Gardening Enthusiasts

[wilfgene]

20 hours ago, Since u r here said:

Yes, i knw, generally orchids are not too expensive but how expensive per pot is considered expensive to u?

S$100,000 is obviously out of question.

 

Since .no S$1,000,000 to propagate and make money out of it.

 

Depend on how far from last payday.

 

On the side line,

no wonder it did not cross your mind to organize moon cake gathering.

[shyc]

 

 

[AnH]

3 hours ago, Since u r here said:

I noticed ever since i joined some fb grp , ended up many will add u or invite u to join another grp, and u will purchase even more plants that u wasnt really looking for in the very first place woh

 

Anyway alot of u kept goin Bkk, it has fairs and exhibitions and many sellers too!! A must visit

ya... you get some request now & then... but you know what you want, you won't be so easily tempted la...

BKK is always the a good place to go for most many things which sadly, locally so so lack of...

[AnH]

4 hours ago, Since u r here said:

??? What is about the gathering? I did mention i m not  alone in my flat previously

 

 

@AnH

wow , gymnocalycium lover!

i have recently gotten Astros of abt 2cm nia but i felt them so expensive (cos most plants and flowers are standing upright, evn far from the lift u are able to view them) but for succulents and astros - they r rather “flat” on the surface!!! Unless it is those from temperate ctry - really huge (ref to pic)

i dont quite like cacti - looking succulents ; but i like Astros cos they looked abit like pumpkin(yes i like halloween/ghost- themed parties/events but not same thru-out boring haunted hse like at RWS)

evryone kept mentioning Candy!! But i hardly get to thompson area.

I doubt my Astros has held their roots into the soil yet after so long...

do u have any tips abt watering astros?

i dont even dare to go to GDo or carouselland, many too tempting to buy if i m there!

 

yes i love gymno! love the colours and the way they will change colours depend where you grow them

as for astro, where do you place them? i have a few but they don't seem to grow that well under growlights... currently they are at my kitchen window which has the whole afternoon sun... and they seem to grow better(one actually blooms) which is said on the net that they are sun-loving cacti, 

do you give them fertilizers? i do that twice monthly

[AnH]

On 8/22/2019 at 12:03 PM, Since u r here said:

I only get the Astros  (from a random supplier ) recently in End Jul (not from a shop or FLorist) 
i place it at my bedroom (all mini/small pots of plants are all in my room) with indirect sunlight ONLY and they get to enjoy at least 8hours of aircon with me
I didnt give them any ferts at all, which brand did u use ? is the HB 101? i felt fertilising should be done next growing season as i just go them 


in sg ,  while many florists and succulents specialist will bring in "rare items" too like SS (whole world is talking about them) 
somehow i felt some comes with under-developed root systems or cos it is too kind of them to bring in affordable products , but the quality is NOT there at all, Anh!!

they r very kind to offer 5.40 discount on every plant on NDP , (that applies to other stores also having promo) but i felt they r really clearing old/dying stocks , trust me...Dont believe that cheap is good
Good sellers like Green Chapters are priced higher but really good quality, can see it clearly !
Bkk is a shopping heaven - but i think Gays tend to go there for the wrong reason, goodness!!!
just like we have a thread of 60gardening BW members  - but no1 spoke up about Succulent (airplant ie passe -many kept talking at one point) at all
the Focus all went wrong:
succulents and Cacti are in the trend , not cos the Fashion wind is blowing blindly at plant-lovers, but for a strong reason, eg i dont really keep cacti, but i believe we still can have a respectful and fruitful topic still (which is why the thread is for) - out thread is TOTALLY dead (sad to say so) esp from Mid June onwards
Senior Admins went quiet over here, gardening is part of daily life , we kept learning and kept exploring just like every second we need to breathe
there shouldnt be a time when all have no issues or no sharing about Plants and garden, i could have nothing to share , but the rest of 59 mbrs should have something to raise.  
if the same old member kept sharing, it appears as he has nothing better to do!
Now every building and offices are into rooftop garden & farming as well as greeneries (esp if u need to claim BCA subsidies)
there many events on gardening-related (NOT just GDO) , that one can share over here too: i was surprised that many didnt knw that Changi airport or botanical gardens or  Gardens by the bay has cacti parks :

