Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Misssing butterflies after hurricane Katrina, 0 by konkreteblond

konkreteblond wrote:
For some reason it's been a little harder this year. I've apparently forgotten what I normally do. LOL In the past I've put pieces in a small vase and put them in the cage, but I think that only works when the plants are small.

My plants now are large and have thick trunks. I have cut off the new side shoots on some and the cats love those because they are new and tender. I cut the a portion of the top on the older plants, wrap the end in a wet paper towel then cover it in foil. It stays fresh for a day or so.

They like the flowers, buds and pods, but I'm trying to leave as many pods as possible right now. They can get kind of picky tho and roam around looking for soft leaves. All of my larger cats either have made or are making their chrysalis today. The babies are doing ok eating leaves that I bring in and lay down. I don't like to do that because it's not "natural", but when I put them outside something eats them. Better off eating laying down. lol

Do you have Queen butterflies there? I love these and their cats. The cats are so colorful! (Pardon the dirt under my nails...other gardeners understand tho)