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Gorgeous plant!

Most of my viewing is with an iPad and 500 px works for me but I could live with 300 px.

Go large...love it!!

Yes, one seed cluster = one female inflorescence. Some cultivars, particularly the larger leafed ones that are extremely happy will set a large inflorescence. In addition they set seed in all three compartments in the Berry as well. I've had more than 100 several times. Regarding light, when I...

Ana - germination rates vary for me but I'd say it averages 80 to 85%. I think this will improve when I adjust the media. I use the conventional tan colored ankle socks. I put them on after the berries start to darken and secure with a twist tie. By the way, these socks can be very expensive...

I'm always amazed at the variety I get. I can cross to broad leaf varieties and get several oak leaf seedlings in the batch. It really is hit and miss. I was so excited last year when the Monarch set a huge female inflorescence and I was able to cross it with Sybil Griffen. It was a complete...

Hi Ana, Ants - I pay no attention to them. When I walk the garden and target certain crotons I want to cross, I have a pretty good idea when the female inflorescence will open. When it does, I'm putting the pollen to it. Occasionally I see an ant or two, but they haven't had time to get to all...

No bugs allowed at the Daisy Christine. Of course I still get them, but I'm usually Johnny-on-the-spot taking care of it. When I'm away, I have some friends by the name of Glock who check on things. With the mild winters and the TLC my plants get, there growing at a pretty good clip, so this...

Even during a cloud burst, you will never see standing water in the garden or runoff for that matter. I couldn't ask for better drainage. When I was farming in my youth, I can recall that standing water in an Indiana corn field, even for short periods, would reduce yields. Crotons supposedly...

I'm in the Keys approximately 8 to 9 months a year. When there, I wet the leaves of my plants on a daily basis. Depending on conditions, I may spray them morning, noon and evening. If I have trouble sleeping, you may find me spraying leaves in the middle of the night in my underwear. I think...

To start, I think it's pretty significant to get your hands on anicely colored, well grown clone. Not all clones are created equal. A happy croton is a stress free croton. Stress agents are hydration, drainage, light, insects, nutrition, temperature and pH. My plants are in raised beds of...

Before I start, allow me to thank you all for the kind comments on my recent posts, it's really appreciated. I've been asked on several occasions, on how I achieve some of the colors that I do etc. I've been hesitant to respond, because I don't feel qualified to do so. There are some very...

One of the better ones & good night all.

Early on, I thought this one had the most potential. I still like it...

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This is the fastest growing 1 year old. I like it so far...

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I really like the potential in this one...yellow to white to red.

It's getting late, but will see if I can get through the yearlings while the computer is working. The first one appears to be getting large leaves...

The last 2 year old is coming along nicely, fast grower...