I would leave them in the pots they are in, they seem to be doing OK. Yes, green cuttings do not root as well as woody ones.
Cuttings to share
I'm still wishing I had found a Mountan Magic and a Grand Marinier this year, but no luck and it's probably too late to expect to find one of them for trade here or on eBay. *sigh*
Boy, the whiners never stop on this thread.
not nice.
I've been looking for an Orange, not sure of the name. Orange Sunrise, Orange Sunset, something with orange in it. I really want one of those!
Crit -
I have heard people talk about Orange Sunshine. It is supposed to be short enough to have in a basket. I did a search through DG's plantfiles useing "basket" and "brug" and it's name came up the most.
Have you looked her up in Daves plantfiles? Gorgious!...I am looking for cuttings also. I'll let you know if I find any.
I have cuttings, but after the last person I sent to told me they arrived frozen, I am not sending any cuttings to anyone until spring. I have two people to send to as promised for trades, and those cuttings will be fully rooted and tall plants by the time spring gets here. It is alot of work and time to get things sent out, only to find out they were "frozen or lost".
My condolences to you, Brenda. I hope you feel better soon.
I remain most elated and report that I have lost a mere few plants to either 'Brug mush' or 'hollow stalk'. Unfortunately one that went was labeled only as "my best bloomer". But oh my I still have quite a few putting out leaves and looking very healthy. I too probably;y potted in larger than choice pots, but had to go with what I had.
Someone mentioned that in these bigger pots over watering can become a problem.
I'm a bit confused...if these Brugs can be well rooted in water or wet sphagnum moss, why would they tend to get over watered in a pot.
Like Crit, I am new and trying to do everything just right. ^_^
I have already essentially given up my kitchen for a plant house.
Not complaining though...definitely not complaining.
BB/Sheri ^_^ a smile a day keeps the grrumblies away!
I consider myself lucky to have been sent some cuttings for just the price of postage. Thank you to those of you who are generous enough to do this. I know shipping stuff is a pain in the ass. And I don't think you should feel responsible for the condition the cuttings arive in unless you knowingly didn't package them right. Life/death happens. Momma nature is in charge, not us.
Happy Holidays to all!
I predict this summer to be a GREAT growing season! WOOHAAA
Sheri.. a bit about the dfference n having them in water and beng too wet in a pot.. from what I understand...in the water they are protected from bacteria.. by the fact that they can't get to the plant because of the water being in the way. [ like a clean room ]. although if you don't change the water.. the bacteria which has developed in the water.. can cause them to rot there also.. in the soil they are wet... but not so wet that the water shields them from the bacteria.. and the sols are flled with bacteria.. good and bad.. too wet also means less oxygen... the oxygen helps keep the bacteria n check as well as drawing out the little root hairs to search for air and water... if it's too wet.. these root hairs don't have to develop to look for water.. and they get less air...so the smaller pot causes the plant to root faster ... as the cycling from wet to dry draws out the root hairs... while dry and they are rewarded with oxygen... finding water when they are again watered
Thank you very much, Gordon. It is so helpful to know the reason for things like this. It surely makes sense as you explained it.
I don't imagine that I should try to get smaller pots and repot as that would be another stressor for each plant.....right?
Sheri
Only one person who paid did not get her cuttings. I sent out 54 boxes. One sent to Sounth Carolina reported to have arrived frozen. All but one got thiers and she will get some in the spring when the weather is good again. I did not cash the check from Sc she she is out nothing.
I have had a hard fall, am now schedualed for knee andone hip replacement in Feburary.
I will be eliminatin at least 30 plantsinthe spring I have decided to keep many of my seedlings that have dome very wellso some others hve to go. I will have tons to share, but one one will be goin out to the person who did not get hes, and by the way, hers are now rooted here so in the spring she will get nice plants. The rest are going to friends and fellow breeders.
Ken and Gordon, you are both on my list.
my God Brenda... take it easy there... we all are with you.. and it will all work out ..you did a grand job gettng so many going... out to us.. now take it easy
and Thanks...
Do any of you folks have a Grand Marnier to share? or a Mountain Magic? I have several others, including my favorite, Solid Gold, Santa Rose, and Naughty Nick, Phenomeal.
well...Betty... you should likely locate a heat pack first... then you can send it to someone volunteering to send you one of those plants... if you want 1/2 a chance of them arriving in some condition to continue growing......
have you tried world of brugmansias... you're close enough to drive over and buy directly from him.. at least you are in the same general area... and there's liely a dozen or so others you didn't even know you just had to have... give it a try...
