| Author | Content |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
01:59 AM Post #7275513
| I found this beautiful plant at Walmart.. It was in a pot that was busted in half (literally) and inside a wicker basket that was dry rotted. I asked them how much they wanted for it.. and was told I could have it for $4.50... It was originally priced at $29.95. Poor thing is in the above mentioned pot, and is literally standing in water.. it is hanging halfway out of the pot and half the roots are not even inside, its almost laying sideways in it. It is STILL blooming.. The roots looks good and healthy, though I don't know how. It must be a survivor so I brought it home.
I plan to repot and put it in some much better soil...
Can someone tell me what kind of Philo it is? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
02:02 AM Post #7275516
| Here is a bloom... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
04:08 AM Post #7275589
| Daisy, do you think your plant is the same as the one I just bought? The leaves look a bit different, but similar type of flower.If it's the same kind, I can tell you that it is an Anthurium. Needs good light and lots of humidity, apparently.
Wish I'd cleaned my plant before I took that photo!
This message was edited Nov 15, 2009 9:20 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
November 15, 2009
06:08 AM Post #7275649
| Both plants are Anthurium x ferrierense. Paulies' plant looks like the cultivar 'Rubrum'. Daisys' plant might be the cultivar 'Reidii'. |
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
07:08 AM Post #7275686
| Mine was sold to me as Anthurium anderianum 'Red Champion'. Could've been labelled wrong, or maybe a synonym for the above? |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
07:17 AM Post #7275689
| Paulie, They ARE very similar. The "blooms" on yours look much larger and very interesting. Nice plant you bought.
Metro, I am about to check into it some more. I bet you are right, you usually are. Always a great help. Given the condition of my plant and the poor conditions in which it has been living, I hope to be able to save it. It looks pretty good, in my opinion, with the exception of the yellowing around the edges of the leaves.
Do you think, with a new potting and some well draining soil, it can be brought back to health? Any tips? |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
07:21 AM Post #7275693
| Mine didn't have a label of any sort. I almost wondered if someone brought it in to the garden center and dropped it off, like some parents do with unwanted babies at churches, hoping it would get care from someone who loved it.. but I know the sad, sad truth is that is the way big box stores care for (or don't care for) their plants.
I have adopted it now and will do everything in my power to nurse it to health. |
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
07:30 AM Post #7275700
| The few house plant books I have describe it as being quite difficult to keep indoors (in the UK, anyway). Needs lots of strong, indirect light; constant temperature of around 68º F; constantly moist soil, never dry or waterlogged; constantly high humidity; and no draughts. I'm sure you'll have a much easier time keeping yours happy, considering your location, than I will. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
07:41 AM Post #7275707
| Paulie,
I just found this info.. you may have already seen it.
http://www.helium.com/items/1310022-houseplants-how-to-care-... |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
07:45 AM Post #7275709
| SOIL
The potting soil preferred by Anthurium is one that ****retains moisture but also is well-draining****** like that found in African violet potting mix. A mixture of soil, peat, and perlite will also help the plant retain the moisture needed in order to thrive. The roots need to be placed firmly in the soil and will thrive when they are somewhat "root bound".
**** That sounds like a bit of an oxy moron to me.. lol : )
|
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
07:49 AM Post #7275715
| Thanks for the link, never seen that site before. To be honest, as soon as I found Dave's Garden I stopped looking for other helpful house plant sites. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
08:04 AM Post #7275731
| I'm off this morning to pick up the needed supplies to care for my new found plant.. |
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
08:08 AM Post #7275737
| Good Luck with that! |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
November 15, 2009
02:09 PM Post #7276540
| Hi Paulie,
Anthurium andraeanum has been misapplied to cultivated Anthuriums by the horticulture industry for many years.
The common cultivated Anthuriums, Anthurium x ferrierense are a group of hybrids involving Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium hoffmannii, & Anthurium nymphaeifolium.
True Anthurium andraeanum is a wild plant native to Columbia and Ecuador.
Your red cultivar seems to have a bucket full of names associated with it. I have seen it called 'Rubrum', 'Bright Red', 'Brilliant Red', etc.
Everybody seems to have a different name for red Anthuriums. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
03:25 PM Post #7276679
| Hubby had to help me repot my new plant. Some of you know that I dropped an 18 in glazed ceramic planter full of soil on my "right" hand and broke it (the hand) in three places. The planter did not even crack thanks to my hand breaking its fall before it crashed into the patio.
