Desert Gardens

» Jacqueline Church - This sounds great

I love cacti, have one or two succulents in the garden now, hoping to bring a bit inside for winter.

This could be a fun way to have some growing project through the winter...

Thanks!
Jackie

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» Robert Dailey - This sounds great

In response to This sounds great posted by JChurch:
We picked up some miniature pueblo houses and some California teritorial miniatures. I'm goint to set up a little desert village. The little houses have detachable roofs, so I can put tea candles in them, and then replace the roofs.
The candle light shines through the windows and really makes an interesting scene, especially in the evening.

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» Rosemary Drisdelle - Desert plant?

In response to This sounds great posted by bobcajun:

Last Christmas I was given an Anthurium - it was in that planting gel in a glass vase, so I assumed it needed lots of water. After Christmas, I moved it to a pot with potting soil and potshards and it promptly started to die. I cut back drastically on the water - now I just mist it a few times a week and it's doing great. Is this a desert plant?

Rosemary Drisdelle
birds.suite101.com

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» Robert Dailey - Desert plant?

In response to Desert plant? posted by rdrisdelle:

I love anthurium. It is a very large genus and there are many many varieties.
It grows wild in northern parts of South America and in parts of Central America. It has been found in mountain rain forests as well as semi-arid areas, so technically, it's not a desert plant. However, it does have remarkable adaptive abilities. During times of drought, it will curl its leaves into a cuplike structure to allow it to catch and retain more water.
Sounds as though it likes to be where it is.

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» Rosemary Drisdelle - Desert plant?

In response to Desert plant? posted by bobcajun:

Ah. Interesting. Thank you!

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