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I make videos about 'GROWTH' - because I believe that you can continue to grow and improve your life at any age, and this is the path to happiness, fulfilment and longevity. You're NEVER too old to grow.
On this channel you'll find videos about the central theme of GROWTH: this could be growing tropical plants, or self-growth like physical health or growing knowledge and skills; it could be about growing income streams and a better life for your family, despite the inevitable decline of age.
I'm definitely not done yet, and if you feel the same hit subscribe and grow along with me.
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On this channel you'll find videos about the central theme of GROWTH: this could be growing tropical plants, or self-growth like physical health or growing knowledge and skills; it could be about growing income streams and a better life for your family, despite the inevitable decline of age.
I'm definitely not done yet, and if you feel the same hit subscribe and grow along with me.
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If you love Begonias - watch this now! Find your next Begonia here...
It's a while since we took a whizz round all my Begonias - so we address this here. As we work around I tell you facts and info about each to help you with your purchases and/or care of these amazing plants. Hope you enjoy!
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Cyclamen Blooms in Summer? - Is it possible?
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I've had several people over the years tell me they grow houseplant Cyclamen and bloom them all year round! I've never been able to achieve that - BUT - recently something happened that allowed me to test if it would work for me too. Find out what happens when one of my Cyclamen plants stayed in dormancy for 3 months longer than usual - and then what happened when I brought it into growth - at ...
These thriving plants must be tough - see the best of this summer!
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Today we take a whizz round the greenhouse to catch up on what's been happening these months I've been away from video creation. Which are plants are doing well despite my current issues with the lack of light and the very high humidity - and which aren't doing quite so well? 👇HOW I CAN HELP YOU👇 👉BOOK A ONE TO ONE CALL bit.ly/49g0gmo 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Tropical Plants & my Greenhou...
So, the brightness of light really does matter to plants - who knew?
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Today we consider some of the pros and cons of insulating the greenhouse with bubble-foil insulation, and the effects on the plants inside. 👇HOW I CAN HELP YOU👇 👉BOOK A ONE TO ONE CALL bit.ly/49g0gmo 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Tropical Plants & my Greenhouse: www.youtube.com/@Grow_Up_Man55 📸Instagram: grow_up_man55 👥Facebook: growupman55 UA-cam Handle: @Grow_Up_M...
NEVER Water your Tradescantia? Unintended Test Reveals Astounding Result!
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In this video, we take a deep dive into an unintended experiment where two Tradescantia plants were left in the cold and dark for an extended period of time (find out how long in the video!) without any watering. Not only did these hardy plants survive, but they also began to put on new growth! Join us as we discuss the fascinating reasons behind this unexpected outcome. We'll cover: The unique...
I Won't Make THAT Stupid Mistake Again! 🌺 Plus NEW Jaw-Dropping Blooms!
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Today we cover a Dendrobium densiflorum re-potting error, identical Pelargoniums with different names, new blooms, new plants, Cyclamen acting oddly, giant Drosera regia and something new I've learned about systemic insecticides. 👇HOW I CAN HELP YOU👇 👉BOOK A ONE TO ONE CALL bit.ly/49g0gmo 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Tropical Plants & my Greenhouse: www.youtube.com/@Grow_Up_Man55 📸Instagram: ...
Greenhouse Tour Highlights in May: Who are this month's winners and losers?
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It's been a while since our last update - so today I'm taking you through all the winners and losers from over winter - including Nepenthes, Begonias, orchids, Mandevilla and lots more. 👇HOW I CAN HELP YOU👇 👉BOOK A ONE TO ONE CALL bit.ly/49g0gmo 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Tropical Plants & my Greenhouse: www.youtube.com/@Grow_Up_Man55 📸Instagram: grow_up_man55 👥Facebook: face...
Bush Snails in Streptocarpus Pots? More Pests to Deal with! 🫣
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Discover the unexpected guests in my Streptocarpus pots-bush snails! In this video, I show you up-close footage of a real bush snail and the damage they've caused to my plants. Stay tuned as I also share effective strategies for managing these pesky intruders and protecting your precious Streptocarpus. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll find valuable tips to keep yo...
Eradicating Cyclamen Mites - How to Spot and STOP Them!
