tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post368726079074390565..comments2024-03-14T20:44:09.704+05:30Comments on The Urban Gardener: An Indian SummerSunita Mohan http://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-35856068454815876632012-01-05T10:46:24.946+05:302012-01-05T10:46:24.946+05:30This is a wonderful blog. Kudos to Sunita & th...This is a wonderful blog. Kudos to Sunita & the team. Going green should be everyone’s mantra! There is a very useful site for all garden lover’s in India and their gardening needs – www.groveflora.com. Everyone should try to grow their own flowers and vegetables in the cities.Groveflorahttp://www.groveflora.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-40518879557249043712011-08-10T17:34:17.747+05:302011-08-10T17:34:17.747+05:30Rupa, the phal roots dont really need coco chips. ...Rupa, the phal roots dont really need coco chips. They would be just as happy in a medium of rough stones (as I've seen them grow in a couple of orchid cut-flower producing farms). <br />They're epiphytes just like dendrobiums and the main purpose of the coco chips is in keeping the plant stable in the pot as well as in keeping the medium moist during the dry months.<br />By the way, are the leaves dark green or pale green or an intermediate apple green? If it is dark green then it needs more light. Aim for apple/ parrot green leaves.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-82953165676267203452011-08-10T14:45:44.248+05:302011-08-10T14:45:44.248+05:30@sunita
thanku so much for ur input. Yes, I agree...@sunita<br /><br />thanku so much for ur input. Yes, I agree, cocochips r very triky to use, nd yesterday I found a growing snail in my phal pot !!!! but I was little hesitant to remove all the cocochip because I thought they r only source of water for the root in the media, but now that u r saying ur phal r blooming in chacoal nd tile pieces then I shud try it too. I hav managed to get blooms frm dendrobium even without adding cocochip but not from phal.<br />thanks again for the help...:)Rupahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479743013313982388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-89220742199539794032011-08-10T14:23:30.921+05:302011-08-10T14:23:30.921+05:30Hi Rupa. I use a mix of charcoal and terracotta ro...Hi Rupa. I use a mix of charcoal and terracotta roof-tile chips. This works well for me because I grow my orchids outdoors. I've seen a lot of people using coco chips to grow them but it doesn't work for me because I can never get the watering right. Plus, it tends to attract termites in my garden and it is just too attractive a hideout for snails and slugs. But, if it works for you, go with it. I water my phals every day during summer and once in 3 days during winter (such as it is!)<br />Phals like to have a temperature fluctuation to initiate blooming, Rupa. This should not be so difficult for you in B'lore.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-21373740953650323502011-08-10T10:13:38.951+05:302011-08-10T10:13:38.951+05:30hi Sunita
I m overjoyed to see ur phal orchids bl...hi Sunita<br /><br />I m overjoyed to see ur phal orchids blooming in glory !! what kind of media do u use for them ? how often do they bloom? I live in bangalore, the phal that I have in charcoal& coco chip ( 70:30) is a happy plant, but it dsnt bloom...:( how often do u water them ?<br />thanks for ur time..:)Rupahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479743013313982388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-54214024465505412962011-07-25T18:41:50.465+05:302011-07-25T18:41:50.465+05:30Absolutely, Richard! They're like a shot of in...Absolutely, Richard! They're like a shot of instant colour-booster, aren't they? And they're so easy to grow (here in Mumbai, at least). I think they're one of the most accomodating flowering plants.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-45797940366894343652011-07-19T19:52:04.449+05:302011-07-19T19:52:04.449+05:30i really love zinnias they look lovely on my patio...i really love zinnias they look lovely on my patiorichard andrewshttp://www.bespokepatios.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-29520944574496501302011-06-16T15:02:00.246+05:302011-06-16T15:02:00.246+05:30You must have a very colourful garden, Anonymous. ...You must have a very colourful garden, Anonymous. I wish I could get sunflowers to grow well for me. Or rather, to bloom well. As soon as the buds bloom, parrots descend on them and rip them to pieces :(Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-40767611580715632362011-06-14T18:29:56.502+05:302011-06-14T18:29:56.502+05:30I grow a lot of the same flowers here in the south...I grow a lot of the same flowers here in the southeast USA. I have pentas and a whole bunch of zinnias (can you even have summer without zinnias?). I love tithonia too. It does so well here in the summer, but I didn't plant any this year. I planted some short sunflowers instead and bachelor buttons for cutting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-34087297442704920412011-06-02T21:22:37.148+05:302011-06-02T21:22:37.148+05:30Thanks, Anita :)