Anyway, when we took the poor plant out of the pot it was in.. the roots were FULL of water..enough that they could have been wrung out and filled the pot back up 2/3rds of the way. The soil (MUD) was very black and had an AWFUL smell to it. We cleaned up the roots, cut off all the roots that had become mush and placed in a clay pot with a much better potting medium. There are still some healthy white roots..
It also has quite a few aerial roots that are about 2-3 inches long. I guess it was desperately trying to reach out for HELP!!! It looks much better in the new pot. I cut off all the spent blooms but I am unsure if it would be wise to remove the 3 completely yellowed leaves or would that be too much shock to the plant. Not sure it would be shocked by anything at this point.
This message was edited Nov 15, 2009 1:32 PM |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
03:34 PM Post #7276700
| Here it is in it's new home. I sure hope I am able to nurse it back to health. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
03:37 PM Post #7276738
| A little different shot... See how the edges of the leaves are yellow? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
November 15, 2009
03:44 PM Post #7276755
| Hi Daisy,
Are you using an organic growing medium? Anthuriums should not have a mineral type soil on them, as it causes root rot. Anthuriums can be freely watered, but must be well drained. |
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
03:51 PM Post #7276773
| I think it looks in pretty good condition, all things considered. Got yourself a bit of a bargain by the looks of it! |
tapla
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 15, 2009
05:03 PM Post #7276945
| Daisy, the soil I sent would be an excellent home for your anthurium. I'm not sure where the idea that they should not be in mineral soils comes from, unless 'mineral soil' is being equated with 'garden soil' or 'topsoil', but that they shouldn't be in mineral soils (of favorable particle size) would be very difficult to support. BTW the 'mineral' portion of the soil I sent are all large particulates that guarantee excellent drainage, excellent aeration, and plenty of water retention. It is certainly far superior to any peat or coir-based soil you might come across.
Take care.
Al |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
05:10 PM Post #7276963
| Metro, Yes organic! I read quite a bit about Anthuriums last night and this morning before going out to get it.. I bought organic african violet potting mix, spagnum peat, vermiculite, and orchid bark. It looks and feels nice and airy. I sure hope I made good choices. (Please feel free to share your opinion here, I'm sure I have not done anything that can't be corrected : ) Could not get my hands on perlite anywhere today. Big Box stores have alot of their gardening space covered in Christmas items,and all the good places are closed today.
Paulie, Once I potted it I started to feel better about it.. but it was sitting in some really crappy stuff. I am still concerned about the yellow edges on the leaves and how much of the roots had to be cut off, but I guess as long as it is cared for properly, it will grow some more new healthy roots. xxx Fingers and partially green thumb crossed xxx |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2009
05:17 PM Post #7276982
| Tapla,
I don't think the amount of soil was enough for this one. I had to get it out of the mess it was in immediately because it was killing ME and the anthurium !!! Also I wanted to speak with you about it before using it.. I really intended to use it for my ailing peace lily. I sound like a plant killer... ailing and peace lily in the same sentence. Wow!
Tracey |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 15, 2009
05:20 PM Post #7276990
| At what point does the bud show color? I got a "bargain" anthurium, cracked pot, no soil, no bracts, but healthy looking roots and leaves. Don't yell at me, but when I got it home, I threw in a few bits of sphagnum moss, then a few days later, I tossed in some extra orchid bark I had from potting up an orchid, then a week later, I threw in some soilless mix I had. I heard these were called natures garbage cans and caught whatever they could in the root system, so I treated it like that, lol. It seems happy still, so it survived my garbage can treatment. Anyway, I have swiped a few divisions and have it growing in a few places. The bud is about 1.3 to 1.5 inches long and still white. It is the slowest thing ever waiting for it to develop... |
pauliewalnuts
Fife
United Kingdom
November 15, 2009
05:25 PM Post #7277007
| Well I'm concerned about this spadix I've just noticed on mine. It's all lumpy as you can't probably see from the photo. If anyone has any ideas about what this is, please let me know. Hope there's not something inside just ready to burst out! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
November 15, 2009
05:38 PM Post #7277048
| While adding rocks to the potting medium may allow sharp drainage and won't cause root rot, it won't help the roots as organic materials do.