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Struggling with cyclamen mites on your plants? 🌱😟 In this video, we dive into effective strategies to identify and eradicate cyclamen mites, ensuring your plant stays healthy and thriving. Learn about the signs of mite damage, the conditions that mites love, and step-by-step methods to stop them in their tracks. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding green thumb, this guide has everyth...
Dendrobium Nobile Orchids - the BIG SECRET to Re-blooming Year after Year!
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Discover the big secrets to re-blooming Dendrobium Nobile Orchids every year! In this video, I'll share tips and tricks to help you successfully care for your orchids and enjoy their beautiful blooms year after year. From watering and fertilizing to repotting and pruning, I've got you covered with everything you need to know for long-lasting orchid plants. Don't miss out on this essential guide...
Why No New Videos? - Another Emergency Health Crisis!
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The reason why I haven't put any content out over the last 5 weeks - yet another health emergency to deal with... 👇HOW I CAN HELP YOU👇 👉BOOK A ONE TO ONE CALL bit.ly/49g0gmo 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Tropical Plants & my Greenhouse: www.youtube.com/@Grow_Up_Man55 📸Instagram: grow_up_man55 👥Facebook: growupman55 UA-cam Handle: @Grow_Up_Man55
SIMPLE GUIDE to GROW LIGHTS | EASILY Choose One!
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for plant lovers looking to understand and choose the right grow lights without getting lost in a maze of technical jargon! In this video, I simplify the process by breaking down key considerations, sharing personal experiences, and offering a genius hack to streamline your decision-making. Whether you're a seasoned house-plant grower, greenhouse grower, or just st...
7 Compelling Reasons to GROW NEPENTHES in 2024 - & Why You Probably Won't!
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In today's video, I'm sharing 7 compelling reasons why growing Nepenthes, those captivating pitcher plants, should be on your to-do list this year. As someone deeply passionate about tropical plants, I can't emphasize enough how Nepenthes have become a standout in my collection. Join me as I reveal these reasons that have me hooked on Nepenthes, but stay tuned because, at the end, I'll explore ...
ORCHIDS That THRIVE In COOL Conditions!
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In today's video, we're diving into a showcase of orchids that consistently bloom in my cool conditions, perfect for those of you in the UK or similar temperate climates. 🌱 Join me as I take you on a tour of my cool greenhouse, where these resilient orchids thrive year after year. Whether you're a greenhouse enthusiast or have a room in your house with comparable conditions, this video is tailo...
Pruning Nepenthes in 2 Quick Easy Steps: DEMO, How & Why!
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🌿 Pruning Nepenthes in 2 Quick Easy Steps: DEMO, How & Why! 🌱 Ever wondered how to prune your Nepenthes? You're not alone! In this video, we dive into the simple yet crucial process of pruning your Nepenthes in just 2 quick and easy steps. If you've ever hesitated because you didn't know where to start, worry no more! I'll guide you through the process with a demonstration, explaining the reaso...
The 8 Biggest Mistakes when WATERING HOUSEPLANTS that you NEED to Know!
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The 8 Biggest Mistakes when WATERING HOUSEPLANTS that you NEED to Know!
11 Ways to Improve your PLANT KNOWLEDGE
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7 LIFE LESSONS I wish I'd known at 16
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Why you’ll Probably Kill your Pelargoniums (Geraniums) this Winter!
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Why you’ll Probably Kill your Pelargoniums (Geraniums) this Winter!
Indoor Cyclamen: 11 Mistakes to AVOID!
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Indoor Cyclamen: 11 Mistakes to AVOID!
LIFE GOALS for 2024 -& How I'm Planning to Reach Them!
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LIFE GOALS for 2024 -& How I'm Planning to Reach Them!
Underground Flowers? Can’t be real, can it?
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Underground Flowers? Can’t be real, can it?
A Festive 🎄 GREENHOUSE Tour: To Illuminate a DARK December Day!
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A Festive 🎄 GREENHOUSE Tour: To Illuminate a DARK December Day!
Getting FIT at 55 With Chronic Illnesses!
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Getting FIT at 55 With Chronic Illnesses!
7 UNUSUAL but Easy BEGONIAS to Try... that Look Hard!
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7 UNUSUAL but Easy BEGONIAS to Try... that Look Hard!
Houseplant Cyclamen: Every Question Answered!
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Houseplant Cyclamen: Every Question Answered!
