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Polka Dot Plant blooming


Polka Dot Plant blooming

It was in a bad positions where it wasn't getting enough attention. Blooming but looking a little thin and spindly.



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I find these always go thin and spindley.

22 Nov, 2008

 

Heavy grooming might keep them thick, I'm gonna see what this does after flowering and maybe even crop it down. Depending on how willing to branch it seems right then.

22 Nov, 2008

 

Did you grow it from seed?

22 Nov, 2008

 

It was a tiny little gift plant from a coworker. I haven't noticed it producing much seed. I'll have to watch since this one may have outgrown being sensibly kept. I'll make cuttings should it pass from a hard cut.

22 Nov, 2008

 

A long time ago, I bought a packet of seeds and grew lots of plants - then I sold them at school for school funds! They were very popular - all pink speckly ones and easy to grow. I might try again now you've reminded me how attractive they are!

22 Nov, 2008

 

Greenthumb,

These plants seem to do best when the flowers are cut off...I grew these for many years and always would cut the flowers off...they tend to thin out if allowed to flower.

Generally, it is grown as a ground cover here.

25 Nov, 2008

 

First time I see one bloom. Enjoy!

12 Dec, 2008

 

Not hardy here - grown as houseplants! Must try to get some seeds.

12 Dec, 2008



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