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@stephongreg avatar @stephongreg · 9h
Hey everyone! I know this is a long shot, but there's a nursery called San Marcos Growers in Santa Barbara, CA that recently shut down their operations. They're still selling off remaining inventory, including a Tradescantia sillamontana variety called "Huasteca Canyon" they originally collected in the wild in Mexico. And no one else on the planet seems to have it! They're no longer shipping plants, so they can only be picked up in person. So if anyone lives in that area who would be willing to help me out with this, please let me know! I'd of course send you all necessary funds and shipping costs, and also reimburse you for your time. Myself and a few other members of the US-based Tradescantia community would be eternally grateful and forever in your debt 🙏🏼 Thank you!! A few photos of the elusive Tradescantia sillamontana 'Huasteca Canyon' ☺️ #TradescantiaTroupe #PlantAddict #GregGang #TheWateringHole #TheThread #brunchataudreys #TradescantiaSillamontana #RarePlants
@DaringColtsfoot avatar @DaringColtsfoot · 1d
OB My Philodendron Billietiae is Up the Moss Pole, from the inside.
@ILoveMyPlants avatar @ILoveMyPlants · 4d
#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantIDI #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #RarePlants #OutdoorGrowing #OutsidePlants #TheWateringHole Hi guys and gals 🤚 We just got through 3 wet day ☂️🌼☂️ Today its beautiful so glad we came for my BD it’s been awhile 😔😔 I walked to Pecks Pond today looking for the Sundews ,Pitcher plants.Butterworts 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ But did find two cool things sorry one is out in water our boat is gone looking for another. The picture with the grass island I swear, I see a yellow and orange flower. Check the purple flowers out they are blooming on the ferns .
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 6d
Omg 🙈 my family got home at 3 a.m. this morning, and my niece was calling me at 9 a.m. to come get her so she could come steal my plants. 😂✨ She’s too cute! 🥰 Anyway, had to share my buddies I’ve been working on the last couple of days. It’s a little wild, but I was out working, and then all of a sudden they changed, and it was hailing. But I wish I could say this doesn’t happen yearly. 😂🤦‍♀️ but really it’s a desert 🏜️.. it’s summer.. and it’s hailing. 😂😂irony?? #TheThread #TheWateringHole #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 1w
So my yard is absolutely terrible, but I have big ol’ puppies. But I’ve had a whacking day. I don’t know about you all, but sometimes when I start projects, I get a little too into them. 😂🤦‍♀️ Well, there went the bananas. Eventually, they were going to be chopped anyway. 😂🍌🪓 In my defense, winging a machete is really fun. 😂🫶🩵 #HappyPlants #TheThread #TheWateringHole #Banana #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PestControl #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Shewolf5 avatar @Shewolf5 · 1w
My green Congo nuclear I’m in love #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #PlantCorner #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 1w
Herb’s delivery! I want a little herb wild. 🤪 🌿🌬️ She had some of my favorites in stock, so I had to get them. I wasn’t expecting them to arrive so quickly. So now I’m anxiously awaiting the other mix now. Ugh, this is why people say: plan ahead..🧐🤨. Ain’t foresight just beautiful? 🤦‍♀️😂😅 Live and learn, but please just live, you little herby dudes! Anyone else been getting their herb on? I gotta say, herbs are so much harder for me to do, but only in the winter. And all winter. 🥶 😅 It’s like cinnamon and lavender. I love all those plants, and no matter how much I love them, they leave me. Usually not because I gave them away. Just in peace. 🪦 Little buddies. I didn’t mean to kill you. ☠️💔 But we got this. This time, they are gonna make it. 🤞🤞🤞😬🤦‍♀️ #plantiepeeps #TheThread #TheWateringHole #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PestControl #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 2w
It finally came! Well, one part; the last part of my soil mix. Still waiting on the hydroguard… ugh… 😩 Why is it taking so long? 🙃🐌🩵🌸 In the meantime, I have finally finished repotting 72 plants and more to go… but I gotta take a little break. Later tonight or tomorrow maybe. 🤔 How’s everyone’s last day of the week before the weekend?? Any fun summer plans going on?? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #TheThread #TheWateringHole #Hoya #HoyaHangout #HoyaHeads #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 2w
I got sweet pea flowers; I love the smell of sweet pea flowers. While they are super toxic to our furry friends, my dogs and cats have shown zero interest. Thank goodness! 😅 We now have sweet pea photos! Anyone growing sweet peas or anything else that smells so yummy and delicious? 😋 Ps- I’m so anxious today 😬 I’m supposed to have my soil delivery and my last thing I need for my water before I water my plants tonight. Why time is so slow 🐌 when you are waiting for things.. 😩 I’m giving a thank you gift; is a banana and a prickly pear a good thank you?? 🙏 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #TheThread #TheWateringHole #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 2w
