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Flowering Maple (Abutilon 'Bellvue Mix') |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - JessabelleJLH - 2021 Hardiness zone 8-10 |
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Buzz Buttons (Acmella oleracea) |
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From C.H. Dunnellon Florida 12-2020 Native to Brazil. Start early indoors and transplant out after frost. Average germ time 10 days. Hardy to Zones 10 to 12 120 days to maturity |
April 10, 2023: Seeds sown (Several.) April 14, 2023: Plant emerged (Several seedlings have emerged.) |
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Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) |
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Received from deepsouth 10-2021 | January 7, 2022: Seeds sown (Sowed 5 seeds.) January 17, 2022: Plant emerged (One emerged.) January 18, 2022: Plant emerged (Another emerged.) May 29, 2022: Seeds sown (136 presoaked 24 hours.) May 31, 2022: Plant emerged (136 Seedlings starting to emerge.) |
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Black Rose (Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop') |
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Was Maria & Dad's plant. I acquired in 2018. Likes more water than most succulents. Zone 9 - 11. |
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Aeonium (Aeonium haworthii 'Dream Color') |
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aka: Kiwi Verde April 22, 2021: Obtained plant (Purchased at Menards ) |
April 22, 2021: Obtained plant (Purchased at Menards ) |
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Wild Hyssop (Agastache cana 'Heather Queen') |
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BC 2023 | March 1, 2024: Seeds sown |
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Agave (Agave americana) |
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From DnD Swap - dave -12-2020 4 plants growing. Native to Mexico and the United States in Texas. Zones 8-12. |
February 20, 2021: Seeds sown (Sowed 6 seeds in soil under lights.) February 26, 2021: Plant emerged (One plant emerged.) February 28, 2021: Plant emerged (Second plant emerged.) June 22, 2023: Transplanted (4 into individual pots.) |
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Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum) |
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From R. PA 9-2020 From STSTS Swap 2-2021 Zones 10-11. |
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Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin) |
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Received in trade from K.Z. Lubbock Texas 11-2020 Tomatoes Galore Swap 2024 - TomatoNut95 - Self collected today. These are seeds from the Mimosa tree NOT the 'sensitive plant'. These seeds are bug and mold free. Native to southwestern Asia and eastern Asia. Pink silk trees can be used to treat the effects of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) by rubbing the leaves in your hand and then applying them to the rash area. Relief is almost instantaneous. Zones 6-9. |
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Jewel Alocasia (Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon') |
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From Dad for my birthday 2024. | |
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Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) |
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2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - Pepperlove 2022 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap A succulent, Aloe vera features long, fleshy leaves containing an oily gel that has a number of cosmetic and supposed medicinal uses. Large clumps of pretty, yellow, or orange-colored flowers can form in proper climates. Drought tolerant, hardy only to very light frosts. Grows to 1-3 ft / 1 m. Zone 8 to 11. |
May 15, 2021: Obtained plant (Chicagoland annual plant swap 2021 - Pepperlove Chicagoland annual plant swap 2021) |
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Climbing Aloe (Aloiampelos ciliaris) |
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2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - jqsen Aloe Ciliaris from the Asphodelaceae family is commonly known as the 'Climbing Aloe'. It is the fastest-growing succulent plant from South Africa, reaching up to 8 to 12 feet in height. This summer-dormant plant is named Ciliaris because of its white hair-like teeth on the edges of the stem. Zones 9a to 11b. |
May 15, 2021: Obtained plant (2021 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - jqsen) |
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Amaryllis |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - Browneyedsusan - 2021 | March 27, 2024: Miscellaneous Event (Floating.) |
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Amaryllis |
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From house Dad was working on for Mike 2021. | |
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Voodoo Lily (Amorphophallus konjac) |
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J.H. Champaign IL 2023 |
June 26, 2023: Obtained plant (2 bulbs. One about the size of a quarter & sprouting & the other about the size of a dime & still dormant.) July 2, 2023: Plant emerged (One starting to emerge.) |
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Pineapple (Ananas comosus) |
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Grew one from a pineapple in 2017 and another in 2019. Started another pineapple 4-30-2023. 5 years to fruit. Zones 11 – 12. |
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) |
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Received in trade from R.H. Schuylkill County Pennsylvania 10-2020 Unknown type- From STSTS Swap 2-2021 Never bloomed. Did not come back this spring. Zones 7 to 11. |
March 30, 2021: Seeds sown (WS - Jug 47) April 12, 2021: Plant emerged |
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African Daisy (Arctotis stoechadifolia) |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - billiewarrick - 2021 An aggressive low-growing ground cover that hugs the ground with leafy, ribbed stems and toothed large leaves that are grayish-green and covered with many fine white hairs. The stems can root where they are in contact with the ground. The large daisy-like flowers are white with a steel blue center that is encircled by a band of yellow. Hardy to 25-30 degrees F. Zones 9-11. |
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Mexican Pricklypoppy (Argemone mexicana) |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - poisondartfrog - 2021 The exact native range of this species is obscure, but it is often thought to be native to the south-eastern USA (Florida), Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and tropical South America. Others believe it to be introduced to South America and Florida. hardiness: 7-10. |
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Calico Flower (Aristolochia elegans) |
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6th Annual NFTSRSS - poisondartfrog - 2021 To germinate Aristolochia elegans seeds, first, prepare a seed starting tray or small pots filled with a well-draining seed starting mix, such as a blend of peat moss and perlite. Ensure the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged. Since Aristolochia elegans seeds have a hard outer coat, scarification is beneficial for better germination. Lightly scarify the seed coat with sandpaper or a sharp knife. Then, soak the seeds in room temperature water for about 24 hours to further soften the seed coat. After scarification and soaking, sow the seeds evenly over the surface of the soil and gently press them into the soil with your fingertips. Cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil. Place the tray or pots in a warm location with indirect sunlight, maintaining a temperature between 70-80°F (21-27°C). Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged by misting regularly or using a gentle watering can. Germination typically occurs within 2-4 weeks. Once the seedlings emerge, provide adequate spacing if growing in trays or transplant them into individual pots when they have developed a few sets of true leaves. Continue to care for the seedlings with proper watering, light, and nutrients as they grow into mature Aristolochia elegans plants. Zones 8-12. |
