tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post7151457850607856439..comments2024-02-25T02:49:36.216-05:00Comments on Plant Zone: Spring Seed Selections!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757110538056043095noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-34979102285909484002010-01-23T20:02:47.212-05:002010-01-23T20:02:47.212-05:00I've heard they smell really nice in the eveni...I've heard they smell really nice in the evening. I'm excited to grow them from seed!Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-62878918738543597712010-01-23T19:08:38.163-05:002010-01-23T19:08:38.163-05:00I was lucky enough to obtain a potted tree form Br...I was lucky enough to obtain a potted tree form Brugmansia last year for free from the garden center where I work. The buds would start out a lucious raspberry pink then open to white. I planted it in a large planter next to the swing in front of my pond...in the evenings the heady scent was amazing!!! Unfortunately, I was unable to bring it in for the winter due to space constraints. But I would definitely grow it again.LNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-84939275566631681532010-01-17T16:27:18.558-05:002010-01-17T16:27:18.558-05:00I just came upon a site that sells Chilean plant s...I just came upon a site that sells Chilean plant seeds. It's Fabulous stuff.. looks like it could be expensive.Barry Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723513697930975468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-58516720513366563312010-01-17T16:02:10.558-05:002010-01-17T16:02:10.558-05:00Hmm... it seems that several different plants are ...Hmm... it seems that several different plants are referred to as 'Voodoo Lily'. The one from the greenhouses is 'Sauromatum venosum' I think.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-80211080692558359462010-01-17T15:53:21.520-05:002010-01-17T15:53:21.520-05:00Thanks for all the suggestions. Those Bomarea rea...Thanks for all the suggestions. Those Bomarea really are incredible! It says they should be hardy down to -4C which means I can keep them dormant for the winter.<br /><br />I thought we had an Amorphophallus bloom but it was actually a Voodoo Lily. That is a very interesting plant that I would be excited to have. The flower is very nice and although I would like to have the giant one, I figure bulbifer is a little more practical.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-69324027317604332082010-01-17T14:00:25.092-05:002010-01-17T14:00:25.092-05:00One plant I'll be trying to track down this sp...One plant I'll be trying to track down this spring is Amorphophallus bulbifer. Similar to its massive cousin (A. titanum) it stays fairly small and has a flower that's actually fairly attractive. Look for a 1 year growth tuber instead of seeds though, apparently more reliable that way.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347983770474369842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-82278625387074798912010-01-17T13:37:58.274-05:002010-01-17T13:37:58.274-05:00Bomarea 'Fiesta'! I have been wanting to g...Bomarea 'Fiesta'! I have been wanting to grow one fore a while but have yet to get seeds. It is one cool vine with striking flowers. <br /><br />For tropicalish plants you should check out J. L. Hudson Seedsman. Good prices and lots of selection of interesting things.<br /><br />For veggies, Baker Creek Seeds (USA) & Heritage Harvest Seeds (Manitoba) for interesting heirlooms. Also Wild Boar Farms (USA) breeds some really strange tomatoes.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-31376691065465956092010-01-16T20:07:40.899-05:002010-01-16T20:07:40.899-05:00I really like those Lithops because they won't...I really like those Lithops because they won't take up very much space. I'll have to look more into the Mesembryanthemum. I don't know every much about it but I really like the colours.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-69031478880797932352010-01-16T07:46:00.785-05:002010-01-16T07:46:00.785-05:00How about Lithops and other Mesembryanthemum? All ...How about Lithops and other Mesembryanthemum? All easy from seed. Spectacular in bloom.Barry Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723513697930975468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-5685464469101200022010-01-15T18:09:05.435-05:002010-01-15T18:09:05.435-05:00Those Pachypodium are very interesting. I really ...Those Pachypodium are very interesting. I really like those plants with an interesting caudex. No worries about toxic plants, pretty much all the best varieties are.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-79698491569040381202010-01-14T23:11:44.532-05:002010-01-14T23:11:44.532-05:00That Pandanus looks very interesting! I'm pre...That Pandanus looks very interesting! I'm pretty sure I'm sold on a Brugmansia. I've wanted one for years and I can't put it off any longer.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-77882042221868484872010-01-14T23:10:31.242-05:002010-01-14T23:10:31.242-05:00Any odd succulent would be nice...I have always wa...Any odd succulent would be nice...I have always wanted a plant (like an Adenium), with a large caudex...I love Pachypodium sandersii. I think I spelled it right. Those would be neat to try and grow from seed, if you can find any. A lot of the Euphorbias are so awesome too, as long as you are not afraid of their sap, which is toxic. Good luck! What you have so far on your list are nice!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357482105288753344.post-48662518983208311382010-01-14T22:15:54.662-05:002010-01-14T22:15:54.662-05:00Well, I hear Pandanus utilis is nice. And I've...Well, I hear <i>Pandanus utilis</i> is nice. And I've contemplated <i>Brugmansia</i> myself, actually. This is kind of a hard question.mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.com