🌿6 INCREDIBLE PLANT Stories You Didn't Know! Book Review…
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7 Magnificent Reasons to Grow 🌿 BEGONIAS in your HOME!
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7 Magnificent Reasons to Grow 🌿 BEGONIAS in your HOME!
Looking at your bench contents I think this is the channel for me. I’m hooked on orchids too for the moment.
😂 just for a second I thought you said were trying out co it for growing cannabis instead of as opposed to carnivorous plants which I thought was a daring reveal😂. But this is just what I need for my carnivorous plants.🫡
Wie oft muss man die Blume gießen einmal in der Woche und von unten oder wie bitte eine Antwort
OK, I just found out that the date when I found out is going to bloom again was 22nd of June. I also had the flower by the window where in the morning sun comes. Just recently I started to put it away from the window because the heat went up and it’s still doing great when I got it I think about in April it was blooming and then it was gone, but the leaves stayed green and then in June, I found out that is going to be blooming again. 😂 and inside I have a temperature about 24° Celsius. And I live in Europe in Germany.
Shop bought cyclamen hybrids are artificially induced to bloom at various times of the year, against their natural inclination.
My is blooming as crazy 😂. I just found out it is winter flower. When I got it had blooms and went away. And then suddenly started to bloom again. Just going to look my photos how long I have it and will put you link here to my video for you to see. 😅
I grow mine on a shallow pot and let the leaves run along the table freely. When they get way out of hand I cut them.
Yeah me too.
You're lovely
😊 thank you
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I have a dendrobium. It has no leaves and only bears Kikis
One of the main problems with helping anyone (and I’m certainly no Dendrobium expert) is that there are many types of Dendrobium with differing needs. I’ve focused here on one type, because I’ve grown it and experienced it. So if yours is a Nobile hybrid, I would remove all the keikis, and look at your conditions in comparison to what I’ve described in the video.
Love that hanging basket Streptocarpus!! That is the first time I've seen one of those and will be keeping my eyes peeled to purchase one for myself!
What can I use to get rid of grasshoppers that are eating my pitcher plants? I prefer home remedies not chemicals.
Not something I’ve ever had to deal with. How about some sort of physical barrier, like netting or wire mesh?
.. I love my Begonia Coralina ☺️ I've got my mother plant in my living room, west facing but shaded by the upstairs balcony, and a cutting to root that also decided to bloom in an east facing window.. They are both blooming and growing like weeds.. The mother plant is almost as tall as me (162 cm).. .. There's something about cane Begonias that I just can't resist, and I just love them.. Only I wish that I had more of them..
Sounds great! You must have some good conditions in your living room. I aspire to get mine growing like yours!
Good video. Good luck. And thanks for the info.
Thanks, you too!
did it survive in during winter? near sunny window?
Yeah still got it. I tend to over winter it in the greenhouse now but it’s fine if you just keep the frost off. You can trim all the roots down too.
Drosera regia o drosophilus cual pega mas fuerte?
I’d go for the King sundew every time!
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For any one who stumbled upon this old video as I did, Coco Coir is a highly versatile and productive medium for growing house plants with one main caveat...it is not soil. Coco Coir has very similar requirements to a hydroponics system and very few similarities to traditional soil and compost mixes. Buy rinsed and buffered Coco Coir or research how to rinse and buffer if not mentioned on the bags before planting anything, then mix with 20% perlite. The aforementioned potting mix should be fed with liquid feed at the specific E.C measurement requirement pertinent to the plant you are growing (circa 1.8 E.C for most house plants) with a circa 20%-30% run off to ensure the end of the run off measures the same E.C that you are pouring into the pot, and residual salt build up from the previous feeding are washed away. Liquid fertilizers are essentially salts and allowing your pots to dry out leaves residual salts that will quickly build up, raise the E.C and kill your plants. I gave a friend of mine a half litre pot of English ivy cuttings in a coco/perlite mix and half a litre of liquid feed almost 2 years ago, he has zero experience of caring for plants. All I told him was to put the plant on a windowsill, how to measure and mix the liquid feed with water and to water the plant with 1 litre once a week (Twice a year I buffer his plant medium with calcium and magnesium, search coco coir cation exchange) and his plant is thriving. It is impossible to overwater a coco coir / perlite potting mix, letting the medium dry out will cumulatively raise the E.C (residual salts) within the medium and quickly kill your plants. My young daughter and I have successfully grew indoors and flowered several tradescantia nanouk's, and cacti on our living room bay windowsill, grew a massive Hedera helix that wraps around the entire perimeter of the bay window and a kentia palm that has grew from circa 3 foot tall to circa 6 foot tall in circa 3 years...all in coco coir / perlite mixes. Outside in our palisade we also grow a variety of vegetables in the same coco coir / perlite mix and liquid feed. We yield circa 2 kg of Cherry Belle Radishes per 70 cm rectangle plastic planter, circa 4kg of potatoes per 60 litre round fabric pot and several stupid big carrots in the same size fabric pots just sat on our concrete palisade. 80% coco coir and 20% perlite rinsing the pots with enough feed and water mix to ensure a circa 20%-30% run off and never letting the pots dry out. My apologies for the long post.
