Tropicals & Tender Perennials: 2014 Season:Deep Run NC, 1 by orchidman1

orchidman1 wrote:
Microb: I don't use any chemicals on my plants except for insecticidal soap and a fungicide.
You can't see in my pictures but I have shelves on all walls in my space and I start all plants on these side walls. I don't see a lot of difference in growth due to light placement. I do have misters that go on every day in hot weather at 11am.. My biggest problem is scale which I pick off if it becomes a problem.

Today's 5/1914 bloom is out for the first time and bloomed on a 2 year old plant (from cuttings).
El Niño; Off white with some slight veining and a fuchsia midstripe. Deep red outer petals. Fuchsia purple stamens.; Double, cup and saucer form. Thick, flat growth. Clown X Lady Ruffles
It is hard to see the coloration in this picture. I'll try with a black background next time!