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by tropical_niagara
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Yucca trade forum
Replies: 24
Views: 9593

Beamsville

Adam "Seeds" - we need to connect as I live in Beamsville as well. You have some awesome plants and I would like to chat with you about winter protection ideas... I have 2 Trachy's that have overwintered the past 2 years and a Glauca that has overwintered the past 4 years. All are doing gr...
by tropical_niagara
Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: Miscanthus Giganteus
Replies: 2
Views: 3797

I have 1 plant left for sale - let me know if you are interested. The plant is in a pot ready to be planted - currently around 48" tall. This section was taken from a plant that reached 96" last summer at my location in Southern Ontario. This is a proven winner and a deal @ $25.00 (FOB - B...
by tropical_niagara
Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Some Niagara Pics!
Replies: 12
Views: 6733

Where were you in Niagara Paul? Looks like St. Catharines area....
by tropical_niagara
Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Cannas gone WILD ....
Replies: 1
Views: 2950

Cannas gone WILD ....

Front yard (North Facing) garden has gone crazy this summer. The Cannas really seem to love this garden and location. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb206/tropical_niagara/IMG_0938.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb206/tropical_niagara/IMG_0937.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb206...
by tropical_niagara
Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy - General
Topic: Is my Musa going to be OK?
Replies: 2
Views: 3913

Is my Musa going to be OK?

This plant took a beating last week in our heavy winds ..... now the old and new leaves have brown spots on them. Is this plant going to be ok? I know the season is almost over, so I will not be too worried, as long as the plant will come back better than ever next year. I am going to store the Musa...
by tropical_niagara
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy - General
Topic: Musa Basjoo - Winter Question
Replies: 10
Views: 8418

Musa Basjoo - Winter Question

Ok, So my Musa Basjoo did not perform to my expectations .... I bought a new plant this spring @ Broadway and planted it in a large pot way back in April. It was my expectation to see a beautiful 8' tree come September, however, I currently have a healthy 2' to 3' leaf making machine .... not quite ...
by tropical_niagara
Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Trachy - Why are my new fronds so small, is this normal?
Replies: 6
Views: 5126

Thanks for all the info - it is very helpfull. I hope this plant makes a complete recovery .... The new leaves pushing out now are a little larger. I have a new spear showing that looks to be thick and healthy - perhaps the weather we are having right now is really helping. I am planning to bring th...
by tropical_niagara
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Trachy - Why are my new fronds so small, is this normal?
Replies: 6
Views: 5126

Trachy - Why are my new fronds so small, is this normal?

I purchased the 1 gal. Trachy back in the spring from Broadway in St. Catharines. When I brought this plant home I noticed it had some serious frost damage and part of the new spear broke off and pulled out. I thought all was lost, but after some research (thanks to this board, and others) I decided...
by tropical_niagara
Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:46 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Update with pics
Replies: 15
Views: 10929

How long have you had your first Trachy for and has it overwintered here yet?
I want to plant mine in the garden, but I am worried about loosing it. Yours looks great by the way .... keep it up.

Talk to you soon,
by tropical_niagara
Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:44 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Sago Problems !!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 3385

Sago Problems !!!!

Ok - we have trouble, BIG TROUBLE here ...... you see, my wife loves this little thing, however, it is growing some crazy leaves (nothing like the original ones) and it looks pretty bad. I have attached some photos, with the hope someone can help me with this. I would like to simply cut these new fr...
by tropical_niagara
Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:12 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Late June Update ..... Musa, Trachy and Needle
Replies: 1
Views: 2742

Late June Update ..... Musa, Trachy and Needle

Hi, I am really enjoying watching these "babies" grow .... I bought a young Trachy and Needle this spring, but have yet to plant them in the ground. I suspect I will keep them in the planters as I want them to grow large (I feel the only way to do that is by bringing them inside over the w...
by tropical_niagara
Sun May 27, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy - General
Topic: Musa Growth - Moved from Palms Forum
Replies: 3
Views: 4749

Thanks for the info, very helpful. I will be sure to keep it watered, as it is wilting just a bit. The soil I planted it in is excellent, lots of "organic" matter for feeding. Do you think I will still need to add more fertilizer? I would really like to plant this in an actual bed, but I w...
by tropical_niagara
Sun May 27, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Musa Growth
Replies: 3
Views: 3144

MOVED - Cold Hardy General Forum

I have reposted this message in the cold hardy general forum ... along with some pics. Please have a look and let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Chris
by tropical_niagara
Sun May 27, 2007 4:48 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy - General
Topic: Musa Growth - Moved from Palms Forum
Replies: 3
Views: 4749

Musa Growth - Moved from Palms Forum

Hi, Finally had a chance to upload some photos ..... This plant is producing leaves and growing very quickly, but it does not seem to be growing vertically. I have had it outside in my sunny south facing back yard since April 24th Have a look and let me know if the growth is normal or not .... ? Thi...
by tropical_niagara
Mon May 21, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Musa Growth
Replies: 3
Views: 3144

Musa Growth

Hi, Newbie here ..... I have been reading the posts and following along for the past few weeks while waiting for my account to be activated. Great info from everyone, can't wait to take part in the conversations. Ok, my question -I have a Musa from Broadway in St. Kitts (great plant) that has been o...