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Search: Posts Made By: coolrobby2003
Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants 10-26-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,375
Posted By sandy0225
Re: Pros And Cons!

I've used insecticidal soap on spider mites. The key is to get good coverage on the tops and bottoms of the leaves and not to use it in full sun or on a sunny day as to not burn the leaves.
I've also...
Forum: Other Plants 04-23-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By saltydad
Re: More Q's About Papyrus?

Also remember that if you put the pot in water add a nice layer (1-2") of pea gravel on top to stop the soil from floating into the water. Good luck!
Forum: Other Plants 04-23-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ueberwinden
Re: More Q's About Papyrus?

Robby,

I am in a zone 6 and to overwinter my papyrus I keep them in gallon pots with coco coir as the medium. There are about 6 or 8 gallon pots in arubber maid container that allows the water level...
Forum: Other Plants 04-23-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By Tog Tan
Joy Re: More Q's About Papyrus?

That's what a lot of people do Robby, put the plants in pots and into the water tank/pool/pond. This way it keeps the growth in check and you can rotate it with other plants when you are bored with...
Forum: Other Plants 04-21-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tog Tan
Joy Re: Coconut? Or Seed?

Oi Robby! You are one dude who will start a post and disappear. Howzat? :ha:
Forum: Other Plants 04-20-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Dalmatiansoap
Re: Coconut? Or Seed?

This year they are hit here. Every garden store is full of them. Every palm is about 1.5m high with 2-3 leaves. Dont waste your time on germination couse U need warm, humidity and good knows how area...
Forum: Other Plants 04-20-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bob
Re: Coconut? Or Seed?

Yhere are several on ebay.
Forum: Other Plants 04-20-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By sunfish
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-18-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Posted By Chironex
Re: Inside

Not sure Robbie, but Jon (pitangdiego) contends that they are a relative of Saba. My guess is that max height indoors, in a pot would be 8-10 feet.
Forum: Other Plants 03-13-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,706
Posted By LilRaverBoi
Re: Air-ferns?

No, the pictures of the plants linked above are definitely NOT what people refer to as 'air ferns' here. They sell things in stores called 'air ferns' that are green bushy plants. Here's a...
Forum: Other Plants 03-10-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By damaclese
Re: Stupid Q Of The Day!

well its kind of a recipe for compost right?
Forum: Other Plants 03-10-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By Bob
Re: Stupid Q Of The Day!

If it's just reg white paper it might be best used as a dry ingredient in a compost pile. Mixed with kitchen scraps it would do well. Also a good start as bedding material for vermicomposting if...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-03-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By Chironex
Re: Pup Separation Class-101

Robby, there are quite a few posts on this. One that Jarred did has a nice illustration. Wait until it is about 16-24" tall. The larger the pot the better the root development. They do this for many...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 03-03-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By Tog Tan
Joy Re: Pup Separation Class-101

Oi Robby! Don't go into infanticide! Darn puppy is way too small to separate from the mommy. My opinion is to let it grow to at least 1/3 the mommy size. Then we talk again..k....:ha:
Forum: Other Recipes 03-03-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,887
Posted By damaclese
Re: Set-up?

Robby it mite be more economical to use Bread yest they will grow as long as it has food and one tsp or sugar ever day or two will get you 48hr or more of gas production i don't think you need to...
Forum: Other Recipes 03-03-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,887
Posted By LilRaverBoi
Re: Set-up?

Well, as far as a biological aspect (I have a BA in biology) plants need CO2 to survive. I would think that it would be nearly impossible to overdo the carbon dioxide of your system (unless you...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-26-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By buzzwinder
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

Great news Robby, as Patty said, :)
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-26-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By Ueberwinden
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

Robbie,

I am delighted that the Lord God had His hands on your mother today. He made her and knows what to do to heal her. I will keep her in my prayers while she recovers. Try to keep her from...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-26-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By Randy4ut
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

Well, today is the day, Robbie. My prayers are with you and your mom as well as you entire family. Let us know how she is doing when you have an opportunity. IDEA, help her out around the house...
Forum: Other Plants 02-25-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,809
Posted By bepah
Re: Papyrus!

Robby,

I have some Cyperus textilis that might work for you. Look it up. If you interested, I'll send you some active cuttings.
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-25-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By frog7994
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

my prayers are with you.
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-25-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By Patty in Wisc
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

That says it all for me ... Amen

Robby, I suggest you have the house clean & a nice meal ready for her or she will kick some butt when she gets home LOL. She'll be just fine :)
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-25-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By Michael_Andrew
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

coolrobby,

She is certainly in my thoughts as well. They can really do some amazing things in that area of medicine. I wish you all the fortune that heaven allows.
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-25-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By r3tic
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

She is in our thoughts.....best wishes to her and all members of your family.
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 02-25-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,366
Posted By paula
Re: Please! Pray For My Mother!

I wish her all the luck in the world.
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