1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Show us your houseplants in bloom now

Discussion in 'Other Plants' started by longk, Sep 11, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Jenny namaste

    Jenny namaste Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2012
    Messages:
    18,344
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    retired- blissfully retired......
    Location:
    Battle, East Sussex
    Ratings:
    +31,191
    Does it pong?
    Jenny
     
  2. longk

    longk Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    Messages:
    11,381
    Location:
    Oxfordshire
    Ratings:
    +23,089
    A disappointing lack of pong! It only opened this evening and it's shut in the spare room so maybe by the morning...............
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • longk

      longk Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Nov 24, 2011
      Messages:
      11,381
      Location:
      Oxfordshire
      Ratings:
      +23,089
      Tentatively id'd as Echeveria zahnii I bought this as a small rosette back in May. This is probably the fastest Echeveria I've grown.....................
      [​IMG]

      [​IMG]
       
      • Like Like x 4
      • Jenny namaste

        Jenny namaste Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 11, 2012
        Messages:
        18,344
        Gender:
        Female
        Occupation:
        retired- blissfully retired......
        Location:
        Battle, East Sussex
        Ratings:
        +31,191
        lovely photo of that flower stem @longk
         
        • Like Like x 1
        • longk

          longk Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Nov 24, 2011
          Messages:
          11,381
          Location:
          Oxfordshire
          Ratings:
          +23,089
          Thanks!
           
        • longk

          longk Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Nov 24, 2011
          Messages:
          11,381
          Location:
          Oxfordshire
          Ratings:
          +23,089
          Look at what I found on my Clivea tonight!

          DSC_0373.jpg
           
          • Like Like x 6
          • strongylodon

            strongylodon Old Member

            Joined:
            Feb 12, 2006
            Messages:
            14,791
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired
            Location:
            Wareham, Dorset
            Ratings:
            +28,514
            Interesting, does it usually show colour before the bud emerges?

            My 50p B&Q clearance Gerbera has four new flowers.
            [​IMG]
             
            • Like Like x 6
            • Jenny namaste

              Jenny namaste Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 11, 2012
              Messages:
              18,344
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              retired- blissfully retired......
              Location:
              Battle, East Sussex
              Ratings:
              +31,191
              your rescue plant is saying a huge great thank you Strongy. Doesn't it look delightful?
              Jenny
               
              • Agree Agree x 2
              • strongylodon

                strongylodon Old Member

                Joined:
                Feb 12, 2006
                Messages:
                14,791
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Wareham, Dorset
                Ratings:
                +28,514
                Like a lot of their plants, it was only a lack of water that caused it to collapse but it sure picked up. :blue thumb:
                 
              • longk

                longk Total Gardener

                Joined:
                Nov 24, 2011
                Messages:
                11,381
                Location:
                Oxfordshire
                Ratings:
                +23,089
                I've shown it many times before but Ledebouria socialis grows and blooms outdoors all summer Likewise indoors in the winter............
                15594822320_732c75425f_z.jpg

                Beautiful foliage plant too...............
                [​IMG]

                [​IMG]
                 
                • Like Like x 2
                  Last edited: Nov 13, 2014
                • roders

                  roders Total Gardener

                  Joined:
                  Feb 26, 2006
                  Messages:
                  6,182
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Ratings:
                  +6,953
                  :smile: This old friend never lets me down.


                  DSCN0359.JPG
                   
                  • Like Like x 7
                  • Jenny namaste

                    Jenny namaste Total Gardener

                    Joined:
                    Mar 11, 2012
                    Messages:
                    18,344
                    Gender:
                    Female
                    Occupation:
                    retired- blissfully retired......
                    Location:
                    Battle, East Sussex
                    Ratings:
                    +31,191
                    Wow,that is fantastic Toders. A bit early for Christmas?
                    Is that what it looks like right now?
                    Jenny
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                    • roders

                      roders Total Gardener

                      Joined:
                      Feb 26, 2006
                      Messages:
                      6,182
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Ratings:
                      +6,953
                      Yes Jenny, pic .taken this morning.
                      It's always over well before Christmas...If there is a fault it's that it is soon over
                      .
                       
                      • Like Like x 1
                      • longk

                        longk Total Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Nov 24, 2011
                        Messages:
                        11,381
                        Location:
                        Oxfordshire
                        Ratings:
                        +23,089
                        @roders - that is outstanding!

                        One of my Paphiopedilums is open.................
                        [​IMG]
                         
                        • Like Like x 7
                        • longk

                          longk Total Gardener

                          Joined:
                          Nov 24, 2011
                          Messages:
                          11,381
                          Location:
                          Oxfordshire
                          Ratings:
                          +23,089
                          The colours of the flowers on Bilbergia nutans make it one of my favourite houseplants..............
                          [​IMG]
                           
                          • Like Like x 5
                          Loading...
                          Thread Status:
                          Not open for further replies.

                          Share This Page

                          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                            Dismiss Notice