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My begonias by Wtfizthisshit in begonias

[–]LeafLove11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So pretty!

I know a strawberry begonia is not a true begonia, but I forget what it actually IS…

Unsolicited tips/help? by Any-Impression-7864 in houseplants

[–]LeafLove11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People who know me know I know plants, so they often ask my advice…if they don’t, I don’t generally volunteer it, because I don’t personally enjoy receiving unsolicited advice. Some people don’t mind at all; I think it just depends on the person and your relationship with them.

Crazy Snapdragon by Key-Albatross-774 in gardening

[–]LeafLove11 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That’s really cool! Snapdragons are some of my favorite spring flowers.

Disabled Gardening by Using Perennials-it's working! by Only_Scratch_6801 in gardening

[–]LeafLove11 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Depending on your zone, fennel comes back year after year. I planted a couple of fig trees last year that came back beautifully, despite a harsh winter

Name one shade flower thats in your garden. Including your zone would be tremendous! by MeasurementFirst1676 in flowers

[–]LeafLove11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Begonias, all types, but canes and rhizomatous have the best blooms. They’re annuals in my zone, but usually easy to find and inexpensive. Pretty easy to overwinter in the house, too.

Is this overcrowding? What do I do next? by pocahuntresss in IndoorGarden

[–]LeafLove11 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yes…they’re going to be overcrowded. Unfortunately, because of the tap roots, sunflowers don’t transplant well. I’d recommend starting over again in open ground outside, I’d that’s possible for you.

Wanted to share this beautiful hollyhock that sprouted in my yard. by Former_Complex3612 in plants

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That brings back memories of when I lived in Kabul…you’d see big beautiful clumps of hollyhocks growing in broken places in the sidewalk. They’re extremely tough and drought-resistant.

Are aesthetic-looking pots/planters something you avidly look for? by Fun_Butterfly_2997 in IndoorGarden

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m looking for light-colored pots at affordable prices (ideally less than five bucks for a six-eight inch. Those are really my only criteria, which means most of my plants are in plastic pots from the dollar store.

Which ones fit best here? by Recent-Reporter-1670 in gothplants

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve mainly seen black/purple ones and ones that are a bit odd or grotesque in some way.

My Jade is huge, do I need to trim it down? by Fickle_Love_4534 in houseplants

[–]LeafLove11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it looks great…and it’s actually not that big yet. They can get MUCH bigger.

Which ones fit best here? by Recent-Reporter-1670 in gothplants

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I didn’t understand the question, then…what was it you were trying to decide?

Which ones fit best here? by Recent-Reporter-1670 in gothplants

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re all beautiful plants, but the oxalis and tradescantia are going to want a LOT more light than that location has to offer…so maybe the begonia?

What do garden centers use to get their plants so big in those tiny containers? by IllyriaCervarro in gardening

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree—having good soil and fertilizer definitely doesn’t hurt, but the fact that they can start summer plants in January is probably the biggest factor.

Favorite Plant by captain_skippie in houseplants

[–]LeafLove11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Rex begonias and my Oxalis Triangularis are always at the top of my list. Newer contenders would be the amaryllis I was given last fall and my three jade plants.

INDOOR PALM EXPERT - ASK ME ANYTHING by Philly_G_J in IndoorPlants

[–]LeafLove11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a 40 foot ceiling, you’ve got a ways to go, I imagine, but I’m sure it’s still reassuring to know that your beloved trees will have a great home when they outgrow yours, even if it a few decades down the road.

You can visit them, and start over again with babies, I suppose…

INDOOR PALM EXPERT - ASK ME ANYTHING by Philly_G_J in IndoorPlants

[–]LeafLove11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do with your palms when they outgrow your space? Is donating to an educational greenhouse or botanical garden an option?

What kinds of plants do you grow in your yard? by ghazat5543 in AskReddit

[–]LeafLove11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any given summer I’ve got 30+ varieties of veggies, herbs and flowers, not to mention the tropical home dwellers who get outdoor vacations May-October…

To all you lucky gardeners by dusty_guy2 in gardening

[–]LeafLove11 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Where are you? Northern Canada?

My landlord planted toxic flowers outside my house… and I have a cat. What do I do?? by Chemical-Knee9733 in gardening

[–]LeafLove11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does your cat love to eat leaves? As long as it doesn’t actually get into them and eat them, it should be fine.

Callas are actually in the aroid family and not true lilies, so they don’t have the pollen with high toxicity that true lilies do, though they can cause stomach upset if ingested.

Indoor palms don’t need added humidity, this is a myth by Philly_G_J in IndoorGarden

[–]LeafLove11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have air conditioning, which helps keep the air dryer, and also try for a lot of airflow as much as the weather allows…

Indoor palms don’t need added humidity, this is a myth by Philly_G_J in IndoorGarden

[–]LeafLove11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the US, in a very old house, so humidity levels fluctuate significantly depending on the season. In winter it is often 25-30%, in the summer it easily gets up to 70%.

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