The Plant Thread

[Ponyfan]

Thanks Taffeta.   So far I don't think the bugs are damaging the plant, although I'm finding more dead stems and leaves than before.  I just made up more dish soap spray.


Here's another pic of the strawberry.  I turned it around today and was surprised that it's grown a lot more than I thought.    No strawberries yet though.

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I don't think the strawberry seeds from the grow kit are going to do anything.  In a couple more days, I'm going to put them outside and see if something happens.

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[Ponyfan]

Pics of the other plants.

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Mint 1


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Mint 2

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lavender

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mom's aloe



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[Ponyfan]

Anyone have tips about a ginseng Ficus tree? A friend gave me one today because they thought that I'd be able to care for it better than they could.  I tried googling, but didn't come up with consistent information.


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[Ponyfan]

My strawberry seeds from the grow kit blew away from a breeze.  I looked for them and couldn't find them.


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[brightberry]

My strawberry seeds from the grow kit blew away from a breeze.  I looked for them and couldn't find them.


Ponyfan

oh no! They are so tiny.

[Ponyfan]

I found the pot today, but the seeds and 90% of the growing medium was gone. Poor strawberry seeds.


Here's pics of the plants including the new Ficus tree. I have no idea how to care for it except to water it.  I looked at the tag with it and it wasn't much help.

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This is the Ficus tree.


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[BlackCurtains]

Wow! The mints look great!

My mom had a ficus tree, they are very hardy. That's about all I know.

[Taffeta]

The mints are massive now! They both look very healthy As do the others.

I know nothing about Ficus trees, sadly :/ Can't help with that. I have a dragon tree and I know that it doesn't like to be overwatered, but I've no idea if Ficus trees are at all similar.

[BlackCurtains]

Here is some info I looked up about the ficus ginseng.

The Ficus Ginseng likes it consistently warm, so be sure it is out the reach of any cool drafts or open windows, which can lead to temperature fluctuations. If your plant is in a position that is getting consistent temperatures, then check the lighting. They like it bright, however, avoid too much hot direct sunlight.

Water every 2 – 3 weeks in the Spring and Summer months, and then space out your watering in the Fall and Winter months. This plant can survive drought light conditions, as it does store and soak up water through its roots – so it is better to under water than overwater.

[Ponyfan]

Thanks Taffeta and BC.   I'm trying really hard to take good care of the plants. 

I hope I'll be able to help the Ficus grow healthy too.


I cut the red leaves off the strawberry plant because I read that the red leaves are dead or dying and there were some black spots on them.


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[BlackCurtains]

It's been a while since I posted pics. Here's the little (not so little anymore) spider plant.

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Can't believe it used to be like three leaves.

Ben is getting more of those thick brown stems. Excuse the leaf pile under him. I need to vacuum...

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And yes, the dead plants are still there. I haven't cleaned off where I want to put the spider plant and the pots keep Aster away.

[Beldarna]

Here is an update of my pallet .

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Looks like I'm getting strawberries! I just hope I get to try one before the kids on the yard snag them.


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My Pepper Mint is growing well. It didn't look to happy after I moved it, but it is gaining.


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My chives. The flowers are delicious as well, and more tasty, but I mainly keep them for the insects. Chives is eaten with sourmilk to the pickled herring we traditionally eat at midsummer. Looks like I'm the one bringing the chives this year.

[Ponyfan]

I'm glad to see pics of everyone's plants.   The spider plant looks great BC. 
Beldarna, I'm so happy to see that you shared a pic of your strawberry plant.  I've been wondering when mine will start producing strawberries and seeing yours gives me an idea what my plant will look like with strawberries on it. I also didn't know that chives could have flowers.

Here's my pics for the week. 

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Mint 1


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Mint 2


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The lavender flower has fully opened.  I keep hoping to find more purple flowers on it, but so far it only has one


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strawberry



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Ficus tree


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Mom's aloe

I've noticed that most of the bugs have stayed away from the plants or only visit for a few seconds before leaving.  Maybe they don't like mint?


Ponyfan

[BlackCurtains]

Mint does deter bugs You can put peppermint oil in your drawers and cupboards or anywhere else to keep bugs away. Lavender gets rid of carpet beetles. I know that because carpet beetles eat wool and a lot of people who needle felt keep dried lavender in with their wool supply.

[Ponyfan]

That's really interesting BC.    


My mom helped me repot the lavender, strawberry and aloe today.

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I was able to get pics of them.

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lavender

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strawberry


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mom's aloe



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