Conservatory odds and ends.

Bougainvillea, a cutting from Mallorca 4 years ago.




Clerodenrum ugandese has gone mad flowering more than ever.


Begonia luxurians, suffered a bit while we were in OZ but has recovered well.
Alocasia amazonica Poly, neither seem to mind the bright light.


The Plumeria branch I bought in Madeira in January has put on more growth.


The three toes sticking out of the bottom of the Agave medio picta alba pot were successfully trimmed and potted and are looking good.


A rooted cutting from the variegated Oleander and one of the Kunzea Baxteri seedlings from a packet of mixed OZ nectar plants. The hakea has only just germinated.

 

All looking good Clive. Love the colour of the Bougie.

 

Looking Brill @strongylodon .
Jealous of your Begonia . Tried twice now with it and nowt. Will try again next year though

 

My goodness @strongylodon - they are really thriving with you. You must be able to keep a good level of humidity in the conservatory to keep them looking so good.

 

I brought the Lemons in last week for more warmth as they are on the way.




This compact Guzmania took my fancy a few weeks ago.


A variegated New Guinea Imptatiens I bought in July with just three small branches and barely formed buds has really come into it's own.

 

Bougainvillea from a cutting? What's the secret please?

 

@noisette47 I try to find semi ripe growth but not too soft and if possible with a heel which seems to root quicker. I have always put them in a heated prop in the greenhouse. I have struggled to keep small rooted cuttings alive through winter if I have taken them in late summer/autumn
(from abroad) as they don't put on enough growth.

 

I've rooted my outdoor bougie in water, pick a nice ripe bit of stem of the current seasons growth, the thicker the better and put it in water.
Probably getting a bit late now, but still worth a go on a sunny window sill.

 

Thanks, both They've defeated me up to now, whatever method I tried, but will have another go.