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Humboldt
Jul 23, 2022 11:30 AM CST
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I've grown hundreds of these Swedish Ivy and never had one flower before.


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plantladylin
Jul 23, 2022 12:23 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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A happy, healthy plant, congrats on the pretty blooms! Thumbs up
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Humboldt
Jul 23, 2022 12:53 PM CST
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plantladylin said: A happy, healthy plant, congrats on the pretty blooms! Thumbs up


Thanks!
Can't tell from the photos, but actually 7 small starts sharing 1 tray.


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Humboldt
Jul 24, 2022 11:20 PM CST
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Waiting to see if I get any pink/purple polka dots, that's what my sister gets on the east coast.
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purpleinopp
Jul 25, 2022 10:58 AM CST
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Adorable! Is it inside?
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Humboldt
Jul 25, 2022 8:20 PM CST
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purpleinopp said: Adorable! Is it inside?


Inside, under LED lighting for a couple days at a time, florescent the rest. Those cuttings came out of a gecko terrarium and are only about 2 weeks old.
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Humboldt
Jul 25, 2022 10:17 PM CST
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And yes, I think I'm seeing some tiny dense purple polka dots!

Pictures tomorrow.
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plantladylin
Jul 26, 2022 8:33 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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I haven't grown Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) in a long time and I'd forgotten about the tiny purple polka dots in the blooms!
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purpleinopp
Jul 26, 2022 10:45 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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If you have a spot outside for the blooming one, you might see a hummingbird visiting these blooms, if there are some in your area.
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Humboldt
Jul 26, 2022 8:43 PM CST
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purpleinopp said: If you have a spot outside for the blooming one, you might see a hummingbird visiting these blooms, if there are some in your area.


That's a great idea, we have tons of Anna's and Rufous.
Tried to get close-ups but nothing except the background was in focus.
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Humboldt
Jul 27, 2022 12:16 AM CST
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plantladylin said: I haven't grown Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) in a long time and I'd forgotten about the tiny purple polka dots in the blooms!
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Yep. Thanks for the pictures, those are almost spot-on.
Very pretty flowers. I put the rest out for sale but kept that one.

Probably my favorite plant.
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purpleinopp
Jul 27, 2022 7:16 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)
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It is tough to take pics of hummers. In my limited experience with that, you have to be ready with the camera already focused where you expect one to go.
The golden rule: Do to others only that which you would have done to you.
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The only way to succeed is to try!
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The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now. (-Unknown)
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Humboldt
Jul 27, 2022 3:23 PM CST
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purpleinopp said: It is tough to take pics of hummers. In my limited experience with that, you have to be ready with the camera already focused where you expect one to go.


I was just trying to get close-ups of the flower:)
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purpleinopp
Jul 27, 2022 3:35 PM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)
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Oh, LOL! Don't look now but your participle is dangling.
The golden rule: Do to others only that which you would have done to you.
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The only way to succeed is to try!
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The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now. (-Unknown)
👒🎄👣🏡🍃🍂🌾🌿🍁❦❧🍁🍂🌽❀☀ ☕👓🐝
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Jul 27, 2022 3:46 PM CST
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ooh, I love plecs!
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Humboldt
Jul 27, 2022 3:55 PM CST
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purpleinopp said: Oh, LOL! Don't look now but your participle is dangling.


It happens, I tend to post carelessly sometimes.
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Humboldt
Jul 27, 2022 4:22 PM CST
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sedumzz said: ooh, I love plecs!


Right?
| @Humboldt | Post #2783093 (17)
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sedumzz
Jul 27, 2022 5:04 PM CST
Fairfax VA (Zone 7a)
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Plecs are so fun to care for! I have a few cuttings, I'll be gone for a week so I hope they don't dry out.
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Humboldt
Jul 27, 2022 5:21 PM CST
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sedumzz said: Plecs are so fun to care for! I have a few cuttings, I'll be gone for a week so I hope they don't dry out.


I wouldn't worry too much. As you know, they're hardy plants. Give them a good soak and good drain, they'll be fine.
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purpleinopp
Jul 28, 2022 8:50 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)
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You could also put a dome over them, a pitcher, cheese ball glass, cake protector, cut-off 2-liter bottle, whatever is handy & preferably clear or at least opaque. Maybe put something small, like a toothpick under the rim so it's not actually air-tight, just very humid.
The golden rule: Do to others only that which you would have done to you.
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The only way to succeed is to try!
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The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now. (-Unknown)
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