tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post7171995604082248176..comments2023-05-01T07:50:55.593-07:00Comments on My Life Among the Lithops (and Other Strange Plants): Lithops Old and NewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12888328097434089820noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-37290935549816317852012-06-16T10:34:24.935-07:002012-06-16T10:34:24.935-07:00Exactly, a lot of these plants are walking dead an...Exactly, a lot of these plants are walking dead and there's really no point. But if I see a strong one with a lively vibe, I will usually give it a try. Bugs are a definite no way, just too infectious to the others. <br />Working with a plant in dire straits is actually a very good way to learn quickly about a certain species, and how to care for it. The learning curve has a real urgency about it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888328097434089820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-42434282730589287402012-06-16T06:44:25.837-07:002012-06-16T06:44:25.837-07:00I like to treasure hunt for discounted plants at ...I like to treasure hunt for discounted plants at garden centers/nurseries/yard sales or anywhere really. There's something rewarding about finding a plant on its last legs and bringing it back to life. I have to be careful and selective though, because some plants are in real dire straits, or have diseases or bugs, as I've discovered on some plants I've purchased. These bugs can spread to other plants at home.gaianurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367322244187304881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-60772177723310413582012-06-15T06:53:42.041-07:002012-06-15T06:53:42.041-07:00Little Expanded,
I admit I do feel for those poor ...Little Expanded,<br />I admit I do feel for those poor nursery plants that have been given exactly the wrong treatment. If one looks like it can survive, I'll sometimes buy it at a discount, or ask the nursery manager and they'll sometimes just give it to me so they don't have to get rid of it themselves!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888328097434089820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-86932776670264068382012-06-15T06:52:02.409-07:002012-06-15T06:52:02.409-07:00Rika,
One leaf came off this morning on its own, s...Rika,<br />One leaf came off this morning on its own, so I'll remove the other and start "growth cycle" watering. I was thinking it might be a karasmontana.... Thanks as always for your good advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888328097434089820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-16774359509404005042012-06-15T06:50:40.483-07:002012-06-15T06:50:40.483-07:00Dear Gaianursery,
I really kind of agonized over w...Dear Gaianursery,<br />I really kind of agonized over whether to water or not, but it just seemed the plant said, "Yes! Water me!" and it turned out to be the right thing. The people at the nursery were sure it was dead....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888328097434089820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-80974197501339641482012-06-15T06:09:59.227-07:002012-06-15T06:09:59.227-07:00Love face on the plant. This is such a universal t...Love face on the plant. This is such a universal topic - nurseries and saving succulents! We just had this discussion this morning with a neighbour of mine. Sometimes also a excuse to buy one or two plants! LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506560236657107272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-16493641478738056932012-06-15T05:52:28.167-07:002012-06-15T05:52:28.167-07:00it's a karasmontana, btw ;)it's a karasmontana, btw ;)Rikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260657278983088064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-91173983027425558282012-06-15T05:51:15.083-07:002012-06-15T05:51:15.083-07:00I'd remove the old leaves by pulling them or w...I'd remove the old leaves by pulling them or with scissors :)<br />The plant was very glad to get water at last! Good luck with itRikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260657278983088064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207856767845378292.post-85402105609539953882012-06-15T05:12:18.191-07:002012-06-15T05:12:18.191-07:00Hi Mara. How brave of you to water this Lithops, ...Hi Mara. How brave of you to water this Lithops, but judging from the photo, it sure looks like it was the right move because the plant looks very healthy and happy. When you first got the plant, could you see the new leaves already emerging, or did the leaves appear after you watered it? :-)gaianurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367322244187304881noreply@blogger.com