Tropical Gardening

Not sure, but I'd say warm but not hot. Sun on pots might be good at this time of the year but could be a bit too much in hot weather, (if we get any ) Normal soil temperatures in summer seem fine, as they grow really well if planted out.I think moisture is really the key in hot weather.

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.

Hi Gregory - its a year since your first post - do tell us how you are getting on and what you are growing.You can see how some of us are getting on in

As does patience. I've found another one germinated this evening.

I can't say that the BoP was over the moon about it either

Yes it`s an hybrid and really pretty when grow up , but not as hardy as many peoples makes us to belive , I would say it`s on the same line of elephantis , nothing less nothing more

beautiful dark foliage.

Lovely specimen @pete

When all danger of frosts has gone, that's when most of the tender stuff starts to appear - could be late May or June around us.

Hi @Jason85 , only just noticed your unanswered post. Its common practice for them to put three or four plants together in order to create a bushier "plant". Once grown like that, they are difficult to separate, so best left alone.

Pete I took your advise and should have a trachycarpus fortunei delivered in next day or so

I've just found buds on mine!!

Here is one of my plants a year on...............One thing that I have learnt is that the roots are very sensitive as I lost a lot due to clumsy pricking out.

I thought that I would add this site to this thread. Very good source of info that can be used to find out more about your choices if they're listed.

Guzmanias are less likely to survive a cold spell compared to Billbergia and Tilllandsia due to their softer leaves but it is worth a try, particularly if it doesn't get colder than at present. It will be interesting to see how it copes.

Sort of makes me wonder if pot grown plants should be root pruned, if potbound, prior to planting. My Trachys make lots of new roots from the base of the stems mostly in autumn/early winter.I've also cut off large amounts of root on pot grown CIDPs when repotting only to find masses of new...

Hi longk! Those Sesbania are beautiful! The seller you mention is the same one that does Cassia javanica, I believe? Tried to order some seeds from him but I can't suss out how to order multiple items without paying multiple postage I contacted him to ask, but no reply to date..... Will have...

I know it's a bit late about starting seed but I start mine with boiling water I put them in a cup and pour over fresh boiled water till you hear a popping then pour out the water and put in cold water and get great germination rates

That's half the fun

Thanks Pete - I appreciate the photo. I have at least another flower stem looking like yours, which is probably close to flowering as its already taller than the open flower.I had been looking at intervals, but didn't know what I was looking for. I will have a closer look tomorrow.