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- February 4th, 2014, 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: germination of succulent seeds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2508
Re: germination of succulent seeds
I would like to know too. I got a gift of a packet of cactus seeds by Suttons. I've read a lot online. Couple things I've learnt: Builder's sand can be substituted- though I'm hopeful it is not salty Others say use rainwater/distilled I've sowed some seeds last week. So lets see! Do keep me posted h...
- January 31st, 2014, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Pests and Diseases
- Topic: Roses under attack.............help required
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4059
Re: Roses under attack.............help required
Yup black aphids.. follow Umar bhai's advice!
- January 29th, 2014, 9:54 pm
- Forum: Plant Identification
- Topic: Lemon OR Lime!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2204
Re: Lemon OR Lime!!!
I too was confused about this. I am yet to come across a lime plant here in Karachi.
- January 23rd, 2014, 8:06 pm
- Forum: Advance Gardening
- Topic: Air-layering
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16696
Re: Air-layering
S. Ahmed, do not give up! I also posted on this forum when I air-layered roses. After that I have air layered so many things. You just have to find out what works for you. One suggestion, to increase the size of the soil ball. This helps keep in moisture and the sun's heat won't penetrate as deep as...
- November 25th, 2013, 6:07 am
- Forum: Pests and Diseases
- Topic: Problem with my roses
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3422
Re: Problem with my roses
spider mites khabab bhai, no insecticide. wash every leaf underside. search net. usually they go away after washing.
- November 13th, 2013, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Pests and Diseases
- Topic: Amaryllis Disease ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12513
Re: Amaryllis Disease ?
Looks fine and dandy to me!
- November 11th, 2013, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Roses
- Topic: First blooms after the prune.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8048
Re: First blooms after the prune.
All of them Mustansir. but with grafted, after they start growth they start producing suckers so remove them.
- November 11th, 2013, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Rafique's Garden
- Topic: Fall sowings-Oct-13
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7015
Re: Fall sowings-Oct-13
They all look so nice and cute like babies
- November 10th, 2013, 9:35 pm
- Forum: Roses
- Topic: First blooms after the prune.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8048
Re: First blooms after the prune.
Mustansir, because Karachi is a frost free and warm climate, we need to force rose plants into a rest period or dormancy. What I do is: 1. I prune in last week of October or 1st week of November. I leave only 5-7 strong green canes. Remove weak ones, and dead diseased parts. Then I remove all the le...
- November 10th, 2013, 5:43 pm
- Forum: Umar Khan's Garden
- Topic: This weekend
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5046
Re: This weekend
Your roses always inspire me. I want to ask why your amaryllis first pictures doesn't have any leaves?