Passion Anyone?
By cassandra
@Castlerock34 (2255)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 7, 2016 10:12am CST
While in Costa Rica I decided to pick up some flower seeds and TRY to start my own tropical flower right at home in the Midwest, crazy right?
After reading many blogs and endless You tube watching, I figured I would just go for it. The package stated it had 10 seeds in it and when I opened it there was only 5 crappy. So I didn't want to waste all my seeds, I decided to only plant 2 seeds just in case.
Minnesota is known for its frigid temperatures but after seeing some success stories in the Midwest, you never know.
I planted one seed in one biodegradable container, so I have to pots sitting on my porch and I wrapped the container in which the pots are sitting in clear plastic wrap. Trying to mimic a green house effect. My porch is usually the hottest spot in my house.
I guess this particular flower has many uses and apparently you can obtain fruit from it, not sure where I see that in the picture here.
After 2 weeks I have not seen a sprout, but I am super anxious because If I can pull this off I will no longer have the green thumb curse.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Apr 16
Oh I hope it grows for you Cassandra!
Do let us know and take pics as it grows if you can.
Would love to see how it fairs in your climate.
Must have been lovely Puerto Rico..never been my friend.
That is a cool photo flower.
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
I wish I was back there, the only thing I didn't like in Costa Rica was everything was 3 hours away, anything cool that is and the roads were tiny. I thought New York drivers were bad and scary.
I will be taking pictures "If" it grows
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Apr 16
@Castlerock34 Why did I say Puerto Rico? I am stupid lolz
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
@TiarasOceanView No your not! Maybe wishful thinking :-)
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@LadyDuck (502392)
• Italy
7 Apr 16
@Castlerock34 Passiflora has a chemical in the seed to keep germination slow. Keep the soil wet, but do not soak, it will take time, but it should germinate. Good luck.
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
Really??? Thats good to know
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
@LadyDuck I check on it every day and there is always condensation in the "green house". So I dont water it every day because it always is moist in there. I am trying to be patient but its hard. Thank you for your advise :-)
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
I have a green thumb as it turns out. For the last three months I've successfully planted plants by simply planting the stems and sometimes the leaves only. good luck on your plant, don't quit be patient.
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
I seem to kill every plant I try to grow. I have killed 3 Bonsais and I thought those things were hard to kill. I am also trying my luck with a cherry blossom tree by seed so well see what happens with that too
@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Apr 16
I like to try and grow seeds too, but lots of times, plants die when I try to plant. I jokingly tell people I am no green thumb. I have a black thumb, ha ha.
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
you and I are very similar then lol. You would think growing plants isnt that hard all you have to do is water them and make sure they get the appropriate sun right...I seem to mess it up all the time
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Apr 16
patience's a must fer some'f those seeds. a friend'f mine'n juneau alaska grows'em, jest hauls'em in durin' the winter months 'n they bloom quite oft. i too hope this's'n end to yer "green thumb curse".
i've toyed with the idea'f plantin' me some's well. though i dunno where i'd put't durin' the winter coz i've already so many plants to tend indoors then.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Apr 16
@Castlerock34 oh dear :( they're toxic to our feline friends, hon. perhaps there's a room'n yer home where ya could keep it durin' the winter where's ya could shut the door? put'n energy efficient grow light to help't 'long?
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
8 Apr 16
@crazyhorseladycx Really they are?? Do you remember what this flower is called?
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
Yeah I am worried about the same thing when winter comes about again, where would I put this so my cats dont eat it and to keep it warm. Maybe keep it in the bathroom while im showering..
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Apr 16
The flowers (above) look like an orchid. I was born and lived half of my life in the Philippines . . and what I want to grow here in our backyard (Canada) are coconuts!
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@Castlerock34 (2255)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Apr 16
it kinda does like one but these are way better!
