tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post1535699853638842244..comments2024-03-18T15:17:43.444+08:00Comments on Garden Chronicles of James David: Joyweed. (Alternanthera Dentata 'Purple Knight')James Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-25878492376901350932009-10-22T10:54:04.019+08:002009-10-22T10:54:04.019+08:00Steph - yes, they are sunworshippers.
There are o...Steph - yes, they are sunworshippers. <br />There are other varieties that look good in shade. To get a bigger pot is going to be challenging for me because of limited space.<br /><br />Jaime - sorry to note that they didn't survive.<br />But as I reason they are very hardy. I collected these from abandon areas where they seemed to thrive under hot sun without anyone watering them. Do try again, Im sure you will get it right this time.<br /><br />sue - thanks for that brillant idea, never thought about that. Sphagnum moss is rare & expensive - I will try with other alternatives (coconut husk) which is freely available.<br /><br />Thanks Jacky & Aparna - do visit & comment as many as possible. You are warmly welcome to my garden and share with my garden experience.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-17468067276005462122009-10-21T19:50:08.975+08:002009-10-21T19:50:08.975+08:00hi James,am aparna from bangalore ,I hit your blog...hi James,am aparna from bangalore ,I hit your blog while googling for balcony plants..love all your plants ..very beautiful....Hope to get more tips from you regarding plantsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-39783783774842738202009-10-21T16:19:14.769+08:002009-10-21T16:19:14.769+08:00James, you could try planting it with some sphagnu...James, you could try planting it with some sphagnum moss around the roots-it holds moisture well and may help it last more than a day without watering. I've done this with some of my plants-my sandy soil dries out to quickly.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-35407514015720715122009-10-21T10:58:30.802+08:002009-10-21T10:58:30.802+08:00Hi James, thanks for visiting my blog recently. I...Hi James, thanks for visiting my blog recently. I really like your color combination between the burgundy and lime green leaves! Nice.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591311147406307304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-79526312485665137802009-10-20T21:47:28.276+08:002009-10-20T21:47:28.276+08:00You're right about the glossy burgundy, beauti...You're right about the glossy burgundy, beautiful sight. Thanks for identifying this plant correctly cos I was told "ever-red" (Loropetalum) but it didn't quite match. Joyweed nice name, ever-joy :)<br /><br />Planted next to Calatheas (categories: calathea), a wonderful match until all turned greenish rainy year-end then last Apr, yellow spots all over and wilt. I was clueless.Jaime Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457448435482175971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-36591657461107258042009-10-20T18:36:52.353+08:002009-10-20T18:36:52.353+08:00This joyweed is so interesting and bronze red is n...This joyweed is so interesting and bronze red is nice. They look better with sun :-) I guess you have no choice but to keep watering it else you need a big pot for more soil but then space is an issue also he he...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.com