 

Hope no1 is  still getting conventional stuff or keychains/chopsticks as wedding favours? now (Not just in sg)  provide plants or seedlings w pot for weddings or co. events/roadshows/.opening etc
saw that an angmoh couple made their own pots and plant in succulents  for their wedding parties or bdays!

even, plant (selling in) vending machine -- no need a retail store (as disruptive service)

I like unique concepts for instance: 

mine are all in the my bedroom too... under growlights... which weekends or some weekdays out to the afternoon sun at the kitchen

actually, i have a few fertilisers to use... of course, the 'famous' HB101 and 2 other fertilisers specially for cactus & succulents(off the shelf) and self made banana skin fertiliser

I haven't gotten any plants from China, somehow i'm not too sure about plants coming from a 4 seasons countries...

Thailand has almost all... 😁

 

 

 

 

[Coolbriz]

3 hours ago, AnH said:

 

Wow, can share what grow light are you using?

[Coolbriz]

7 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

I thk it dpend on what u r growing

eg cP will b

 

coolbriz- u shd b an expert in this

https://www.facebook.com/groups/374260492651053/permalink/2301543703256046?sale_post_id=2301543703256046&sfns=mo

 

Hmm not really. I have not used artificial lights for terrestrial plants except for my shrimp tank which is a defaulted recommendation by the aquarium shop. So I am curious what lights you guys use. My ex-colleague told me the grow lights can really range a lot in the price depending on spectrum, build and of the cause the brand. The one she got costs more than $1k. 

[shyc]

20 hours ago, AnH said:

mine are all in the my bedroom too... under growlights... which weekends or some weekdays out to the afternoon sun at the kitchen

actually, i have a few fertilisers to use... of course, the 'famous' HB101 and 2 other fertilisers specially for cactus & succulents(off the shelf) and self made banana skin fertiliser

I m interested to know how you do your banana skin fertiliser? I use crushed up chicken bones and mixed of crushed egg shells but realise it attract ants & fruit flies after a while. Does the banana skin also attract ants/fruit flies?

 

13 hours ago, Since u r here said:

how do u guys drill on some of the containers yourself?
mine dont have a hole
some say daiso sells those soldering pen/iron, but i dont rem seeing them at all

Soldering iron can be found at any hardware shops but of course not at $2 pricing.

dun really need one either but you need patience, I use a big paper clip which I straighten and light over the stove. The clip will slowly melt a hole on any plastic but takes time if you need plenty or big holes. Alternatively can use an old knife, heated on the stove to do the same.

10 hours ago, Coolbriz said:

Hmm not really. I have not used artificial lights for terrestrial plants except for my shrimp tank which is a defaulted recommendation by the aquarium shop. So I am curious what lights you guys use. My ex-colleague told me the grow lights can really range a lot in the price depending on spectrum, build and of the cause the brand. The one she got costs more than $1k. 

My bro got me one from China, not sure what types they are but he said it was cheap. I wasn’t sure how long to use it either. I only tested it for few hours. The most about 3-4hrs max on alternating days. I m sure I m not using it right cos does nothing to the plants. So really love to hear the timing you guys use if using artificial lighting. Thx much.

[shyc]

I have short attention span so tend not to read when thing become too lengthy. Watching and learning from YouTube is a preferred  choice for me. Not in favour of using artificial lighting too as I understand it might have to mimic nature and hence turn on full day if not at least half day which like u mention will incur increase in electrical bills. My usage was since it was already purchased as a gift for me and added support during gloomy days. Anyway it had already been in cold storage, just adding my 2cents worth since someone mentioned earlier. 

