Saturday, May 18, 2013

Frithia pulchra 6 months later

I strongly recommend you to check out the November photo if this plant first! Even though it didn't flower it definitely got in shape over the last 6 months. Lots of new leaves, all the same size and shape. I'm really happy with it, although I would even be glad if I hadn't killed it. :)

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  1. That is one happy Frithia! I notice that with mine, it goes through a "scruffy season" for a few months in the fall/winter, then comes back with lots of new growth. They are not easy to keep happy, but worth the effort.

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    1. So true. I'm still not sure I'm doing everything right. Have to wait for flowers. It's good to know this plant can change its appearance from bad to good in a short time. Your Frithia is beautiful, btw ;)

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  2. Your Frithia looks great. Hard to believe in habitat it grows so low in the soil that only the very leaf tips are visible, and then it looks like a lot of small dots in the soil. There's a good photo in the Mesembs Of The World book. I've found mine Frithias did better when I watered them more often and didn't let them get too dry too long during the their growing period. I notice Mesa Gardens is not offering any Frithia seed at present. Wonder why?

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    1. It's a wonderful sight how they grow in habitat, yes. I heard it's impossible to achieve in culture because they very likely start to rot. That's why I keep this plant and all the seedlings above the soil. I've noticed they get thirsty quickly, too. If it's sunny and hot the seedlings shrink considerably if not watered regularly.
      I've just ordered some more seeds from kakteen-haage. Too bad MG doesn't have them..

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