Polypodium polypodioides[ATTACH]A really nice epiphytic fern.I saw quite a few clumps that looked dead. But did a bit of reading, and...
Sorry to hear.
Zamia floridana. Female plant judging by the cones [ATTACH]Nice planting of some Bromeliads [ATTACH]
Aloe arborescens usually flowers in late autumn to early winter
I find that bamboos need a rich soil and plenty of water. If they don't get it, the "go looking" for it.....ie push up spindly culms all over the...
Jungle Giants used to sell a species or two I believe they have now been taken over by Bowden Hostas, but will still continue to sell bamboo....
WeeTam - Yes, if the season was longer, there would be so many more exotics we could grow. Quite a few are hardy over the winter. But don't really...
Bambusa spp (I forgot to note the exact species) Would be fantastic if we could grow these here[ATTACH][ATTACH]
I have grown loads of cacti from seed. It's not too difficult.Use a gritty, loam based compost (40% JI 2, 40% sharp sand, 20 fine grit) Sow...
Some interesting Crinums:Crinum asiaticum[ATTACH]Crinum amabile[ATTACH]
A few years ago I had a Hyphorbe. It eventually died but another fantastic Madagascan palm that we can't really grow here :sad:
A variegated Hedychium [ATTACH]longk, I like the tropical look. I grew up in the Southern Hemisphere and had an amazing garden which I gave up...
I have just gotten back from 2 weeks in Orlando.Saw some fantastic Palms and other plants. Really makes me wonder why I bother.:scratch:...
Phoenix (canariensis) is only border line hardy. And boggy soil is no good for it. Needs well drained soil with some sort of winter protection....
They aren't that difficult. A peat/sand mix, rain water and a nice sunny windowsill (min temp 5*C) And you should have no problems
Longk,I had a "thing" for Passiflora some time ago. Managed to track down some of the rarer tropical species. But their maintenance is difficult...
Wishing All Forum Members a Merry Xmas and all the Best for 2016
Thanks for the wishes everyone :blue thumb:
Thanks :dbgrtmb:Was thinking of taking the day off work. But the kids are at school, Mrs at work. And the garden is sodden So not much point in...
Perhaps some bottom heat (a warming cable) might help
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