| Identification? |
[03 May 2012|05:50pm] |
Do you know this type of succulent?
My friends keep asking me this one and I absolutely have no idea. I bought it from Home Depot and it didn't have tag or name.
Thanks!
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| Hoya Kerrii |
[09 Dec 2011|11:32am] |
So I just moved from Nashville to Austin, TX. My hoya which I have been painstakingly nurturing, agonizing over, and protecting from squirrels for the past 6 years was put into the moving van with plenty of space around it and made the trip across country. It had 2 long new branches and a few shorter woody ones, but lost a new branch in the move. I bought some dirt, some root hormone, cut it up, planted it, and put it in the greenhouse (aka huge upside down tupperwear box). It's been about a month and although one of the leaves did not root, I think the other 2 did, plus the stems are looking promising. It looks like ICU for plants. Boy in the Bubble.( Pics after the jump. )
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| Aloe |
[25 Oct 2011|10:35pm] |
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Over the past 7+ years I have been keeping succulents. I have had 2 aloe mother plants during that time. The first had to be left in Ohio but the second I have had for close to 4 years now in Chicagoland. My aloe is flowering! I have my first flower stalk. I am kind of excited about it. And the first person I choose to tell says something not relevant and could be perceived as sarcastic.
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[01 Oct 2011|05:43pm] |
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I have been trying to post a picture and failing. I'd there an apparently for that? Got a new succulent today. Hindu rope plant, excited about getting her home and repotted.
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| Identification? |
[20 Aug 2011|05:07pm] |
I just inherited some succulents and I'm wondering what types they are. I want to look them up and learn more about them. Also curious what "species" of cactus the two cacti are.
This is a super beginner questions, but how often and how much water should I be watering each of them?
( picture under here )
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| Cacti Collapse |
[23 Jul 2011|04:18pm] |
I don't know what type of cacti I have, as I got it from Wal-Mart in the winter time, however, something is now seriously wrong with it.
It has one large main ball cacti in the center, and than smaller cacti around it.
Well, I noticed today that the main ball was leaning and VERY squishy. Infact, there could be a giant hole in it.
My house is very warm and humid this summer, and none of my house plants are liking it. Is that it? Or is something else the problem?
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| Moon Questions ♥ |
[28 Jun 2011|01:49pm] |
I've got a couple Oriental Moon inquiries here, concerning a sun-colored Oriental Moon.
How can I get it to pup? (The term escapes me right now.) My Strawberry Moon does pups fairly often, but my Gold Moon won't. Is it just a genetic thing? Reds/Pinks are more likely to pup than Golds?
There's a small black spot on my Gold. It doesn't seem to be bugs, unless they're deep inside the moon. This black spot has been there since I got it. Is it just a blemish or signs of infestation? The spot hasn't really grown since I got it, but then again, I did get that weird little larvae thingie out of it. Should I cut out (very carefully) or just keep an eye on it?
(Cross-posted from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=3) gardening)
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| Shrinking? |
[19 Apr 2011|01:26pm] |
... Okay, it appears as though my little mamillaria cactus is shrinking. Remember how big it'd gotten from one of the pictures I shared? (You can view the entry to see them again.)
Well, apparently it looks as though it's shrunk back down to it's original size or just a teeeeeensy bit taller.
... Is this normal? There aren't any odd colorations going on, it's still the green color it always is. Or is it because of a "lack" of water that it's shrunk back down? It doesn't look sick at all, in any way. I can take pics if someone's curious about it's newfound... lack of height.
(Cross-posted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=92.2) gardening )
Also, I have about six little aloe variegata seeds. I think they're variegata seeds, but I do know that they are an aloe-type. Papery coverings and little dark seeds in the middle.
I was wondering what the safest way to get these little guys started is? I've got a very limited amount of them, obviously, and I do want to try my hand at growing them, but don't want to really get them freaked out and have them mold, even if I do try them one at a time.
