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Money plant in flower

Discussion in 'Other Plants' started by Marley Farley, Feb 6, 2006.

  1. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    [​IMG] Thanks nixon. Check out Rich's photos of his visit to Kew. I think it is his wife who is stood next to a very grand multistemmed "tree"... ;)
     
  2. Rich

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    It's sitting on a north facing windowsill and I saw it today, the poor thing is so leggy, the leaves are tiny.

    Think I may have to perform a rescue operation, the SAS may be needed to assist. I'll give it a little TLC and see how it responds. You never know, a bit more light and a splash of Superthrive and if the shock doesn't kill it it may even surprise me. I'll take a photo when I can get close enough.
     
  3. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Oh, you use superthrive too then Rich, I find it excellent stuff... :D
     
  4. Rich

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    I have been sent a bottle by a good fairy in America about a month ago, she looks after me.

    It's difficult to quantify whether it's actually doing anything, but I may just be seeing some results...
     
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    Seems like your crassula is in the perfect place as it has flowered. I have seen them flower before,
    sometimes they are a slight pinkish /white depending on light. There is a variegated form with white stripes more common in the States.

    While our son is away at uni we can actually open his door!
     
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    We moved house while ours were away - drastic, eh? But it works - I can open all doors perfectly safely now!
     
  7. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Rich, I think it took a couple of months before I saw the benefits. It is like a vitamin tonic really. I give it to sick plants too with some good results. Mix it in feed about once a month as well. You can buy it over here over the internet. [​IMG]
     
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    I have a climbing plant which I think may be a philodendron which was looking a bit sickly. Since I've been giving it a weekly dose of ST the leaves are darker green and shiny with a shedload of new leaves. Also a guzmania's colours seem to be much more vibrant.

    Early days to say for sure though.
     
  9. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] I was undecided the first year, but am convinced now. I have rescued a couple of plants with it now. Did a comparison with two camellias. The one without the ST didn't make it, so I think it does work...! [​IMG]
     
  10. UsedtobeDendy

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    superthrive sounds interesting - a sort of pick-me-up for plants - must investigate. Ta, MF and Rich [​IMG]
     
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    Haven't looked yet, but is Superthrive available at most garden centres etc? [​IMG]
     
  12. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Not sure jjordie, but I know you can buy it over the internet from places in UK.. [​IMG]
     
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    Thanks MF - will have a search [​IMG]

    (P.S. Found several sellers on ebay)

    [ 09. March 2006, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: jjordie ]
     
  14. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Go for that then jjordie.. ;)
     
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    according to this site - it's a miracle! I may be a bit jaundiced on things that make that sort of claim, but I believe MF and Rich - so I'll have a shot!
    http://www.superthrive.com/page10.html
     
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