Hello everyone. Here is another African Milk Plant. This wonderful plant was given to me as, a gift, about two months ago. It is only about a third the size of my other Milk plants. #SucculentLove @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan @DreamMachine @HFplantoasis @HummingbirdMint @Jadedbelle @Jujube #RarePlants @ModestCoconut13 @Ms.Persnickety @Preciousplants1 @princesspitstop @QuickKalopanax @sarah10orio @izzyandsugar @stephongreg @Kaitlinfaith_
@WormWarriorFarm avatar @WormWarriorFarm · 2w
#MonsteraAlboBorsigiana It's been over a week so she is out of her nursery pot and into her home. I hope I can keep her beautiful 🤩 #monstera#albo #monsteraalbo#borsigiana #rareplants #thewateringhole#greggers #greggerssupportinggreggers#happyplants#plantaddict #plantsmakepeoplehappy #variegatedplants#variety
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 2w
So last night I was up late making a cutting pot for my husband’s work. It’s a 10-12 gallon planter and then a few other smaller ones; but this ensures everyone can pick what they want, but I had to share; #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #TheThread #TheWateringHole #Caladium #Philodendron #AlocasiaAddicts #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 2w
I just had to share some of my favorite flowers and plants. First is my newest leaf on my kitchen Zebrina; Blue Spur; Parsley; strawberry patch #1, and lastly my raspberries: and yes, they are definitely a mess 😂🤦‍♀️. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PlantShelfie #TheThread #TheWateringHole #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 2w
I’m trying to decide what to do with my overgrown kitchen window. It’s a serious mess in here, so don’t look closely. 🤦‍♀️🤣 I’m trying to figure out what and where I should put this majestic and cast iron Milky Way. My polka dot has gone totally crazy as well. Hmm… 🤨 Should I keep it busy or start propping it up? 🧐 Any ideas??💡 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #TheThread #TheWateringHole #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat · 3w
I normally wouldn’t make a post like this, but I wanted to share this with you all. Please take it as just me explaining monosilic acid vs. potassium silica. I’ve seen a lot of people who have been asking but don’t fully understand. So I just hope this can help. *Beyond the Hype: Monosilicic Acid vs. Potassium SilicateSubtitle: The actual chemistry of plant armor and soil health. 1: The Core Problem with Garden GossipThe Myth: "Silica is a chemical hype product that builds up salts and ruins plants long-term."The Reality: Silicon is the 2nd most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Nature uses it to build plant skeleton and defense systems.The Confusion: Not all silica bottles are created equal. Mixing up the forms of silica leads to terrible advice. 2: The Two ContendersContender A: Potassium Silicate (\(K_{2}SiO_{3}\))An old-school, industrial, raw mineral salt.Contender B: Monosilicic Acid (\(H_{4}SiO_{4}\))A highly refined, bio-available organic molecule.The Golden Rule: Plants can only absorb Monosilicic Acid. 3: Potassium Silicate (The Heavy Salt)What it is: Raw silica melted down with potassium carbonate.How it works: It is a massive, complex molecule. The plant cannot absorb it directly; soil microbes must break it down over weeks into Monosilicic Acid first.The Danger: It is highly alkaline (pH of 11+). It dramatically spikes soil pH and leaves behind heavy potassium salt residues.The Result: If you don't flush your soil, this is the form that causes the nutrient lockouts people complain about. 4: Monosilicic Acid (The Specialized Tech)What it is: Fully bioavailable, pre-broken-down silica (like PowerSi).How it works: Because it is already in the exact form the plant requires, the roots absorb it instantly within minutes of application.The Safety: It is completely pH-neutral and highly concentrated. You use tiny, microscopic doses compared to raw salts.The Result: Zero salt buildup, zero soil pH drifting, and instant structural armor for the plant. 5: The "Marijuana Hype" Reality CheckThe Claim: "Silica is just a gimmick popularized by cannabis growers for fast growth."The Fact: High-value commercial growers adopted it because they invest heavily in laboratory testing and plant tissue analysis.The Agriculture Truth: Massive commercial agricultural operations use bioavailable silica on rice, wheat, and sugarcane to prevent lodging (falling over) and combat high-heat stress. 6: Physical Structural Density vs. Fake GrowthSynthetic Hormones (e.g., Superthrive): Artificially forces cells to stretch and grow longer. This can create weak, watery, floppy tissues that easily snap or burn in high heat.Monosilicic Acid: Deposits a rigid, glassy matrix inside the existing cell walls. It creates "leathery" leaves and thick stalks that mechanically block pests and lock in water during heatwaves. 