Is watering them in a paper towel a good way to get them started, or must they go directly into dirt for them to get started? Should they be misted everyday, or just as whatever I put them in/on gets dry?
(Copied from gardening )
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| Oriental Moons |
[19 Apr 2011|09:16am] |
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Okay, so I'm going to try my hand at a Moon or two in a couple weeks (PROVIDED MY WALLET DECIDES TO COME BACK TO ME), and I was wondering if there were any notes that I need to pay special attention to. I've had a Moon before, but for whatever reason the Moon died off and I had just the stock left (which is still growing totally crazy, will probably have to prune it back again when I go to my parents for Easter), and I'm wanting to be sure I give it adequate lighting and whatnot.
If there's a difference in care for each of colors, I'm planning on picking up a beautiful red Moon (or two) and possibly a large "green"/black one in addition to trying out a Jade plant.
And maybe a hybrid that someone grafted, a spiny green cactus on a Moon stock. (I really have no idea what the stocks themselves are called, if anything.)
Lol, I might be picking up 20, 30$ in Moons in a couple weeks, but I will do my best to restrain myself.
Any tips for me?
(Cross-posted to gardening )
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| Help my Hoya! |
[10 Apr 2011|10:11am] |
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So it's finally warm enough for my Hoya to come outside and now it's all spotty and the leaves are falling off!! It grows so slowly, I hate to see it deteriorate like this. Can you help me?( My pictures. )
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| Question and Introduction |
[24 Mar 2011|07:35pm] |
I got my paddle plant last summer and have never had one before. When I Google, I can't really find the answer I am looking for.
The leaves seem softer than normal, but not falling off. It just looks like a generally unhappy plant.
Could it be dormant because it just turned Spring? Could it need a larger pot? I know they like to be in a pot slightly smaller than the plant.
I don't think it's root rot, because I have checked for that and saw nothing suspicious.
Anyway, if you know anything about succulants, help would be lovely.
( S'cuse the dirty dishes )
About me:
My name is Annie and I have a few cacti and succulents.
I have some sort of cactus that I picked up from Walmart, 2 Jade plants, the above Paddle Plant, 4 baby cacti sprouts, a chocolate soldier, and 3 Christmas cacti sprigs.
I have had most of my house plants for a year or less. Since moving into my own house.
I have 4 kitties and a boyfriend- both dont understand me and plants!
Anyway..I am sure I will have more questions, since Im always bothering the people over in the Gardening comm too!
:D
Zone 5B
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| w00t!! :D |
[17 Dec 2010|06:17pm] |
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MY "BARREL" CACTUS IS FLOWERING. *Dances around wildly.* It's got three little purpley-pink flower buds on it so far! :D A fourth one is trying to grow and I think I saw a fourth possible spot, if not a fourth AND fifth!! *Dances excitedly.* I'll be posting pictures of it later :3 I need to figure out where the hell my battery charger went (-3-) If I'm able to find it, I'll definitely post more pictures of them :D Kind of wishing I didn't have it in the barrel, lol.
Did I mention this is my first flowering cactus? :3 *Bounces.*
Yeah, that's all I wanted to say, really LOL
If anyone wants to help me figure out if it'll seed, it's in a previous post of mine here that included it, a stick-like cacti and Julius. This is the cacti in question, and the post in question is here. Just in case anyone wanted to see the entry again since it had a lot more pictures of the cacti. I'm thinking of going with the name "Mr. Bucket" that my boyfriend suggested (yeah, I'm in a really good mood, lol) since it could use a name. (Bucket is the joke for barrel since it's barrel-shaped, is my boyfriend's reasoning on it.)
Cross-posting to gardening as well.
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[08 Nov 2010|11:04am] |
Hi there! My boss sometimes asks me to maintain her cacti garden, and asked me to remove an invasive species from several of the pots. She said I could take one home if I like, so I took the youngest one and it's been growing very speedily on my window sill. Problem is, I don't know what species it is.
