It's time to post your best tropicals here!

[Clicio]

@Clicio that yellow boug and desert rose are badass. I like the jades, too

But they are not mine!
Badass yeap, but they belong to @Forsoothe!

 

[leatherback]

But, with a max life of 10 years,

Never bothered to check!

Ah well.. Wabi Sabi.

 

[butlern]

Only considered my "best" tropical, because it's my only tropical...

Ficus benjamina clump.

stood 6 feet tall and just about the same in terms of width when I got it (off Craigslist). Whacked it back hard and re-growing branches and canopy from scratch. Stands about 20 inches tall now, and about 4 feet wide.

It's coming along... another couple years and I think it'll be a nice clump, especially for a benji.

 

[Kudo]

Still in development Ficus benjamina

 

[hinmo24t]

Still in development Ficus benjamina

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ficus baobab

 

[Clicio]

Still in development Ficus benjamina

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FATSO!

 

[Carol 83]

Bougie this summer.

 

[hinmo24t]

Bougie this summer.View attachment 336124

was going to start thread and tag you...my bougainvillea overwintering now in south window.
has dropped a third of its leaves in a month. these things are tough i know...think i should relocate to more sun or just keep the faith?

lovely plant and pot btw

 

[Carol 83]

was going to start thread and tag you...my bougainvillea overwintering now in south window.
has dropped a third of its leaves in a month. these things are tough i know...think i should relocate to more sun or just keep the faith?

lovely plant and pot btw

Thanks, the pot was made by a member here that hasn't been around in awhile. Mine always drop some leaves in the winter, just showing some attitude from being brought inside. Mine are in a southern exposure also, but with additional grow lights. I had the red/blue LED's, but switched to the white ones that are supposed to mimic sunlight and are easier on the eyes. All my trops seem to prefer them and I've had much less leaf drop with them. Granted, they've only been inside for a week, so time will tell. I wouldn't worry about yours, they will bounce back. Just be careful not to overwater.

 

[hinmo24t]

Thanks, the pot was made by a member here that hasn't been around in awhile. Mine always drop some leaves in the winter, just showing some attitude from being brought inside. Mine are in a southern exposure also, but with additional grow lights. I had the red/blue LED's, but switched to the white ones that are supposed to mimic sunlight and are easier on the eyes. All my trops seem to prefer them and I've had much less leaf drop with them. Granted, they've only been inside for a week, so time will tell. I wouldn't worry about yours, they will bounce back. Just be careful not to overwater.

Thanks

 

[Mellow Mullet]

These are what I consider my best, for better or worse. One thing is for sure, if you don't like wiring, don't get a ficus, lol.

First, ficus benjamina, if have been told that it is the "exotica" or the "phillipenes" variety, but can't confirm it. It does not like to be a bonsai, the growth is always straight up. I think since I have had it I have put on and taken off over ten miles of wire.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Next, a ficus neriflora, salicara, whatever...forest. I was lazy and did not feel like moving to a better photo location, it is heavy.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Another needle leaf ficus, it has a long ways to go but is shaping up to be one of my favorites.

I don't know why all of the photos are posting as thumbnails now, is that something new?

 

[Mellow Mullet]

Last, a little variegated benjamina that I created for my mother in law, I brought it home to give it a rewire.

 

[Clicio]

Kumquat - Japanese Kinzu

 

[leatherback]

Kumquat - Japanese Kinzu

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Oooohhh. Officially jealous now! I have tried to get these to grow several times from seed, and they never do.

 

[Clicio]

Oooohhh. Officially jealous now! I have tried to get these to grow several times from seed, and they never do.

Leatherback remind me of that before we next meet.
I have sowed several seeds from this very bonsai and they all took. Sowed in late winter, 20 days later they have sprouted, I gave them away to a friend. I'm sure I can manage to give you a seedling next time.

 

[Shoshin]

New to this site and not sure how to start my own conversation (add recipients?!)
Hope it’s ok to start here.
I have possibly Bougainvillea problems.
I just got this plant a few weeks ago and there are black spots on the trunk and branches. It’s hard clumps in some places which rub off and crumbles easily.
And thoughts?

 

[Carol 83]

New to this site and not sure how to start my own conversation (add recipients?!)
Hope it’s ok to start here.
I have possibly Bougainvillea problems.
I just got this plant a few weeks ago and there are black spots on the trunk and branches. It’s hard clumps in some places which rub off and crumbles easily.
And thoughts?

No big deal to put it here, but best to start your own thread. For to Forums, then click on the Flowering section. On the right hand side at the top is an orange box that says post a thread. Click on that, enter a title and ask your question in the box below. Pictures would help you get the best advice. Welcome!

 

[Firstflush]

Kumquat - Japanese Kinzu

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Already have the ornaments on it. When do the Christmas lights get put up?