Hi Asha, great to see you here. ...Thanks, Anita :)<br /><br />Hi Asha, great to see you here. And thanks.<br /><br />Kamini! Its so good to see you here again :)Thanks, I knew you'd enjoy these pics but I wishI had your snowbound winter pics to dream on now. <br /><br />Barbee, your summer is a benign, gentle one. Mine is a raging scorching incendiary one. I wish I had your summer.<br /><br />Thanks Sweta :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-36397947369349435242011-06-02T21:17:43.597+05:302011-06-02T21:17:43.597+05:30And I'm blushing like crazy! I'm so sorry ...And I'm blushing like crazy! I'm so sorry that I didn't reply to all your comments. I did try but my internet connection kept going on the blink every 10 seconds and my replies never showed up. Now all is fine and I'm back again so here goes :<br /><br />Absolutely, Reshal! I love those summery hues :)<br /><br />Me too, Chandramouli! Zinnias are great stand-bys in my garden. Plus, the butterflies love them too.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-79743937338254443322011-06-02T19:34:56.570+05:302011-06-02T19:34:56.570+05:30wow! Looks wonderful..wow! Looks wonderful..Swetahttp://gardeninpot.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-4691118598255468892011-05-27T05:05:19.452+05:302011-05-27T05:05:19.452+05:30Ahhhhh, yes, summer. It is almost here for us. Y...Ahhhhh, yes, summer. It is almost here for us. Yours is beautiful!Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-179948779238940672011-05-21T20:40:36.953+05:302011-05-21T20:40:36.953+05:30What a lovely ode to the dog days of summer! Loved...What a lovely ode to the dog days of summer! Loved this post and the photos.Kaminihttp://kaminidandapani.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-75807141731111340582011-05-11T11:47:45.023+05:302011-05-11T11:47:45.023+05:30Hi Sunita,
Coming from Geek's Web site... You...Hi Sunita,<br /><br />Coming from Geek's Web site... You have a lovely garden!<br /><br />Regards,<br />AshaAsha Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497991305532837318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-23178550344855029902011-05-04T11:05:21.328+05:302011-05-04T11:05:21.328+05:30Beautiful words, beautiful images. Loved them all....Beautiful words, beautiful images. Loved them all.Anita Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10902981126493850669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-68470087049604221302011-04-23T11:39:55.471+05:302011-04-23T11:39:55.471+05:30Those are lovely photos with a lovely poem. I am a...Those are lovely photos with a lovely poem. I am a fan of Zinnias.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-4865109648667347822011-04-22T22:23:05.828+05:302011-04-22T22:23:05.828+05:30Summer appreciated so well....Love this time of th...Summer appreciated so well....Love this time of the year when everything is bright and smiling and active...Very well written with summer hues of orange, pink and yellow hues in the captures :) Indeed a season of flowers, fruits, butterflies and birds :) Indeed summer is welcoming and inviting :)Reshal Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526937823203629553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-48258365891916569012011-04-22T22:15:12.615+05:302011-04-22T22:15:12.615+05:30Summer very well appreciated :) Love this time of ...Summer very well appreciated :) Love this time of the year when everything appears bright and smiling and active...Very beautifully written with bright colourful captures bringing a smile :)Reshal Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526937823203629553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-43733815772111730662011-04-22T20:44:00.240+05:302011-04-22T20:44:00.240+05:30Thanks, Antara.
Tithonias are really easy to grow ...Thanks, Antara.<br />Tithonias are really easy to grow here in Mumbai. THey're also called Mexican Sunflower so you can imagine how much sunshine they like. You can buy Tithonia seeds from most seed vendors.<br />A whole bed of Tithonias can look quite spectacular. Try growing some, Antara. You'll enjoy them.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-65055375494368062802011-04-22T20:40:56.690+05:302011-04-22T20:40:56.690+05:30Thanks, Skeeter :)
That is a closer look at a hot-...Thanks, Skeeter :)<br />That is a closer look at a hot-pink zinnia. Macros really help you see hidden layers, don't they?<br /><br />Thanks, GWGT :) <br />Right now I wish I were in a much cooler place. Seriously! You can keep thesunshine, just give me some cool fresh air right now.Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-80234280437014602372011-04-22T14:14:03.578+05:302011-04-22T14:14:03.578+05:30your words are as beautiful as ur writing.It is so...your words are as beautiful as ur writing.It is so descriptive and informative.BTW,can u enlighten me abt Tithonias?Antaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-87587493752826422922011-04-22T02:09:23.461+05:302011-04-22T02:09:23.461+05:30I could visualize all that you so artfully and des...I could visualize all that you so artfully and descriptively wrote. Your images are stunning too. I could feel like I was there, which, BTW, I wish I was. So very pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-6434506005007268562011-04-21T22:51:56.943+05:302011-04-21T22:51:56.943+05:30I love that first picture! Almost as if I can feel...I love that first picture! Almost as if I can feel the softness within the flower...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7433906806220848808.post-85174639404795333962011-04-21T01:47:56.381+05:302011-04-21T01:47:56.381+05:30I hope so too, IHM. I'd love to see your captu...I hope so too, IHM. I'd love to see your captures of it :)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.com