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Yashodhara
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« on: March 01, 2011, 07:37:15 PM » |
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Here's yet another species making their debut on the Forum: Orange Kokio ( subsp. saintjohnianus) * Twins & one 6-petaled bloom ( trying to give the "Hollywood Hibiscus" just a little competition in the unique and unusual department.)  |
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Louis
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2011, 11:12:13 AM » |
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Hello everyone, I would like to add to the start of the March thread with an unusual cosmic gold ( for me ) bloom is bigger than normal at 7 inches, edges of the petals has an orange tint, which is neat. This plant has the perfect bush. I have had this plant for about one year and its only a scant few inches higher than when i got it. nice compact bush with tons of buds. I guess another nice end product of the new HVH household formula. louis |
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Louis
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2011, 11:15:09 AM » |
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Hello Yashodhara ,
very interesting plant, i do like it a lot.
louis
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helixturnhelix
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 01:49:34 PM » |
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My cool weather CG looked awesome too. My blooms were HUGE 9 inches and a bright tangerine color, very beautiful. This was of course before the apartment freeze at the beginning of January, but it looks like CG is bouncing back! Would really like to see some of your bushes Louis! Yashodhara, I am really enjoying your species hibiscus blooms, your flowers make me want a Shizo  |
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 02:40:46 PM » |
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I've been out with the flu for the past week or so but I'm finally starting to become myself again. I did manage to peel myself of the couch long enough to take these photos a few days ago, though. CDLC decided to bloom for me while I was sick. Black Dragon too. |
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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davidwood
David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2011, 03:22:28 PM » |
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Very nice Jordan, can I ask you what is making your leaves on CDLC look like that, they look green and healthy but sort of bubbly. The reason I ask is I have the same thing happen on mine sometimes and I just assumed it was the sun, but I see yours are indores so I am obviously wrong.
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helixturnhelix
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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 03:53:17 PM » |
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Mine has the same leaves, I think it is just how this CV is. Just like all the flowers are different, if you look at the foliage of your plants they are all different too. Some are smooth, serrated, lobbed, have green stems, have red stems, etc. It is really amazing how different each plant is!
Thank you for sharing these blooms, could you imagine the possibilities if you could get BD x CDLC seeds!
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2011, 06:27:21 PM » |
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Yup David that's just how its leaves are. CDLD x BD would be awesome! Can't remember... is CDLC a setter?
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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blupit007
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 07:03:18 PM » |
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Jordan, nice CDLC! Im waiting for one to come into the store... charlie? I hope I hope...
Well, Im here suffering in St Martin right now... Actually, I really am. I have been sick since I got here, hence why Im sitting in bed talking to you right now. Jordan, I think I caught your cold. Its miserable! Probably the sickest I have been in years!
Lou, you have been getting some beauties! Love your CG! Hows the weather there?
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-Kristen
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Louis
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2011, 03:31:41 PM » |
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Jordan, nice CDLC! Im waiting for one to come into the store... charlie? I hope I hope...
Well, Im here suffering in St Martin right now... Actually, I really am. I have been sick since I got here, hence why Im sitting in bed talking to you right now. Jordan, I think I caught your cold. Its miserable! Probably the sickest I have been in years!
Lou, you have been getting some beauties! Love your CG! Hows the weather there?
hi kristen, san marteen, how nice. weather here is very cold, was below zero last night and will be in the low single numbers tonight. get out on the beach and bake in the sun. that will make everyting better. louis |
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Yashodhara
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2011, 06:58:31 PM » |
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A couple of species tonight: A really red Schizopetalus and a super perky Arnottianus. Also, a little something from my sister-- A deep purple Blue Bayou Rose. We wanted Charlie to see what a difference the HVH Indoor Plant Food and supplements have made for hibiscus grown indoors, in winter, in Michigan: I told my sister about the website and the indoor plant section, and she's been using HVH supplements since last summer... She says that her ( indoor only/never go outside/only natural light) hibiscus are budding and flowering like crazy ( Very happy!).  |
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Darkhorse
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2011, 01:10:54 AM » |
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Kristen, sick in St. Martin!  I hope you get better soon so you can enjoy the rest of your trip. Yup this flu for me was the sickest I've been in 6 years. I'm definitely getting a flu shot next year. Great photos, Yash! I'm not into species hibs but you're making me want a schizo. That Blue Bayou is perfect, too! |
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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
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Yashodhara
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« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2011, 05:20:35 AM » |
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Oops, that's supposed to be "Bayou Rose", not "Blue Bayou" for the non-species photo ( doh!)  |
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Charlie
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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2011, 05:46:02 AM » |
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Thanks for that feedback, Deb. Very intense colors you are getting. There's no getting around it - the right nutrients in the right amounts makes a huge difference with hibiscus flowers. Nice species flowers you've been showing.
I hope you are feeling better, Kristen. All that sun should be good for you!
Lou, I think you will see bigger Cosmic Gold flowers as we move into spring. It's usually 8 inches here and the orange highlights are common. With the fancy form - those ruffles and tufts along the petal edges - it's quite a pretty bloom.
Creme de la Creme has those bumpy leaves as part of its odd charm. I don't have an explanation for them but I've seen them on all plants of CDLC, sometimes more and sometimes less.
Charlie
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helixturnhelix
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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2011, 11:24:04 AM » |
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A very dark raindrop bloom today. Almost a black/purple, who knew that the blooms could get that dark? Enjoy |
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