[DelawareJim]

Congratulations Xema. The flower really looks nice. I guess unpredictability is the nature of the beast with zonata. The plant I brought back from ECS last year just sulked until about 2 months ago. Now it's growing like gangbusters.

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Jim - we really need to see some pictures - otherwise we won't beleive you.

:ROFL:

I'll have to work on that tonight or tomorrow.

I was going to bring a couple to our meeting on the 2nd, but now that you're questioning my cred...

I don't know...:mrgreen:

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Pictures...

Cryptocoryne cordata var. zonata Idei A-03 in Aquasoil-Flourite mix. 2 new leaves in 3 weeks.

Cryptocoryne cordata var. zonata Idei A-03 in take away container in pure Beech tree leaf mould-distilled water slurry. This plant has 6 new plantlets shooting up in the last 2 months.

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Ha ha!! State secret!

Actually, it's a Brother P-touch PT-1280 label maker and a 4 inch plant label. Type 'em up, cut, peel and stick.

Marlene got it and a FirstRays gift certificate for me for Christmas last year. Guess she figured if I'm willing to spend a couple of G's to go to Europe for plants I must be serious about this and I need a label maker and some quality fertilizer. :mrgreen: She's so good to me!! :mrgreen:

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

I've had great luck with the beech tree slurry too, but only once it becomes a slurry, which takes a good while to accomplish.

Yeah, that's what I've found too. I lost so many plants last year I think now because my "Fagus soil" was too young and fresh. I've noticed as it decomposed my survivors grew better. That would probably explain why Jan has a plastic tub of "Fagus soil" sitting in water under his bench. :doh:

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Nice looking label man!

Ha! I finally get to post a reasonable picture of some success with a tougher Crypt. and all I hear is "Great label!" Man, you guys are tough!!! I tell ya, I don't get any respect!

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Hello Jim,

Congrats for the nice plant and the great wife!

BTW, I think the plant in the container could use some added soil - it's probably nutrient limited.

Thanks. I think you're right. I've not added any since I potted the original up. Hopefully that will help smother some of that darn moss too.

Cheers.
Jim

 

[DelawareJim]

Glad to hear it's gone Xema. I had a horrible image of you having to scrap the whole set up and start from scratch.

Cheers.
Jim