 

Bloody water was also used by my mom. Personally rarely prepare raw meat so dun use them. I do use washing water of rice, barley, lentils etc. I like experimenting with sprouting from seeds just for fun. I find watching it germinate and sprout therapeutic. Since it is mostly indoors they tend not to grow much and tend to die due to limited sunlight. Restart as and when it all perished. Mostly edible plants hence the use of diy fertilisers. I had tried someone suggestion here on using of pee but only on money plant. It does help plant growth but need to make sure diluted amount or the money will wilt away. 😆 

[AnH]

2 hours ago, shyc said:

I have short attention span so tend not to read when thing become too lengthy. Watching and learning from YouTube is a preferred  choice for me. Not in favour of using artificial lighting too as I understand it might have to mimic nature and hence turn on full day if not at least half day which like u mention will incur increase in electrical bills. My usage was since it was already purchased as a gift for me and added support during gloomy days. Anyway it had already been in cold storage, just adding my 2cents worth since someone mentioned earlier. 

 

Bloody water was also used by my mom. Personally rarely prepare raw meat so dun use them. I do use washing water of rice, barley, lentils etc. I like experimenting with sprouting from seeds just for fun. I find watching it germinate and sprout therapeutic. Since it is mostly indoors they tend not to grow much and tend to die due to limited sunlight. Restart as and when it all perished. Mostly edible plants hence the use of diy fertilisers. I had tried someone suggestion here on using of pee but only on money plant. It does help plant growth but need to make sure diluted amount or the money will wilt away. 😆 

You can find on YouTube for how-to-make banana skin fertilisers, it’s easy

as for those pests... I hardly have them as I also use horti-po as part of the watering

for my growlights, they’re on timer from 9am - 7-30pm like day

[AnH]

19 hours ago, Since u r here said:

for succulents 'soil media, what media component do u use? %?
While this table/chart looks useful , many disclaim it as it is NOT Asia 
https://www.pthorticulture.com/en/training-center/simplifying-organic-growing-the-best-growing-media-components/?fbclid=IwAR0RMV1vmjC_FBw_qfwjqQsWk63R13O_fvudspbehr0E77I5TtAToAmf6HI
they said Cacti and astros need it Less rich (soil)
Some reminded us not to use too much organic components even though i felt it is helpful like pine bark/ or any other forms of bark (although tougher to Plant the succulents in well cos too coarse, not sure do u have such issues?) many been suggesting akadama  and kanuma thicker/harder type but i felt it is very hard to do planting with coarser type, dont u think so? Anyway akadama etc will bcome powdery form eventually (need to repotting half a year later) i do not believe in repotting, cos Mother nature has never done it on her plants too
I think i will only fertilise at growing mths and this is provided it is at least half-1 yr later upon purchase

Anyway, my frens gave me some drop-offs from her succs:
https://worldofsucculents.com/euphorbia-inermis-green-crown-medusas-head/ or something that looked like a cactus (but not ) that called Fairy Castle! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/355975571530104/permalink/696638380797153/?comment_tracking={"tn"%3A"O"}

2 died on my hands due to sudden overwatering, now i m stingy with water for them and they seemed to adapt very well to pine bark or tree barks!!!! 
i doubt they r roooted deep in after a mth's plus! nevertheless the remaining 2 survived (& they are still surviving on a dessert cup without Holes at all!! many been saying NO hole is a NO, esp in a gay world, holes are alwys Preferred!)


