Well, actually, she's just got 2 brand new Philos. Whoo hoo!!! I won these from Steve(miamimax) on eBay. I REALLY wanted the 'Black Gold' Philo(Melanochrysum), but I was outbid by a couple of folks. LOL I didn't want to pay upwards of $25 for it. Anyway, meet Hansoti's Gold :
and 'Burle Marx'
I'm still coveting 'Calkins Gold' and several others. I can never get enough Philos!
Awesome plants GH. Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Patti
Nice! I got a "moonlight" a few months ago and it's growing like gangbusters in an east window!
'Hansoti's Gold' looks so similar to 'Moonlight'- I think though, that the lvs on HG are narrower than ML.
Say, do you guys know that commercial where Robert Goulet comes into your office at 3:00 and "messes with your stuff"? I think he's been here today.
:)
GH
So, I'm on vacation this week and have a little time on my hands.:) In my internet travels this morning, I found this site. It's nice to know where the (Philodendron) Burle Marx name came from. From all accounts, his estate was one of the most beautiful sights ever.
http://www.burlemarx.com.br/ingles.htm
Nice, GH!!
That one really 'glows'...like Fluorescent green!
I love the little cachepot, too;)
Robert Goulet? So he's been messin' w/your stuff? LOL!???
Every time I see the words 'Philodendron Burle Marx'....I think of P. 'Burle Marx' Fantasy', (they are two individual plants) which is one I'd LOVE to have, but rather rare and pricey right now......I can wait!
http://naturalselections.safeshopper.com/69/757.htm?277
Oh, Dear. That is one expensive plant. Wonder how much it will be 2-5 years from now? And what new plant will be so highly esteemed? I even think there is a variegated form, Nan. Steve sells them for like $75 I believe. I'll have to wait on that too. The risky thing with variegates is that they can be unstable and revert. How sad would that be having paid all that money for it?
Nan, do you like the Philo Melanochrysum too? I think it's high drama, for the right price. I could pay $29 for it from NSE. Coincidentally, it just sold for $72 on eBay from Steve. This one and Verrucosum are next on my list of must haves. Yum, Yum!!! LOL
they are fun plants and seem to thrive anywhere they live!!! I do like the color of green in this one.....
Gail, you are so right about Philos thriving anywhere they live! I've killed only one and that was because of my stupidity, not paying attention. I buried a recently cut stem and the dang thing rotted on me! I could have cried a river. Anyway, while they're not carefree plants, they are definitely among the easier ones. I'm well on my way to being a full-fledged philo collector. LOL
I simply cannot keep collections of plants................will have to auction off all the furniture so that every room in the house will be just gro-light stands with a cot for me!!! (LOL) I have one Prince in the bathroom just happy as can be and the other Prince is in a container with other plants on the front porch..............I don't understand how they live, but they do somehow....
LOL, I think you'll be ready for a cot soon, what with all the episcias(or other gessies) you've been buying! LOL
Oh yes, i didn't realize you knew that I have lost it over the gessie family of plants..............a real sickness is going on.......am I worried about this obsession???? NO!!!
