September Update.

 

Nothing in particular to concentrate on so I thought I'd look at a few things covered previously & how they'd progressed:-

 

 

Needle- leaved Mintbush (Prostanthera sp.). The finished product, repotted, pruned & flowering.

 

 

Previous posting in "Potting Mixes & Repotting".

 

 

One of these divisions (above) took out the Guzmania / Vriesea section in Illawarra Bromeliad Society show. The plant is Vriesea ospinae  var. gruberi, grown by Rena Wainwright.

 



 

Hippeastrum aulicum seed pod removed from the parent ready for collection. The flower is pictured in the first posting.

 

 

Paper bags are great for holding seed as it releases from the pod, allowing the pod & stem to dry without promoting rots & mould.

 

Pachypodium saundersii beginning growth for the season, having overcome the previous attack of rot:-

 

 

Now for a few new things at the nursery:-

 

 

Cyathea brownii from Norfolk Island unfurling new fronds after potting. This is a real giant; compare the spacing of the leaf bases to the Dicksonia on the left:-

 

 

Rarely available at this size; priced from $70 to $140. 

 

 

Advanced grafted flowering gums in 300mm pots. These will make great Xmas gifts. Four types to choose from, Dwarf Crimson, Dwarf Orange, Summer Beauty & Summer Red. $120 each.

 

 

Two large pink Frangipanis recently potted.

 

 

Fresh divisions of Striped Lesser Buddhas' Belly Bamboo (Bambusa Ventricosa Kimmii). Note that most foliage has been removed. Some canes have burned with exposure to the sun after removal from the shade provided by the original clump.

 

 

Locally- grown herbs, $3.50 each or 3 for $10.

 

 

Nice Rhubarb plants, $12 each. The Grevilleas are Pink Surprise.

 

 

Cryptanthus bromeliads. Been collecting quite a few of these little gems for future division & sale, particularly the striped forms. They enjoy high humidity & can be grown successfully at ground level.

 

Hope you are enjoying the Spring weather,

Russell.