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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 01, 2009
06:20 AM Post #7229370
| Hi, I thought I'd start a new thread for the start of the month!! This is Neo. Turnabout
We came from here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1046468/
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 01, 2009
06:57 AM Post #7229406
| Hi All, I hope you made the jump ok.
Sue, You lucky duck - Neo Exotica Velvet is a nice one!! I've got Neo. Pinstripe, which is similiar. It's really turned "blousey" on me in the past month, as it's coloured up & really opened out to flower.
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 01, 2009
06:59 AM Post #7229410
| Hi Leisa. Here's the new shadehouse ready to decorate. Pond still to rub back and paint. Will tadpoles be okay with new pond paint do you know? Colleen 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 01, 2009
07:01 AM Post #7229413
| And this is Neo. Pinstripe now - trying to attract pollinators I guess.
I do have ants that wander about on the broms. In particular big shiney black ones like a black green ant (if that makes sense), that don't bite at all & make aerial nests in sheltered spots. 
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 01, 2009
07:01 AM Post #7229414
| Wow that's nice Leisa. It just made the wish list. Colleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 01, 2009
07:06 AM Post #7229419
| Colleen - nice shade house - very professional looking!! You son has done an excellent job!
I can see you need some broms to put in there!!! And maybe even a crucifix orchid or two...
Sorry can't help with advice on tadpoles.
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 01, 2009
07:19 AM Post #7229439
| Thanks Leisa. He's done a wonderful job. It's very bare at the moment because the weather has been unbarably hot and thought the broms were better left in the shade under the huge pine. I did put my potted Hippies in there though because I didn't want the flowers to fry on them. Colleen |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2009
09:20 AM Post #7229601
| As long as the paint didn't get in the water,
your tadpoles should be great. Was it Latex
or oil-base paint?
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 02, 2009
05:02 AM Post #7232728
| Thump! That was me landing in the new thread! he he.
Hi Charleen, thanks for your kind comments on neo 'Pheasant' in the last thread. Shes a cutie, and only about 5" high.
Neo 'Turnabout' looks like a biggy Leisa. Is it?
Neo 'Pinstripe' also looks good. Is it very big? I have one sold to me as neo 'Exotica satin' but I'm not sure if it is. It looks like your pinstripe but has more pink/red through it (will take a pic) and another listed as an Alan freeman hybrid, also pinstriped.
Colleen, your shadehouse looks ready to fill. I can't wait to see it. If you fill your newly painted pond with water (after the maximum drying time) then rinse it three times, it should be fairly safe. Are you putting tadpoles in, or hoping for frogs to take up residence. I tell you, you put water in there, they will come. I would let the water sit for a few days before introducing them (if you have town water with all its additives) or use the rain water from your tank, which would be preferrable. Let us know how you go.
I had quite a busy day from beginning to end, so I'm not hanging around long tonight. See yous tomorrow.
Sue |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 02, 2009
05:40 AM Post #7232766
| Hi everyone. Thanks for the info about the paint for the pond. My sister has heaps of tadpoles so was hoping to get some of them. If I don't hurry up they'll all be frogs. It's John's 39th birthday on Wednesday so I have bought a Heiroglyphica? for him. It's on it's way to him now so I hope it doesn't get caught up along the way as it will be a cooked Heiroglyphica. Will keep you posted about what's happening with the pond. I will fill with rainwater and get a water lily to put in there and a few other water plants. Will duck weed be okay from the river or will I have to rinse before putting it in? Colleen E-mail waiting for you Sue
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 02, 2009
07:00 AM Post #7232809
| Hi All Colleen great looking shade house your son did a good job now all you have to do is fill it, as for your frog pond I think everyone's been on the right track with rinsing it a few times, try washing the inside with vinegar ( C/acid in vinegar helps remove some of the toxins from plastic paint if oil or two pack leave it empty for a couple of weeks to cure then wipe it with vinegar) I would be happy to put water lilies and a few aquarium plants in the pond but would stay away from duck weed (weed is the right word) the water should be to be aerated, you could look on the net as what to food to use for tadpoles,Sue the fireball of mine is most probbable the same as yours (neo Bevvie Bee )
its a long drive from coff's to the BSQ show in Brisbane how long would that take ? (about three and a half ???) I'v got half a mind to go down myself for a bit of a sticky !!!!
do you have Neo curenta and if so what form ? pic is a young curenta they take on a much stronger colour than the photo shows and can get 1.2 Metres across,
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2009
09:02 AM Post #7232992
| I thought babies ate mosquitoes, but guess they have to have a little algae first. Love baby frogs. Yes, it doesn't take very long for frogs to find a watering hole. I hope you enjoy it.
That Red Brom is an eyepopper,bromalong.
Beautiful shadehouse just crying out to be occupied, Colleen. Very nice.
Charleen |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 02, 2009
11:42 AM Post #7233439
| Congrats on the shadehouse, Colleen. That is just too fine. Kudos to your son. Yes, duckweed is a weed, but it gets eaten quite readily in our small pond here. Nice thing about it is that it is small and easily scooped out and composted if it gets out of hand. Grin.
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 02, 2009
03:47 PM Post #7234333
| Hi Charleen and Moon. Yes it will be occupied soon, just waiting for the weather to break a bit. This morning is lovely and cool so this might be it. The colour of the pond is bright orange and I thought that beige might be kinder on the eyes but I dont know if I'm going to get that done either. The paint is proper pond paint. The duck weed is actually a type of fern and I love the look of it. It's very pretty but I would hate it to get overgrown. Thanks for the comments. Colleen |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2009
05:59 PM Post #7234746
| It is going to be so cute when you get the plants around the pond.
The pond will have babies, all you have to do is add water and a lily
for them to perch on. It will be so cute. You are going to love it.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 02, 2009
08:53 PM Post #7235384
| Guys,
Re plants for ponds. I know it's a weed (here in QLD anyway) but does anyone have any water lettuce: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-a...
I've seen it growing in large pots in Asia (see pot in pic) & have always wanted a bit, but could never get it as it's considered a weed.
I know it's a bad thing to have unless you really are careful - but I'm prepared for the responsibility - I have seen it locally at a person's place, but it was some time ago & have no way of contacting the person. Does anyone have any?
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2009
08:58 PM Post #7235406
| I got some, but I bet they wouldn't let me send it . Do you think?? What shape would it be in??
Charleen |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 02, 2009
11:03 PM Post #7235857
| Hi everyone. Just going to post a couple of pics. I've decided not to paint the pond, so just cleaned it as best I could and wiped it out with vinegar and then filled with rainwater. Colleen 
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 02, 2009
11:10 PM Post #7235878
| and another. Colleen 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 03, 2009
12:21 AM Post #7236122
| Hey Colleen I think you made the right decision re not painting the pond - the orange is so eye catching & a great foil for the green that will surround it!!