Thanks for these great tips. Seems like a very viable alternative to peat - if more complex to deal with. But then, as plant lovers, learning about what plants actually need can only be a good thing.
I appreciate your take on the use of fertilizer. I’ve taken care of phalaenopsis orchids for about 6+ years and had about 12 of them. I never used fertilizer and it bloomed at least once a year, many twice a year. Thanks for your input cause I was skeptical on fertilizer as well. Not for all plants but definitely some
Thanks. It’s an old video so I can’t even remember what I said. These days my position is that you get the growing conditions right first. That’s the priority. You can’t fertilise your way out of the wrong growing conditions. Following on from that you fertilise when the plant tells you it could do with it!
@@Grow_Up_Man55 ah I see! As a refresher you mentioned you’d like to see scientific data that says fertilizer helps etc etc” something to that extent. Thank you for the advice. I’ve moved on up and have oncidiums now so that is helpful.
Very boring
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Beautiful begonias, nice to see that you don't have them in a terrarium. I'm in New Zealand and i have only just started collecting them, not too many people selling them here, and those that do xan command a high price. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks Jodie. Sorry to hear they're tough to get hold of. You'd think they'd be easy enough to grow in NZ as your climate is pretty similar to ours I believe.
Does the uv protection of the bubble wrap effect the plants? Ie does it also stop the blue and red light off the sun aswell as the UV ?
It's a good question. Horticultural bubble-wrap is specifically designed for the purpose of lagging greenhouses. UV is mostly blocked, but plants don't really use UV anyway. The parts of the light spectrum that plants use are 'mostly' allowed through, but the intensity and levels are reduced. This can be a good thing as sunlight through glass can be very harmful for the plants inside - but compared to the light levels outside, it's much reduced, and therefore not optimal. As with many things greenhouse related, you're creating an artificial environment, which is always going to be sub-standard compared to their natural habitat. In summary, bubble-wrap does indeed reduce a portion of the usable light for the plants inside - but it also prevents them from dying through cold and frost!
@@Grow_Up_Man55 thanks for the reply. Ive been using algae and cardboard to shade some plants as the tarpaulin blew away lol So the plants probably havent had full uv access anyway. Ive found similar stuff to yours on amazon so gunna give it a go for my first year with a greenhouse. Ps what are your thoughts on pollination in a greenhouse? Ive hand pollinated the tomato but the strawberry and pomegranate amd kiwi all need natural pollination but i only seem to get the odd few bluebottle flys that dont do the job. Are there any insects you can buy to populate the greenhouse for pollination?
Try this stuff - it's brilliant: elixirgardensupplies.co.uk/product/1-5m-wide-tri-laminated-25mm-bubble-greenhouse-insulation-uv-resistant/ I haven't tried any pollination so probably not the best person to ask.
what are those hard plastic tray called?
The ones I get from Amazon are called gravel or seed trays.
Hello
Hi
I now think that my tradescantia Fluminensis variegata was dying due to overwatering. It also has hairs. It does ok in a terrarium but I will try again using a clear pot and less watering.
Sounds like a great plan!
Your collection is AMAZING. I've got masoniana rock and a still spikeless ferox!
Thanks! Didn't actually realise I had so many because of the plants in the house.🤷♂️
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Extremely helpful. I was keeping some on my balcony but it's definitely too hot so I'm moving them indoors
Glad it was useful. There is a more detailed video on dormancy here: ua-cam.com/video/ncH6TyOhkI0/v-deo.html
Wow Geoff , the autumn ember is really coming into its own in your care ! Beautiful. That coralina is stunning. As is the black night .
