Lovely Joseph

These photos show the color more accurately.

I am seriously in love with that color! It's so warm!

Wow! I don't remember ever seeing one that looked like that! I love it!!!

It is a different one, for certain. Last year, I grew a white split petal strain which was similar in shape to this pinkish reddish one.

I really do like it, because it is so different! Great job!

Here is a set from today.

I've noticed the pot in which this split petal flower plant is growing is infested with fungus gnat larvae. I hope my control measures KO this pest.

I successfully got rid of them in a pot once by adding a bit of hydrogen peroxide to the watering can and then covering the entire surface with bird grit.

I used Bacillus thuringiensis powder in water.

I need to write that down. I refuse to grow houseplants because I'm bad at it, but mostly because I hate gnats. Can't really grow them now because of the dogs, but I'm sure I'll get some in the greenhouse.

I bought it from Gardens Alive. It's specific to fungus gnats so non-target insects aren't affected. It works after a couple applications to the soil.

Thanks. I appreciate the info on where to get it.

Todays petite pinky.

Stunning!!!

Very lovely.

Here's the same plant with a flower from today.



This plant is still dwarfish, a natural bonsai strain. Look at the variegated leaves (sigh).

I would grow those for the foliage alone!

Me too! Love those leaves!