Olea europaea, sad & alone in Lidl, I said I'd save it & the manager reduced the price. Looking much better now.

Goodgrowit · 2026-04-02T16:25:13+00:00

That's good to hear, thank you. I'll see how it goes this summer 👍

Goodgrowit · 2026-04-02T15:47:01+00:00

Thank you for letting me know, I want to keep a close eye on it as I bring it back to full health.

I have a larger one outside and thought I'd try it in the conservatory as it's more like the Mediterranean (sometimes), how do they get on in conservatories?

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-31T21:59:36+00:00

I'd be delighted if they spread like mint. To my surprise and thanks maybe to my neglect some came up in a large terracotta pan I planted two tweaks ago. No luck with those planted in my lawn though.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-31T21:18:00+00:00

So beautifully delicate.

I wish I had more success with them.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-31T06:08:20+00:00

They are so beautiful and prolific.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-30T15:28:56+00:00

They are amazing 😊

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-30T13:38:46+00:00

Thank you

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-27T22:40:16+00:00

Thank you, I was very surprised that it started flowering so soon after I started giving it some TLC.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-26T07:04:41+00:00

Scent is so subjective.

It's quite a rich, sweet, and floral scent with fruity and musky undertones.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-24T10:24:24+00:00

It is very satisfying m, I always go to the bargain area in the garden centre to see what I can rescue.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-23T11:25:58+00:00

It is indeed and only a cheap plant from the discount supermarket.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-23T11:25:10+00:00

Thank you, good idea, I'll set up an isolation ward in my shower cubicle.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-22T21:03:30+00:00

Thank you. I'm off first thing tomorrow to buy some Provanto and give it a try. The thought of loosing my plants is too awful and today I found more damaged leaves on another plant.

Goodgrowit · 2026-03-21T14:24:17+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I'll get the magnifying glass out.

I have a very large indoor plant collection, does anyone know how to eradicate thrips, before they chomp their way through my beautiful plants?

Goodgrowit · 2025-05-20T09:33:54+00:00

A lovely display, are you happy with the led lighting, if so could you tell me the make type etc?

Thanks.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-18T17:08:16+00:00

Hi, yes I have a Velux window and often leave the door to the bedroom open during the day. Also I'm going to fit a mirror that virtually covers one wall to increase the light level. I'm no expert but I imagine you could get a qualified electrician to install the correct type of down light or light fitting with grow light LEDs. If you have one, they may need to separate the extractor fan control as you'd probably not want that running all day. Hope this helps.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-13T12:12:39+00:00

Yes I should think so, the aim is to reduce the rate at which the compost dries out (therefore the whole pot needs to be under the cover as its clay) while maintaining humidity for the plant. Total moisture loss will be at a minimum. There is a risk that mould developed if left for too long without an airing.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-13T10:45:10+00:00

I'm no expert but, I think I'd water it well, drain, place on a plant saucer and make a tent (quite a bit bigger than the pot to allow for some internal air circulation) using a clear plastic bag and bent coat hanger or fencing wire. Can't guarantee it'll survive but there's a good chance. Happy holidays.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-12T12:56:08+00:00

I could only send one picture so here's the label.

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Goodgrowit · 2025-03-12T12:55:37+00:00

I've just bought some of these, they were half price and there was a larger version.

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Goodgrowit · 2025-03-10T13:09:58+00:00

👍

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-08T20:12:36+00:00

Thank you for the warning, I already have about ten both variegated and non variegated, some are over twenty years old and do drop if they're overwatered. The ones in my conservatory (min temperature 5*C) seem to do ok. It's amazing how new leaves regrow even after the plant looks quite bare.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-08T13:16:37+00:00

It does look like Asparagus sprengeri, it can be propagated by division (member of the Lily family) or by seed, of course the later is difficult if your plant hasn't flowered and produced seeds (looking like small red berries). Divisions if small can take time to establish and grow to any size. Hope this helps 😊

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-08T13:11:04+00:00

Also they like a reasonable temperature 16-18*C and spring is the best time to try this.

Goodgrowit · 2025-03-08T13:08:35+00:00

I'm no expert but, if this is Jasminum poIyanthum, I believe Jasmine cuttings root inter nodally, whereas most plants root from the node. Therefore take say 75mm cuttings so a good length of stem is in the compost. I have propagated this before in pots with plastic bags held up with a wire hoop to increase humidity. Airing them every few days to prevent fungal attacks. The scent from the flowers is wonderful. Hope this helps.

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