Rocks simply reduce the amount of available space in a pot.
In their natural habitat, Anthuriums grow in the organic layer of a rainforest. |
tapla
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 15, 2009
06:04 PM Post #7277111
| In ntheir natural habitat, hundreds, if not thousands of other plants grown as houseplants don't grow in water, yet they readily adapt to hydro-culture. If we find plants that grow only on the surface of forest duff, we can't scoop that duff into a container and expect the plant to grow in the water retentive soup that accompanies the transition. All of container culture in unnatural as far as the plant is concerned and all container soils are unnatural. Most often, trying to utilize what the plant grows in/on in nature ends in failure when we try to transition those materials to containers.
I wasn't talking about adding rocks to soils. I was talking about a soil that has far superior aeration to peat and coir based soils, retains water very well, and most importantly is structurally stable for much, much longer than highly organic soils. Even though the soil I referred to has a 1/3 organic component, that component could easily be eliminated and perfectly healthy plants grown in the 100% mineral soil.
Plants aren't particular about what they're grown in, as long as the soil holds good volumes of air, ample water, some nutrients, and allows for anchorage. When you hit on the right combination of these properties, you have a stellar soil, be it organic, mineral, or a combination. Nutrition from container media components is a non issue because the nutrients are locked in hydrocarbon chains that are cleaved so slowly by soil biota that they are insignificant from the practical standpoint.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/719569/
Al
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 17, 2009
08:42 AM Post #7281935
| Wow! As you see above, I rescued this plant over the weekend, potted it in much better conditions than I found it...
It is throwing blooms like crazy!!! Seems like everytime I look at it, there is a new one.
It feels like its smiling at me... : ) |
tapla
Bay City, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 17, 2009
09:47 AM Post #7282092
| Strong work, Tracy! ;o)
Al |
amalie63
Duncan, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 17, 2009
06:35 PM Post #7283856
| I bought a plant just like that at Wal-Mart last month, my blooms were red. It said Anthurium
on the pot it came in, I have no idea what type of Anthurium it is, I still love it... |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 17, 2009
07:39 PM Post #7284076
| I am so sad. Our walmart had them for $11 and I just couldn't do it. I am trying to teach the younguns about saving and then I struggle with wanting every plant I see. I will just be happy with what I found until spring, then hopefully someone will trade with me :) hint. The spathe on mine is open now and is still white, so I don't know if it will color later or just stay as it is. Can anyone tell me about when/how they develop color? |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 17, 2009
09:17 PM Post #7284417
| Oh well, it doesnt' matter if it would color up tomorrow or never, my son broke it off. It is putting on many leaves, so maybe next time... |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
09:03 AM Post #7285776
| 3jsmom31,
As I have been reading alot in an effort to care for my new found one.. I did see that some of them have white blooms.. other colors were pink and red. When the blooms on mine first appear they are already pink. I want to find one with those pretty red blooms like Paulie's. |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
09:41 AM Post #7285839
| I did get another small one without flowers, so let the new mystery begin, if I end up with red, I'll gladly trade, though I doubt that it would be the beauty that Paulie had. And thank you for letting me know about the color. That is what I thought, but couldn't find any new buds at the store, on any of them, at 2 stores. People look at me so strange when I'm picking up every pot, studying at the soil level, lol.
Was the soil in your pink anthurium really heavy with tons of sand? I made a plantladylin kind of mix (chunky orchid bark, perlite, and potting soil) and moved it up a pot size. The white blooming one came with no soil, so don't know what it was living in. I was so sad when my son broke the flower spike. They take so long to develop when you are waiting for it, lol. Kind of like the watched pot never boils, I guess.
I am watching how the white one is developing and wondering if these anthuriums climb or just mound up. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
11:19 AM Post #7286119
| 3jsmom,
The soil in mine was MUD (literally) when I bought it. It was horrible. I also created and potted it in a "plantladylin" style of mix (organic african violet potting mix, spagnum peat, vermiculite, and orchid bark.).
It seems to be doing great.. Throwing lots of new blooms and now I am even seeing new growth, leaves sprouting out all over the place. I just bought it Saturday, the fact that in such poor conditions it had blooms on it, tells me that it is a tough plant. It wants to survive. |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
12:55 PM Post #7286484
| The one I got without dirt in broken pot is putting on new leaf growth and my understanding is that a new leaf means flower to follow. I don't know if they have blooming seasons, but I'll be happy for any flowers it has to share. I like the pink spadix yours has. That is neato!