I already looks wonderful!
Can you grow Nardoo there? I've tried here but instead of sitting on the water's surface, it grows above & looks like clover!! Doesn't get much sun protection etc. So I gave up on a water feature & keep a pot plant in it instead! Now if I could get some water lettuce from someone it might work... |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 03, 2009
03:33 AM Post #7236398
| Leisa I don't even know what Nardoo is yet but will google it and find out. I think the pond looks better as well and much less work. I will have to get a waterlily tomorrow and see what else will be good for the little tadpoles. I have a large varigated Ginger that I thought might look okay by the pond too. I have a small blue one as well but it's only about 9" high at the moment. I also have a Sydney rock Orchid but that's only little too. I still have broms to put in there. Lots of work because where I take everything from I have to straighten up and put other things in their place to keep the garden looking okay. I'll get there. Colleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 03, 2009
04:42 AM Post #7236426
| Looking good Collen. I see you got impatient (like me) and decided there was more important things to do than paint ponds and wait for it to cure and rinse it and wipe it, so I think the orange is pretty cool too! he he. i like all the plants you have there so far. It reminds me of home. He he.
Mike, its about 5 hours from here, but I am driving 2.5 hours to a bromeliad nursery on friday, where I am camping, then getting a lift the other 2.5 hours. I will, however, have to drive home on the saturday after the show, so I will need all of sunday to recover (or pot up my new babies) I haven't got as much money as i'd hoped, but I am SURE I will find something. It would be great to meet you, along with leisa, so be sure to let me know if you decide to go. I picked up a brom I thought might be a Cruenta, and it actually looks alot like yours in colour, however it is still a pup. I will post a picky tomorrow. I have another that I thought might be a Cruenta, but after posting it for ID on GW, I am none the wiser.
Leisa. I used to have water lettuce, but got rid of it when I was doing hort at tafe, because it was drummed into us about contributing to the weed problem. It is a cute little plant though, and easy to look after in a pot, but my pond overflows when it rains.
I have rainbow parsley which is a water plant, and pitcher plants, pickeral rush (you'd like that in a pot Leisa, and I have plenty to share) Water (Flag) iris, and quite a few others too. I'm happy to share if anyone would like some.
Hello Jean/moon and Charleen. Nice of you to drop in again.
Well, thats a long story.
Leisa, these are my pinstriped neos. Left one is 'Alan freeman hybrid' and right one is supposed to be 'Exotica Satin'
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 03, 2009
04:45 AM Post #7236428
| This is Neo 'Exotica Velvet' at the back. Its gorgeous, but is supposed to have the pinstriping, but is solid burgundy, which I find very pleasing anyway.
Sue
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 03, 2009
05:07 AM Post #7236442
| Sue, I would love some water plants if you have some to spare please. Check your e-mail. Colleen |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2009
08:54 AM Post #7236634
| Hello, Sue. Good to see the Brom fever is still coursing...grin you have such pretty plants...hear the envy???LOL
Colleen, that looks so nice. The taddies will be quite happy there, I'm sure.
LeisaD, isn't Nardoo a type of water clover? Or is it the mosaic plant? I looked at so many beautiful plants when we were there, but I can't seem to keep all the names in my head...ah well, better to age than the alternative...GRIN |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2009
10:25 AM Post #7236900
| Colleen, The little Orange pool is soooo cute. I'm sure the tadpoles will love it. I put out buckets to catch the rainwater and there is usually some in there.
You are going to love it.
Beautiful Broms surrounding the pool.
weed_woman, ilove looking at your Brom, they are so beautiful.
Charleen |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 03, 2009
03:39 PM Post #7237829
| Hi All hope everyone is well, Colleen I read some where that if you par boil (blanch ) lettuce leaves then put through a blender this makes a paste mix with a little water place in a ice cube tray and freeze,this then is used to feed the tadploes,up this way almost all ponds at ground level get taken over by CANE TOADS #****##. Sue its about a 6 hour drive for me then traffic got to find the place as well so I might leave Friday and camp in Brisie, Lesia if I come down(and I think I will) will you be there Sat morning ? I could bring some water lettuce cheers plant is Nid Rutalens PS Colleen try this link re frogs. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/inquiry/factsheets/leaflet0029.pdf
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 03, 2009
03:55 PM Post #7237888
| Thanks for that info Mike. I was wondering what I should feed them. I think they are coming this weekend. I still have lots to do. The boys are so excited. Cameren has been drawing frog pictures. Still more broms to move to their new home today. Colleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 04, 2009
03:14 AM Post #7239773
| Mike & Sue, if you think you'll be there say between 8 & 9am, I'll go over then.
Mike, will you stay on the northside of Bris somewhere? If so I could pick you up on Sat morning & take you there if you like. I only have a normal sized car, so that might restrict your purchases though ;-)
I'd love a piece of water lettuce & I will be VERY careful with it!! Any other water plants for a pot would be good too :-)
Sue Exotica Velvet does look large. My Pinstripe is pretty big, but not that big I think. Maybe the striping will change as it matures do you think? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 04, 2009
05:24 AM Post #7239801
| Ha ha, Jean/moon I can hear the envy. If you were closer I'd share, you know?
Charleen, I'll keep posting nice pics for you then.
I Love frogs Colleen. As a kid in NZ, we didn't see many, and all i wanted was to have an aquarium with plants and frogs. Now they live all around the place! Bill fished one out of the pool this morning!
Leisa and Mike, I am hoping to be there at 8am for the bargains! he he. I will Dmail you with a photo so you know who to say hello to! I am so excited! 2 more sleeps! (going halfway on friday) I've picked up two more mowing jobs tomorrow, so a bit of extra money.
Leisa, I'm not sure about the striping, will have to wait and see I suppose
Mike, here is the pup I think might be a Cruenta hybrid
Sue
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 04, 2009
05:25 AM Post #7239803
| This is the other one that I treid for an iD. This is also a pup, and it gets quite large and can take full sun. 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 04, 2009
05:26 AM Post #7239804
| Leisa, my little Neo. kautskyi is looking great in colour! How are yours? 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 04, 2009
05:27 AM Post #7239806
| Heres one of my favourites, you've probably all seen it many times, as i post it quite often. It is nearing maturity now, so hopefully I will have flowers and pups soon.
Neoregelia 'Jewellery Shop'
Sue
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 04, 2009
06:59 AM Post #7239861
| Nice pics Sue! Your 'Jewellery Shop' is a real credit to you! Kautskyi looks good too. I've got a couple of pups on mine that need to come off. I'll probably leave one & let it grow a clump in the spot where it is, as it handles the sun pretty well.