 

 

this is a good qn posted by a btm, how do u guys drill on some of the containers yourself?
mine dont have a hole
some say daiso sells those soldering pen/iron, but i dont rem seeing them at all
https://www.facebook.com/groups/891786170884225/permalink/2482334828496010/?comment_tracking={"tn"%3A"O"}

 

 

 

 

SS has restocked! but i dont encourage buying from them 

 

The soil media normally depends on individual as it depends on location of the plants...

mine is roughly 20% of the cactus soil mix then akadama, purmice, volcano rocks and lately, diatomite

it’s best that pots used for succulents to have hole, so that it won’t cause it to have root rot due to too much water accumulated 

 

by the way, Mother Nature is a natural eco-system by herself... once plants are not in that system, they couldn’t help but to rely on us to help them grow better... do you think so?

regardless of how much we dislike those ‘artificial’ stuff, isn’t it created by humankind? 😆

we just have to mindful of what we will be using

[AnH]

10 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

something new! diatomite : why that?

Yes, we hve to be take extra cautious to create the unnecessary production.
Not that i dislike, I prevented  from purchasing them - they sounded so Miraculous (eg grow lights etc) and useful but there are alwys other alternatives. 

i dislike plastic cups and plastic containers and ..........yet i re-use them for containers for plants and props for Water therapy.

I will never forget the lesson i gained from those aunties (who have been farmers in our olden sg days) now they went up to rooftop gardens to help hotels and schools, they taught that: 
Dont ever pamper the plants, even at areas without love of sunshine or mother earth (no rain for Years) , the roots and the plants will find way to survive somehow!
It is humans who kept inventing new items on them, when waste and compost can be easily made by our food waste
i kaypo kill my Palm when i fertilise it, never have i fertilise it for the past decade but after kaypo use some fertilisers , it slowly led it to the doors of hell.

which is why recycled is never a keyword now, it is about sustainable lifestyle
I m still learning , hope members can share more

 

Diatomite is actually diatomaceous earth which is used to protect your plants from crawling insects

the one i’m Using is diatomite granules which is mined mineral that is formed at the bottom of lakes and oceans when diatoms(microscopic plankton) died and sink to the bottom and mix with the mud to form this

it helps to improve soil structure, increase aeration and improves drainage

it’s my first time trying it out as I’ve heard about diatomaceous earth 

 

very true about pampering your plants! I have a few incidents of it... though they didn’t die on me but they thrive better without my TLC! LOL

[shyc]

@Since u r here  FYI (for your information), TLC is Tender Loving Care.

 

Nah I don't collect my urine but if I had to, 'it' could have easily fit into the watering bottle. (Just joking)

I pee directly into the pot and than give it a shower. This is to prevent my neighbors from smelling my pee if they get close to the plant.

Did it only few time to experiment if it really help. I know it did help cos usually the plant would have slowly wilted away over time and I could than give it a pruning and 'recharge' by changing its location to a more sunny area. This time around the leaves are still green and intact. My plants are soil base as I don't want to risk breeding mozzies.

 

All plants wilt as they are living things. As the creepers grow longer, the older leaves would wilt and the stem would get longer and longer. Eventually the newer leaves will be smaller and the plant will look ugly and bare with intertwining stems. That's why over period of time I could be ruthless and cut it all down. Trimming away all the empty long stems. These are culprits that sap away nutrients and eventually forbid the newer leaves to grow bigger or beautiful. I would leave only few stems and this could eventually sprouts new shoots as they get more nutrients. It's a cycle and I had been doing it for years, maintaining that one pot of money plant that my Mom had purchased years ago. 

[AnH]

18 hours ago, Since u r here said:

Wat is TLc?? The diatomite seemed really helpful to plants but would it cost a bomb? Where to get it from??

 

 

 

Anyway mbrs,

many do it w/o drainage holes ( i want to reproduce more plants for earth, yet nt buying drilling machine to drill into cups, i have cups w hairline cracks or chips, or old teacups....or tins used to place tealeaves...

i wanna use them as pots w/o holes) if u hve successful examples do

share pleasssssssss

dont keep them in your closet- i have some cases but they r all in a close fb grp

 

 

 

 

Tender Loving Care lor....... LOL

I got the diatomide from Pots Dealers SG during the last GDO, I paid $8 for a pack of 1-3mm granules(think it’s 500gms)

i hardly see them easily available so I have to get it! 😛 as for the other type diatomaceous earth, think only able to get it online

 

when I was in BKK for the cactus show, I get to see recycled tea cups with holes for sale and beautifully hand made pots... but not here, sadly...

it’s possible to do it yourself as you need a hand drill and practises, viola! 

