tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post2124807239050730762..comments2024-03-27T07:35:21.832-07:00Comments on Plants are the Strangest People: "Blogalong" plantsmr_subjunctivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-74258503743753666222011-12-10T13:19:54.523-08:002011-12-10T13:19:54.523-08:00First time I had heard of Ledebouria socialis was ...First time I had heard of Ledebouria socialis was your profile about it. Later I saw it in a garden shop and remembered that your profile had been pretty positive, so I went ahead and got it. I probably wouldn't have noticed it or considered buying it if not for your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-84995526418080964872011-08-22T19:54:20.754-07:002011-08-22T19:54:20.754-07:00Deb:
I e-mailed, but if you see this first or if ...Deb:<br /><br />I e-mailed, but if you see this first or if I somehow botched the e-mail address, my recommendation is that you try <a href="http://www.aridlands.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26_58&products_id=4592" rel="nofollow">Arid Lands Greenhouses</a>; they have 4-inch plants for $12 (plus whatever for shipping).mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-66491213050436843132011-08-22T19:36:26.731-07:002011-08-22T19:36:26.731-07:00Can you possibly tell me where you got your euphor...Can you possibly tell me where you got your euphorbia bougheyi variegata? I'm dying for one, but can't find it online anywhere. email me at rw4rm@yahoo.com Thanks!Debhttp://simplydeb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-62839528186396680312010-02-12T16:52:19.273-08:002010-02-12T16:52:19.273-08:00Most of your influence for me has been to help me ...Most of your influence for me has been to help me take better care of the plants I already had. I have learned to give different plants different things to help them be happier. But you are responsible for my realization that I like philodendrons. I always thought I hated them but I had them confused with Epipremnun. I do not like those at all! Now I have 2 philos- P. hedereaceum micans and Tigerdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820351466005300465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-69695922180460568802010-02-12T13:02:04.121-08:002010-02-12T13:02:04.121-08:00Mr. Subjunctive, you're responsible for a sign...Mr. Subjunctive, you're responsible for a significant portion of my plant collection.<br /><br />The late <i><a href="http://www.indoorgarden-er.com/2009/09/barton-beast.html" rel="nofollow">Gynura aurantiaca</a></i> was a plant I thought was pretty--looking it up on your blog convinced me to buy him.<br /><br />Not to mention the <i><a href="http://www.indoorgarden-er.com/2009/12/Kenneth Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619410362453458358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-67980863246689964332010-02-12T11:52:15.528-08:002010-02-12T11:52:15.528-08:00If I see a plant that looks interesting, then I...If I see a plant that looks interesting, then I'll check your profiles to see what I might be in for as far as care requirements and pests (usually - but not always - before I buy it). I would qualify an Adenium Obesum as a "blogalong" plant, except I don't have one yet (I've got seeds, though).<br /><br />I will say that I've gotten better at identifying and rememberingMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-10008057026897724032010-02-12T10:37:44.020-08:002010-02-12T10:37:44.020-08:00I suppose if future-tense plants count, I have a l...I suppose if future-tense plants count, I have a lot more than what I said in the post: my sidebar wish list includes some plants I've learned about via blogs. <br /><br /><i>Aglaonema</i> 'Key Lime' from <a href="http://plantdaddy.blogspot.com/2009/12/no-this-aint-key-lime-piebut-its-good.html" rel="nofollow">Plant Daddy</a>;<br /><i>Aloe polyphylla</i> from <a href="http://mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-75106110651836820002010-02-12T10:09:24.099-08:002010-02-12T10:09:24.099-08:00Hmm... tough call. I don't think there's a...Hmm... tough call. I don't think there's anything <i>yet</i>, but there are a few plants I don't have yet that will be considered Blogalong plants once I actually get them, but haven't yet. Most have already been mentioned in the comments: Chlorophytum x 'Fire Flash,' Dracaena (any of these), vriesea splendens, various cacti-like Euphorbias and so on. <br /><br />For one Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347983770474369842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-81855373932600245362010-02-12T09:13:53.434-08:002010-02-12T09:13:53.434-08:00Only sort of, because I don't actually have th...Only sort of, because I don't actually have the following plants yet:<br /><br />I want to get a new <i>Hatioria salicornioides</i>. My old one died a few years ago, and I didn't think I wanted another, but you convinced me that I do. I haven't found