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 04, 2009
08:13 AM Post #7239949
| Hi all ,Leisa I'm touched , that you would go out of your way to pick me up.It's very decent of you ,i have my own car and will be staying at my brothers place (Manley) and with my trusty GPS I should only get lost about 10 times, i hope to be there at 8am should be quite a crowd milling around the front door by then (maybe you could get us in through the side door or something he he ) Sue your curenta hyb looks interesting it dose not look to have the same colour as mine might have to bring one with me , jewellery shop's mum might be there (Marget patterson) if you ever get the chance her place is well worth a look and she is a nice person as well her Till's will blow your mind one of my favorite mid sized neos is kautskii when growen in full light,Colleen thank's anything to promote frogs, sorry our American friends couldn't come over for the show on saturday I'm sure Lesia will have sum great photos to post,speaking of Jewellery shop this was my first one 2/3 grown cheers mike 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 04, 2009
09:25 AM Post #7240077
| Hmmm sounds like I might need my pointy elbows for the crush at the door at 8am at the BSQ show!! And after all the lovely pics of Neo. Jewellry Shop I'll just have to get one this weekend! Trouble is I usually go with a wish list, but end up with all kinds of other things instead! I usually try to restrict myself to one box full - I just make sure it's a BIG box!! It should be a good show, as the April show was pretty quiet, as the Garden Expo was on the same weekend.
Mike, I just have a lot of country relatives who will drive the outskirts of Bris, and then catch a train or bus rather than tackle the traffic. But yes with the trusty GPS it's much easier!! |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
10:23 AM Post #7240247
| Better hope the GPS isn't a Garmin...they have a wicked sense of humor. My SIL used his to get us from Northgate, QLD to Noosa, QLD, by what was supposed to be the quickest, easiest route...took us through the center of Buderim at the absolute peak of the rush hour traffic...Garmin's shortcut added 45 minutes to the drive...grin, but we did get there, grin
Picked up on that envy-thing did'ya, Sue? LOL Seriously, you all have such lovely plants. Hope you guys have a ball at the show/sale, and that you each find a treasure...but no in-fighting...grin
Jean/Moon |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
02:48 PM Post #7241225
| I kiked the 'Big Box" statment. I'll have to use that. Learn
so much.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 04, 2009
07:11 PM Post #7241974
| Here's my Neo kautskyi, which is in the ground. It's just under 50cm wide & has 3 pups coming up the back. 
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77sunset
Merino
Australia
November 04, 2009
10:33 PM Post #7242697
| Just drooling over all the gorgeous broms. Mine are looking great considering the cold here. This is my Lucky Stripes with pup . 
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77sunset
Merino
Australia
November 04, 2009
10:34 PM Post #7242700
| My new A. gracilus . 
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77sunset
Merino
Australia
November 04, 2009
10:37 PM Post #7242711
| The flower head on one of my Dyckias. As soon as it opens I will be able to ask for an ID. I have this one at around nearly 4'tall and another similar with 3 flower stems nearly as tall.
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 05, 2009
04:17 AM Post #7243386
| Hi everyone. A bit more decorating went on today. Slooooowly gettin them moved. Love the yellow and the orange broms. Colleen 
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 05, 2009
04:30 AM Post #7243392
| Here's the "g" from the last post that I forgot on the end of "getting". The little gnome garden that I've put at the end of the shadehouse. The boys love it. They're now waiting for the tadpoles. Colleen 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 05, 2009
06:03 AM Post #7243425
| Colleen, that is so cute! What a great idea. I wish I had seen things like that when I was a younger kid. Now that I'm a big kid, I can make my own fun garden places. Thats what happens when we grow up eh?
Lisa, I wonder if N. kautsky like the warmer weather? I have two, both from different sources. One is in the garden and the other in a pot in the brom house. Both are very small, and haven't grown much at all, but both have pretty good colour, although mine look a little on the greener side than yours. I think theres another 2 up the back garden, i will have to have a look.
Mike, your Jewellery shop looks quite large, at least it has alot of layers of leaves compared to mine. Mine has gone VERY orange as it has matured. I'd have to go back through my photos to see what it originally started like. Ok, here is what it looked like a year ago (oct 08)
Sue |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 05, 2009
06:08 AM Post #7243427
| I'm imagining I will meet quite a few people over the next couple of days, and learn quite alot. I might try to do a bit of writing, and I'll be sure to take plenty of pics. The batteries are on the charger now! Its been raining this afternoon, quite heavily, so I'm hoping it clears up tomorrow for the drive to Wardell and the nursery visit.
Jean, all your broms look to be growing very well.
Thanks Jean/moon, its sure to be a great time at the show, even if all we do is meet each other! (mike and lisa) I've packed a few 'big Boxes' in anticipation, but I think I will already have made my purchases prior to the show. I will try to save a little money incase there is something special. I am about to write my wishlist out now. (its a bit messy currently)
Ok, going to Dmail you both, Mike and Lisa.
Sue |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 05, 2009
07:40 AM Post #7243477
| Sue Leisa and Mike enjoy yourselves and buy plenty. Colleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 05, 2009
07:44 AM Post #7243485
| Colleen in the pond pic - is that Neophytum Ralph Davis (or similar) in the cream/yellow pot in the bottom left.
I bought Neophytum Fire Cracker the other week & am looking for pot to create this type of effect : http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=3&aid=7581&id=1000001...
The plant looks like it needs plenty of sun to really colour up.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
10:28 AM Post #7243839
| Colleen, love the gnome Garden. Know the boys enjoy it
very much. Hope they enjoy watching the tadpoles get their little legs.
Charleen
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WayneCarter
NW Sydney NSW
Australia
November 05, 2009
03:34 PM Post #7244757
| Hi Brom people!
Can anyone identify this mauve / blue flowering plant?
Came from an old garden and was growing as a thick patch about 1 m sq.
Thanks.
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 05, 2009
04:09 PM Post #7244870
| Yes Leisa that is Neophytum Ralph Davis. Will under shadecloth be sunny enough for him? Leisa can't get into that thread you put up to have a look. Charleen I'm just as excited as the boys about the tadpoles . They've got their little bench positioned by the pool ready. If one looks really hard you can find the odd plastic lizard and little stone alligators placed around the pond as well. Colleen |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
04:26 PM Post #7244900
| I saw them, towards the front. they are so cute. I have a little green anole, when I brought some plants in , I guess.
I tried to catch it but it got away. Love them, i have frogs in my ponds too. I have a bog, took a pic this Morning.
This is Lucas, the junkyard dog. He loves to tear up my flower pots. I didn't get him too may store toys so now when I do, he doesn't want to play with anything but the pots.I know this is Brom but hope you like the pic. It sort of goes with your pond.
Charleen
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 05, 2009
04:53 PM Post #7244964
| Lucus looks like he's saying, "Who's disturbing my rest time?" Benny, our dog, wouldn't dare chew up my pots.He's very good in the garden except when next doors cat swipes at him under the fence. I think he would tear him to bits if he got hold of him. He's great with our cats and they're always smooching one another. I suppose we will be a bit lonely in here on the weekend with Sue, Leisa and Mike away, but never mind they will have plenty to show us and talk about when they get back. Colleen |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
04:59 PM Post #7244982
| Ow, Yes. it will be fun to see what all they get.