I am still trying to figure out how much light in the house. Outside is easier, grow in the shade but in the house, I am not sure. I have been trying to watch the length of the petioles, size of the leaf, color, etc to figure out what it likes or not. It is putting out alot of new growth points so it must at least think I'm tolerable, lol.
If you are interested in the white flowered one, let me know. I already took a division or 2, lol.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
01:10 PM Post #7286528
| 3jsmom,
Funny that we both found this plant in a broken pot.. My understanding is they bloom all year long. I read that in a few places. Its needs alot of light and humidity. In an effort to try to 'baby' this plant I placed mine in my master bath and it is on the ledge of the bath tub. Its looks huge there, lol. We have better lighting in there but overhead is a large flourescent light. I leave it on all day anyway for the plants that already reside there... but I have also been filling the tub about halfway and leaving it during the day while I'm working to up the humidity level... My anthurium is really coming along well. I think of it as its in the Intensive Care Unit. :)
It has several sections and one that I can easily remove from the mother plant. As soon as I feel good about it. I will be happy to trade you a pink one, for a white one. Please send me a dmail today, that way I will continue to see and so I don't forget.
I'm so glad I found it as I have already fallen in love with it. I like the blooms and the large leathery leaves. I bet it will love it outside here in the spring/summer. Our humidity levels are through the roof. : )
This message was edited Nov 18, 2009 11:17 AM |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
01:18 PM Post #7286549
| Just had a thought.. Walmart had about 4 other small ones that weren't AS neglected. They were also $4.50... maybe I will go buy them all and see what colors I end up with... Yay!!!! |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
05:18 PM Post #7287233
| Hey 3jsmom..
Check this one out.. Isn't a beauty? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
05:36 PM Post #7287291
| It's pretty!! I am so addicted to plants, lol. My plants are growing out of my growing area :). But I have to say, anthuriums are elegant looking and a nice way to fill growing space :). |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
05:40 PM Post #7287307
| what if you've started stacking the potted plants like a pyramid of sorts because you've ran out of room to put them anywhere else? Does that make me a plant addict? LOL |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
05:49 PM Post #7287340
| YES!!! It certainly does!!! lol |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
06:40 PM Post #7287496
| Maybe so. I think I have stacks but no pyramids yet, lol. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
06:47 PM Post #7287523
| I was trying to find a better way to get them all in the window but it wasn't working...LOL yes I have a lot of plants, and I want more! LOL |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
06:51 PM Post #7287539
| OMG! I am apparently well on my way.. My windows are full of plants!! If there is even a stitch of sunlight coming in, there is a plant.
You guys are rubbing off on me!!! ; ) |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
07:53 PM Post #7287770
| I just took 23 pictures of my dinning room, Plant hallway and part of my kitchen counters nothing but plants see lookey
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1056741/ |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
08:04 PM Post #7287802
| OMG, OMG, OMG...Yes Girl, you are thoroughly addicted. Where do you put your children and hubby? Now I don't need to see your plant list.. I can just look around the house to see what I might like to have, in trade of course. ; )
This message was edited Nov 18, 2009 6:05 PM |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:08 PM Post #7287815
| LOL, I got plants in all thier rooms too, and the bathroom! Like I said I like to grow everything in the house, part of that is because my meds and the sun do NOT mix well! |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
08:18 PM Post #7287846
| How do you see the pictures? It sends me to a list, but maybe that's because I haven't subscribed yet. I will, soon. Aw, I wanna see, lol. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:29 PM Post #7287901
| hhhmmm lets see here's picture 1 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:30 PM Post #7287906
| cool that worked so here's number 2 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:31 PM Post #7287909
| heres 3 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:31 PM Post #7287911
| number 4 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:32 PM Post #7287914
| # 5 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
08:38 PM Post #7287943
| 3jsmom31, There are more pictures if you can see them let me know. and I will post the rest for you |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
09:00 PM Post #7288008
| I do the same thing with my small pots! Tuck them and hope I remember where I put what when I want to look at something. I have been looking at some things with a magnifying glass, and it is so comical to see my youngest walk around doing the same. Maybe he'll be a scientist. I use shelves to warehouse plants for the winter, then out for the summer. I'll try to get a picture after I finish my latest plant room project. I am putting styrofoam under pots on the concrete so they don't get too cold. Everything is drug out to the middle of the room instead of where I usually have it. And also, if you have 5 pots of the same size, you can arrange the 4 in a tight circle and set the 5th on top center, lol. The fountain effect. I use small cups for rooting or small divisions, but eventually move them on to at least nursery pots, lol. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:03 PM Post #7288015
| yeah I am reusing a ton of nursery pots, plus I have some things in plastic cups from when I temporarily forgot where I put the pots...like I said I like everything! LOL |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2009
09:09 PM Post #7288030
| Trina,
In picture # 5, what is that in the larger pot in the floor in front of the wine fridge?
