I like the critters among the plants, too, especially at night when they get vocal.Mine might be toads, don't know the difference except toads like it...

Steve, that Chunio...is nice, very delicate looking.Kent, I'm pleased with my Bamboo palm, too.Had it in late afternoon sun on the patio, it was burni...

Steve,Sure, as long as they're DEAD. I'll add 'em to the compost. :lol: Barb

Nice.Wow, look at the size of that thing going down into the soil!Bigger than my C.panzhihuaensis and C.debaoensis seedling roots.This'll be a strong ...

Still worth a shot to try it again.Hey Steve, your new avatar...was that an invasion or just one or two hopping around?a yellow lab and he dug it up i...

Dean, the CFP continues to do well, but I don't dare put it out in the sun for even an hour.Seems to love the shade under the patio roof, but it's not...

Get out your drool catcher...Pic by steve.gb.comBarb

Nice job Kent.And they'll only become more hardy as they mature.Barb

Hi cycadfreak, welcome.You say your cycads are in the basement.Is there a reason you're not summering them outdoors in Colorado?Barb

That's warm for you folks...We can't complain though...the US Midwest has been 105 to 108 F lately. Barb

yup the ole' patio "heat trap" is already smokin' at 10 a.m. :lol: Patio umbrellas are now used to shade palms.Sat and Sun will cool off by 10 degr...

wow, guys, spectacular blooms :D Barb

SteveMaybe try germinating it in the shade?Seems there were lots lying under trees in ditches in Hawaii.You'll recall the one I brought back (with the...

ooh, Stevea07, those are beauties.Everyone will recall this re Gibbons and Spanner looking for seeds where it was disputed the plants we possess were...