one yet; I want it to be a fairly good size, rather than a small "starter plant". I also want to try another <i>Murraya Karen715https://www.blogger.com/profile/15979479537943300181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-21981833590614525292010-02-12T07:49:07.750-08:002010-02-12T07:49:07.750-08:00In three cases, there was a combination of factors...In three cases, there was a combination of factors: Seeing the plant at work and thinking it looks nice, then noticing it's kinda rare, and then reading your posts about them and wanting them even more. Those three cases being <i>Pandanus veitchii</i>, <i>Chlorophytum</i> 'Fire Flash' and <i>Tetrastigma voinierianum</i>. There's actually a blog post coming on involving two of Ivynettlehttp://ivynettle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-19923090249283001662010-02-12T07:45:36.719-08:002010-02-12T07:45:36.719-08:00You know, I can't think of one single plant I ...You know, I can't think of one single plant I have because someone posted about it.<br />Of course, if it ain't on sale, I ain't buyin' it, so that pretty much cuts the spectrum to...nil.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-45666607996385053112010-02-12T07:41:27.823-08:002010-02-12T07:41:27.823-08:00I wanted a Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa after reading ...I wanted a Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa after reading about it here. Then I totally forgot about that, stumbled across one and loved it and bought it, then searched it here and discovered that I had commented that I wanted one. So I think my subconscious remembers things it sees here!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589473046882217457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-67497293744064893502010-02-12T07:38:20.026-08:002010-02-12T07:38:20.026-08:00Your writing has inspired me to work to keep my Co...Your writing has inspired me to work to keep my <i>Codiaeum</i> alive, even when it gets sad, or gets spider mites. Not sure if that counts. =)<br /><br />And I really, really want a <i>Maranta</i> now, too, even though it's rated as difficult, because your profile was so amusing (and the plant is pretty). If I break down and buy one, it will be a blogalong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-91870712001557603312010-02-12T07:27:07.891-08:002010-02-12T07:27:07.891-08:00Agave victoriae-reginae. Why did the label 'p...Agave victoriae-reginae. Why did the label 'psychopath' make it a must-have? I probably don't want to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-20403584203397571582010-02-12T07:05:13.729-08:002010-02-12T07:05:13.729-08:00I can't remember any that I've bought beca...I can't remember any that I've bought because I've seen them on your blog, but I definitely check to see if you have any care instructions on the ones I buy. I also check out your comments on the ones that have 'passed on' while in my care, and you have usually had bad luck with the same plant, which tends to make me feel a little better! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-10497863818286154782010-02-12T06:43:25.309-08:002010-02-12T06:43:25.309-08:00I know there are a whole bunch of plants I HAVEN&#...I know there are a whole bunch of plants I HAVEN'T bought because of negative comments you've given them but I don't have any (yet) that I've bought because it was on your blog or someone else's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-77835121687971749102010-02-12T05:56:24.087-08:002010-02-12T05:56:24.087-08:00my two hawarthia plants are blogalongs from this b...my two hawarthia plants are blogalongs from this blog, and it's got me more into buying plants in general, mainly because this is my main source of houseplant info and the first blog I found that treated indoor plants as a serious hobby.screamnggreenconurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-14200478759244708582010-02-12T05:24:03.268-08:002010-02-12T05:24:03.268-08:00Your desire for a Haworthia truncata has now made ...Your desire for a Haworthia truncata has now made me want one, too, and has made me more haworthia-aware in general. I bought a near-dead clearance Chlorophytum x 'Fire Flash' because of your profile on it, then accidentally exposed it to my sister's massive mealybug infestation and pitched it in fear, so I still want one. Your success with aloes has made me more willing to purchaseEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-40590746628289466602010-02-12T05:20:46.416-08:002010-02-12T05:20:46.416-08:00PSP was originally responsible for me looking up h...PSP was originally responsible for me looking up hoyas on garden web. <br /><br />It went downhill from there. <br /><br />With that said, hearing about interesting plants and subsequently having them migrate over into your living space of their own accord isn't a -bad- thing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682634981215906684noreply@blogger.com