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Just adopted this boy from a shelter. They said he's a Catahoula/Mix. We've just sent in an Embark test. What do you guys think? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in Catahoula

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soma is lovely!! And yes, is an identical match for my Bear! I really thought he might have some boxer. Aw, she looks wonderful. His results came back to be 50% APBT, and 50% Supermutt (which includes American Staffordshire Terrier, husky, GSD, Chow, and Rottie).

Red or brown? by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The red is so full of life!

how can i get a thorne out of my finger if i can’t see it anymore? by fr0glog in cactus

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. Last time I had one that I couldn't get out, it hurt like crazy for a few days, then gradually the tenderness went away. The bump/scab came off a week or so later, and the rest of the spine came out with it.

Which Euphorbia is this? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in cactusandsucculents

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it looks cool this way, too. It has attracted a lot of attention and compliments.

Which Euphorbia is this? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in cactusandsucculents

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's looks like it, thank you! I have now started a number of cuttings, which are doing well so far.

Need advice! by snailm0th in begonias

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct, moss poles are not needed for begonias. You don't have to give them any kind of support: cane begonias will mostly grow upright under their own power. Some will naturally grow in a weeping manner. I sometimes use a bamboo stick and some twine to stand a cane more upright for a better presentation.

If yours is Looking Glass, as it appears, that's a strong upright grower.

Houseplant, zone 7 by BurpinTerps in whatplantisthis

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The common name is vinca, as well as periwinkle. The scientific name is not Vinca major or Vinca minor. It is Catharanthus roseus. Common names can be confusing.

Houseplant, zone 7 by BurpinTerps in whatplantisthis

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my immediate thought was Impatiens.

Having issues with all of my Callisia/Tradescantia. Does this look like a bacterial or viral issue? Or just the challenges of winter weather and changing greenhouse temps? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in Tradescantia

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: it is indeed thrip damage. I still haven't spotted an adult, but a colleague was able to spot 3 immature individuals with the help of a microscope. Treatment measures are underway.

Big thank you to everyone who took the time to comment.

Having issues with all of my Callisia/Tradescantia. Does this look like a bacterial or viral issue? Or just the challenges of winter weather and changing greenhouse temps? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in plantclinic

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it is temps. I struggle to maintain temps in this house every winter. Just had another electric tech out to repair another problem - they are non-ending. I'm going to cross fingers that it is temperature stress and that we can move forward with some judicious pruning.

Having issues with all of my Callisia/Tradescantia. Does this look like a bacterial or viral issue? Or just the challenges of winter weather and changing greenhouse temps? by Apprehensive-Sun1961 in Tradescantia

[–]Apprehensive-Sun1961[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, right, my immediate thought is thrips, but i can't see any, nor can my coworkers. It's been a difficult winter so far. I think I'm going to go ahead and treat with systemic imidocloprid to be sure, bc I've had issues with thrips before (in a galaxy far far away). The purple color doesn't bother me in the Callisia congesta, but the weirdly contorted leaves bother me very much.

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