SP- i am so glad to have helped to re-awaken any dormant (happy) memories!

it is so funny how "plant folk" such as we are, are able to emotionally connect a place or a time (or both) to a plant, be it a flower, a scent, even a fruit i suppose.


that thing you posted is beautiful BUT i am a passionate barefoot guy so no no no and no thank you to spiney stems

I had heard that the most powerful way to recall memories is by scent. Allegedly this is because of the way the nose is very closely connected with the olfactory bulb in the brain which itself is near other structures associated with memory and emotion. That said, I’m no expert so don’t quote me on this but I remember it from psychology classes.


I also tend to walk outside barefoot. My feet look terrible because of all the sharp plants in my yard.

? I can no longer see the photos of the purple Commelinaceae plant. I'm using my desktop computer.

Edit: They showed up again.
The plant in question is Tradescantia pallida variety purpurea. It was originally placed in genus Setcreasea. It is one of the rare plants that can survive in all-day Arizona sun in a gravel landscape, or in a pot on concrete.

That’s weird. Nothing changed about the link

That is true Brassa. But also, a powerful way to recall memories is by sight ----- such as if DC walked on a sensitive weed/plant one time. Next time he 'sees' a sensitive weed ------ he will remember hahahaha


Sure is DC. I thought it was fantastic that you showed that particular plant. When I saw the pic ----- it was a 'THAT's IT!' moment heheh. I ordered one on ebay very soon after. Looking forward to planting them!

My Green Maiden lotus has finally graced me with the first bloom of the season. :)

I so wish I could grow those in my pond. It's too hot and arid here. The leaves and flowers dry up soon after breaking the water, and the plants shrivel away.

I've tried them in buckets I can move into the shade when it gets hot, but the plants and roots seem to be delicious to dogs, worth plunging their face deep into the water.

You might have more success with this one as it is a really small lotus. I bought it already planted in a one gallon pond planter and it only needs one or two inches of water over it. So, it can easily be grown on a shelf or table. I just had to move mine onto a shelf as something has been drinking all the water during the night.

While uploading pictures for a different thread, I found these and uploaded to share. These are Eremurus, commonly Foxtail Lily. I've been OBSESSED with them for years. I've killed many. Finally made a specific raised bed for just them, after trying to plant them here, there and everywhere. I have about ten survivors from other plantings around the gardens here and there, and plan on moving them to this one in the fall now that I know it's more successful. They don't last long (maybe a month plus) and the foliage is meh. But I just love 'em...

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http://www.orchidboard.com/community...reremus_1_.JPG

The tall yellow ones are about 10-12 foot tall. The next size down is about 6 foot. I have some 8' that are bright orange, and some 3' that are neon yellow/green. I didn't save pictures of them this year.

I like the extra ambience the horse trailer provides.:rofl: :waving