[AnH]

18 hours ago, Since u r here said:

i agree we shd cut down using energy and any form of consumption  (we have earth day annually when whole sg will go into darkness for that few minutes, will that help?)
Has anyone really question why is govt worrying about sea level and hot weather issue too - even in the National Day rally for the very first time!
evryone must play a small part , but in turn all kept promoting of buying just a fan for succulents' purpose, on top of airconditioned environment
Sometimes i really want the best for my plants too but i just cannot afford it (many assume daiso is cheap , just $2 each , it is not cheap, cos all the minor thing adds up to be costly)
i m glad that my fren ( a lady) she shared her succulent mixed soil w me, when she has good lobangs eg sometimes she buys in bulk n has extra hydrometer to measure moisture/humidity, she donated to me - knowing i cannot afford it (but she put it in a nice way)
i wish humans are all that kind too (sharing is caring, isn't it)


 

 

 

Totally agree with doing a little part which will go a long way 

 

surely there are questions but talk is cheap... real cheap for some. 😑

That’s a very nice friend of yours

 

by the way, anybody tried talking to your plants? 😅

 

 

 

[AnH]

19 hours ago, Since u r here said:

so gd that u guys get to travel to Bkk! almost like once or more in every year!
& Pots Dealers SG is very famous , i dont dare to step NEAR GDO, once there will be hell break loose, so cannot get near
Hope  u will share the results of diatomite soon
Do u put in abit just like ferts?


many growers will talk to their plants but i think i talk to my plush toys more than to the plants, they are tasked to look after my plants when i m not around
 

i just like putting 5-10% to the existing soil mix

 

do go to GDO... just don't bring your wallet along 🤣

go to experience what's available locally and also can pick up tips on growing plants... and also, train your willpower

when i first went to the cactus fair in BKK, i almost went 'berserk' there are so many to choose from... and i was totally 'lost' on the selections

 

i don't really talk to my plants though... hehehe

 

 

[AnH]

On 8/26/2019 at 1:04 PM, Since u r here said:

Hope to go to one of the oversea fairs one day w fat pockets 

 

GDO - i got a feel already , many posted on the farming grp ceaselessly!

 

there will be a cactus fair in BKK in late November, should be 23-24 😄

[shyc]

Thanks @Since u r here .  I had YouTubed the methods after it was mentioned. Wasn't sure why I never tot of referring to YouTube earlier. Maybe becos I haven't heard of using banana peel before. I had used bones, eggshells as mentioned before, plus coffee and tea residues but they tend to grown mouldy. Will try them when I get a chance, currently don't have bananas except my own. 

 

In the video you attach, 5:47 hmmm.... lol 😂 I m only keen to fertilise my plants not myself unless it can help grown bigger banana.

[shyc]

Would like to share this here. It is not about gardening but his garden is so amazing I think many of us here would fall in love with. His YouTube was some of the recent recommendations by YouTube. He looks like a do-it-all artisan. Great craftman from his video. His collection of succulents, cactus are amazing, always a part of his backdrop in his video. Do check out his other videos if you have the time.

[AnH]

On 8/31/2019 at 12:12 PM, Since u r here said:

is this the diatomite u bought to prevent insects?
Do you place your plants outdoor?
https://candy.com.sg/product/diatomite-rock/

yup but smaller in size for my cactus

it's not just for prevent of insects... it's also good for the soil mix

[AnH]

On 9/2/2019 at 11:36 AM, Since u r here said:

not sure where to get smaller?!
 Do u mix them into the soil or u just placed them for top-dressing only??

I noticed that generally most shops in sg tend to sell Pumice and every stones in larger pc!
 