Thanks! There are so many yet to buy...🤷♂️🤣 I'd still give my right arm for a Beg. chlorosticta!
My begonia rex is starting to get pretty tall bare woody stems. What do I do when this happens? Should I bury the stem in a deeper pot?
No - what I do when that happens is to find the lowest potential bud on one stem and prune down to it. Once the new bud starts to come into leaf, do the same with all the other leggy stems. You can do this process indefinitely to continually renew your plants. If you prune right to the base, below any potential buds, then you risk losing the plant. Hope that helps.
I am so glad you mentioned something that seems so simple, but is what I need exactly to help the baldness at the top of my trandescatia. There is no video that ever talks about this! They only ever talk about legginess. But not what happens when you have these bald spider legbranches hanging over the edge of the top and now it’s bald on the top. Thank you so much for your advice of cutting and sticking him back up in the soil ha ha
Glad it was helpful! 😁👍
I have this plant at home and like it!
Hi, Geoff! Those Begonias are absolutely stunning! Congratulations! I wish we had such a variety over here.😊
Thanks. There are so many lovely ‘must haves’ out there.
Beautiful plant, congrats! It reminds me a Mango tree in bloom, it’s pretty similar.
Yeah I love this species. Pity I lost it when I went away for two weeks. I might get another one day - they’re only cheap over here.
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I know you won't believe me but orchids are seasonal bloomers. Ie all of them follow the 4 seasons of the year to flower. Nobiles flower in spring after winter - as long as they haven't been confused too much, this depends when they were bought. The best time to buy a nobile is in spring since they will always be sold with flowers on so spring time means they will acclimatize to our seasons best. I mention you won't believe me because all you ever hear is that phals are triggered to flower by giving them a drop in temperatures in autumn and nobiles need a cool down in winter and the same for so many other cooler growing dendrobiums. This is just completely false. But long time experienced orchid growers aren't bothered correcting people that get this wrong. I've mostly given up correcting people too because as I already mentioned they never believe us anyway and even if we manage to convince 1 in 100 growers there will still be 99 parroting on that temperatures are important. The fact remains all orchids are seasonal. Phals generally spike in autumn when the sun light hours reduce and the temperatures drop. Has nothing to do with the drop in temperatures. I have performed several trials to confirm this and every year I repeat my trials but nobody is interested. It's like magic tricks. Everyone is awed by the magic. Then you get people that figure out how the magic trick is performed and some people do like to find out how the trick is performed but compared to the magician, the person revealing the secret never gets the same 'wow' reaction as the magician performing the trick. In the same way new orchid growers are wowed by the flowers and are happy to believe phals and dendrobiums need a cool down in order to flower but the person coming along to reveal how the magic is actually done in the orchid world just gets ignored or most often not believed cause if 99 say its temperature related cause that is all they have heard then the 1 person saying otherwise must be wrong. Temperatures are important for orchids. The orchids will not flower if temperatures are too high or too low for any particular species. They all have a range they will grow well in and flower well in. For dendrobium nobiles being cool growers it is important they don't get grown too hot in winter. But cooling them down is really not as important as it is made out to be. I will admit my nobiles got too big for my grow space and I have far too many orchids so I don't grow them anymore but I did grow them for 6 years and they always flowered beautifully being grown down to 16 degrees in winter. The trick is not to keep them hot. That is all. I know people that flowered them at 20 degrees just fine too. Phals flower best in a temperature range below 26 degrees C. They will grow well above 26 degrees but flowering will be affected if kept too much above 26 degrees. Again that is it, if a phal is grown at 20 degrees then cooling it down further will achieve absolutely nothing more. As a last note I will also add that I kept watering my nobiles all through winter as an experiement and they actualy flowered better than keeping them dry. It takes years, probably decades for most average growers to ever figure this out - and they must be willing to have the desire to figure it out also. Most youtubers are not that patient, read how it's done from a guide online and parrot on what they learnt like that. I really don't blame you, which youtuber ever gets it right? All they would achieve is a lot of downvotes from people that think they know it all having read a few online guides on the subject. And again I even realize you will dismiss this comment and say well it might be but who cares, I got my likes and to prove what tom is saying would take me a decade. No worries but I will still mention it and hopefully in 100 years or so people will have gotten it right. When it comes to orchids, nothing that is discovered about them happens overnight, we've only been growing them for just over 100 years, the books written in the 60's will invariably have gotten things wrong a bit because LED lights didn't even exist back then and most other orchid books on the subject since use old books as references so the same information will continue for many more decades but eventually with LED lighting far more available it is very easy to confirm what I am saying. Since all orchids are seasonal, one just has to grow them under LED lighting and change the light hours throughout the year to replicate the 4 seasons while keeping them warm. Or watch how people grow the cool growing orchids over in jamaica. That is how I figured out that there must be more to it originally actually. Like the dendrobium lindleyii flowers beautifully in a hot climate in jamaica too. It is a cool grower - what this means is not that it needs a cool temperature, all it means is that it can tolerate a cool temperature. So me living in a cool UK climate could flower them but once I copied jamaican temperatures my plant flowered 3 times better in fact. This made me question everything I had been told before. It's fascinating how many wrong notions we still have about orchids. They have been growing in nature for millions of years, we have only been cultivating them for a fraction of that time ourselves.