I feel like I am eavesdropping, but everyone is so nice.
I feel comfortable with you all.
Thanks.
Lucas is a good boy, he is not even 6 mo. yet. He
will be o.k.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 05, 2009
06:02 PM Post #7245162
| Sorry Colleen - here you go. This was taken at Anne McBurnie's Open Garden last month.
I saw a similiar kind of head-shaped pot for sale at the local garden shop a couple of years back & thought it was great but kinda kitch & didn't buy it as I wasn't sure what I'd grow in it. Hmmm now I know exactly what I'd use it for - duoh!!!
Colleen yes I think a few dinosaurs & maybe crocodiles around the pond would be perfect, especially if it keeps the boys interested.
Awww Charleen he's soo cute & loveable looking. He looks like he's saying "Make a fuss of me Mum!" My cat Boris loves to help with the gardening - especially if I'm trimming a bush & dropping lots of small leaves or little branches down. I throw them on top of him & he just sits there slowly getting covered & purrs :-)
Wayne is it Aechmea Blue Cone? FCBS doesn't show a great pic but see: http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auction.aspx?itemid=8897596
I think I own one of this plant; described by the person who gave it to me at the time as having a blue pom-pom flower. But as it's not flowered yet I just gotta wait! I hope it is, as it's a pretty plant & would look great at a clump.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
06:28 PM Post #7245268
| Leisa, that is soGreat. I think Colleen needs one. I like it, What is the "hair?"
A brom of somekind or a Dracenea (?) I hope you know what I mean.
It is great. What ever it is.
Lucas is the sweetest little terrorist (he love to tear my plants up. )
He is my baby.
Thanks,
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 05, 2009
07:18 PM Post #7245482
| Charleen I believe the hair is a Neophytum - a cross between a Neoregelia & an Orthophytum. |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
07:25 PM Post #7245517
| Pretty, isn't it.
Thanks
Charleen |
chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
November 07, 2009
05:22 AM Post #7249694
| I hope you northern folk are ok ...those floods sound bad. |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 07, 2009
07:11 AM Post #7249723
| The 500mm downpour around Coff Harbour was incredible on the news. Sue might still be on the road back from Bris, but said she'd lost a of mulch off the gardens but her brom house wasn't washed away! Incredible wether events!! |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
09:03 AM Post #7249868
| The weather is doing just what it wants but that is o.k.
We are finally getting out of a drought, we have had about 4-5 years amd I am so glad.
This will be first winter we are going into spring with moisture in our gardens. They should do great next year.
I have flowers they are much larger than they are supposed to be. My Lantana and a lily that grew over 5foot.
Have discovered Brugmansias, such a beautiful , interesting plant. Love it.
They got a lot of Rain In the Atlanta area and had several floods and their Reservoirs are finally full.
It is Beautiful here today but just very cool for me. I like the weather to be warmer.
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WayneCarter
NW Sydney NSW
Australia
November 07, 2009
02:26 PM Post #7250669
| Aechmea 'Blue Cone'.
Thank you Leisa. 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 07, 2009
08:09 PM Post #7251520
| HELLO! I"M Back! Whew! What a bromalific weekend!
Hi Wayne, yes A. 'Blue Cone' a cultivar of A. cylindrata me thinks! Sometimes they are pine cone shaped, and sometimes squatter, pom-pom shaped. Mine is Pom-pom shaped. They look great in a big clump.
Leisa, I think your Neophytum in the head is N. 'Galactic Warrior' which kinda goes with the warrior theme I guess? I picked one up yesterday. Your Firecracker will do much the same, but be a smaller plant, as I think its a cross with Neo. 'Fireball'. It was really good to meet you yesterday, and thanks for taking such good care of us! I wonder if Mike has made it back home yet? My babies are still in the van because its still raining, so I don't even feel like sorting them. I've had a bromeliad overdose!
Charleen, Lucas looks cool! I had a dog that liked plastic pots too, and I used to have all my plants on the veranda, gated off so he couldn't eat them. Luckily the two i have now show no interest in pots, and even know not to cross the invisible line into the shade house. The cat, on the other hand, will shred any broms that I place on the floor, especially if they block access to HIS sunny spots! Hmmmpffff!
Its a bit of a shamble outside after the floods, and i have to go through the bottom shelf of my potting bench to see what I can save. I don't think I had anything too precious in there, mostly boxes for posting plants. There is sugar cane mulch from a*#%hole to breakfast, but thats no great drama. I do wish the rain would let up though.
I wasn't home when we flooded, so was giving instructions to hubby, over the phone at 11pm, on which broms to save from where. Poor man was stumbling around in the dark feeling for pots under benches and all! he he.
Anyway, I might start a new thread for the brom weekend, but don't anybody go away! Theres still room to chat here yet!
Sue
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
08:24 PM Post #7251546
| My dog and your cat would make good Bookend holders, wouldn't they? I hope you can salvage good from your rain damaged plants.
Does your husband have a flashlight or torch when it is dark.
Don't they have some pretty plants, I love the punk hair do. Great pic.
Charleen |
chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
November 08, 2009
01:05 AM Post #7252193
| glad everything is ok sue ...you sure have been copping it up that way.
I was concerned ...are your brom babies all ok?.
looking forward to hearing and seeing what you have been up to. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 08, 2009
02:55 AM Post #7252378
| Stupidly wrote my post, then re read my last one, edited it for spelling and lost the one I was writing! Will I never learn?
Thanks for your concern Chrissy, it means alot. I read that you haven't had great news concerning your bro, so I wish you and he all the best in that reguard. Yeah, I think all is well. If the rain would just stop, everything will drain ok. Some of the retired, invalid broms will need de-mulching, but no damage. I have to watch them carefully now, incase we get a couple of hot days following the rain, because they will be all lush and green and turgid, and likely to wilt and burn very easily. I'm hoping none of the newbies are too soft from their previous growing conditions, but I'll check them for any signs of decline.
Leisa, are you home yet? What did you bring home? Lucky you getting a second day to look at the plants (on your tea break). I took pictures so i can browse the tables whenever I want! he he.
Charleen, the torch was in the car or the semi, and the yard was flooded, so he couldn't get to it. I had to direct him around the house (over the phone) in the dark (the power went out also) to find candles and matches! This happened back on march 31st also, but I was home alone to deal with it, so now he knows how I felt. I guess we'll make a flood plan incase it ever happens again.
Heres the invalids I will have to sort out when the rain stops
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 08, 2009
03:00 AM Post #7252387
| The rain got up to the bottom step, but itd have to go a long way to come in the house!