7: How to Safely Use Silica Without LockoutPrioritize Rainwater: Rainwater is naturally soft and slightly acidic, which beautifully dissolves nutrients and keeps soil pH balanced. The "Weekly Weakly" Method: Feed lower, consistent doses of premium inputs rather than heavy, shock-inducing concentrations.Routine Flushes: A clean water flush every few months prevents any potential trace mineral accumulation, completely invalidating the "long-term death" myth. 8: Summary: Work with Chemistry, Not TrendsChoose Monosilicic Acid for instant absorption, zero salt buildup, and complete pH stability. Avoid Raw Silicate Salts if you want to prevent long-term soil crusting and nutrient lockout.Look at the Leaves: Thick stalks and un-tearable, leathery leaves don't lie. The plant's physical structure is the ultimate proof of health. The Planetary Reality Check (Earth's Crust Chemistry)The Science: Oxygen (46.1%) and Silicon (28.2%) are the top two most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust. Together, they make up 4 out of every 5 atoms available on the surface of the globe. What is Silica?: Silica is simply Silicon Dioxide (\(SiO_{2}\))—a natural bond of the two most common things on Earth.The Logic Gap: Claiming silica is an artificial "hype chemical" is like claiming water or oxygen is a fad. Earth is silica. The True "Hype" vs. Actual Plant ArchitectureSynthetic Vitamin Blends: Products relying heavily on synthetic growth hormones (like NAA/Auxins found in Superthrive) trick the plant into rapidly elongating its cells. This forces fast growth but creates weak, bloated cell tissue. Monosilicic Acid: Does not manipulate plant hormones. It provides the literal physical building materials. It places a solid, glassy layer between the plant's outer cuticle and cell walls.The Verdict: One stretches cells thin; the other reinforces them with physical structural armor. Here are some sites to look into if interested https:// https:// https:// #TheThread #TheWateringHole #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #OrchidLovers #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PestControl #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #Hoya
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 3w
Cypress knees and Cypress tree reflections in the green swamp wilderness preserve West Central Florida. I always thought to thing looked like a finger although I’m not sure which one. 🤔 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #PlantID #RarePlants #WeirdPlants #OutdoorGrowing #MossPole #RarePlants @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan @DreamMachine #PlantHaul @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @HummingbirdMint @Jujube @ModestCoconut13 @Preciousplants1 @princesspitstop @TopCoriander6 @Ochapkin @Ponytailmom @Kaitlinfaith_ @Theoreyofplants @
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 3w
Hello everyone. I hope you are having a great day and that all is well. I finally finished my lithop garden. I ordered a dozen very small lithops from Amazon. I put them in a small terra-cotta pot. Then I placed the small terra-cotta pot in a much larger terra-cotta pot and put the larger ones around the outside. Cactus mix, lots of gritty soil from a very old garden, sand and finally crushed stone on the top. I was very careful. I dug out the holes with a spoon and brushed off the plants with a fan paintbrush. This is definitely a labor love @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @HummingbirdMint @Jujube @ModestCoconut13 @Preciousplants1 @princesspitstop @QuickKalopanax @stephongreg @smushface #RarePlants @DaringColtsfoot @Ponytailmom @RefinedSandwort #SucculentLove
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 3w
Cypress trees in the green swamp wilderness preserve. This is one of my early digital photos taken in 2012. this photo is matted and framed #HappyPlants # #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #RarePlants #PlantCorner #MossPole #TropicalPlants @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @Jujube @HummingbirdMint @princesspitstop @stephongreg @Preciousplants1 @princesspitstop @TopCoriander6
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 3w
Here is a strange growing Sweet Gum tree. I have no idea what makes, some, trees grow like this. I made a video of this tree however Greg has no way to post it. So I took two screenshots from the video. Please click onto the photo on the left to get a better view of the tree bass 😁 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #RarePlants #PlantID @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HummingbirdMint @Jujube @princesspitstop @Preciousplants1 @ModestCoconut13 @MamaLinne @TopCoriander6 @Ochapkin @stephongreg
@Malagueña avatar @Malagueña · 3w
Florida Bald Cypress in an off-the-grid swamp. This area cannot be found, even ,on Google Earth. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #RarePlants #OutdoorGrowing #OutdoorGrowing #TropicalPlants @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan #WeirdPlants @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @HummingbirdMint @Jujube @Jujube @Preciousplants1 @princesspitstop @TiptopKamahi52 @Jujube @smushface