tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4996478540337801655..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: A Visit to the Local NurseryKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88170733416711258442013-08-08T19:36:42.972-07:002013-08-08T19:36:42.972-07:00That first Croton was spectacular. I'd never ...That first Croton was spectacular. I'd never seen one flower before either. But I've had bad luck with Croton before due to an inability to keep the humidity level right so I passed. There was a lime green Schefflera I keep thinking about, though. If only I could guarantee the cats wouldn't try to eat it...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65291830543226031102013-08-07T16:21:32.788-07:002013-08-07T16:21:32.788-07:00When they call, we answer. Some gorgeous Crotons ...When they call, we answer. Some gorgeous Crotons and Bromeliads there too, I see. Lightened the dreary burden of a post-office visit, I'll bet. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-872373440108391402013-08-07T10:17:53.288-07:002013-08-07T10:17:53.288-07:00I love Plectranthus in all its incarnations. They...I love Plectranthus in all its incarnations. They do well outside here all year, although they need a good amount of shade to survive our summers. Cuttings root easily in water alone. At my old house, I was actually able to just stick cuttings directly in the ground and have them survive but I haven't been successful with that here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10954308981417055012013-08-07T10:13:05.973-07:002013-08-07T10:13:05.973-07:00I did have a mission when I visited the nursery, w...I did have a mission when I visited the nursery, which was to fill an empty enamel pot. The foliage color of the Plectranthus was perfect but it turned out the plant was too big for the intended spot. So now I have a mission for my next nursery visit!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15485584003275083422013-08-07T10:10:28.765-07:002013-08-07T10:10:28.765-07:00Thanks, Sheri.Thanks, Sheri.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57923732268170340212013-08-06T06:05:24.926-07:002013-08-06T06:05:24.926-07:00Rarely do I walk out of a nursery empty handed eit...Rarely do I walk out of a nursery empty handed either. Plectranthus 'Troy's Gold' is one of my favorite plants for building container combinations. Obviously it's an annual here and not always easy to find. Maybe I should try turning one into a houseplant come fall.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44337532443434275272013-08-06T04:25:51.834-07:002013-08-06T04:25:51.834-07:00That Plectranthus is gorgeous, no wonder you bough...That Plectranthus is gorgeous, no wonder you bought it :) It's good that you're able to combine a nursery visit with your more functional trip to the post office, makes it even more worthwhile.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50794676763133292972013-08-05T17:13:55.227-07:002013-08-05T17:13:55.227-07:00Oh my gosh Kris, I would have such a hard time lea...Oh my gosh Kris, I would have such a hard time leaving there empty handed, lol. Such a beautiful and well stocked local nursery. You lucky duck you! Love your new plectranthus too. Wishing you a fabulous week.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Sheri<br />www.pompanobeachgardening.blogspot.comSheri - Creative Spaces Landscapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247701543142882135noreply@blogger.com