tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post2694494552267261900..comments2024-03-27T07:35:21.832-07:00Comments on Plants are the Strangest People: Samurai in a Dress (Rhapis excelsa)mr_subjunctivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-78238725581123448672021-01-05T23:48:03.681-08:002021-01-05T23:48:03.681-08:00I highly enjoyed your blog. I've learnt so muc...I highly enjoyed your blog. I've learnt so much, and your blog were the only one that actually pinpointed the problem with my Xanadu - Erwinia. Thanks!<br /><br />Just want to point out that in Malaysia (maybe Singapore too?), the plant we call Guan Yin (Kannon) Bamboo is actually the Dracaena braunii. Google "Guanyin bamboo" also yields a search result of mainly Dracenas. Just findaihuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317701672041099293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-64567276675151468332012-05-15T16:11:57.896-07:002012-05-15T16:11:57.896-07:00I think it's funny that you mentioned genders ...I think it's funny that you mentioned genders and Kannon in the same post. Guan Yin (and therefore Kannon) is based off Avalokitesvara who is male. Because of this Guan Yin (so I assume Kannon also) is sometimes depicted as a female with male characteristics (a common one is with a male chest). So there you go, you have a gender bending plant associated with a gender bending bodhisattva.Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778841917252237354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-36489613503838873892010-02-16T13:10:55.891-08:002010-02-16T13:10:55.891-08:00I am new to your web site and was happy to find yo...I am new to your web site and was happy to find you knew your stuff... I live in Michigan, but think palms are great. My attraction to palms started seven years ago with my first trip to the Gulf of Mexico. My first was a Chinese Windmill Palm and then a few Sagos, (which I know aren't really palms). And now I have a great Pygmy Date palm and a Rhapis Palm. <br /> But I purchased the Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-22473651764987745822010-01-19T07:14:36.323-08:002010-01-19T07:14:36.323-08:00Jason:
I have done a profile for Chamaedorea meta...Jason:<br /><br />I have done a profile for <i><a href="http://plantsarethestrangestpeople.blogspot.com/2008/07/dork-chamaedorea-metallica.html" rel="nofollow">Chamaedorea metallica</a></i>, and I agree with your assessment. Unfortunately, customers <i>hate</i> them. <br /><br />I haven't profiled <i>Howea forsteriana</i>, and it's somewhat unlikely that I ever will: I'm not sure I&#mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-65555232479088328072010-01-18T18:55:41.013-08:002010-01-18T18:55:41.013-08:00Just discovered your delightful blog.
Have you re...Just discovered your delightful blog. <br />Have you reviewed Howea forsteriana yet? I did a quick search but didn't find it. Maybe palms aren't your thing? Chamaedorea metallica is an amazingly tolerant, long-lived houseplant.Jasonhttp://www.floragrubb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-59079538307136318882009-08-01T21:27:42.760-07:002009-08-01T21:27:42.760-07:00Eastern Nurseries in Australia has an amazing coll...Eastern Nurseries in Australia has an amazing collection, check it outUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281394223857944926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-5203097785479682112008-04-17T09:31:00.000-07:002008-04-17T09:31:00.000-07:00At home, I use an "aquatic plant soil" by Schultz,...At home, I use an "aquatic plant soil" by Schultz, which is basically just kiln-fired clay particles. The store where I work used to carry it, though the last time I went looking for some in the backstock I couldn't find any. Some of the big-box competition carry it, though. It's expensive no matter where you buy it (be prepared for something in the $7-11 range), at least considering what it is, mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-64485734553906650572008-04-17T07:45:00.000-07:002008-04-17T07:45:00.000-07:00great post. i saw that you mentioned turface earli...great post. i saw that you mentioned turface earlier and i had planned on using that to amend my container garden but i can't seem to find any in the iowa city area. any tips on finding inexpensive (student budget) turface or the equivalent in iowa city?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-9271410284721553342008-03-13T04:20:00.000-07:002008-03-13T04:20:00.000-07:00I like rhapis a lot - they are definitely good to ...I like rhapis a lot - they are definitely good to use in places that get too cold for most other houseplants. Brown tips do become an issue unless soil and watering is perfect. Definitely much more mite resistant than other palms. A nice plant, but not as "palm" looking as, say, a kentia palm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-5896885015946287992008-03-12T15:04:00.000-07:002008-03-12T15:04:00.000-07:00Well, anonymous, if it makes you feel any better, ...Well, anonymous, if it makes you feel any better, I've failed a number of times with the likewise "easy" parlor palm, <I>Chamaedorea elegans</I>. Everybody seems to have a couple "easy" plants that don't work for them. <BR/><BR/>Mss: Thanks for the compliments. I know which post you're referring to, w/r/t the "pandering" comment, and the bit that bothered <I>me</I> the most about that post was mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-83093430108258294602008-03-12T13:21:00.000-07:002008-03-12T13:21:00.000-07:00Wow, you really do your research.I found this quit...Wow, you really do your research.<BR/>I found this quite interesting, too.<BR/>You express yourself well.<BR/><BR/>OK, the bad news...I consider myself above the 'novice' classification of a plantsperson.<BR/>I have, well...a lot of plants and do a pretty fair job of tending to them.<BR/><BR/>So, when I saw a Rhapis at a somewhat affordable price, (it was still more than I should have paid, but aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-43263124255179769852008-03-12T08:35:00.000-07:002008-03-12T08:35:00.000-07:00Glad to see this post. The last time I was at a nu...Glad to see this post. The last time I was at a nursery I almost bought one of these palms--I didn't know anything about the care of them though, so I reluctantly passed it up. Next time I'll splurge without worry! :)<BR/><BR/>PS Hopefully you're taking care of yourself in the greenhouse during this spring season. Be careful with all that lifting, because nothing is worth a life-changing back Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-6751753005662924562008-03-12T04:36:00.000-07:002008-03-12T04:36:00.000-07:00Great post, once again!Great post, once again!Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-55249309614071681072008-03-11T21:23:00.000-07:002008-03-11T21:23:00.000-07:00This is really interesting! And I like your use of...This is really interesting! And I like your use of footnotes. Please never give in to the advice to "pander to the voting public" and start writing short posts with pictures of garden gnomes or cats.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the long, thoughtful and clever posts--the kind that are worth reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-67951505781817623352008-03-11T18:21:00.000-07:002008-03-11T18:21:00.000-07:00Just found your blog through blotanical. I love pa...Just found your blog through blotanical. I love palms great post on the Lady palm. I just bought 60 lady dwarf seeds from a variegated 1. I will be starting them on my blog as soon as they show up. Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-18385048194057262882008-03-11T05:19:00.000-07:002008-03-11T05:19:00.000-07:00Another interesing blog entry. Thanks.ElsieRAnother interesing blog entry. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>ElsieRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com