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MSU Conservatory ... seriously picture heavy!

Great pics... really does seem to bring back the summer. I went to Kew Gardens in early spring last year and your pictures make me think I will go back again this year... but maybe in the summer this time.

Great photos! Looks like a beautiful place.

Rosie, it is one of my biggest dreams to visit Kew. I stopped in London once a few years back on my way to Spain, and I remember seeing a sign on my way to the hotel that mentioned Kew. I didn't have time to go though... some day!

Great pictures of an awesome place! I enjoyed them, especially since we have a another snow front moving in today. I need Spring time!!!

I really enjoyed those photo's - so gorgeous!!
Thank you, Paul :D

Wow, nice place, nice pics. That Fuschia is a must see!! :drool:
The Clerodendron is nice too. I have in my house the same species, but the showy flower bracts are bit different. I found it likes it really really wet!

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Originally Posted by Tindomul (Post 291624)

The Clerodendron is nice too. I have in my house the same species, but the showy flower bracts are bit different. I found it likes it really really wet!

I like yours with the white bracts, Tindo! Where did you find yours? How well does it tolerate dry winter air? Though I really do not have room for one, I'd be sorely tempted to try one ... especially if I could find seeds. They really are an eye popping red. :)

I actually got mine from the New York Botanical Gardens, they had it for sale in the shop. As long as I keep the pot soaking wet, I keep the saucer full of water, the plant seems ok. The second picture was actually a second bloom for me. However it does like to climb a lot! It didn't keep that compact shape from the first picture. But then again, I never trimmed it.