Mine were in full south light and quite cool(strong steady draft from sliding door) and almost no water. I agree with Ursula
, I think its the cool and less water part thats most important.

They seem to thrive on temps down to freezing and bright light. Mine got 20" of rain this winter, but they are large plants, and in a cactus mix, so they drain well. No feeding in winter, bloom food in spring, and regular feeding during growth, ending in about Oct. here. It's possible that yours need more light in the spring

That is possible. I'm thinking of adding more lights in there for the cyms next year anyway. They were good and chilly this winter.

This is why it's fantastic having so many pool their experiences growing plants, everybody grows them a bit different but we can figure out what requirements are most important!


I just won a bunch of different gesneriads on ebay

That's great!

Its just gorgeous here today and with all the nice sunshine pouring in, what better time is there to take pictures?

Variegated Serissia


Clivia - its just loaded with buds


Epi, it supposed to be a red/hot pink


NOID AV


Another AV - I think this ones on steroids


Sinningia 'Lisa'


Shamrock - I just love these!


Oxalis 'Sunset Velvet' - Just loaded with blooms!


Calceolaria

Heres a few green plants worth sharing,

Miniture Fern - to get an idea of size its growing in a Dixie Cup


Emerald Lacewing Begonia - also in a Dixie Cup


Cineraria 'Jester Blue' - started these from seed and they are just flying away!

Great show Steven! Nice variety of stuff. Love that oxallis!

Oh pretty!
The variegated Serissa, how lovely! Normally you see this one as Bonsai?
And I think I need a Calceolaria, very cute little puffies!

The Serissa can be grown as bonsai too, but it was just covered in buds when I got it so I left it alone From what I've read it must like its location since it didn't drop all its flowers and foliage
The Calceolaria is from HD, its just loaded with buds now! Looks better then when I got it, which is always a good thing

Kathy, I love the oxallis too, hoping to pair it with the Jester Blue once it gets blooming!

Heres some pics of the Jester Blue, its the fantastic deep blue with the black centres! http://tinyurl.com/jesterbluep...

Oh yes!!!!!

Samba's open.

Ohh very showy!!

My Amorphophallus konjac var rivieri is blooming/ smelling lovely right on schedule.



I grow 2 different var. of Euphorbia decaryi, I thought this one looked interesting enough for a picture as I took it outside.

Gosh!

Cool!

The last bloom on the red Epi is open for Mother's Day. And Hibiscus Petra yet again. I never get tired of these blooms all year. A surprise Hoya carnosa.

Pretty!!

Coming home from Pennsy, I took pictures of the Jack in the Pulpit coming up again nicely in our bog. Now where is the Cyp reginae....


I have been busy carrying the Cacti and Succulents outside ( pics to follow), the Euphorbia X Lomi are somewhat clipped to size and secured against the backwall of the cage.
The first picture shows a 3 gallon bucket with clippings from my monster pink Thai-Giant. ( Truly!! )
I have yellow one too, it wasn't in bloom right now.


Calanthe Kozu is now fully open.
I like it very much, I can see it from my kitchen window.