Lake Toxaway looks like a nice lake...can you see it from your place there... all the roads look to be mostly right along the lake
Brenda,
Most of us appreciate all the cuttings that you shared. Thank you so much for your generosity.
A couple of people here very generously sent cuttings to me to begin my adventure into the wonderful world of Brugs. I am most appreciative and in awe of the time and effort they took to label, pack and ship them. I look forward to the day when I can pay the generosity forward and share cuttings of mine with a newbie!!
Many sincere thank-yous and Hugs,
Sheri
I'm with you, Sheri; I've been so lucky to have so many wonderful people send me cuttings and I appreciate each and every one - the cuttings and the people! :)
I'm the one Brenda was referring to that did not receive her cuttings and I'm also the one that posted the above note about christmascastus' frozen brugs and my not receiving them. I was disappointed because I had no idea Brenda was still planning to send me some in the spring and figured I'd just been forgotten. I never wrote back to her because I felt so bad about her home situation and all the problems the poor lady had. I never meant to offend anyone or make everyone crazy mad. I responded out of disappointment and will never do so again.
Brenda, if I may say, lady...You have some wonderful friends on here; they love you and you are definitely in their hearts and thoughts and prayers. Please don't worry about sending me the brugs - you just need to take care of you, I received more than enough (at this point!) to take care of and I am full of questions about the ones I have. I hope everything is going much, much better for you.
Di
I also want to extend some gratitude to those sharing their cuttings for postage. :)
Brenda, I was up in the air regarding Brugs but after receiving a few rooted cuttings and seeing the foliage alone I'm hooked!
Gordon, I live just west of the Lake. I can hear the boats but can't see it. However, I have access to it, nearby. It is formed from cold mountain stream so is awfully cold to swim in but I do it.
I don't know about World of Brugmansias, where is it? Do they have a website?
All you new folks need to know that brugs are heavy feeders. If you read some of the treads about feeding them it sounds like you throw something at them every time you walk by, lol. I plant them with lime (soil is acidic here) and Black Kow (a composted manure). I also use Epson salts to help them absorb nutrients. Later some 5-10-10 with some weekly waterings of MG. Last, if they languish, I use Black Hen, which is dried chicken manure (NOT composted), very hot so be careful. I also throw banana peelings at them as I have to eat a banana every day to prevent leg cramps.
I gave a friend 3 different cuttings last year. She found a good spot for them and planted them but apparently didn't feel them much. At the end of the season, they were the same size as when she planted them. So I repossessed them. They are growing nicely now and should be in great shape by spring. I wonder if I should give them back???? She needs a mentor.
Mercy!!! Is that one plant with all those yellow blooms?? Are we supposed to be feeding all that stuff during the winter inside in cooler rooms??
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!
Woodspirit1.
Is that a picture of your brugs?? I love it.
Tina
that sounds great Betty... I start mothers off with the black cow... that's her local manure also... it really kicks them into gear in the spring.. and feeds into time to start with the bloomng regimen .. to feed them the way you do is result obvous in that flowering yellow .. they just eat it up... and reward accordingly... great results...
Yes, I think that's Charles Grimaldi but I'm not sure. Older picture. This is Solid Gold, which I love because it is so dependable. It turns more orange shortly after opening.
Gordon, I use Black Hen a couple time during the growing season but carefully. It is not composted, just dried chicken manure. Brugs really jump when I use it. I have to water the stuff in really well, I also have to use bone meal because our soil is low in phosphates and also lime because our soil is very acid.
I have potted up 26 brugs, just a few still in water. I do have a possibility of getting a Mountain Magic and a Grand Marnier in the spring.
Happy New Year to everyone!
Woodspirit-- That yellow brug with blooms all over it is just breathtaking!!
mstish .... that is what i would like to try with the orange, is make a basket out of it.
Debra.....if you have a start of your orange, could you put my name on it for spring?
woodspirit1.....that is one, make it TWO, GORGEOUS yellow brug!!!!!!!!
I started my brug starts out in 32oz styrofoan cups. I have a few that are 12-18" tall now. How do I know when it is time to put them in a larger container? Do I 'step them up' by containers, or go ahead and put it in the container I will be leaving it in.
Brenda, prayers are with you dear heart ...... sounds like you are in for a mountain of healing.
To all my brug contributors..........THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ...... I am soOooOooOO excited to have spring come and put them out. Should I be starting to fertilize them now, or wait until I set them out.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone, and a safe New Years Eve. We will be staying home and probably go to bed before midnight. We seldom do anything for the celebration anymore. Feel safer not being on the roads!