Humble garden

[endlessness]

Here´s the start of my small garden, all grown from seed

Nothing like some amazing gardens and set ups i`ve seen in the nexus but I´m just so excited to finally live again in a place where I can cultivate plants, see them grow day by day


Acacia acuminata

First try died, this is second attempt

Basilicum


Just over a month ago

Today (notice the cool purple basilicum)

update 06/07 (2 weeks later)

Desmanthus Illionensis

Couple of weeks ago

Today

update 06/07 (2 weeks later)

Nicotiana rustica

A month and a half ago

Two weeks ago

Today

update 06/07 (2 weeks later) - Big one flowering?

Peganum harmala

Two weeks ago

Today

update 06/07 (2 weeks later)

Lophophora Williamsii

Baby `yote

Tomatoes

Month and a half ago

Couple of weeks ago

Today (flowering)

update 06/07 (2 weeks later) - First tomatoes

San Pedro (not grown from seed)

And the obligatory lazy cat and surroundings pics

 

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Really beautiful pictures. Especially the tomatoes, rue, and the rustica - all look incredible, but tbh, everything is lookin great.

Im loving your plant kingdom!

 

[Cosmic Spore]

Looking good endlessness :thumb_up:

 

[Cognitive Heart]

Inspiring uploads! That little waterfall is beautiful, as are the plants. What is your felines name?

Also, do you consider desmanthus to be fast growing, easy to care for and / or drought tolerant? I'm very interesting in the species.

Thanks!

 

[Ufostrahlen]

Nice waterfall! But no Calea ternifolia?

 

[endlessness]

Thanks all

And Cosmic Spore for some of those seeds!

Yeah the rue, rustica and tomatoes are looking specially good

Cognitive Heart, this is the first time I´m growing Desmanthus so I´m not sure how it will be later on, but so far it has been very easy. They had a wonderful germination rate and are growing quite fast. I do read in some places its drought tolerant but I cannot say from experience, maybe someone else has them in a later stage of growth and can give feedback

Ufostrahlen, why Calea ternifolia?

 

[Ufostrahlen]

Ufostrahlen, why Calea ternifolia?

Why not? Your climate is perfect. And finding good dream herbs is quite a chore. My problem is currently that I have little time for cloning, but when I find some, 2 additional flower-boxes are planned.

 

[Cognitive Heart]

this is the first time I´m growing Desmanthus so I´m not sure how it will be later on, but so far it has been very easy. They had a wonderful germination rate and are growing quite fast. I do read in some places its drought tolerant but I cannot say from experience, maybe someone else has them in a later stage of growth and can give feedback

Thanks for the reply! Certainly seems simple enough. I'll look into the growing conditions and research. Hope all goes well with your seasons!

 

[Cosmic Spore]

Also, do you consider Desmanthus to be fast growing, easy care and/or drought tolerant? I'm very interesting in the species.

I do read in some places its drought tolerant but I cannot say from experience, maybe someone else has them in a later stage of growth and can give feedback

While this is my first year growing Desmanthus (leptolobus), I'd say easy to care for: yes.

Fast growing: I consider it fast, but idk how big they'll ever get; I currently have mine in styrofoam cups.

Drought tolerant: well the plant survives if I forget to water them for a few days, but they'll drop leaflets & leaves pretty hefty (not sure if its because the air is too dry, or if they just went a little too long without water).

 

[Cognitive Heart]

While this is my first year growing Desmanthus (leptolobus), I'd say easy to care for: yes. Fast growing: I consider it fast, but idk how big they'll ever get; I currently have mine in styrofoam cups. Drought tolerant: well the plant survives if I forget to water them for a few days, but they'll drop leaflets & leaves pretty hefty (not sure if its because the air is too dry, or if they just went a little too long without water).

Thank you! I can agree to the air being too dry. Where I am located currently, the air is very dry (UV of 8-9) and each plant I'm growing requires a lot of water at least once every 2 days. Rainfall is prevalent now which is helpful at times.

Desmanthus shouldn't be an issue in my area then.

 

[The Unknowing]

Nice garden and scenery!

I'm a little concerned you're planting those acuminata seedlings in those pots in groups...when it comes time to transplant it's gonna be a pain in your ass/you might kill some as they have delicate tap root

 

[endlessness]

Hey!

Thanks, thats good to know!

I actually planted some in same pot because I didn´t have any more pots lol.

Would you say any transplanting is a problem with acacia acuminata, or just when they are growing together? Will they be stronger when older or always so fragile?

Thanks again!

 

[Aegle]

Endlessness

You have a really lovely garden... Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspiring pictures with us, it truly is greatly appreciated.


Much Peace and Happiness

 

[adam]

Looking good!

As far as the acacias in the same pot, I see the problem being tangling in the roots, you might want to transplant before they get older and their roots get all intertwined.

 

[boogerz]

At this rate in a year or so you might be living in a jungle of tomatoes and Syrian rue lol

 

[endlessness]

lol boogz


adam, and what would happen if two trees grow together? what if I just let them keep growing together and their roots get together, and later I transplant them together into a bigger pot etc... Do two acacia trees together hurt each other somehow, mutually prevent growth or something?

 

[Pup Tentacle]

What a nice garden

I love the feeling of caring for plants... it is truly its own reward.

Nice job endlessness!

 

[Hieronymous]

Nice healthy looking plants Endlessnes !

As far as keeping two Acacias in one pot goes, I've done it several times out of sheer laziness. I've found it not to be ideal, it slows the growth of both trees and often one tree will eventually die.

Two tomato plants in the same hole is a great way to increase the harvest from the same area as one plant and some fruit trees do well planted two to a hole, but you'd normally establish them in separate pots first.

 

[adam]

I imagine a variety of things could happen, some people actually plant multiple plants together and let the strongest survive. I don't know what will happen for sure. Likely one will become stronger then the other and steal more nutrients and water.

On the other hand you might get cool results, but if you don't want to gamble with these babies lives I would suggest putting them in separate pots.

 

[hostilis]

Awesome garden dude!! Hope they grow strong for you.

Edit: You may want to give those baby lophophora more water and humidity. They look a tad dry. They like to be pretty wet and moist for the first few months of their lives.