Here is a link to the September Blooms, Part 3 thread: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/906760/
I forgot that today was October 1!!!
Here is a different pic of the Alsobia Chiapas from this morning . . .
Edited to add that this is one of the cuttings I received from Lou in the Fall Swap!!
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Wow! That is a beautiful little plant! I received Alsobia cygnet and A. dianthiflora in a trade a couple of years ago and loved them but unfortunately they both went bye bye when I got some buggy problem! Don't you just love those little ruffly edges on the blooms?
One I'd like to have I see Rob's has for sale, Alsobia 'San Miguel': http://www.robsviolet.com/alsobia_san_miguel.htm
I wish Alsobias didn't hate me!! I love their blooms! I've had several Alsobia's including the Chiapas and I've never gotten one to bloom, not ever. They have long since gone to new homes! LOL
This is the first bloom on strep Ruby, a plant I received from Kim in Maine, love the beautiful color of it.
~Brenda
Does anyone know what happened to av-ocd-girl? I tried to send a dmail to thank her for a leaf I just found. It is in perfect condition and I am sitting on the floor opening mail. She sent it a long time ago (as in weeks)..........
I also received a cutting for Alsobia 'San Miguel' from Lou . . . I will go home tonite and see if I see any buds on it!!
Very pretty Ruby, Brenda!
Strep Ruby is Gorgeous ... a fitting name with that deep ruby color!
Ruby is one of those that never quits blooming. Love her!
I saw where av-ocd_girl's membership was just renewed today. So She's around, may just not on this forum. Lou
I was spelling her name wrong..............thanks, Lou..........I still have your seeds right here by the computer........excuses, excuses is my middle name. What is that saying about "The road to hell is paved with good intentions".............
All the time the seed pods were ripening I thought it was Iced pink Flamingo..........it is Iced Wine.........
Hi All,
Seems like I have not been here in years..LOL I spent all last weekend wicking my plants and did great. I did not get to wick my Kohlerias or Sinns... Will try to get that done tomorrow.. I have a few pictures to post and hope you all enjoy them...
Hugs,
Susan
First one. I can't think of the first name but the second is EEl and Nancy sent me this plant awhile back and this is her first bloom..
Sue
Next one. Sweet Talk
Sue
Next one.
Susan
Next one
Sue
trying again... I got lost in space...LOL
Sue
One of my first streps and still one of my favorites... Silvia
Susan
Next one is either Charlotte or Emily as I forgot to put some of the name tags back in the pots after wicking...
Sue
Next one. Alissia
Next one is Emily's Song
Next one is Fire and Ice and its first bloom.. I love this one.
Sue
Next one is Party Girl and the next one is the same plant and diffrent blooms...LOL
Sue
Party Girl bloom that is diffrent from other.
This one is Roulette Cherry.
Sue
Next one is the beautiful Spin Art.
Sue
Next one is Tiger Lily
Sue
Lin, this took me over two weeks to post but here is my flower off the cactus you sent me... Thank you once again as it is one of my special plants...
Hugs,
Susan
Don't think I sent this one but it is the last for tonight... It is one Nancy sent to me and she is just blooming so pretty... I love this one also... Oh shoot I love them all... Thanks Nancy.
Hugs,
Sue
It's name has EEl and I can't think of the first name... :-( what else is new right??
I just saw I posted this above.. So I need to go to the looney bin as I am brain dead :-(
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Brenda and Nic, Very pretty streps... All are just so pretty... What gets me is how can something so beautiful not have a wonderful smell??? I know a few have a smell to them but I can't ever smell anything when those bloom...
Hugs,
Susan
No wonder you haven't been 'hanging around on dG'! You have been working on your plants, Susan. Just love that Sweet Talk..............(the rest, too, but that one is fantastic)
Thanks Gail, It was easy to work on the plants as I could sit down as my body has been playing games with me.. I have to say today was a much better day then the last 8 days... Hope it keeps it up...LOL
Hugs,
Susan
Susan, your streps are gorgeous! Spin Art looks absolutely psychedelic! Fire and Ice is great looking as are they all. The one you couldn't think of the name might be Bristol's Agitated Eel...very pretty also. I love seeing the photos on the forum as it gives me a realistic view of the plants and flowers. Of course, it only adds to my want list.
Ruby...very elegant, bmedel...
SuzyQ: Wow! You are doing so Great with the Strep's! They are all so Beautiful! You need to post a photo of your entire plant stand!
I forgot I sent you some of that Red Dragon Flower Huernia: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/61056/ Oh, and it's not a Cactus! It is a member of the same family of plants as the Hoya! You are doing good with it, mine hasn't bloomed in awhile but I still love it. I have had this plant for many years and always called it my peanut cactus because the little mama plant was labeled that way! And, the looks of it always reminded me of peanut shells!
I will try to get a picture of my stands tomorrow.. There is allot more room on them since I wicked my plants. I knew the plant was not a cactus as you told me before but I could not remember what it was so that is why I called it one..LOL
I am going to post a picture of cuttings I have now in soil and all of these were grown in water until they had roots and now about six of them in soil have babies coming up... I have lost less in water rooting then I have in soil-less mix. I will keep you all posted as they grow...
Hugs,
Susan
Wow, Suzy ... You have really gotten bit by the "Gessie" bug, haven't you? Look at all those leaves rooting - What a great job! Sure wish I had that kind of patience!
Oh mercy..I have missed alot again I see...Nicole Alsobia Chiapas is so pretty..thats one I don't have yet..need to add that to my list..that bloom is so feathery looking..
Brenda..Love that Ruby..wow that has a Beautiful Color of bloom...
My goodness Susan..your streps look Marvelous! Great Growing!! Yep thats Bristol's Agitated Eel..Yours sure has alot more blooms than mine..lol..not fair!! All of your streps are Gorgeous and your leaves look very happy..I would have to say that bloom on Fire and Ice is my favorite ..That Red Dragon Flower is really cool looking too : )
Susan - you've been a busy beaver!
I checked the San Miguel cuttings . . . too small for blooms just yet!
Morning ladies,Beautiful picture of your plants.
Oh wow Susan,Beautiful streps! Is Alissia really yellow? Amazing that your rooting the streps in water.I tryed it but the bottom rotted on me.I have to try it again.
Have a good day everyone.
Susan, your streps are to die for, just beautiful & all the new babies, must be doing something right.i must get an alsobia san migel, think i will order it right now.lol
here is a picture of a mini violet I think is adorable, ready for a show. hot pink bells
hot pink bells
here is a mini av called mac's luxiouiours leisure
