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Aeschynanthus speciosus

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Aeschynanthus speciosus (Aeschynanthus speciosus)

First bloom on this for me.



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That's a bit special!

11 Nov, 2012

 

Beautiful colour, a real gem :o)

11 Nov, 2012

amy
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You've had some exciting ' Firsts ' this year Meanie ,they must like your new house :o))

11 Nov, 2012

 

Thanks guys!

Some like it Amy, but others dislike it too.

12 Nov, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Oh dear , did I hear a big groan then :o(

12 Nov, 2012

 

"Oh dear , did I hear a big groan then"

Not really - I just give away the ones that are patently unhappy, resite the ones that are struggling and get more of the ones that are happy!

12 Nov, 2012

 

Where do you keep all these special plants Meanie......

12 Nov, 2012

 

Does it typically bloom during winter?

13 Nov, 2012

 

This one is sat in a south facing bay window DD. It's shaded from direct sunlight.

All of my Aeschynanthus are in bloom at the moment Delonix.

13 Nov, 2012

 

The Aeschynanthus all must look spectacular!

How's your Alsobia doing? The seeds you sent me never grew. I've been waiting for 5 months, and nothing. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Did you have any luck germinating them?

13 Nov, 2012

 

"How's your Alsobia doing? The seeds you sent me never grew. I've been waiting for 5 months, and nothing. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Did you have any luck germinating them?"

It's one of the plants that has been unhappy since the move.

I gave up on the seeds too, but recently the ones that fell into the orchids that were underneath have germinated. They dislike root disturbance though, and all died. So I've left a couple in the pots with the orchids.

13 Nov, 2012

 

M,I have an Alsorbia thats is really struggling I've had it 8 months it has never looked happy, any suggestions?

13 Nov, 2012

 

Alsobia dianthiflora? Mine has been unhappy since the move, but did well in the conservatory at my old house. At Oxfords botanic gardens they are grown in the Lily House, so heat and humidity, plus strong filtered light seems to be the key PA.

13 Nov, 2012

 

Meanie:

I'm glad it wasn't me! I don't know much about Alsobia dianthiflora and its cultural requirements. I guess I'll have to talk to Michael Kartuz (from Kartuz Greenhouses), he sells this plant. I'm sure he know all about its cultural requirements. I may purchase one from him in the future.

Here's his varieties:

http://www.kartuz.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=KG&Category_Code=1GES03

14 Nov, 2012

 

Not just you!

14 Nov, 2012

 

Thanks M, if it survives the winter I will give it a change of greenhouse next year.

14 Nov, 2012

 

Meanie:

I want Alsobia dianthiflora for under my lath shade-structure in the front yard. I'll let you know if I get one and how well it grows outside here.

15 Nov, 2012

 

very nice Meanie..

17 Nov, 2012

 

Thanks SL!

20 Nov, 2012



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