Maybe can get it at the next GDO? From pot dealers SG..

i mixed them together

 

most shops sells very very general products... which is why it’s so ‘boring’

i understand that shops have to generate fast cash in order to operate... which is a very sad thing in our society

[wilfgene]

On 10/6/2019 at 11:32 AM, Since u r here said:

done a survey, more than 70% who are into plants and gardening are females! Males are either kids who are helping out adults or doing because of schools like Spectra 
https://www.spectra.edu.sg/about-spectra/edible-learning-garden/



but if everyone sees that this is what u get for slogging , all males into pecs will start doing gardening:
https://palawandailynews.com/travel-tourism/igorot-hunks-plant-tree-seedlings-in-yamang-bukid-farm/

Including England?

[wilfgene]

They used to grow naturally in the garden 40 years ago.

Improve environmental quality, small or big, first. 

[AnH]

https://youtu.be/E-OetPAcuZU

 

 

 

for sharing

[AnH]

17 hours ago, Since u r here said:

u r also in the craze of succs and cacti too????????

more cacti... but plants too

i'm going to try out Hoya dor their flowers

[Gardien76]

Like the shape and the curvy thorns.

 

Edited November 6, 2019 by Gardien76

[Gardien76]

5 hours ago, Since u r here said:

wow! while some really looked interesting in shapes but somehow i felt desert ....and not all get to make them flower all the time like normal plants

how do u induce them to flower? lots of sun? that i dont hve

I guess needs sunlight which I dun have. So just hope it can grow well.

Edited November 7, 2019 by Gardien76

[AnH]

On 11/7/2019 at 6:58 PM, Gardien76 said:

I guess needs sunlight which I dun have. So just hope it can grow well.

yup apparently so... previously i have some under growlights which didn't seem to be striving that well so i moved them to the kitchen which is the west facing which they get full noon sun... and they bloomed! and also need to fertilize them to la

[wilfgene]

14 hours ago, Since u r here said:

members been exceptionally quiet in this gardening forum, not sure why?!! yet many joined.............
would the recent cold weather helped your gardening?

Anyone into painted tongues/ #🌹 #flamingoflower #👌 #anthurium flowers #🌺🍃

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/flamingoflower/

Help propagate snails and slugs.

Had it for more than 40 years,

a pleasant surprise under the shade.

[wilfgene]

Try the supposedly organic one from BaBa.

[blowmenow]

kind of sad to see my last orchid withering away

good thing another two plants are flowering soon (hopefully)

plants (especially flowers) really add colours to our life (at least for me (or us))

[shyc]

1 hour ago, blowmenow said:

kind of sad to see my last orchid withering away

good thing another two plants are flowering soon (hopefully)

plants (especially flowers) really add colours to our life (at least for me (or us))

Indeed, the beauty of life, no matter how small or insignificant, does add a little touch of colours to life. The balsam rose seeds germinated in Oct started flowering since last week. Starting from one little flower than slowing add up to a few. Been admiring it daily since and yesterday one red flower finally bloomed. So been very happy. 

[wilfgene]

11 hours ago, shyc said:

Indeed, the beauty of life, no matter how small or insignificant, does add a little touch of colours to life. The balsam rose seeds germinated in Oct started flowering since last week. Starting from one little flower than slowing add up to a few. Been admiring it daily since and yesterday one red flower finally bloomed. So been very happy. 

Balsams are susceptible to caterpillars.

[shyc]

6 hours ago, wilfgene said:

Balsams are susceptible to caterpillars.

Am more worried for mealy, spider mites and white flies. Which infested many of my plants before.

 

These light pink balsam roses had kept me entertained the passed week. Slow blooming, sprouting here and there among the various stems. Than few days back, overjoyed by the one red bloom. As of today I now have twins. 😊 

 

 

Barely much growth on those Mother of Thousands cuttings. Only one tiny blossom from the Japanese rose. Still trying to figure out why. There were flower buds but it didn't bloom and almost instantly dried up. That one tiny bloom also wilted within half day. 