Sue
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 08, 2009
03:14 AM Post #7252394
| Gosh Sue you really cop it when it rains don't you? Hope all the babies are okay. It's been really hot here. not nice at all. The broms are doing fine though. A friend of mine came around yesterday and brought me a new brom for the shadehouse. It's a Billbergia "Graham ?" cant remember off-hand the other name but you will know I'm sure. Hope you three had a great time. Did you lose Mike up there? Haven't heard from him yet. Waiting for the pics of your buys. Colleen 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 08, 2009
04:04 AM Post #7252429
| Hi Colleen, your little boy on the right looks a touch sunburned! It must be hot down there
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1054308/
I know you're already looking at the thread, but heres a quick link to the weekend. Mike had a long way to go, so I guess he's busy getting there, or unloading his purchases.
I will be posting your babies tomorrow. So even though you can't get to these amazing sales, i think you are doing quite well! he he
Sue |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 08, 2009
04:07 AM Post #7252432
| Yes Sue they both got sunburnt last weekend. They had 3 lots of cream on and shirts but still got burnt. I will have to get those special bathing suits for them I think. Colleen |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2009
09:29 AM Post #7252666
| they are so cute, Colleen. i can just see them watching the new tadpoles.
Dinasaur everywhere too.
How wonderful.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 09, 2009
03:19 AM Post #7255202
| Great travel log & pics Sue!!
I think I had too much of a brom fix on the weekend - I've been off sick today. I'm feeling better this afternoon, after spending the day resting in bed. Luckily I managed to get all the potting up done yesterday morning, so all my new plants are out enjoying the bit of rain we've had overnight. Hopefully we'll get some more rain this evening. thanks again Sue & Mike for the lovely plants & for making the trip to Bris!!! It's been a highlight of my gardening year :-)
Mike how did you go looking at the property at Mt Tamborine. Hopefully you found it ok via GPS?
Sue I hope you don't have too much work to put the garden to right after all that rain. The news said 500mm in an evening - incredible!!
Here's my Portea (petropolitana ?) that's just opened up.
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 09, 2009
03:50 AM Post #7255217
| Hi Leisa, me too. Very tired and I have a sore back, so I didn't work and have been out for a massage and acupuncture so i can try to work tomorrow.
There will be a bit of cleaning up to do. I raked up piles of stuff that was left at the high tide mark. It was very interesting and I found several really gnarly peices of wood, ideal for mounting Tills! Bill is going to pick all the stuff up in the wheel barrow tomorrow. There was heaps of horse poo from the neighbours paddock, so we'll use that to replace all the topsoil that went out to sea. All our mulch is still here, its just been relocated, so Bill and i will work on that over the next few weeks. No hurry! Its gumboots for the next week at least, because its soggy and because there are heaps of hungry leeches! Ewwwww.
Leisa, it was my gardening highlight too! I can't imagine what could possibly top that!
Goodnight all, don't like to sit at the 'puter too long after a massgae, as it undoes all the good work.
Sue
Pinegrove garden path
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 09, 2009
08:10 AM Post #7255355
| Hi all," Sue glad to read that you did not sustain to much damage from all that rain '' half a meter in one night ' that's a bloody lot of water !!!! (hoped you saved me some ) we also had rain 10mm over three days( its a start ). It was good to meet you and Lesia.Full marks to BSQ there were some stunning plants and fantastic displays. I got home late Sunday evening stopped of at a few more places on the way home even found a brom or two, think I should have gone south first (pinegrove ) great shots Sue,Lesia I got to Mt T with out a problem GPS greatest thing since golf clubs and cane toads!!! spent today re potting my plants and condenplating the next show ( liked the pic of N Galactic warrior mostly don't like kicth but that was enjoyable) Colleen your place is looking better with every post .Charleen sorry I don't have pet pics to post (don't have any only chooks and native animals so I thought I'd post one that I like) 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 09, 2009
08:19 AM Post #7255369
| Nice pet, you got tere. Think I'd rather have a nice furry
Tarantula. What kind is it? Is it a pet? Thank you
I will get you a pic of my longears. Here is A.T. and hs Mum, Isabelle
Charleen
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 09, 2009
08:21 AM Post #7255373
| better post a plant as well, "any care to name it "
cheers everyone
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
November 09, 2009
08:24 AM Post #7255375
| Charleen I ll bet they would just love broms cheers |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 09, 2009
08:34 AM Post #7255397
| Yes, they would love to eat the broms.
That is a pretty one.Has it bloomed yet?
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 09, 2009
11:34 PM Post #7258527
| Mike, Nice plant. I think this plant was on display at the show - see:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=106479&l=aadc1de161&id...
Sue knew the name of it, but it's dropped out of the sieve I use as a memory!!
Is the snake a pet? Maybe you would have chooks or native animals around if you didn't have the snake ;-)
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 10, 2009
01:34 AM Post #7258913
| Glad you got home ok Mike. I think your plant is Vriesea 'Megan' and I would have bought one at the show if I could get it cheaper than $150!
Leisa, your link isn't working well. Its a bit hit and miss with facebook isn't it?
Computer driving me mad, must have water in it or something.
Sue |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
10:22 AM Post #7259588
| Do the Vriesea 'Megan' possibly make seed ,so you could grow your own?
Is it like a mule, Sterile? got all the equipment but can't reproduce.
They sure are "Proud" of that plant.
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 12, 2009
03:20 AM Post #7266128
| Hi Charleen, not sure about seed. Some do produce, some are a bit stubborn, but Vriesea take an awful long time to grow from seed, so if it didn't come true (it might be a plain green plant) you'd have to wait a long time to find out. Pups are a little bit more stable, and much quicker to grow, although the quantity is less.
Leisa, how are you feeling?
Mike, I know you gave me A. fosteriana, and the N. cruenta (large skinny one), but what was the lovely red, squat Neo? Was it morris henry hobbs?
It was our wedding anniversary (9 years) yesterday, and hubby bought me a nice pot to put display plants in. I can't decide wether to keep it indoors or out?
Sue
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2009
09:02 AM Post #7266409
| Beautiful pot. Looks like a Growing rainbow.
Those are beautiful.
Charleen
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 12, 2009
07:46 PM Post #7268404
| Guys, it's been a rough week for me - not feeling 100% etc, but starting to feel better now. Not working today, so the weekend is looking goo.
Sorry about the link above - it seems to be a Facebook problem... Here's the pic directly.
Sue I hope you back is ok now. I love your display. Here's my guesses at what they are:
3rd row (L-R): Blushing Tiger(maybe) - Blushing Tiger (in the white urn definitely) - Blushing Tiger(maybe)
2nd row (L-R): Jewellry Shop - ???(Hmmm nicely banded, but I don't know this one)
Front row (L-R): Fiesta - Kautskii - Break of Day(maybe) 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 13, 2009
05:12 AM Post #7269491
| so close Leisa !
