Saturday, May 18, 2013

Fred's Redhead update (2 pics)

I've ignored my plants during the last months so I've been making some changes, sorting out, transplanting. Today it was the turn of these lesliei. I've separated the bigger and stronger seedlings from the weaker ones (it was getting too cozy in the pot). 
It's curious how only the parts exposed to light get the dark color (I guess, much like optica v. rubra) while the rest stays green. The one pale seedling to the right probably resembles the "regular" ancestors of the cultivar.

PS: I've read that valerian flower extract is very good for cacti and other succulents. Anyone tried it? I've ordered it and will report on the possible changes. :)

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  1. A friendly warning: Valerian smells putrid! I would advise against opening it indoors, or using it on anything that you're likely to bring indoors. Search Google and you'll find plenty of suggestions as to what it smells like. Wikipedia cites the odour as 'comparable to unwashed feet', and I would tend to agree! xD

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    1. I haven't thought of it at all, thank you! It says you'll need only a couple of drops mixed with water... Maybe it wouldn't be that bad once it's thinned down? XD I'll keep it in mind and be prepared :)

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  2. They are amazing stone!
    May I ask where can get these seeds or plants?
    I've been searching all the time!

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    1. Thanks! :)

      I was very lucky. Steven Hammer had kindly sent the seeds to me back in 2009. I hope my plants will flower one day so that i can share seeds too... No idea where to get them these days, sorry...

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