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Posted by hiltop (U7188872) on Wednesday, 30th April 2008
You could,
But only in a south facing border with mildly alkaline soil..
But for goodness sake watch out for vine weevil
And be aware that the seeds are poisonous!
dont overwater
, in reply to message 5.
Posted by sparklingsnowleapord (U3848262) on Thursday, 1st May 2008
Make sure you prune in spring.
, in reply to message 6.
Posted by Ariadne Knickerbocker (U4534559) on Thursday, 1st May 2008
You could try planting it upside down as the roots will then grow upwards providing an interesting architectural shape. These should then be pruned back each year in both August (to get rid of the whippy bits) and again in February. It could however be apostriphical wilt in which case prune after the last letter or telephone your local plumber.
Gosh! thanks for your pertinent gardening advice everyone!
hil x
Post us a picture when it's done won't you Hil?
and again! I hope you're all very very patient and can wait for the piccy.
hil x
Just what are we talking about here, if no one minds my asking.
Hiltop's Ghost Orchid in a see-through pot
Thanks for the info Yankram, glad my new specs have arrived!!
db
Of course we don't mind you asking TT.
hilx
Remember they need a sunny aspect and climb clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
and you need to gather freshly fallen dew to water it, if you don't mind my joining in.
I had one of those but it died so all your advice will come in useful when i get another one
Perhaps they would prefer to be planted in groups? Companion planting, that's it.
Sorry, scientific research has proved that they are an antisocial species; therefore companion planting is best avoided.
I had one but I dug it up, they seed everywhere if you let them!
Is it slug-resistant?
The answer is blowing in the wind, but not decided whether it's the helm wind or the mistral!
hil x
I'm sooooooooo envious Hiltop.
I understand they grow very large very quickly.
Do you think it would be too overpowering in my tiny plot or can you cut them back without killing them ???
Jb
I've heard you have to be really careful when fertilizing them. Too much and they go a weird colour
Jolly
Can they be overwintered?? Cold or heated greenhouse??
Nah - they're as tough as old boots. You can leave them out in all weathers and even decorate them for Christmas, watch out for those sharp spines though!
Are they easy to grow from seed? - can you just sow outside where you want them to grow, or do you need a heated propagator?
Have to disagree, Piggin - sorry.
I think you're mixing them up with hardy hedgehogs
Given that we all seem to have different opinions, would it be better to try half now, and protect the others?
If all else fails it might not be too late to re-sow.
Anyone else tried that in Hiltop's part of the world?
If they are prickly I can see why they are unsociable and wouldn't like companion planting.
Would they need much water, or would they prefer tequila?
Well, I know which I'd prefer. Probably best not to overdo it, though - you don't want to risk giving a hangover to something that's already prickly and antisocial!
The roots are the only edible part of the plant, but BOY! Don't they cause flatulence!
Is that the voice of experience David?
Thanks for posting the photo Hiltop - if it's the variety I think you may be ok to put it outside now
I'm going to put mine outside this weekend, but will keep some fleece handy in case
J
I hope it's tough fleece Nooj, those spines can be vicious you know!
Is yours flowering yet?
Can you post another photo when it's in flower? - I love the velvety foliage, but the flowers are really something else! - I've never seen purple and orange on one plant before.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is Going Wild in the Garden
so they are bound to have superb specimens of it.
Ooooooh: I want one! I have the perfect space just waiting for it. But do I have to wait for chelsea before I can get my hands on it?
cheers
PHJ
Snap! saw one just like it earlier this week. Note that it eats rocks.
I have clematis growing up mine.
Watch out for those flowers hiltop they're killers . Or is it this variety that you have
this really does show how helpful the members are.even if we don't know the question we attempt to cover every option in our attempt to help.
Sorry, idreamtrader, you're off the track with those monsters. Thanks for showing them though.
I do hear say that they are, however, attractive to insects and fluffy teddy bears. This is only hearsay!
hil x
Do you think they will be safe for my pet dodos, Hil? They are pretty good at not eating my flowers, but I'd hate to plant something which might eat them
Don't ask, Juliet! they've not been through rigorous testing yet.
No kite mark, no wool mark, no rhs best plant mark, zilch! And what's more, they haven't a single GCSE. tut!
hilx
In that case, I think their classification would be obtuse hybridised paleolithic.
Do they need a lot of light, or would they be alright in the garden grotto?
I think they are closely related to the hallucinogenic or so-called magic mushroom, so I would imagine they would require near dark conditions.
I would be very wary
and heat?
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