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Post by The witch on Jul 18, 2007 8:24:02 GMT 1
House plants hate being covered in dust which makes photosynthesis almost impossible - so why not make the most of the current weather and pop them outside and allow the rain to give them a shower, they will love you for ever. ;D Or if you collect rainwater why not pop them outside and give them a shower using a watering can.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 18, 2007 8:29:04 GMT 1
Reet, do you know, I did exactly that this morning - put them all on the garden table for a wash. What a coincidence!!  |
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Dusting
Jul 18, 2007 12:40:07 GMT 1
Post by The witch on Jul 18, 2007 12:40:07 GMT 1
Great minds think alike Mick.  |
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Dusting
Jul 18, 2007 13:22:16 GMT 1
Post by sweetleaf on Jul 18, 2007 13:22:16 GMT 1
My Christmas Cactus`s and orchids are out there now, have been for a couple of months, Cacti are looking v healthy under the lilac tree in a pot holder thingy and the Orchids are looking happy too.
My other houseplants go out for showers but I have to remember with some not to leave them in direct sun after, or they get burned! Begonias are terrible for that.
African violets shouldnt get their leaves wet at all, so they dont go out. I dust them with a clean blusher brush.
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Jul 18, 2007 13:35:24 GMT 1
Post by madonplants on Jul 18, 2007 13:35:24 GMT 1
I should do it more often that I do! I must admit, don't know why, but never thought about the orchids! It would be perfect for them, wouldn't it? All my foliage plants get a shower from time to time.
Keith
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 19, 2007 8:25:27 GMT 1
After all that we didn't get a drop of rain yesterday.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 19, 2007 8:28:14 GMT 1
 Dont think you`ll get any today either. Thats a shame. Watering can then!
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Post by karenwl on Aug 1, 2007 21:17:39 GMT 1
Some of my plants are too big to carry downstais so they have a shower in the bathroom but most go out and get a wash when its raining not as often as i would like though.
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 7:05:06 GMT 1
Ahem...most of my houseplants look like they should be in Miss Havisham's house (not a house proud old girl)...my Aloes particularly are disgustingly grubby. There's a HOOGE spider lives in the really big thorny one though....I is scared of it........OK, OK, I'll put them outside...somewhere.....need more tables, she does...
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 2, 2007 8:25:04 GMT 1
4p! Aloes are beautiful and need lots of care...............
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 8:25:54 GMT 1
4p! Aloes are beautiful and need lots of care............... They make great skin care products too ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 8:28:47 GMT 1
I think that's to make up for the fact that you can't touch 'em wthout them damaging you! Isn't Nature wonderful?
Sorry Mr Cactus, sir.....I love them and mine seem to thrive on affection and neglect.......they are very well....
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 2, 2007 8:52:38 GMT 1
Actually 4P, you're not wrong. Considered neglect is not a bad thing for cacti.
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 9:28:32 GMT 1
I shall give them some fresh air and a quick bath this weekend, if they die - I shall blame you!! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 10:01:23 GMT 1
Honestly I am sooo biddable - I just put all my Aloes and my ancient Aspidestra out in the rain for a wash.....
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 10:03:47 GMT 1
Honestly I am sooo biddable - I just put all my Aloes and my ancient Aspidestra out in the rain for a wash..... You have rain??? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 10:04:29 GMT 1
Yep, very fine rain and I like it!
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 10:08:07 GMT 1
Yep, very fine rain and I like it! Last time it rained here was... let me see now... Saturday 21st July!!! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 10:10:52 GMT 1
That's because I was there I told you I had my own climate... |
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Post by The witch on Aug 3, 2007 15:19:33 GMT 1
4p! Aloes are beautiful and need lots of care............... They make great skin care products too ;D Yes - break off a stem and apply the sap to burns.  |
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