Plants in the flat

[dandysmom]

These are the ones that made the cut. An epiphillium, night blooming cereus, crown of thorns and a spider plant went down to the greenhouse. I didn't bring any of the amaryllis; just too many of them, they've moved in with Chris! :D If any of the longer term members remember what Alex called the jungle room at my old house, this is what remains. I miss them, but there's only so much room!!

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[lynz85]

thats a nice display you have there! does leia never take a wee nibble at them? my mums cat does at hers so i've never bought any indoor plants!!

[dandysmom]

She, and her predecessors, have been very good at not plant-eating, Lynz. The others were all harness trained and ate grass outside; I pick some for Leia that she eats carefully blade by blade. She refuses to eat the bought cat grass ... :roll: Actually, I forgot that Patches the tortie did eat a small palm tree, but I put it where she couldn't reach it.

[Mags]

I feel sure Chris will look after the amaryllis, Eileen. You could always buy a bulb to grow in your room, that would look lovely :)

[dandysmom]

That's exactly what I had in mind, Mags, I order them for Christmas gifts every year and one for me too! :D

[Mags]

That's exactly what I had in mind, Mags, I order them for Christmas gifts every year and one for me too! :D

Of all the amaryllis that you've grown in the past, do you have a favourite?:)

[Velvet]

Another plant lover :) Thats a lovely display Eileen

[dandysmom]

Of all the amaryllis that you've grown in the past, do you have a favourite?:)

Yes, Picotee, the white with a red edge. It's vigorous and a reliable re-bloomer, too.

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This is a better pic than mine outside reblooming in the Summer; it's from a catalogue and shows the edging more clearly.

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[Kazz]

Looks very nice Eileen, are you and the plants both enjoying those full length windows?

Have you spoken to whoever it was about putting the other plants in the greenhouse yet?

[angieh]

I am a plant lover too, but have to say that I am death to houseplants and don't have any ..... do like that Picotee, but it would be bound to get "Pipped" or "Monty'd". I think Kizzy is the only four-legs I'd trust with an indoor plant.

[dandysmom]

Yes, Kazz, I had a nice chat with one of the greenhouse people; she OKd my moving my surplus plants, so I've done so. I'm going to attend the next greenhouse committee meeting.

Angie, you have a greenhouse, don't you? Put the amaryllis there till it's ready to bloom, then bring it indoors to enjoy somewhere the non-trustworthy duo can't get at it. They are really rewarding plants, and so beautiful.

[alexgirl73]

So nice to see you managed to take some of your plants with you Eileen :) I will miss the jungle room pics too, but I'm sure you'll spend lots of time in the new greenhouse :D

[dandysmom]

How did you guess, Alex? It's right down at the end of the hall on my floor; I'm there every morning to check on my plants, and often again in the afternoon to throw a bucket of water on the stone floor as that helps mitigate the high July heat; they want people to do that, so I'm happy to oblige.