First row is all Neoregelia 'Blushing Tiger'
Second row is N. 'Jewellery Shop' and N. 'Break Of Day' (Juvenille)
third row is N. 'Fanfare', N. kautskyi, and N. 'Furnace'.
I hope you feel better soon. That was a mammoth effort to go to the show, and i am taking a bit longer to recover than I though! Back is sore, but a massage and acupuncture on monday has eased it somewhat. I really cant wait till xmas to have a couple of weeks break.
I have another longish drive to Warwick with Bill tomorrow, to pick up his latest aquisition. Wish he bought broms instead of bikes!
Your pic is great, definitely Megan! Mike, come back to us when you can and confirm?
Sue |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 13, 2009
09:38 AM Post #7269798
| What kind of Bikes? Motor bikes, antique bikes?
Yeah, I'm nosey. Those Broms are so pretty.
Hope you are getting stronger, not fun feeling bad.
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 14, 2009
03:54 AM Post #7272748
| Hi Charleen. I sure hope everyone is ok. It looks as though it must have been overload for everyone!
My Hubby is into vintage bikes, so picked up a 1978 Yamaha 500 single! We left at 3am and got home about 3pm today. Hubby rode the bike for a couple of hours till his bum went numb, then we put it in the back of the ute, had lunch at the pub in Casino and headed home.
I spent the afternoon relaxing, fed the goldfish and weeded around the pond garden while sipping a big cold glass of wine. A very relaxing afternoon. We'll probably go riding tomorrow, weather permitting.
What are you up to in the garden?
I sat on the ground to take this pic, just to see what the plants look like from ground level
Sue
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 14, 2009
08:53 AM Post #7272925
| Very pretty picture. I must try that. How neat, I was guessing it may be Vintage bikes. What fun.
But it sounds like you had a very relaxing afternoon.
The weather is cooling down and winter is on it's way. But it is so pretty this week after all
that rain we got earlier. I have some Brug cuttings coming on in the house.
Got some bulbs of Naked lady I need to plant. Have three new flower beds started for next spring. I want to do a Cactus garden too.
Charleen
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 15, 2009
02:04 AM Post #7275520
| Hi everyone. Lovely pic from ground level Sue. Looks like an ant took the pic. Here's an update on my pond area. Tadpoles have been delivered and are now in their new home. I hope they will be okay here. It's very hot. 45 degrees. enough is enough. Please let there be a cool change tonight. Be back later. Colleen
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 15, 2009
05:07 AM Post #7275623
| Looking good Colleen. Geeze, I feel for you in that heat! Do you get the humidity down there? Hopefully you will get a cool change soon.
I went and visited my friends broms today. Theres not much going on or needing doing with my broms, so I needed something new to look at. Hers are all looking good too, and both of us have noticed a big growth spurt since the rain and warmth of the last two weeks.
I've also noticed my Vriesea seeds have sprouted after only 14 days, when it usually takes longer than 21 days! I'd like to get as much growth on the littlies before the cool weather begins in May/June.
Leisa and Mike, have you gone AWOL? I hope you are both well.
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 15, 2009
10:14 AM Post #7275910
| All,
I'm not AWOL just busy chasing after my Mum again! I did a bit of moving things around this morning in the garden, but nothing new to report brom wise. I need to buy & mix a new batch of potting mix, as well as fertilize various plants in the garden - next weekend maybe...
I noticed something interesting last night - a cream coloured flower on a certain brom - it's not open during the day, so had to duck out just now & take a pick.
Any guesses as to what it is ;-) ????
Colleen your pond is looking lush already. Hope the heat doesn't do any damage. You've got a very realistic little mammal there of some sort - very cute!
Last night we thought we heard a toad clomping along at the back of the garden & hubbie got out the croquet mallet to do the deed - only to discover it was a green frog!! I'm hoping it finds my pond-in-a-tuff-tub (with lovely water plants thanks to Sue & Mike) & stays. 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
10:32 AM Post #7275958
| Beautifu pic Colleen. Pond is looking better eveytime we see it.
I bet the little Tadpoles love it. I have some up here in a bucket
of water and they are going to need Longjohns. Winter is on it's
way and I am afraid they will freeze. Poor babys.
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 15, 2009
08:33 PM Post #7277609
| Hi leisa, I reckon that might be a Vriesea fosteriana flower? My clues to its ID are the night flowering Some Vrieseas) and the speckles on the bracts (fosteriana). How did I do?
I'm glad you have recovered and have just been too busy to drop by. I always seem to be short of bromeliad potting mix too!
Its very hot here today and also staemy. I'm having a little break at home before heading off to the next job. I don't know how I will survive this summer. It seems as though I can't take the heat like I could a couple of years ago. Actually, its the humidity that really kills!
Anyway, nothing new going on here, except an orchid flowering in the brom house, but the camera is in the van parked out front, so i will have to put the pic on later
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 15, 2009
09:10 PM Post #7277734
| Sue, you are completely correct - Vriesea fosteriana it is !!
I've heard of night flowering plants (like cactus etc) but thought it was only rare broms that did this and never actually had one myself. I'd noticed during the day that the flowers seemed to have opened & reclosed, but just thought it was happening while I was at work etc. The whole flower stem is so glossy & speckled - even without the flower it's rather impressive.
The heat is also getting to me these days & Sunday was quite hot & humid to boot. I sweat like a pig !! Maybe we've just been spoiled by having reasonable weather up to now. So summer is finally here!! No bad only |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 16, 2009
08:07 PM Post #7280614
| Ha, reasonable weather! We obviously live in different countries! he he. Its muggy again here today, but a wind sprung up aroun 9am which helps to dry the sweat! I have to take a towel with me into the garden to wipe my face and brow! I'm home on a break again, but about to set off for the afternoon jobs, mowing and tidying up fallen leaves in a courtyard garden. *sigh*
Does your Fosteriana flower have a sticky substance on the floral parts? I noticed on some of my friends Vrieseas that they get a glue like substance on them. I'm still waiting on the appearance of flowers from my V. intermedia. The spike looks like its fully formed, but no blooms yet. Maybe I'll have to go out with a torch tonight, incase I am missing the event too. If you want to pollinate the flowers, you have to be out there at night also. Are you going to have a go with yours? I spread some vriesea seed from a small one onto the tree fern trunk in the front garden. and i noticed there are some tiny ones growing there now. Awesome!
Gotto go
Might chat tonight.
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 16, 2009
09:00 PM Post #7280770
| Here's a pic of the whole flower (at night).
Hmmm hadn't thought about trying to create seed. Good work getting the seeds on the tree fern trunk!
What do I do? There seems to be plenty of pollen in the flower. Do I need two flowers? I only have one plant flowering & only one flower open at a time so far .
Can I create seeds with that?
It's warm here today. I'll have to set up the fan as I'm working from home (on the PC) & it's getting very warm!
