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Post by Shawn on May 17, 2019 13:18:31 GMT -5
I started a new flower for the Harvest that sits on my desk.
Name: Iceplant Livingstone Daisy Vendor: Botanical Interests Machine: Harvest Elite Seeds: 2 per pod
Description: 1½" flowers in neon shades make a pretty carpet of color with dense, spreading, succulent foliage. Native to South Africa, annual iceplant thrives in hot, dry environments and puts on a show when the sun shines. Sow along borders, between pavers, as a groundcover, in rock gardens, or containers. Attracts bees and other pollinators. Fun to scatter here and there like wildflower seed for dashes of color throughout the garden! 4" - 8" tall.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2019 15:27:47 GMT -5
really cheery and uplifting!
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Post by Shawn on May 21, 2019 5:12:16 GMT -5
All pods have germinated.
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Post by Shawn on May 26, 2019 5:52:44 GMT -5
All are up and there are still some that look like they ewill emerge in a few days
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2019 7:21:16 GMT -5
That was speedy!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 5, 2019 15:27:26 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Jun 7, 2019 10:22:10 GMT -5
No picture today but these had a tiny growth spurt. Maybe because I have a fan oscillating in the room  |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 9, 2019 7:59:47 GMT -5
Here they are this morning. And if you look at the close up shot you can see that the leaves have a shimmer to them. Like "ice" on them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2019 14:27:20 GMT -5
I have a free machine and I am going to plant some tomorrow in an Ultra.! Inspiration.
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Post by Shawn on Jun 9, 2019 14:39:30 GMT -5
I have a free machine and I am going to plant some tomorrow in an Ultra.! Inspiration. YAY, another Iceplant  |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 14, 2019 5:20:28 GMT -5
Gave nutes this morning. They are really picking up speed with their growth. I love the "icy" look of the leaves.
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Post by Shawn on Jun 14, 2019 18:26:41 GMT -5
5 days later,,,  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2019 18:59:15 GMT -5
this is encouraging. I planted mine 2 days ago, but nada yet.
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Post by Shawn on Jun 15, 2019 3:53:11 GMT -5
this is encouraging. I planted mine 2 days ago, but nada yet.
They are slow. Took 9 days to see something I think. But once they do, you can see how they grow  And in an Ultra they may grow faster. |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 19, 2019 9:18:25 GMT -5
Five days of growth. After this picture was taken I moved some around to even the heights out. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2019 10:36:23 GMT -5
Nice! I hope mine do as well!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 19, 2019 10:52:32 GMT -5
Nice! I hope mine do as well!
I am sure they will and better even with the higher wattage.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 9, 2019 8:04:52 GMT -5
I think I am going to transplant these outside later today. I have tons of succulent greens but can not tell if there are buds. SO I will place them in pots hanging from my deck and keep my fingers crossed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 8:10:11 GMT -5
I may transplant mine as well in an outside pot. Found this today: "Livingstone Daisy - Grow in well-drained, preferably low-fertility, sandy soil in full sun.". In other words, they do not like water, love the scorching sun and don;t like to be fed. It is a 'leave me alone and I will grow' plant. Mine go outside today.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 9, 2019 10:28:36 GMT -5
I may transplant mine as well in an outside pot. Found this today: "Livingstone Daisy - Grow in well-drained, preferably low-fertility, sandy soil in full sun.". In other words, they do not like water, love the scorching sun and don;t like to be fed. It is a 'leave me alone and I will grow' plant. Mine go outside today.
Mine are too. Damn shame. I was looking forward to these but I will replant with another flower I have in my stock.
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And in an Ultra they may grow faster.
