What's looking good in September 2017

[alp]

Crumbs, all these talks about fish and pics of fish have made me BROODY!

 

[Verdun]

Lovely sunny morning No wind either so a good day or two in prospect
Some delicious scents ...the acteas I think are adding to it.

 

[Beverly]

Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Red Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeana) are looking good in September, although the Red Shrimp Plant and Hibiscus look the same year around.

 

[alp]

Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Red Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeana) are looking good in September, although the Red Shrimp Plant and Hibiscus look the same year around.
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I so love the little white hair on the stigma and the details on the pollen of the hibiscus .. I would take several photos just to see if I can see the hair .. Quite mad I am!

 

[Daren]

Whats looking good today

 

[alp]

@Daren What are the names of the first 2 plants in the first 2 photo please? Love the red blades in the 2nd one!

 

[MaryMary]

I bought a fuchsia!! It's not doing too well, but it was on clearance for $2.00, so I'm happy. It needs a good pruning and much better soil, so fingers crossed, it'll live through that.

Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

Ooh, the Tequila Sunrise Hibiscus!! That one is my favorite!!

I would prefer Molly fish over guppy, guppy need maintenance, they don't eat fast, and are too timid.

Timid? Guppies? You're saying guppies are timid ?!

Oh, Rajesh!! I've never seen such a ruthless bunch! I can't get within 4 feet of the tank without them swimming furiously back and forth, thinking they need fed! They'd eat every two hours, if I'd fall for it.

If they see anything moving outside the tank, they go on display. One cat likes to sit in a chair close by and pat the tank - they beg her for food !! Not the smartest fish, I'll grant you... But timid?

 

[Daren]

@Daren What are the names of the first 2 plants in the first 2 photo please? Love the red blades in the 2nd one!

Hi Alp the First is a Mandiville Sundaville They require a min temp in winter of 50F so need to be brought in to escape the cold But I leave out as long as possible. The second on is Fascicularia bicolour I have a few of these as I like the Colours they bring to autumn and winter. I have taken a few other photos and posted them here in the past in flower Too. They are worth searching out, just as they are a good curiosity plant

 

[zigs]

 

[alp]

@Daren - I have seen the first one quite a few times, the 2nd one I am not sure. The 2nd one is quite pretty as the colours are striking.. But my repertoire is confined to gc reduced stuff!

 

[Larisa]

Saintpaulia.

Begonia Cancun Christmas.

Fuchsia

I sowed this cyclamen last year.

 

[alp]

@Larisa Wow, what a bonanza! What did you feed your African Violets with? I have NEVER seen so many flowers in a hanging basket.. Need to see your green FINGERS!

And the coleus .. Have you sprinkled silver on the leaves.. Amazing foliage! Well done, Larisa!

 

[Larisa]

What did you feed your African Violets with?

Very simple. Mineral and organic fertilizers take turns.
It is a view with long branches. It is a Saintpaulia for hanging baskets. Such Saintpaulia always have a lot of flowers.

 

[Daren]

hi Larisa that Begonia Cancun Christmas is beautiful

 

[alp]

Ooops! And I thought it was coleus.. Begonias have such beautiful leaves... Can't believe my eyes. Thank you for the correction, stranger i.e. @Daren !

When you said mineral, what are they exactly? Banana peel water? Please don't laugh. I'm not a serious gardener ..