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
November 16, 2009
09:06 PM Post #7280804
| Hi brom babies ...check out the second and third pic runners up in the dg's tropical pic contest ...the others are wonderful too.
http://davesgarden.com/contest/2009/winners.php?catid=307 |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 17, 2009
05:38 AM Post #7281731
| Nice pics Chrissy - that's a lovely Ae. fasciata & the vanda (purple orchid) is just lovely! |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
November 17, 2009
11:05 PM Post #7284842
| Hello all. I never come on here much as I don't have the amount of lovely broms you all have. I am always lurking though and love to see all the photos. I have some puppies of my own on some broms so will have a growing collection. One of my 'Lucky Stripes' is having twins and 'Halleujah has a pup. Sue's lovely V. carolinata has a pup.
I am excited today though and have to ask some very novice questions. I bought seed of Vriesia 'Red Chestnut' a few months ago. I did as instructed with medium etc and planted in Sept. I have the seed in a plastic container with lid, inside a zip lock bag. I used a mister to damp the medium and seed and left in where it gets bright light in the lounge. I opened it today to check and the container is full of tiny wee little green things. You can see each little seed with it's shoot.
Now , what do I do ?? Leave them alone until big enough to handle or open bag and container.
I know I will get expert advice and am looking forward to being a mum of all these little babies.
Thank you for any help
Jean.
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
November 17, 2009
11:17 PM Post #7284892
| jean congratulations! better build another greenhouse  |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 18, 2009
03:15 AM Post #7285523
| I wrote a big post last night and got magically signed out, so I gave up in disgust!
Leisa, try using the one flower, the put some of the pollen onto a peice of tin foil, to use on a different flower the following night. I think you can self pollinate though.
Chrissy, nice to see some old favourites are still favourites! Thanks for the link. I always enjoy good pics.
Congratulations Jean! I assume the plastic bag is to help keep it heated? You can probably remove that now. Vriesea seed are very slow to grow, so you're in for a long wait! he he. Now the trick is to keep them alive! Algae is a big concern, but if you add some Alginox (a pool algaecide with no copper, available at pool shops) at a rate of 1ml to 1 litre, into your sprayer, this should keep algae at bay, and also seems to work on fungus gnats, which hover around laying larvae and eating the roots! I also use a sprayer with a diluted mix of orchid fert, and apply once a week. You could probably lift a corner of the lid too, just to let some of the air and gasses exchange. Keep us posted as to how you go, and once again, well done!
Sue |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
November 18, 2009
04:24 PM Post #7287082
| Thanks Sue. The wait can't be any longer than waiting on epi seedlings from seed to flower around 4 yrs. or more. The two containers can sit together and talk during the long wait.
They are in the lounge so hopefully no gnats. I had the plastic bag just for a bit more warmth but will now remove it. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 19, 2009
01:44 AM Post #7288813
| Oh good Jean, I'm glad you have patience! In 10 months, my V. heiroglyphica seedlings are about 5mm tall, and of around 100 seed sown, I have 5 left! Mind you, when the container got blown on the ground in the wind, that didn't help matters! 5 was all I couold find, so I'm surprised they survived the dump in the gravel and the subsequent repotting.
Here are some Vriesea seedlings growing on the tree fern on the south side. I don't know how they'll do, as its an experiment and I am not helping them anymore than putting the seed there in the first place. Not a great pic, but you get the idea.
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 19, 2009
01:48 AM Post #7288821
| I took a pic of my Aechmea fasciata var Purpurea. This is the original plants pup, and the flower seems alot taller than the original.
Computer is going really slow! Might come back on later as I have to mow some more of my lawn.
Sue
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2009
10:12 AM Post #7289352
| WOW!!Very pretty Brom. |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 19, 2009
09:15 PM Post #7291259
| Sue, those seedlings must be VERY SMALL, as those roots on the tree fern are pretty fine (like the thickness of uncooked spaghetti?). I hope they survive, they look healthy & it's a great idea. Your Aechmea fasciata var Purpurea is lovely. I've got Ae. fasciata in my garden in a slow spreading clump, but it doesn't seem to flower. Do you do anything to your's to get it to flower? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 20, 2009
04:24 AM Post #7292084
| No Leisa, but its about now that they begin. My daughter gave me a pot full one xmas, and it has bloomed every xmas there after.
Have been shopping on Ebay. mmmmmm...naughty! |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 21, 2009
05:34 AM Post #7295576
| Fat little frog in Neo Fanfare. 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 21, 2009
09:43 AM Post #7295794
| I love that little frog. He is sooooo cute. He is really
keeping the bugs from your plants. Just look at his little
Fat body. Love the pic. |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 21, 2009
07:54 PM Post #7297625
| Sue, Neo. Fanfare's NOT a big plant, so that must be a small frog, but it looks fat & healthy!! We're hearing frogs croaking in the house gutters for the first time since we moved here (15 years ago). The lady down the street has a frog pond & I think I can thank her for the frogs around my house. Maybe the general environment is healthier too. I saw a lovely long skink hiding in a brom pot yesterday, when I was doing some repotting. I've still got more repotting to do, but it's stinking hot outside - 31C & 50% humidity. I might wait until later this afternoon when it's cooler.
It's not a brom, but here's my mini pond in progress. Plants curtesy of Mike & Sue! I've made it in a big plastic tub & have another large ceramic urn I might move the tub into, as it fits better than into this black pot. I'm hoping the frogs find it & visit occasionally. It's on the open side of my patio - is it likely?
Also here's a link to some pics I took at the BSQ meeting last Thurs (hope it works) (the first 19 pics or so): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4676&id=10000017998889... (I hope this link works!!)
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 21, 2009
07:55 PM Post #7297634
| This Vr. guttata was lovely (non-competition) specimen by Barry Kable - just goes to show that species can be lovely! 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 21, 2009
07:58 PM Post #7297642
| And I thought Anne McBurnie's clump of Neo. punctatissima was Anne McBurnie's was impressive. For me this is a REALLY slow growing plant - I have one or 2 belligerent pups! I'll take me years to grow a clump like this.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 21, 2009
08:03 PM Post #7297656
| i love the little pond, it may get you a frong. Maybe tadpoles.
I love the weeping Vr. guttata, that is Beautiful.
Thanks.
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 22, 2009
04:44 AM Post #7298885
| Thanks for the link Leisa. Very nice plants. I too, was told Vriesea gutatta was hard to flower, but haven't had any trouble. I just leave it alone! he he. Those punctatissima are slow, but you can grow them faster in the shade, with regular spring/summer fertiliser, then colour them up in winter. They will grow a little larger and strappier like that though. I like 'em small and golden, so just buy them whenever I can and plant them together. I use plastic tubs like yours for my water plants, and they have heaps of tadpoles and frogs in them, so I'm sure yours will be no exception!
