The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of September 30, 2013, on which 79 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Carpe rutila! (translated: 'Seize the spade') "

(David Hobson, Canadian columnist, gardener)

Activity Report:

41 new plants were added to the database.
13 new descriptions were added.
19 new images were added.
39 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
jazzy1okc Positive CommentChinese Pistache, Chinese Pistachio
(Pistacia chinensis)
goulot Positive CommentInformal Decorative Dahlia 'Hamari Gold'
(Dahlia )
GardnerLoop Neutral CommentHot Pepper 'Carolina Reaper'
(Capsicum chinense)
longjonsilverz Positive CommentLoblolly Bay
(Gordonia lasianthus)
otter47 Positive CommentDune Daisy, Prickly Felicia
(Felicia echinata)
otter47 Positive CommentLion's Ear, Lion's Tail, Wild Dagga
(Leonotis leonurus)
LaurusNobilis Positive CommentButcher's Broom
(Ruscus hypoglossum)
otter47 Positive CommentWest Indian Lemon Grass
(Cymbopogon citratus)
Greggviking Positive CommentFatsia, Paperplant 'Annelise'
(Fatsia japonica)
JimiKrackKorn Positive CommentString of Bananas, String of Pearls, Banana Vine, Necklace Plant
(Senecio radicans)
bepah Positive CommentSaramati Palm 'Naga Hills'
(Trachycarpus ukhrulensis)
michaelhickman Positive CommentRed Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
(Kniphofia tysonii)
Campocalle Positive CommentCalifornia Sycamore
(Platanus racemosa)

Images

Member Addition Description
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageConebush
(Leucadendron strobilinum)
KellImageCommon Sunshine Conebush, Geelbos, Red Cone Bush, Sunshine Protea
(Leucadendron salignum)
KellImageCommon Sunshine Conebush, Geelbos, Red Cone Bush, Sunshine Protea
(Leucadendron salignum)
KellImageCommon Sunshine Conebush, Geelbos, Red Cone Bush, Sunshine Protea
(Leucadendron salignum)
sibhskylvrImageAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Fleming Island Rachel'
(Brugmansia )
sibhskylvrImageAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Fleming Island Rachel'
(Brugmansia )
sibhskylvrImageAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Fleming Island Rachel'
(Brugmansia )
MilinImageCaralluma
(Caralluma ubomboensis)
MilinImageOrbea
(Orbea distincta)
palmbobImageDwarf Bottlebrush 'Little John'
(Callistemon viminalis)
palmbobImageDwarf Bottlebrush 'Little John'
(Callistemon viminalis)
vossnerImageAmaryllis 'Elvas'
(Hippeastrum )
sashlee85ImageChinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Pink Hawaiian Coral'
(Paeonia lactiflora)
michaelhickmanImageRed Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
(Kniphofia tysonii)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
nigromarginata  Ny-gro-mar-gin-AY-tuh  Black margins  

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Spearleaf Conebush
Leucadendron spissifolium ssp fragrans
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rosecrest'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rosedale'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Roseland'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rosetta'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rotary'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Royal Command'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Samovar'
Iris
Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Fleming Island Rachel'
Brugmansia
Tall Bearded Iris 'School Girl'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sea Billows'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sea Otter'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Senator'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Silvertone'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Snowflakes'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Splash O' Pink'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Spring Charm'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Spring Chimes'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Spring Prom'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Stardom'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Step Forward'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sun Chariot'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sunray'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sweet Heart'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sweet Refrain'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Tally Ho'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Tapestry Rose'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'The Admiral'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'The Sentinel'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'The Swan'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Tip Top'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Token'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Vagabond King'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Vanity Fair'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Victory'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'White Palomino'
Iris
Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Amy'
Iris
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Blue Bird'
Iris
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Bouquet'
Iris
Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Brunette'
Iris
Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris 'California'
Iris

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... September 30, 2013