btw, Your wine fridge is looking a little depleted. Let me know when you fill it up and I will come visit and we can "talk plants"... ; )
This message was edited Nov 18, 2009 7:11 PM |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
09:10 PM Post #7288033
| Trina, I have the same problem, lol. I don't have that many small pots, so it's all solo cups. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:11 PM Post #7288038
| the very large pot is the only brug i have left |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:18 PM Post #7288055
| ok # 6 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:19 PM Post #7288058
| # 7 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:19 PM Post #7288064
| # 8 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:20 PM Post #7288066
| # 9 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
09:20 PM Post #7288068
| # 10 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 18, 2009
09:39 PM Post #7288125
| You have quite a collection. I'll bet you have places that you like to just sit and see all the different colors and shapes come together :). I love it here when the sun is bright. I never could grow the fig you have in pic 3. I don't even know why, lol. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
10:12 PM Post #7288221
| I can take some cuttings and root them for ya if ya want and the write down for you how I take care of it to get it that big...and just tell me if you want to see more pictures, I forgot I can post them in here |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 19, 2009
11:23 AM Post #7289536
| The sun is peaking out :) Edited to say sorry it is so dark!
This message was edited Nov 19, 2009 10:26 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 19, 2009
11:30 AM Post #7289551
| This room is still all torn up, but I figure it will take me all day to straighten it the way I have planned, lol. It's a nice place for me to spend time, though. I always find little surprises, buds, new growth or just enjoying dappled sunlight :). 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2009
11:34 AM Post #7289565
| Beautiful pics 3jsmom...
I wish I had a room that I could use like that.. The only extra room I had is now being used as my stepsons bedroom...
What you growing in that Gatorade bottle in the first pic?
|
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 19, 2009
11:54 AM Post #7289634
| Nothing. The kids littered. There is a chair right in front of that set of windows and they read there a lot :)... I just sit and look when it's my turn. Don't laugh at my 1/2 milk jug. I use them to break down apart plants soil and mix new dirt in, or as a catch pan if watering something, lol. |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 19, 2009
10:38 PM Post #7291550
| hey that looks awesome, but yours looks better because your plants are bigger, mine are all still quite small with a few exceptions hard to believe I started with 1 half dead spider plant and a very neglected green rubber tree last halloween! I just can't wait until these puppies get larger! |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
07:50 AM Post #7292205
| LOL Trina,
When they get larger you are going to have to buy a bigger house... ; ) |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 20, 2009
11:14 AM Post #7292634
| I think your setup looks great, Trina. You at least have matching pots, lol. I have whatever cups I find cheap (even old yogurt containers, lol) that are the right size. I have plenty of immature plants, I just tuck them around the big ones, lol. I am still watching the anthurium pot to see what color pops up, lol. I would love to trade with both of you. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
11:25 AM Post #7292657
| I have a question. How do you girls water all those plants. I see that some don't have catch trays.. Do you haul them all outside or to a sink to water and drain? Thats alot of work... |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 20, 2009
11:52 AM Post #7292716
| I have catch dishes in the room with the red ti cordyline. I had everything out on the porch a few days ago to spray neem, and I'm still getting it all back to normal. I water over a bucket for the smaller plants. It's a nice time to check progress and look for any trouble :).
The other room has a concrete floor so I just let it fall. I can even water or mist with a hose. It's like a Florida room in Kentucky :). |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
12:10 PM Post #7292775
| Well then, I am so jealous.. maybe I will close in my covered patio on the back of the house...