( Have a look )
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| Cacti ID and suggestions? |
[07 Nov 2010|05:37pm] |
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So I'm needing a check to make sure that the two cacti I have living together is a good idea...
The first is a picture of the "configuration" of the two, then close pictures to tell what kind they are (since I don't know their specific latin names) so people can scream at me "OMFGDON'TDOTHAT!!" if they so wish to :3
( Cacti! )
Shameless self-promotion.
Shameless self-promotion, Part 2!
Those are the only shameless self-promotions I'll do for now XD I do have more pictures of Julius uploaded to my dA, if you would like to view them. But he is... weird, if you look at the pictures. He's grown a second crown... Does anyone have any tips on fattening him up? I do like big cacti, but I don't want him to grow too tall (I've had him four years or something, and he has had possibly more water than is healthy for him in that time, hence why he's so tall), I would like him to grow a bit more around. Or is it too late for this to happen? I'm also wanting to do the same for the pup and the new barrel-shaped cactus I have. I want them to grow more outward than upward. Can someone (or multiple <3) give me advice on how to achieve this? I know the pup is about... erm... I know it's older than Julius o0 I'm not sure if I have their ages correct now O_o Wow, actually I think that the pup is about... 5 years old? I know it's been mostly neglected, left to grow on it's own with very, very little bits of water given to it. It really doesn't seem like it though... But, I'm shoving myself away from that before I start thinking and rambling on about it too much.
So yes, to recap: Are the cacti in the plastic barrel good to have together? They won't kill each other? I read someplace that some cacti and succulents can kill each other if they're put together. And how can I water all of my cacti so that they grow broad, that they grow outward instead of upward?
Thanks! :D
-Oddish
Just a question: Wouldn't tags be handy to find things that have been asked before or find something that was posted a year ago or so? 0o Just a question..
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| My Succulent Army - need advice and wanted to share (loads of pics) |
[03 Sep 2010|04:07pm] |
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Ok. So, after a rough winter last year (bad light and a drafty apartment) and two different moves, I have a motley collection of aging succulents, and a few new acquisitions to replace my losses... I live in Vancouver, BC (not sure of the zone #). I don't claim to be an expert, but I am a passionate enthusiast. I tend to refer to them as male, and apologize if this offends anyone. Please take a look at a few of my aging specimens, several new acquisitions, and a couple of fallen soldiers. Enjoy the pictures and comment if you'd like!
( Tales of my succulent army.... )My
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| Looking for a store. |
[10 Aug 2010|11:35pm] |
Could anyone suggest an on-line store for cactuses and succulents. Or better yet, offline one in New York city. I want some plants I dont seem to find in any regular plant stores, nurseries or botanical garden's store.
Thank you in advance.
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| Hoya Kerii |
[01 Aug 2010|03:56pm] |
Thanks for the identification. Here's the bloom, as promised. The piece a squirrel knocked off, I stuck in some dirt and today I see new growth! Fantastic! I want to grow a million of these!
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| cactus ID, please? kind of arm-like and leafy |
[21 Jun 2010|11:18am] |
When I got it, it lacked the leaves. Friend gave it to me because she heard I grow cactuses and succulents well and she doesn't and these were left in the greenhouse of her new house by the previous owners.
I have no clue where to look to find out what this is because it's too weird. My husband says the markings on the "arms" remind him of tattoos or something :)
Oh and I know the one in the background on the left is some sort of haworthia and the one on the right is a baby from my echeveria
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| Plant ID: |
[20 Jun 2010|03:49pm] |
Hi! I got this plant 5 years ago and it was just 2 heart-shaped leaves in a pot. It didn't do anything at all till last summer when I left it on the porch and it sprouted like crazy. Now I think it might bloom. I have no idea how to care for it properly, or even if it is technically a succulent, but y'all seem like smart folks, so here ya go. 
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