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TxTurqoize wrote:
Now, although I pride myself on growing Texas natives in my back and front yard rock gardens, things are a tad bit different when it comes to what is inhabiting my terra cotta pots...lol... Not only do I have a Patchouly plant and a plump "Buddha Belly plant", but I am also a proud owner of a Turtleback plant or Dioscorea elephantipes
I saw a big specimen at a nursery about 20 years ago..and it was love at first sight..lol.
I'm pretty darn proud of myself for starting this little guy from seed. And tho I love these plants, I can't seem to find any neighbors who are growing the same thing, aside from their petunnias and marigold...lol. So I ask ya'll...oh fond fellow DG'ers...if any one else has one to brag about?...Would love to see other photos and get a bit more info. Mine seems to be very content...tho it almost got up and walked out of its pot when I accidently fed it with plant food..lol