 

[Garyl]

5 minutes ago, shyc said:

Am more worried for mealy, spider mites and white flies. Which infested many of my plants before. .....

..

Barely much growth on those Mother of Thousands cuttings. Only one tiny blossom from the Japanese rose. Still trying to figure out why. There were flower buds but it didn't bloom and almost instantly dried up. That one tiny bloom also wilted within half day. 

So, how to avoid and treat plants of  those "mealy, spider mites and white flies".

 

[shyc]

11 minutes ago, Garyl said:

So, how to avoid and treat plants of  those "mealy, spider mites and white flies".

 

There were various method online but not totally fool proof and the insects/bugs are always strong and make a comeback 😆.

Tried spraying with vinegar solution, not much luck.

Tried making 'alcohol spray' by soaking cooked rice in a bottle of water and let it ferment. Don't seems to work either. Those who want to experiment with this method must be careful and not close the cap of the bottle too tight. The fermentation process will produce gas and it can explode.

Some success spraying mild soapy water, it works but still have some clinging on to dear life on th plants and this are the ones tat will start another army of infestation. Need to repeat process 2-3 days till all are gone. 

Of course there are the commercial sprays but I like experimenting 😆 

[Garyl]

3 minutes ago, shyc said:

There were various method online but not totally fool proof and the insects/bugs are always strong and make a comeback 😆.

... 

Of course there are the commercial sprays but I like experimenting 😆 

IC.. luckily i see them only them once in a while.. 

dont know what my bf uses.. usually i just report the findings to him.. haha

 

[wilfgene]

19 hours ago, shyc said:

Am more worried for mealy, spider mites and white flies. Which infested many of my plants before.

 

These light pink balsam roses had kept me entertained the passed week. Slow blooming, sprouting here and there among the various stems. Than few days back, overjoyed by the one red bloom. As of today I now have twins. 😊 

 

 

Barely much growth on those Mother of Thousands cuttings. Only one tiny blossom from the Japanese rose. Still trying to figure out why. There were flower buds but it didn't bloom and almost instantly dried up. That one tiny bloom also wilted within half day. 

 

Caterpillars exterminate the entire plant overnight.

Try the Yates strain or apply chewing insect spray by Horti.

Somebody, please enlighten me on the difference between Japanese Rose and Portulaca.

Tried sowing on Horti vermiculite, still too fine and susceptible to dampness. 

[Coolbriz]

On 12/29/2019 at 5:01 PM, Garyl said:

IC.. luckily i see them only them once in a while.. 

dont know what my bf uses.. usually i just report the findings to him.. haha

 

Ask your bf to share his tips here la 

[Coolbriz]

I believe the same old principle applies to plant’s health and diseases, one being inversely related to the other. The healthier you maintain and keep your plants happy, the less vulnerable they are to diseases or pests. Thanks for sharing the various methods to eradicate pests. For mealybugs, I have also tried mild / diluted soap solution and it is really effective. But there is a need to repeat the treatment until no traces of them is spotted. 

[shyc]

13 hours ago, Coolbriz said:

Ask your bf @Garyl to share his tips here la 

Yes would be good to know too unless he uses his own diluted protein 😂 

 

13 hours ago, Coolbriz said:

I believe the same old principle applies to plant’s health and diseases, one being inversely related to the other. The healthier you maintain and keep your plants happy, the less vulnerable they are to diseases or pests. Thanks for sharing the various methods to eradicate pests. For mealybugs, I have also tried mild / diluted soap solution and it is really effective. But there is a need to repeat the treatment until no traces of them is spotted. 

True so far only the mild soap works must must diligently spray every few days. What I do is spray first, than check and trim off those stubborn mealy which still stick to the leaves. As for maintaining I think cannot be over caring 😂 I been too 'careful' and 'caring' for my balsam, quite a few started rotting 😭 But still happy that I have 'changing season'. Thou I sow the seeds all at random and same timing, the light pink had bloom and wilted before the red start blooming so was indeed mesmerising for me. The red doesn't last as Long and the bloom are smaller too.

