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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 24, 2007 13:35:01 GMT 1
It could be but I hardly think so, mine are getting less sun than yours I think. They are described as gross feeders so perhaps they are just waiting for main course? Its possible.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 24, 2007 13:46:03 GMT 1
Perhaps but then why so much leaf if they have been underfed?
OK, I did do some things different last year:-
1. I stored them in a shed rather than greenhouse which meant they stayed damp all winter.
2. I didn't repot this year.
3. I kept them at the end of the garden where they didn't get much sun for the first couple of months as their normal place was covered in rubble from the bathroom.
Where they normally go has sun in the morning but not afternoon.
They may yet flower I suppose. The various white ones are OK but these are large yellow ones.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 24, 2007 13:46:12 GMT 1
Mine are the same Mick. Lots of leaves but very little flower. I thought it might be to do with lack of sunshine...they look really healthy....mine are freshly potted up and very moist (as it were).....after the first lot of flowers, nothing much has happened.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 24, 2007 13:54:11 GMT 1
Its got to be too cool/not enough sun then. Mine are in the warmest place in the garden, sun most of the day (when there is any) They spent the latter part of winter in the GH, waiting for the end of frost. You dont have to repot every year anyway, they are supposed to flower better when they are crowded,  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 24, 2007 13:55:42 GMT 1
They're prolly just sulking cos we've been buying cacti as well.......
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 24, 2007 13:58:16 GMT 1
Thats why I didnt repot. I think it is low temps (it was chilly last night) and low sun meself.
Hey ho.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 24, 2007 14:04:27 GMT 1
Everything is slower than usual this year. Although I think 4P`s garden is two or three weeks ahead of mine ! Norfollk you see, lowlands are warmer apparently  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 24, 2007 14:17:44 GMT 1
Aah. Is that why 4P is more hot blooded?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 24, 2007 14:20:21 GMT 1
Could be  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 28, 2007 7:21:59 GMT 1
Moi? Hot blooded? You mean hormonal, don't you? I do live in my own microclimate and I have noticed I attract small exotic creatures who normally prefer tropical climes. I found a funny little green spider spinning a web in my left elbow recently. She said she was on holiday from the Caribbean, she came over in an orgasmic bunch of bananas and liked the heat coming off me as I looked for nice fruit in the supermarket. She's going home in September though. As I get larger and larger (and larger....and larger......) the effect spreads throughout my garden. I saw wildebeest sloping majestically across the orchard only last week......the rats have taken to wearing sun hats and drinking Pimms too..... OMG, do you think it's my fault the Arctic is melting? P'raps I should go on HRT and restore the natural balance....................... |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 28, 2007 19:23:46 GMT 1
Maybe you should 4P but not if it means the summer getting any cooler hmm? I was walking through the market today, when I had to step aside for a man wheeling a large blue bin. He was stopping at the various stalls picking up rubbish. Right in the top of the bin was a plant tray with three rather sickly looking Zantedescia in it still in their plastic prisons. I smiled at the man, asked him if he would mind me rescuing the captives and nursing them back to health and he said carry on, take what you want! Three more for me ! They are yellow but unnamed, (other than Zantedescia) but Im no snob, I will love them just the same. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 29, 2007 21:06:39 GMT 1
I put all three in the same pot which is a good deal deeper than the ones they arrived in, here they are now  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 29, 2007 22:21:42 GMT 1
Coo, you jammy thing! That was good wasn't it? I bet that warmed the cockles of your heart.....I do love a freebie.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 29, 2007 22:23:38 GMT 1
My cockles are still glowing! I hate to see a good plant binned dont you? I haunt the D&D section in the GC too  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 29, 2007 22:28:38 GMT 1
I used to but they seem to have cottoned onto to people liking them now - last time I looked all the plants really were dead and dying...with very little chance for rejuvenation. You have to be lucky with your timing to get a bargain now at my local GC.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 29, 2007 22:32:36 GMT 1
I must be lucky with my GC they give up sooo easily! If I worked there those plants wouldnt get into the state they do  But then I wouldnt get the bargains would I? |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 30, 2007 15:08:01 GMT 1
I just had a look at my Zantedescia pot and it's grown an enormousamount. Loads of leaves but no more flowers.......what a shame.....
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 30, 2007 15:10:56 GMT 1
Mine are all still flowering, new blooms appear all the time and they seem to last ages, Im an addict. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 31, 2007 8:26:26 GMT 1
The leaves are so enormous this year on a couple that we have been cutting them for decoration in the house - but still no flowers on them.
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Post by madonplants on Sept 7, 2007 10:38:24 GMT 1
How are yours now, SL? Mine were still alive when we went on holiday and I left them in water, but when we came back, sadly no leaves or anything now. Do I chuck it and start again next year? HELP!!! My only plant I have lost(?)!
Keith
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 7, 2007 10:42:53 GMT 1
Rootle around in the pot Keith, see if the corms have rotted, if so give up on it. Mine still have loads of leaves and flowers. Perhaps you shouldnt have left it sitting in water. |
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Post by madonplants on Sept 7, 2007 10:49:03 GMT 1
Rootle around in the pot Keith, see if the corms have rotted, if so give up on it. Mine still have loads of leaves and flowers. Perhaps you shouldnt have left it sitting in water. I did have a look and they seemed OK, not rotted anyway! They were left only in about an inch of water and there was still some left when we got home. Keith P.s. Next year we are going to have 2 x 1 week holidays!! ;D |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 12, 2008 22:55:41 GMT 1
Had a look at mine today, SL, while in the shed and all looks well. After a quick feel in the compost I felt and saw buds forming/growing. Should I leave the pot in the shed or maybe bring it indoors, just worried about the lack of light. Coldframe is out of action, until I can afford some more glazing for one of the lids.
Keith
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Post by 4pygmies on Feb 12, 2008 23:05:17 GMT 1
I don't know much about these plants but my instinct would be to leave it where it is for a while longer Keith. It's much too early to let tender bulbs get ahead. If it's only just starting into growth it will be a while until it needs warmth/light. As long as it's frost free I think it will be fine. We still have plenty of time for some proper winter weather don't we?
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Post by madonplants on Feb 12, 2008 23:07:53 GMT 1
I don't know much about these plants but my instinct would be to leave it where it is for a while longer Keith. It's much too early to let tender bulbs get ahead. If it's only just starting into growth it will be a while until it needs warmth/light. As long as it's frost free I think it will be fine. We still have plenty of time for some proper winter weather don't we? That is what I thought, just worried about the light aspect! Thanks 4P Keith |
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