How long does it take for young plant to grow to maturity? How do you know they are "mature" from their appearance?
OK well the word 'maturity' is a term to simply mean that the plant has grown to a reasonable size. This may or may not be down to number of years in age. A plant could be 3 to 5 years old and be beyond the very small size you see commonly sold online i.e. it's gaining maturity. But then again, if it's kept in less that favourable conditions it could still be this size, despite being much older. There is no single day when it turns from being a youth into being a mature plant, it's just a gradual increase in size. Generally, the smaller the plant, the less robust it is and vice versa. In reasonably good conditions, you should get 'leaf jumps' in size after 3 to 5 years from being a seedling.
Those Begonias are all beautiful
Hi Geoff. I enjoyed seeing your great Begonia collection. They are one of my favourite plant families and as is always the case, I wish I had more space to have a few more. Thanks for the "show and tell". I'll take more of these types of videos if you have the time to make them.
Thanks Renate - I'll keep them coming!
I just got my baby nanuok and I'm in the midlands c: fingers crossed.
I bought begonia black knight purely because i saw it on your channel lol. I now have two 😂 i just love it and it seems hardier than other rexes
Yeah it's pretty tough especially through winter.
By the way enjoy your videos and rewatch them many times.
That's what I love to hear! 😀
The sun light brings warmth, warmth aides in growth. I put my orchids especially my C. Orchids. They get all the morning sun, from rise till about 11 am. The they love it. All the growth points swell up and grow.
I'd do the same if we ever got any sun!
I know this was a while ago, but do you still have this plant. An orchid update would be 😃.
Not this specific one - spider mite killed it. I have other Oncidiums though.
You're still missing Begonia pavonia, tsk tsk.😛
It's never really caught my eye - other than the obvious plethora of photos showing the iridescence. When it's not doing its thing, it looks rather drab IMO. Although I wouldn't be against giving it a try - especially seeing as its care requirements appear to fit my conditions rather well. Do you have it? To be honest I'd still love to get Beg. chlorosticta - but prices are silly and the last time I spent a fortune on one of these things, the plant was so small it didn't survive the postage.
@@Grow_Up_Man55 I'd have to set something special up to grow it, and given what it costs here, I'd be mad if it died.
So how do you know if it’s the climbing type?
Two methods. First, the name. Second, wait till it produces twining shoots. As far as I’m aware, there’s no other way to tell.
Hi Geoff, I noticed that King sundew is getting HUGE! Look at those leaves! I've been propagating the heck out of my Autumn ember, I have around 6 of them now! Love those colors!
Yeah it’s about 30cm long now in the leaf. It took a repot to do it - the fresher moss seems to have done the trick. And this autumn I’ll have a sizeable specimen of autumn ember in the house! Just need to sort the lighting issue in the greenhouse next.
Fun video - as soon as i saw your Corallina i jumped online to see if i could find one (despite horrible luck with begonias - the only one that has survived and is now huge is my Marmaduke) - apparently that pink coloring of the leaves must be because of low light conditions - could no find a single picture online with pink leaves
🤣 yeah I’ve accidentally improved it with my poor care! I do actually expect it’ll lose those pink leaves despite the attractiveness. Will be interesting to see what it does next in the better, but still not great, light conditions of the greenhouse.
I love those Begonias
Me too!