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Comment on Flapjack-Paddle Plant Kalancho luciae Succulent by nadia

nadia — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:16:47 +0000

I have not tried it, but have heard that you can cut off the pups from the mother plant and replant them. Use root tone hormone for the cut off area and just replant in soil. Like most succulents it is really easy to transplant and make new plants from cutting off the main plant. Once you do this then I think you will need to discard the mother stalk. Good luck!

Comment on Flapjack-Paddle Plant Kalancho luciae Succulent by Kappitola Williams

Kappitola Williams — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:51:44 +0000

Thank You Nadia for the advice. one other question. Should the pups be removed away from the mother stalk, and can this stalk be replanted.

Comment on Flapjack-Paddle Plant Kalancho luciae Succulent by nadia

nadia — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:11:10 +0000

K.W.
This plant is the one that stumps everyone and I have learned by trial and error too! You can keep them in the house during the cold season especially since outside it is below 30 degrees, but keep them in sunlight if possible for 4-6 hours and near a window. They have to have sun or a grow light and replant outside when the threat of frost is over in the ground or pot. The long stem can be cut back and nurture the pups to continue growing- replant them if needed in the spring.
Good luck!

Comment on Flapjack-Paddle Plant Kalancho luciae Succulent by Kappitola Williams

Kappitola Williams — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:33:18 +0000

Hello Nadia,
It was great to read about the challenges, and care all the gardners are having with thier paddle plants. Your photo is gorgeous, I felt the same way when I saw the the pink edges of my plant. Some of my concerns have been addressed as I have read your responses, but I would like further clarification. I live in Atlanta, and my plant grew magnificiantly, I had it coupled with other succulents outside, and all of them grew great. the paddle started like a cabbage then it grew taller about 24” high with wonderful leaves with the pink edges. Then the cold season came. It did well at 40 degrees, but the temp got lower 22 degrees. I was not sure what to do. I searched for info, but to no avail. presently I have dug them up and brought them into the house. I did cut the long stem back, and there was lots of pups. I just hope that I got them before the cold. Tell me about replanting, and keeping them in the house during the cold season. should they be under light, and should they be in a certain temperature.

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by nadia

nadia — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:25:00 +0000

Try bbq skewers in either wood or metal. The metal will lasts longer in the soil-

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by Candy Suter

Candy Suter — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:38:27 +0000

Great idea Nadia! I just brought home tons of corks my Mother in law used to collect. It looks much better in the garden than those tacky white labels. What did you use for the stick?

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by Debra @ Gardens Inspired

Debra @ Gardens Inspired — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:46:49 +0000

Fabulous ideas! Thank you very much – I will see how many corks I can collect this evening. Happy New Year!

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by Akasa WolfSong

Akasa WolfSong — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:32:32 +0000

Awesome Idea! I’ll be remembering this come springtime planting.

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by Betty GarrityBetty

Betty GarrityBetty — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:05:08 +0000

I LOVE the wine cork idea!!! Soooo creative my friend.

Comment on Wine Cork Garden Tags by homeopathicsoulutions

homeopathicsoulutions — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:17:20 +0000

Nadia, that is so funny you posted about corks. I was just looking at cork flooring yesterday! It is amazing, and such beautiful applications available now. Cork is environmentally friendly as well!! Great ideas!!