Will you show me a pic of this plant, red ti cordyline, please? |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 20, 2009
02:37 PM Post #7293129
| It's in picture number 1, the middle window. taller red plant. I would enclose the patio in a heartbeat. In your climate, you wouldn't even need to heat it very much. I had a little green room on my grans porch in northern bama, and a space heater was all it took. You have to have a backup plan for power outages, and you need to account for ventilation or at least a ceiling fan for air movement. Have something that you can open up on warm days, etc. You can get double walled lexan or build walls and windows. You could even do a temporary 6mm plastic that you take down for the warmer seasons. Oh, I just get all excited thinking about it, lol... :)
The cordyline is maybe getting more sun than it needs, but I know they can take high light and it is providing shade for some other plants. I still love how it looks, so as long as the plant puts up with it...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
03:44 PM Post #7293376
| I like it... Pretty Red.
I have been to all our Walmarts (5) and both Lowes and both HD. The Anthuriums are all white or pink.. I want a red one like Paulies. I found one but it was in really, really bad shape... even worse than the one I saved.
|
plantladylin
November 20, 2009
04:00 PM Post #7293407
| Trina: My goodness girl, do you have plants or do you have plants?! I think your plants own the house and you just reside there with them! Wow, you could go into business! Man, I thought I had a lot of plants but no way ... not compared to that jungle you have! I do love plants but I'm afraid I'd become overwhelmed with that many, LOL. And, I have a short attention span so I wouldn't be able to keep so many alive!
3jsmom: Lovely plant room you have as well! Love your first photo "sun peeking out" ... very pretty picture! How lucky you are to have a room dedicated to only plants and it looks like you have a very nice collection!
I have very few plants inside as my house is small and doesn't have a lot of natural light. Some of you may have seen this picture before, but this is my "Playground" where most all of my plants stay year round. I always said I would love to be able to design and build a house according to my plans .. it would have a huge atrium in the center of the house for plants, hammock, waterfall, comfy chairs to lounge in, plants ... hmm, and did I mention plants?  The rest of the rooms would be around the perimeter of this huge oasis, some with french doors opening onto the atrium/plant room. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
04:11 PM Post #7293440
| Wow Plantladylin,
If your house is small your pool house certainly is not. I have seen pictures of your pool in the past but did not realize it was in an enclosure. NICE. |
plantladylin
November 20, 2009
05:54 PM Post #7293696
| Thanks Daisy. The pool is in a screened enclosure which runs the length of the back of the house. At the other end is a covered wooden deck within the same screened area. I have plants on the wood deck too.
|
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
06:09 PM Post #7293745
| That is surely one heck-of-a Florida Room!!! lol |
plantladylin
November 20, 2009
06:18 PM Post #7293785
| LOL, I actually have a Florida room too. It's a long enclosed porch that is not heated or cooled and it's very hot in the summer time and very cold in the winter. It opens to the wood deck and pool area. That room is mostly full of some old furniture and a couple of metal plant stands/shelving units. There are a couple of plants in there and I collect birdhouses so there are quite a few birdhouses hanging and sitting around that room ... and a lot of junk in there too!
|
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 20, 2009
06:29 PM Post #7293829
| If the price was right, I'd try it. I think I have a pink fittonia cutting growing and it cost me .67, lol.
Someone sent me a plant wrapped in spanish moss. It was so funny because I put the plant down and was more interested in the moss. Then I realized what I did and just had to laugh at myself. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
06:35 PM Post #7293848
| 3jsmom... That is funny. U make me laugh alot : )
We have spanish moss growing in many of the live oaks here.. Very pretty...
Lin, Your actual living space may be small but I bet your house looks huge... from the sky! Sounds like a really nice place.
This message was edited Nov 20, 2009 4:45 PM |
3jsmom31
zone 6a, KY
November 20, 2009
06:41 PM Post #7293874
| Oh, Lin, that is lovely. I have a similar picture of a real oasis, at least 3 sides protected by house, surrounding a natural looking pool, still a swimming pool, but like you said, a water feature and all the plants enjoying the humidity. I would love to plant some tropicals right in the ground, too. I would have to say that I would go with wood heat for a green room again. It is a dry heat, but with the concrete floor, that isn't a problem so far because I can spray the floor. The plants mostly seem happy out there. I use the floor for cooler loving plants and the high shelves for some rainforest guys :).
I think it would be hard to downsize from that lovely setup, though :). |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 21, 2009
11:16 PM Post #7298392
| I'm having climate envy! LOL |
