i just got 10 streps from robs violet barn,there very small,but 5 is in bloom already(( question)) should i repot now are wait till they grow some more
my new streps is in bloom,there so little
Hi starfly!
From the looks of the size of your streps in their pots, I would say wait a while and let them grow a bit more. They all look nice and healthy. What is the plant in the background with the reddish leaf tips?
Snowrose
wasn,t sure if you could tell what size pot they was in ,i have them sitting in some small bowls heres another picture of them
the planr with the red tip is (( pentadenia orientandina)) its real weared looking came from rob,s violet barn
Yes, I see...they look fine as they are as far as pot size. They are solo cups, right? You could pot them in a similar size if you want.....you know, if you'd rather have a nicer pot for them. Don't go up too much. I do like that Pentadenia. I know Rob had that a while back. I wonder if he still carries it? Sure would like to have some of that.
Snowrose
no i will leave them far a while and let them grow.
not sure if you can grow a plant from the leaves are not but if you can your welcome to the leaves
Very Nice Eunice! I need to visit Rob's website, havent' been there in awhile! Oh, I love that Columnea with the leaves with red tips too! So Pretty! I did a search and couldn't find that one anywhere and Kartuz has one called Columnea rubra 'cheekwood' that describes it as Large Clusters of Yellow Flowers Striped Purple, Tapered Leaves Tipped Translucent Red. No Photo and they are out of stock! Sure would like to see a photo of that one too with the blooms!
Looks like you got some real Beauties there from Rob's Violet Barn!
Lin
They are looking really nice for you Eunice. I just adore Streps.They are one plant that seem to bloom constantly.Thanks for sharing your pics : )
Nancy
thanks,streps is my favoreit.
Bluebird has their new 2007 catalog out as of this week.....those are really nice, starfly.....
gessiegail
yes they have some new streps,,going to order me 4 new ones that i don,t have
good for you!!!!!!
Very nice Eunice,whats there names?
jannich
there all bristol,s
goose egg
ribbon candy
fifth element
stat light
doo wop
then i have 5 more
tiger lily
red lava
gum drop
fourth dimension
tractor beam
snowrose - have you tried Lauray?
Eunice - you're going to be sitting among fields of streps soon!
the one i got from bluebird (( red hot chilie)) looks like its dyeing
i love the streps
dying how? what's happening to it?
I want to hear the answer as to why red hot chili is dying......
No, I've never tried Lauray. I am put off by most mail order now because of receiving high priced and or infested junk too many times. Just a tad negative, huh? I use a few vendors that I can somewhat count on. Have you ever ordered from them, Keyring?
You do have a great strep collection going there, starfly.
no I haven't ordered from them - tried once but their gh had just gone through a power outage. I keep going back to their catalog because they offer cuttings. You know I'm not keen on buying whole plants......
Thanks for putting me on to them. I just looked over their extensive catalog. I may just give them a try as I was tempted by several.
it was so pretty when i got it,i have them 2 by there selfs since i got them,first time i have had one to do this from bluebirds,there always nice plants.i made me up some neem oil and washed the roots in it.if it don,t get better i will email libbi and tell her
Your streps look great. I got 3 streps from Rob's and I really love these plants, Seems to me they are MUCH easier to grow then av's -- and I actually like the plants/blooms better than av's. I have an ant eater that is blooming and has been since I got it a month ago, it is so beautiful. I have to go take a look at Bluebird's website - I didn't know they have a catalog.
gessiegale- I bought a texas red hot chile from them when I redeemed a bingo prize gift certificate. It has three buds and looks healthy at this time. If your's doesn't make it, e-mail me and I can send you a leaf of mine. I will try to post pictures when the buds open. I have blue mars in bloom now and the bloom seems to be staying pretty longer than my others. I really like the bloom on it. Lou
I just placed an order at Bluebird Greenhouse for two Chirita's: ' Diane Marie' & 'Aiko' and an African Violet: 'Alamo Gold Rush', I ordered some pots too cause I'm out! I sure hope these plants are as nice as the order I got from them last year.
Lin
Eunice,I looked them up and the ones I found pictures of is beautilful! I love goose egg.
jannich
bristol,s ribbon candy) is in bloom this morning ,she is so pretty,the color in the picture is just about right
and heres another one
OMG Eunice! Is that a double flower? Beautiful. I love these plants more and more.When it gets bigger think of me for a trade please:)
Heres a picture of my Jason this morning.
jannich
oh my jason is beautifull,i love the color,yes it looks like its double,i will be glad to trade when it grows up