 15, 2016 ... 2
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  24. kr236rk

    Begonia advice please :)

    No thanks Pete, I am just so pleased to see the same plant come back again. I really thought that plant had withered away to nothing indoors, died. My eyes popped out when I recognised its leaves...
    No thanks Pete, I am just so pleased to see the same plant come back again. I really thought that plant had withered away to nothing indoors, died. My eyes popped out when I recognised its leaves coming up seven months after I emptied the pot out behind the greenhouse, it just seemed like a...
    No thanks Pete, I am just so pleased to see the same plant come back again. I really thought that plant had withered away to nothing indoors, died. My eyes popped out when I recognised its leaves coming up seven months after I emptied the pot out...
    No thanks Pete, I am just so pleased to see the same plant come back again. I really thought that plant had withered away to nothing indoors, died. My eyes popped out when I recognised its leaves...
    kr236rk, Jul 21, 2016
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  25. PeterS
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    Why not grow something new

    Of course - I do very well in breeding them!:) Or I keep everything so damp to keep them away, that I get wonderful botrytis on everything. Never tried bauhinia though.
    Of course - I do very well in breeding them!:) Or I keep everything so damp to keep them away, that I get wonderful botrytis on everything. Never tried bauhinia though.
    Of course - I do very well in breeding them!:) Or I keep everything so damp to keep them away, that I get wonderful botrytis on everything. Never tried bauhinia though.
    Of course - I do very well in breeding them!:) Or I keep everything so damp to keep them away, that I get wonderful botrytis on everything. Never tried bauhinia though.
    PeterS, Feb 1, 2017 ... 2
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  26. brummy gardener

    Help needed please

    As you state , Sideroxylon mascatense is endemic to the countries and areas you list ; 'tropical' doesn't really fit the bill ; I would have thought a cold period of dormancy , followed by a rapid...
    As you state , Sideroxylon mascatense is endemic to the countries and areas you list ; 'tropical' doesn't really fit the bill ; I would have thought a cold period of dormancy , followed by a rapid rise in temperature in 'Spring' would be more equable to a rugged mountain dwelling species . In...
    As you state , Sideroxylon mascatense is endemic to the countries and areas you list ; 'tropical' doesn't really fit the bill ; I would have thought a cold period of dormancy , followed by a rapid rise in temperature in 'Spring' would be more...
    As you state , Sideroxylon mascatense is endemic to the countries and areas you list ; 'tropical' doesn't really fit the bill ; I would have thought a cold period of dormancy , followed by a rapid...
    brummy gardener, Jul 30, 2017
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  27. PeterS

    Identification please

    The bad news is that the small plants, that my friends lovingly brought back from Minorca, appear to be mainly grass! However, the good news is that the balls have matured and broken open to...
    The bad news is that the small plants, that my friends lovingly brought back from Minorca, appear to be mainly grass! However, the good news is that the balls have matured and broken open to show some healthy seeds. So if anyone wants any - just let me know.
    The bad news is that the small plants, that my friends lovingly brought back from Minorca, appear to be mainly grass! However, the good news is that the balls have matured and broken open to show some healthy seeds. So if anyone wants any -...
    The bad news is that the small plants, that my friends lovingly brought back from Minorca, appear to be mainly grass! However, the good news is that the balls have matured and broken open to...
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  28. Richard360
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    Entada gigas Sea pea

    Well a taller one anyway :biggrin:
    Well a taller one anyway :biggrin:
    Well a taller one anyway :biggrin:
    Well a taller one anyway :biggrin:
    Richard360, May 5, 2017 ... 2
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    pete
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  29. Conbrue

    King Sago Palms

    Not just me then. Thanks guys
    Not just me then. Thanks guys
    Not just me then. Thanks guys
    Not just me then. Thanks guys
    Conbrue, Jul 19, 2017
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  30. PeterS
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    The Jungle Garden - Nick Wilson - Leeds

    I would like to remind you that The Jungle Garden in Leeds is open under the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday 30 July 11 am to 5 pm. Full details here The Jungle Garden, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS8...
    I would like to remind you that The Jungle Garden in Leeds is open under the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday 30 July 11 am to 5 pm. Full details here The Jungle Garden, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS8 1NXIt's well worth a visit.
    I would like to remind you that The Jungle Garden in Leeds is open under the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday 30 July 11 am to 5 pm. Full details here The Jungle Garden, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS8 1NXIt's well worth a visit.
    I would like to remind you that The Jungle Garden in Leeds is open under the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday 30 July 11 am to 5 pm. Full details here The Jungle Garden, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS8...
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  31. PeterS
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    Humidifier

    Or to open a window - but they imply that someone must be there to do it. I got all my bits today for the extractor fan - just need the glass now. The extractor is in shining white which is out of...
    Or to open a window - but they imply that someone must be there to do it. I got all my bits today for the extractor fan - just need the glass now. The extractor is in shining white which is out of keeping with my sun room where everything is in brown mock wood. I spent an age looking for a brown...
    Or to open a window - but they imply that someone must be there to do it. I got all my bits today for the extractor fan - just need the glass now. The extractor is in shining white which is out of keeping with my sun room where everything is in...
    Or to open a window - but they imply that someone must be there to do it. I got all my bits today for the extractor fan - just need the glass now. The extractor is in shining white which is out of...
    PeterS, Jul 1, 2017 ... 2
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