Tropicals & Tender Perennials: I need some more help!!, 0 by Malestrom

Malestrom wrote:
I agree with Jungle Bob and add..
Do not water it until there are several leaves or buds popping.
They do rot easily from overwatering.
I use a moisture meter on mine
Im doing about 20 of them right now
They are wonderful!!
If you like them you can buy cheapies at HD for like $3.- a piece.
Sometimes they bloom spectacular!
Heres one of my HD no names, or...
Maybe ill call it Malestrom #1 heh...
I must also add that the soil needs to be very fast draining.
You dont want these to ever sit in water.
I water them through and then the soil dries a few hours later
Full sun is best they are a true desert plant used tot he roughtest conditions.
Heres a pic of a fairly large one and look in the background too there is one in the distance that is huge.

This message was edited Apr 17, 2006 10:08 AM