tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post101411992851307369..comments2024-03-28T08:08:40.038-07:00Comments on danger garden: Foliage Follow-up, Cryptanthusdanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50919230680234021172012-01-18T08:37:07.004-08:002012-01-18T08:37:07.004-08:00Loree, I just checked back in on your blog after a...Loree, I just checked back in on your blog after a bit of a media hiatus and first thing I saw was this wonderful Cryptanthus post... very inspiring! And your photos work well as larger images and I really like the new look. I especially like the new font...katehttp://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/blogs/plantwisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76888422939236969792012-01-17T17:15:30.110-08:002012-01-17T17:15:30.110-08:00Oh yes! I do believe that's it.Oh yes! I do believe that's it.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-40142619106606783592012-01-17T09:42:13.502-08:002012-01-17T09:42:13.502-08:00My guess would be C. fosterianus. There's also...My guess would be <a href="http://fcbs.org/cgi-bin/dbman/db.cgi?db=photo&uid=default&photono=535&ww=on&mh=5&view_records=View+Records" rel="nofollow"><i>C. fosterianus</i></a>. There's also a variegated cv. with bright pink margins called 'Elaine.'mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-85593892987755806362012-01-17T09:39:44.450-08:002012-01-17T09:39:44.450-08:00Don't be! You can start your own collection! A...Don't be! You can start your own collection! And look here's a planter for you too: http://www.rubylane.com/item/370999-3340/Shawnee-Polynesian-Hawaiian-Island-Girl (uhm....a little more expensive than mine).danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-72940259065452356202012-01-17T09:35:30.808-08:002012-01-17T09:35:30.808-08:00Plus the plants are a lot cheaper than the kids!Plus the plants are a lot cheaper than the kids!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81379154073212199712012-01-16T19:57:09.504-08:002012-01-16T19:57:09.504-08:00These are truly fabulous Loree, and that 'hula...These are truly fabulous Loree, and that 'hula girl' planter !!! Insanely jealous.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64221611398946495602012-01-16T18:34:06.935-08:002012-01-16T18:34:06.935-08:00Very inspiring! Love how you use the cryptanthuses...Very inspiring! Love how you use the cryptanthuses to decorate the house.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64310727755469275212012-01-16T17:55:50.873-08:002012-01-16T17:55:50.873-08:00I love Cryptanthus! Currently only in the possessi...I love Cryptanthus! Currently only in the possession of one but more will surely follow.I loved the comment 'Some people’s lives revolve around their children’s soccer practice and dance recitals; mine revolves around care of my plants.' I can relate. . .Stupid Garden Plantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378866321156746562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5240258764397202302012-01-16T17:26:11.853-08:002012-01-16T17:26:11.853-08:00Showing inside plants isn't cheating for Folia...Showing inside plants isn't cheating for Foliage Follow-Up, and you picked some real stunners to show off today. I didn't know anything about Cryptanthus until reading this post, so thanks for the education. You have the most sophisticated mantel display of anyone I know. I love catching glimpses of it through the year in your posts.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-2873433103393051902012-01-16T13:16:57.657-08:002012-01-16T13:16:57.657-08:00That first one is just stunning...reminds me so ve...That first one is just stunning...reminds me so very much of Pheasant's feathers!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56480335539502223152012-01-16T12:55:50.721-08:002012-01-16T12:55:50.721-08:00I love that "head vase" so much! I had b...I love that "head vase" so much! I had become obsessed with them but couldn't find one that was just right...then she came along, and at 1/2 off (the shop was closing). Then my husband gave me that tall Tillandsia for Christmas and it just all came together.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-74610709341073284352012-01-16T12:53:16.846-08:002012-01-16T12:53:16.846-08:00And now I know what I should have titled this post...And now I know what I should have titled this post! Nice work.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-406351758803626002012-01-16T12:52:32.466-08:002012-01-16T12:52:32.466-08:00It's been COLD out there the last few days, th...It's been COLD out there the last few days, this was a nice excuse to stay inside where it's warm!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78808636199021297632012-01-16T12:51:55.311-08:002012-01-16T12:51:55.311-08:00Hello RFG! The blog didn't eat your comment I ...Hello RFG! The blog didn't eat your comment I still have it set for me to approve all comments before they show up. I am still not happy with Bloggers ability to catch the bad stuff so I remain a bit of a control freak. Plus that way if someone comments on a really old post I still get to read it rather than not seeing it. Glad you like the new look!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-51249768036066992022012-01-16T12:50:07.505-08:002012-01-16T12:50:07.505-08:00Oh you should have at least one Gerhard...but unfo...Oh you should have at least one Gerhard...but unfortunately (see my reply to Alan) I am not going to be able to help with an accurate name.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25004471786769386102012-01-16T12:49:17.950-08:002012-01-16T12:49:17.950-08:00I do have a few obsessions don't I? Thanks Den...I do have a few obsessions don't I? Thanks Denise!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77126454537823242742012-01-16T12:48:41.650-08:002012-01-16T12:48:41.650-08:00Nope. It's one of those lovely situations wher...Nope. It's one of those lovely situations where they are doing good to even get a label with a price on it. I started to research it online for you and thought I'd come up with Cryptanthus zonatus but upon further research it doesn't look quite right. Sorry! I wish I could for you, me and Gerhard!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-66844053776542087762012-01-16T12:46:43.251-08:002012-01-16T12:46:43.251-08:00Thank you Lauren!Thank you Lauren!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18998567151174492442012-01-16T12:46:32.421-08:002012-01-16T12:46:32.421-08:00I bet you guys could work them into your jungle qu...I bet you guys could work them into your jungle quite nicely!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37640712885967993942012-01-16T12:46:03.758-08:002012-01-16T12:46:03.758-08:00And you're not writing that book why? Seriousl...And you're not writing that book why? Seriously it's this sort of knowledge that is so valuable. Thank you!<br /><br />Oh and re: the light I know. They actually do get direct sunlight for about an hour in the morning...if the sun is shining that is. Next to being downstairs under the lights this is the brightest spot. Hopefully they won't fade too fast and will color up nicely when they (and I) can move outside.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83087216040231953942012-01-16T12:43:39.041-08:002012-01-16T12:43:39.041-08:00You should, I don't think you'll regret it...You should, I don't think you'll regret it!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-41365048172596879282012-01-16T12:41:17.455-08:002012-01-16T12:41:17.455-08:00I really love all your planters!~ (and the plants ...I really love all your planters!~ (and the plants of course).Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56625393485391307902012-01-16T12:34:12.088-08:002012-01-16T12:34:12.088-08:00What a fabulous collection of vases. The plants lo...What a fabulous collection of vases. The plants look so good on that white shelf. I have the Hawaiian woman too. Time to take the glittery faux poinsettia out of her hat and find a suitable tillandsia. Great idea!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436478339557331571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-57316938504434796542012-01-16T12:30:53.151-08:002012-01-16T12:30:53.151-08:00The Cryptanthus are as fascinating and lovely as y...The Cryptanthus are as fascinating and lovely as your collection of ceramics they're growing in. I love seeing how you've arranged this "Still Life with Cryptanthus and Tillandsias."MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7521950397414545692012-01-16T12:30:10.637-08:002012-01-16T12:30:10.637-08:00Leave it to you to show me plants I had not heard ...Leave it to you to show me plants I had not heard of, plus go inside even tho Cascadia is dripping with moisture and nice foliage outside! Very cool.Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.com