Years ago a coworker taught all of us in the office how to start AVs like you did. It was amazing to watch. They thrived until I brought mine home. I’ve never had the right conditions for them. Now the only plants I grow are those that thrive on benign neglect. Anyone need spider plants? Those I cannot kill. And outside, my Lenten roses are doing well. Two varieties, each in the perfect spot.
Here is the first bloom bloom from the purple ones which in a few months time will fade to pale green...
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And here are my new ones, (I cannot locate the name right now) they bloomed perfectly snowy white with bright yellow centers in Late December...
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But by last week they had changed to this...
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It’s like having multiple plants in one! And they are not fussy at all. Perfect for me.
QUOTE=Libster;8193299]That is the whole secret to growing AVs, bottom feeding and watering! Never water from the top, they hate water on their leaves and crown.
This is the only one I have right now, Janice. I've been downsizing in prep for moving into the smaller senior apartment. Once there, I will have more! My favorites are iris outside and AVs and amaryllis inside.[/QUOTE]