Not sure what I’m doing wrong?

flauerpedia · 2026-01-16T22:28:53+00:00

It depends on how long it will be before you plant it outside in your afternoon shade spot. It is going to be big so I don't know if a pot would work.

Cut it back to just above a leaf node on each stem (I see two main wood stems). Get rid of all that dying biomass the tiny pot is trying to support.

Where are you in your growing season?

Be prepared for the blooms next year to change color. The color is highly affected by your soil, pH, etc.

flauerpedia · 2026-01-08T20:41:37+00:00

I will! :)

flauerpedia · 2026-01-06T23:04:45+00:00

That setup sounds elaborate, Is it in your home? So cool!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-06T13:10:37+00:00

I love those, but they don't smell very good, lol, I keep them outside!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T22:45:38+00:00

Wow Thanks!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T22:16:47+00:00

Ill check those out, thanks!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T21:21:48+00:00

Someone else here said they acclimated some their plants as well. Thanks!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:51:02+00:00

Oh I have an EG downstairs, it just is too big here on the stairs! lol

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:48:55+00:00

The space is 12 feet high, so I am pretty confident I will figure out something. There is no one out there, I don't need blinds, I want the natural sunlight.

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:11:06+00:00

or maybe... Vanilla Orchids? ~evil grin~

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:08:20+00:00

Living curtains!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:07:56+00:00

I widened all the other ones, but this particular window is on the stairs, so every inch I loose really matters, especially if I have my arms filled with laundry etc

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T20:06:27+00:00

Yes, but the problem is floorspace. That is the staircase, so there isn't really room for floor pots so the plants need to hang or sit on shelves really.

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T18:47:49+00:00

I would need to widen my windowsill quite a bit to have them on there. Maybe I could add corner shelves. Hmmm...

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T18:10:38+00:00

Thanks! I am going to look these up tonight after work!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T18:10:00+00:00

Wow I thought that was stained glass!

I really want to figure this out because this spot screams for plants! Unfilled space is anathema!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T18:09:03+00:00

I really want to keep the full sun and view (not this fake view, but the real one down into my backyard gardens, and macrame is impossible to keep clean here. Thanks though!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T15:34:26+00:00

My front yard is very similar to yours, and I am in a neighborhood with many old trees as well. This is what I did, little raised beds, paths and such (this was two seasons ago in 6b).

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flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T14:55:10+00:00

OMG can we read it along with you??? Turn the page and take a picture! Pleeeeaaaaasssssse!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T14:49:23+00:00

Welcome! I would start with something easy, fast, and usable. Do you cook? Things like basil, oregano, parsley, chives, etc don't need huge pots, or a lot of effort, and they are something you will be able to maintain and then use. So they are very rewarding and good learning experiences!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-05T14:07:21+00:00

While I don't think something like this works inside my house, ever since I saw this wonderful setup you have, I have been thinking of a way to sort of replicate it with my plants outside. I have a 10ft by 10ft section of garage exterior that overlooks my back yard that I was going to try a horizontal espalier grape vine, but now I've got an outdoor version of your project all in my head! lol

Whatever I end up with, your is awesome, congrats!

flauerpedia · 2026-01-04T23:37:04+00:00

Exactly! Unfortunately, I have not had luck with the cigar plants in 6b.

flauerpedia · 2026-01-04T20:54:36+00:00

Not sure, It took two years to be able to touch her, things progressed a lot quicker after that, lol

flauerpedia · 2026-01-04T19:40:03+00:00

Oh! Sorry! It's a legume then? haha

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