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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 19:53:28 GMT 1
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Post by madonplants on May 15, 2007 20:06:44 GMT 1
They are beautiful, Karen. It's a pity it only flowers once a year!
Keith
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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 20:19:02 GMT 1
I think it may need re potting and a tidy up you never know it may flower again after that.
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Post by sweetleaf on May 15, 2007 20:25:05 GMT 1
Do you know what its called Karen? Id love one of those!  and can you post another pic, this time of the whole plant, pretty please?  |
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Post by madonplants on May 15, 2007 20:30:28 GMT 1
I expect you have seen this site, but if you look under FAQ it says something about flowering. I know nothing about them, except for what I have read on this site. What one is yours, as it really is nice? Keith |
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Post by The witch on May 15, 2007 20:46:20 GMT 1
What a beauty Karen.  |
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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 20:48:48 GMT 1
Back in a mo got to go to photobucket.
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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 21:04:28 GMT 1
Here you go its called a Billbergia windii, also known as Queens Tears, it is a member of the Bromeliad Family.  Needs re potting and tidying up. |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 15, 2007 21:08:32 GMT 1
Here you go its called a Billbergia windii, also known as Queens Tears, it is a member of the Bromeliad Family. Needs re potting and tidying up. Stunning ! ;D Where does it live in your house.... (which direction does the window face?) |
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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 21:16:28 GMT 1
Its in my Conservatory which is south facing, it gets hot in the day but cold at night but they can temps as low as -40 deg.
Ive had it for 18 years not bad for 99p
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Post by madonplants on May 15, 2007 21:22:59 GMT 1
I can see all the stock in the garden centres going over the next week, as it seems we all want one!!  Keith |
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Post by karenwl on May 15, 2007 21:25:44 GMT 1
Its worth having but watch out when potting on as the leaves have very sharp edges. like little thorns.
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Post by madonplants on May 15, 2007 23:15:39 GMT 1
You had a bargain, Karen!! Own up, who else did this???  Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 16, 2007 8:52:30 GMT 1
I looked it up Karen and it says it propagates itself by "pups" or offsets and that you can tell they are ready for separation when the pups develop roots, you have a real moneymaker on your hands there! Keith`s site says 29.00 for a six inch plant ! |
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Post by debbiem on May 16, 2007 9:42:11 GMT 1
It's lovely! 18 years? Well worth the wait. |
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Post by plocket on May 16, 2007 10:33:11 GMT 1
WOW it's beautiful!
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Post by karenwl on May 16, 2007 20:15:53 GMT 1
I could make a good profit ;D, £29.00 anyone, only joking ;D
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