We've had a hot day too, but I'm pretty much up to date with my repotting, maybe just a couple more to do. I am always surprised at the new pups forming on the tired old mums! They just go on, and on!
Hey, Mike! WOOHOOO! Where are you?
Hello Charleen,he is a little frog (as Leisa suggests) about 2.5cm (1") long! And yes, he must have had a good meal! A real fatty!
Sue |
jungle_girl
Toowoomba
Australia
November 24, 2009
01:36 AM Post #7304940
| Hi All, in answer to a question, yes, my name is spelt Glwyn. My father was Welsh but I think that he got a little carried away with the "L's" as myself & some siblings seem to have got more than the normal share.
Thanks for the good wishes, hopefully, last chemo session this Friday, all things being well.
I'm very envious of the beautiful pics of the various broms, they are absolutely wonderful. As soon as I'm well enough, I'll take some of my garden bed & see if anyone can tell me what I have. I'm sure that they will be very "garden variety" as I have just picked them up here & there & I certainly have not paid $150 for any of them!! (My goodness, do people really pay that sort of money for a plant? I grizzle at $20!)
Anyway, exhaustion is my big foe at present so must away to lie on my "stretcher in paradise". My absolutely wonderful husband of 43 years saw that I could not relax under the pergola because I kept on seeing repotting, trimming, fertilising etc that needed doing NOW. So, my nongardening, farmer type who only ever used BIG machinery, husband repotted my whole garden of pots, asked directions for fertilising & trimming & then decided that I really needed a larger area & has cut pailings to keep wind out, strung chimes, cleaned filter on the fishpond & has virtually made me a paradise to lie in.
I'll try to get to the "Tea Room" soon & chat there, Glwyn |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 24, 2009
02:37 AM Post #7305060
| What a wonderful husband Glwyn. Hope you are a bundle of energy soon and looking forward to seeing your pics. Colleen |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 24, 2009
05:51 AM Post #7305202
| Hi again everyone. A pic of the shadehouse as it slowly fills. The weather has been a lot kinder this week and supposed to be a bit more rain on the way.You beauty. Colleen 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 24, 2009
07:58 AM Post #7305307
| Colleen, it's looking good! Your water plants look like they're really enjoying it. And it seems to attracting all kinds of animals ;-)
The brom that's (kind of) in the middle of the pic, with the pink tips - do you know what it is? I think you sent me one. I'll have to take a pic of mine, as it's getting lots of sun & looking quiet colourful.
Sue the big Neo cruenta(?) you gave me when you were up for the BSQ show is settling in very well at my place. it's enjoying a spot that gets lots of sun.
Mike - are you out there somewhere????
Here's my Vr. Ginger flowers - they're big & plump! It's amazing what a weak dose of Thrive flower & fruit every 2-4 weeks does for them!
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2009
09:06 AM Post #7305396
| Glwyn, good thoughts to you. Get stronger again soon. Grin
Colleen, that is becoming a real beauty spot. How lovely for you and the froggies.
I am near gobsmacked with excitement. My Daighter, Son in law and 2 precious grandsons are coming stateside in March. Going to have a whole month to spoil the babies...yea! I am a happy Granny. Grin
And, gorgeous plants everyone, I would be green with envy if I wasn't so happy...lol
Jean/Moon |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
10:10 AM Post #7305530
| Colleen the little frogs should be in sheer heaven, the little pond is looking great. Better with each day.
I have some Gingers sent to me and am going to put them in pots today. First time with Gingers.
You got any tips for an old newby ginger grower?/ I know you are going to enjoy thosr g'babys.
Thanks
Charleen |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2009
10:16 AM Post #7305557
| Hi Charleen. What kind of ginger are you potting up? |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
10:26 AM Post #7305580
| Alpinia zerum bet, varigated shell giner,Peach butterfly,Costus Ginger,Orange butterfly and stromanthe
this is what s on the pkg. nice plants too.
Charleen I hope I wrote them right. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2009
10:34 AM Post #7305600
| Wow, you are getting started big time. I have all those save for the Peach and Orange Butterfly (hedychium coronaria) I have the white butterfly. They will all do okay in the ground with protection (good heavy mulch). Mine die down in the winter and resprout each spring. Most of them are planted under the oak trees or near the southside of the house. I have a few you didn't name, so when we get ready to Cactus garden, I can send you some of those if you like. |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
10:47 AM Post #7305644
| Sent you a D-mail.
I don't want these nice people to boot me off.
Charleen |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 27, 2009
06:21 AM Post #7313216
| Hey where is everyone? Have you all got lost in amongst the broms? Colleen |
Imabromnut
Rockhampton Qld
Australia
November 27, 2009
06:44 AM Post #7313224
| Hi everyone haven't been on for so long, I thought I would drop in for a cuppa. Wow everyone has been so busy - and such lovely broms. Colleen your shadehouse looks wonderful and the tadpole pond so lovely. After nearly 120 days of no rain - we finally had two lovely days with cloudy skies and rain rain rain actually stood out in it and let the rain fall down on me... beautiful. Had a few new additions to my shade house so will get the camera out and post a few. take care and have a lovely weekend. |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 27, 2009
07:16 AM Post #7313246
| Hi Glenda. Glad to here that you've had rain too. We had a mini cyclone go through here the day before yesterday. Boy did it make a mess of the tree everywhere. Whole rows of vines were just put down on the ground. They're saying that we've had about 4 inches of rain in a week. That's about half our yearly rainfall. It's a bad time to be having rain like that for the blockers as it will split the fruit. The cockies are saying that they can't harvest their wheat while it's wet either. My garden loves it. It's been real tropical, humid and then it comes in again at dusk and rains again. It's quite nice outside at the moment though nice and cool. Don't know where everyone else are.Must be busy. Colleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 29, 2009
06:17 AM Post #7318197
| Hi Colleen and Glenda, I've been down in Sydney for the weekend. Hot. hot, hot, and here also! Will come back tomorrow for a chat. I'll Dmail leisa and see where shes at.
Take care
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 29, 2009
09:16 AM Post #7318357
| Hi All, I'm still here :-)
I did a fair bit of repotting last weekend. I was a bit under the weather last week, I think the heat is getting to me. And was also busy with work & stuff with my Mum (a very long story with trying to sell her house)... But hubbie & I went away this weekend to the Sunshine Coast, so that was a nice break away from it all.
Here's a pic of the brom you sent me Colleen. It seems to like the (morning) sun & I had to repot it as it had out grown it's original pot!!!!
Sue have you expanded you shade house yet ;-)
Mike are you out there somewhere too?
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 29, 2009
09:25 AM Post #7318371
| Hi Leisa, funny coincidence, my daughter who also lives in Brisbane and her family are taking a 5 night vacation on the Sunshine coast now also. Said they needed a break from the heat...grin |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
December 01, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7324617
| All, I've started a new thread for the start of the month - http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1059869/ |