[wilfgene]

13 hours ago, Since u r here said:

anyone getting such auspicious plants
or getting BATA like Narcissus or  t hyacinths

https://sg.carousell.com/p/红菜头-好彩头-花开富贵-cny-red-radish-prosperity-good-luck-plant-270215430?t-id=2482837_1578201571111&t-referrer_browse_type=item_item_rec&t-referrer_product_id=270215430&t-referrer_request_id=zZBbUr5doHgvXJDm&t-referrer_source=listing_page&t-tap_index=13

 

Some might have got themselves coconut flower head.

[wilfgene]

1 hour ago, Since u r here said:

Oh wow! 

 

7 hours ago, wilfgene said:

Some might have (already) got themselves coconut flower head.

Or was it Vegetable Flower Head?

[wilfgene]

13 hours ago, Since u r here said:

most of u r singles right? Do this survey shared by 88.3 JiaFa ( a thread is just set up for him alone, oh dear, even if u r not his fans, u could attempt)

WHat is your answer? many responded and shared online 

i would pick C

Just bought a supposedly blue B from EU.

With my luck, probably purple.

So, the Hokkien Narcissus is extinct?

Oriental Orchid is ever so rare here.

[wilfgene]

On 1/23/2020 at 10:44 AM, Since u r here said:

EU? u r from Europe?

Narcisssus still around, but in the market of Spore lesser stock seen this year

B cannot endure for blooming, has your blossomed already?

 

On 1/23/2020 at 1:50 AM, wilfgene said:

 blue B from EU.

With my luck, probably purple.

Hokkien Narcissus

Oriental Orchid is ever so rare here.

Sister-in-Law confirmed the blooms blue.

Technologically challenged.

The ultimate question becoming "What's the colour of lavender?"  

[wilfgene]

On 1/23/2020 at 10:44 AM, Since u r here said:

Narcisssus still around, but in the market of Spore lesser stock seen this year

Prince's Flower Shop in Bukit Panjang.

Unlike leek as 20 years ago.

Somehow remind me of the latest China Syndrome.

Take care. 

[AnH]

On 1/23/2020 at 11:15 AM, Since u r here said:

i done mine liao but i saw this, gonna edit mine into something similar like this by tonite
So glad that i bought the same chrysanthemum too!!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7SVNGmFqlO/

(if u dont wish to do it , just pay S$140 only, this is so much cheaper than some of the sg florists are charging us!!!!! and this one has creativity, those sg florists are the usual typical design) Even a chub asked about it too!!!

 

and i used recycled papers, branches, angbaos distributed to do my artwork
NOt sure anyone of u done up a rat-themed one 
 

nice

[AnH]

26 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

i truly envy the florists from other ctries

our flowers locally r the typical flowers all the time 

well, they have different seasons to start when spring/summer has the blooms

 

Our climate is good too... floral & fauns all year round... don't have to worry about the dreadful winter

[AnH]

On 2/10/2020 at 11:55 AM, Since u r here said:

while we have an all round tropical sunny climate, not all r blessed with a corridor with sunlight

and also, many nurseries tend to use means to make certain unsuitable plant to appear flourishing here in sg, when it is a BATA

Agree, not many have well situated corridors... but there's always houseplants

What is BATA?

Most plants are imported so somehow the plants need to climatise

[wilfgene]

7 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

how many of u do more gardening during covid times? and talk to plant too?

Caught 3 mouses.

Twice altogether $14 worth of insecticide rinsed off by rains.

Yet after 9 consecutive rainy days, one round of Andgro Orchid Growth Stimulants successfully applied.

Reminding myself of forces greater than me, lookout for slugs and snails this midnight,

as well as change to wearing cock cage while gardening from now on.