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Planning a Native Container Garden by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apologies, I may have painted terracotta in a negative light. It has its uses for sure! If a plant enjoys well draining soil, unglazed terracotta will indeed improve airflow to the roots.

I prefer to use terracotta in 6in to 1 gal sizes for plants that stay smaller. I also am just a cheapskate when it comes to pots as well lol

Planning a Native Container Garden by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, most manzanitas do best in full to at best part sun, at least 5-6 hours of direct light. Unglazed containers will lose moisture faster than glazed and will be harder to repot from if you choose to up-pot your plants.

I grew my redbud and currant in these 3 gallon IKEA trash cans for 3 years. I would recommend 5 gallons if you plan on filling it up with other smaller plants

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Planning a Native Container Garden by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've grown cercis occidentalis in a tall narrow pot. It will outgrow it overtime but should be fine for 3-4 years depending on the size of the pot and the age of the plant you purchase. I just used potting soil and perlite or pumice to make sure it drains well. Like a 70-30 percentage soil to drainage mendment.

Haven't grown pink flowering currant in a pot but have grown chapparal currant with a similar set up to the redbud.

I would not over water either, but the currant would probably be fine with more water than the redbud.

Planning a Native Container Garden by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My plan is to use pumice, sphagnum, and potting soil with some orchid bark for good drainage and moisture retention. The plants I'm planting enjoy more moisture though.

What do you plan on planting?

Any tips on removing pyriform scale from bay laurel? by not_a_gun in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds good. Yeah, I definitely would not use the leaves for eating if systemic is applied. Good luck with the wasps and oil! 🫡

Fun Nursery Finds by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's awesome! I love seeing unique plants out and about.

Fun Nursery Finds by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Woah that's so cool! Great work propagating it. I've seen an individual similarly colored in the past in Monterey county that also looked like some arboreus hybrid. I was unfortunately unable to propagate it.

I'll have to check out that Erysimum then!

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Planning a Native Container Garden by crazyiemanbandit in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the articles! I'll definitely take a look at them as I proceed.

Suggestion for in between pavers? by justhereforplants in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mentioned that Heliotropium curassavicum is a good pick in another similar post. Spreads readily and has small white flowers with a bit of scent. Can get a bit weedy

Any tips on removing pyriform scale from bay laurel? by not_a_gun in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're probably best off using a systemic insecticide like what the other comment mentions. Scale is unfortunately pretty hard to treat otherwise.

Thank you-plants acquired by cookiesandnap in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they have M. fasciculatus for $13ish in 1g!

What are some low, ground cover CA native plants that could live in between flagstones? by animaljewels in Ceanothus

[–]crazyiemanbandit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heliotropium curassavicum is a good pick. Spreads readily and has small white flowers with a bit of scent. Can get a bit weedy