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| Hello EVeryone.
I had this DR that i purchased in the spring. Every day when i go outside and look at it .... I can hear it begging me to repot it. Now, i know some of you will agree that it is a little warm for a repot, but i went ahead and decideded to do it anyway. The whole process took about 5-10 minutes. I had everything ready before hand. I hope this helps some of you that have emailed me about lifting the Caudex. Before
another before after another week of letting it be...
Out of the container from the nursery..
Soaking the soil off of the roots
Voila!!! Here she is!!
Here are a few Plumeria...I know some of you all love them here as well..
Take Care EVeryone!!! Have a great day!! Careful of the heat today... Yikes... Laura |
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| Laura, wow.....it looks fantastic....beautiful. Your mix is far better than all of my mix for DR. Your backyard with the pool is gorgeous......I love your plumeria too. Marie |
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| After your magic touch it looks like a whole different plant!!! Gorgeous and great looking caudex (does the 'sexy' whistle! LOL!) |
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| great job! love how you showed the step by step, what type of bark do you use in your mix?it is a really nice looking mixture, thanks, Ronda |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 23:16
| Hi Ladies!!! Marie.. Thank you so much!!! You have the most beautiful trees.. Sigh... Sooooo beautiful!!! Emily.. You are so sweeet! I wanted to showw how a plant can have some hidden beauty!! Thank you for noticing those crossed legs.. LOL.. I thought the same thing.... Ronda.. Thank you as well!!! Im glad you liked the pics. It is always helpful to see instead of reading sometimes. Im so glad you liked them!!! I use the Reptibark from Petsmart (ZOO MED) Brand. It is Fir Bark and i really like it. If you watch the sales at Petsmart you can buy the 24 qt size on sale and can save some $... I do screen it for the gritty Mix. Some use it straight from the bag, but i do screen it and use what passes through a 1/4 inch screen. The other remaining mix that doesn't pass i use in my mix for my Plumeria. I also use the Gritty Mix for my Plumeria. Thanks everyone!!! Have a great night!!! Laura |
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| Great pictures showing the repotting steps, especially the bare-rooting process ..... and early to mid-summer is the best time to repot, so no worries there. Strong work Laura, as usual. ;-) Al |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Sat, Jun 23, 12 at 22:40
| Thank you AL!!! I certainly appreciate the kind comments from you!! You have taught me many things and i wouldn't be where i am today without your wonderful, helpful posts... I have learned so much from you!! Many Thanks.. : ) Laura |
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- Posted by kasha77 7 (kathysuleski@yahoo.com) on Sun, Jun 24, 12 at 9:38
| Laura- I really appreciate your willingness and eagerness and teaching spirit. You are such a kind and joyful person! We all have gleaned so much from you, in every single forum that you post. Thank you for taking the time to upload pics- that takes some effort! As always, your plants are so healthy and gorgeous! kasha77 |
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- Posted by juniperbrea West TX (My Page) on Tue, Jun 26, 12 at 17:51
| Laura, What is the gritty mix? When I went in search to repot my DR I used compost, lava rocks, sand and perlite. I've since had an infestation of fungus gnats, which I read may be more prevalent because of the perlite. We used sand on top and mosquito dunks to control them). Anyway, when I do repot... next year ... what is gritty mix?? lol |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Fri, Jun 29, 12 at 2:09
| I just jot in from flying...but i promise i wioll sen you the info on Gritty Miv and a link for you yy see. Sooo tired right now... but i will explain tomorrow. If you want to take a peek at the Plumeria Forum, Look under Al's Gritty Mix..it is at the first page and i link3d the info to that one..it may help answere some question..my eyes are so crossed right now...lol Take care, Laura |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Sat, Jun 30, 12 at 3:41
| Thank you Kasha!!! You are just so sweet... Thank you.. I do like to show what im doing in the thought it may helps others... You just made my day!!! : ) Juniperbrea... here is a link that may helps you.. The Gtitty Mix is 1 part Truface or Napa store product #8822 Good Luck!!! I find my fir bark at petsmart..in the reptile section it is called Zoomed (retibark) Take care, Laura |
Here is a link that might be useful: Containers.. Water Movement.....
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| This one's for you Laura !!! She has wanted me to lift it since she helped me cut it back. Also my first double opened today. Sorry the pic isn't better. Peg
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| Aw I feel depressed sitting here in a cold, wet, windy english summer and seeing those lovely plants in the sunshine. Absolutely gorgeous |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Wed, Jul 4, 12 at 4:56
| Hey Peg!!! It looks wonderful!!! See.. it wasn't so bad was it? LOL... Now you are ready to do more know that you did your first!!! I am so pround of you...I know it does take a time or two ro finally decide to do it! Looks wonderful!!! I love your red double too! What a beauty!!! Averil, You can visit this forum or any forum that makes you feel better... Come and visit here while everyone is there in August!!! We would take good care of you!!! : ) I hope the weather breaks for you and the sunshines in just for you!!! Have a good night!!! Happy Fourth Of July Everyone!!! Laura |
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| Averie, I don't know what is worse. Here in Ohio we have had high 90's for weeks with thunder storms every other day. Our warm season started real early this year, I think about now I would welcome a few cooler, days and nights. Lol. Happy 4th everyone Sharon |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Sun, Jul 22, 12 at 1:02
| Hello Everyone!! Wanted to post a follow up to the DR that i repotted into the Gritty Mix. She is doing very well and it bloomed for me yesterday!! I was so excited to see something other than Pink! (Wink for Frank!! : ) hope you like her!! She has changed in one month..
Have a great weekend everyone!! Laura |
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| That is a beautiful flower and your plant is a lovely shape. Sigghhhhh :) |
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| Laura, that is beautiful.....wow.....beautiful. Marie |
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- Posted by loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, (My Page) on Wed, Jul 25, 12 at 0:49
| Hello Everyone!! Hi Averil.. Thank you!!! This little one has really taken off in the Gritty Mix and i will say that it just loves this mix. I also use the Foliage Pro and i know it is getting the right amount of Nutrition and essential nutrients everytime i fertilize. I cant say enough about the Foliage Pro and Pro TeKt. Good stuff! I hope you have had some sunshine over the Pond? Im sure you all have lots of activity since the games will start soon. Thinking of you and hoping you have some sunshine.. You deserve that!! : ) Happy growing to you Averil!!! Marie.. You always make me smile!! Thank you!! Coming from you makes anyone feel wonderful. You are the Queen of DR's and i can't say enought of what i think of you and your trees and how much you share with everyone here. You truly have a gift for growing and i just want to take the time to personally "Thank YOU" for all that you give to others here on the forum. If it wasnt for you and a few others... (Gill, Nancy. Karen.) we would all be in search of a place to follow DR's. You all have given so much.. Thank you Gill for starting this forum. Nancy.. you have the most beautiful DR's around. She is simply goegeous!! You are the one who gave me the courage to cut back anything... Mahalo!! Karen.. you are so helpful and kind. I will always remember that you were one to step up and help me when i was in need of some answers with my Plumeria. Thank you!!! Sleep well... Laura |
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