I lost alot of my rex's due to using the wrong fertilizer! Boo Hoo!
Anyway, I'd like to trade your rooted rex begonias for the following plants. Even will to send to my mine for one of yours it is a really nice rex.
First one is a huge rooted kalanchoe pinnata
Next is White Shrimp (Justicia betonica)
Third is firespike red.
Fourth is variegated philippine violet.
Fifth is variegated mother of thousands
Sixth is Copper King Hibiscus
Just out of curiosity, what was the fertilizer you used that killed your rex begonias?
I used 'Vigoro' 15-5-10 all purpose which I use as an in between for my brugs (the fertilizer junkies) to save on money. I had never used anything but manure tea on my begonias. It was a very stupid move which cost me dearly. I will never do that again.
Daisy, I'm on my way to Ott's in a few minutes. It's my favorite place to shop! LOL They have beautiful Rex's from $2-6.00. I can pick you up some and we can work something out later. I'll take some pictures while I'm there. It's only a couple minutes to go back if you like any of them. Talk soon
Hi Kim,
You wonderful person! I am not worthy of such friendship!!!
Can't wait to see the goodies you find.
Thank you Kim. Thank you.
Daisy
Just got back...I had to get out of there! I swore I was in Heaven..LOL
These are all $5.00. The Huge Big Momma is the $10.00 one :-D I ran out out camera space...whoops!
more coming..
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This is an eyelash begonia
It's Begonia City in there! Here's some Non-Stop Begonias just in case you're interested. They looked good too!
Don't know how that got there 3 times! LOL LOL LOL
Hi Kim,
Well. I like all of them. Good choice. I still have a little small eyelash one that looks like the one in photo, so I will pass on that one. I've never grown the non stop begonias. Do those go in the ground or pots? I for sure what the Rex's. So tell me how much to send and I'll do it now. Feel free to take as many leaf cuttings of my plants as you want. REALLY!
Thank you so much!!!! I owe you big time.
Daisy
one more Rex..Well they're $5.00 each kind. Nice size plants not small at all. I got boxes..Send me an email. And please don't tell me I can take a piece of each...LOL I'm a addict don't you remember. How could I resist??
But of course you're an addict...so am I. That's exactly why you MUST take a peice of each. LOL....email coming your way.
THANKS!
Daisy
Wow Kim, What a haul. You can shop for me any time :)) Very nice.
Margo
Margo,
Kim is a real sweetheart!
Kim, those are the most beautiful begonia..wish I lived closer..Judy
Judy, I have a rooted eyelash start if you would like one.
Daisy, Here's your plants. I will mail them in the morning. I'm not going to be taking any leaves. I have to figure out how to keep the begonias I have alive before I root more! LOL LOL. Also you know they break at the drop of a hat. I will try to pack them as well as I can. I might tape them to the bottom of the box, I haven't decided yet. If there is any particular way you want them wrapped LMK. You should get them Monday.
Hi Kim,
OMG!!!! They are stunning! Thank you so much!
Packing them??? Ummm. You are right begonias are tough. But I find if I fill the box 1/4 full of foam peanuts put the begonias on top of the peanuts then fill the rest of the box with foam peanuts. Lastly I hold the lid closed as I shake to make the peanuts settle then put more peanuts in to fill.....it works great. If you don't have peanuts you can do the same think with shreaded confettii paper. I finally purchased a shreader LOL.
Just do the best you can...what ever breaks off I will root for you! LOL.
Thanks again sweety!
Daisy
Ok Daisy...don't fuss me out! LOL LOL I saw no other safe way out! These plants are taped to the bottom of the box. So get those tools out to cut and maneuver...he he
Every area is secured with shredded paper...be careful.
Kim,
You are just too good! GREAT JOB!
Can't wait to get them.
Can't I start you some for the spring? Or is there anything else you might be looking for that you DON'T kill I can send you? LOL
Thanks again,
Daisy
