I do agree Lakeside. As an ex accountant, I am very aware of the cost, which is why I have a light box that uses only fluorescent tubes. I also...
As I said earlier - I think there is a lot of trial and error in gardening. There are frequently many slightly different ways to do the same...
Trogre - why not have a go with your suggestion of growing them in your conservatory. When I sow seeds I never sow the whole packet, I always hold...
My own light meter looks similar, with a digital display and three scale settings - and I have been very pleased with it. Previously I bought a...
Thanks Kristen - Those are superb looking plants. It means much more when someone like you has both and can make a direct comparison. I have been...
Sal - sorry I had totally forgotten that you had a previous thread on E. "Montbeliardii"....
Well done Kristen. I am glad to hear you are getting a light meter. Mine is a bit of a luxary, but I am very pleased to have it. Its fun measuring...
I was having a little Google (as you do), and came across this. Having just bought a few Ensete maurelii I was interested to know more about the...
Kristen - I am sure there is no material difference between 12 and 14 hours, so a 12 hour lighting period would be perfect on a shift system. I...
LongK - that's lovely. Presumably it lasts for a while. One of my favorites is Kochia, but the autumn display is very short.
Scrungee - I agree you can make growlight boxes any shape you like and you do need to protect the electrics.. One point I forgot to mention, is...
Sorry Kristen, I jumped to the conclusion that you were talking about Metal Halide growing. I have read it more fully and feel so ashamed as the...
Excellent thread Kristen. Grow lights are fantastic fun because you can be actively gardening and growing things inside over the winter. I have...
Brilliant Angelina. Brugmansias don't seem to mind the cold, so you could find that it will continue to flower until it is hit by frost. Sadly I...
I am so pleased you got it to flower Angelina. Have you sampled the fragrence yet? - generally best in the evening.
Hi - Madahhlia. I too had read that D. excelsa was just a varient of imperialis. Excelsa had several flowers for me and they do seem to be very...
Thanks Longk. I have had a good look through that site - my mind is still boggling. :biggrin: Though you can see quite a similarity in the flowers...
The Aescynanthus is lovely Longk. There are some wonderful and often little known plants in the Gesneriad family.
Let us know how you get on Bilbo. I have been looking at banana seeds - but am put off by other peoples difficulties. I have just looked at a...
[IMG] These were good sized Ensete "maurelii" at B&Q, but hit by recent frost. They were originally £25 each - but reduced to £12.50. After a bit...
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