Rowe
07-10-2003, 10:32 PM
I wrote to Molbaks this morning and received this prompt reply from
Susan Tytus...
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We sell this plant as an indoor spot of color.
Pin Cushion plant Nertera granadensis
Light: sunny exposure, South or west facing window
summertime, better to be out doors for setting berries
temp: average room temp 65-70F
Water: moderate. Do not let dry out. Do not let stand in water.
Reduce
frequency during periods of lower light
Fertilizer: nothing unusual, fertilize 2 to 3 times during growing
season
(Mar-Oct) at half strength
Good luck
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I found a great picture of it at
http://green.reinyday.com/housep/nertera.html
And some more detailed care information at
http://www.plantfacts.com/Family/Rubiaceae/Nertera.granadensis.shtml
Thanks for the nudge in the right direction!
Kelly
Siberian Husky wrote:
>Rowe > wrote in message >...
>
>
>>I just picked up a fantastic little plant at the grocery store, in all
>>my years haunting local nurseries and poring over seed and plant
>>catalogs I've never seen anything like it. Unfortunately, the tag
>>doesn't give a great deal of information, only the name "Pin Cushion"
>>and the fact that it's a shade tolerant ground cover. It's not a
>>Scabiosa (Scabious?) it looks for all the world like Baby's Tears
>>covered with tiny, shiny orange berries. There are also varieties with
>>yellow or white berries.
>>
>>Can anyone here tell me the scientific name for it or give me any advice
>>about growing it? It's a fabulous little plant and I want it to succeed
>>in my garden.
>>
>>
>
>I saw it in a local nursery (Molbaks, in Woodinville, Washington), but
>now I forgot its scientific name. I remember more sunshine results in
>more orange berries.
>
>If you want, you can contact Molbaks directly
>(http://www.molbaks.com/) and ask the staffs or wait for a few more
>days if nobody else answers you. I was just there the past weekend.
>
>
>
>>Thanks for your time
>>
>>Kelly
>>
>>
Susan Tytus...
_________
We sell this plant as an indoor spot of color.
Pin Cushion plant Nertera granadensis
Light: sunny exposure, South or west facing window
summertime, better to be out doors for setting berries
temp: average room temp 65-70F
Water: moderate. Do not let dry out. Do not let stand in water.
Reduce
frequency during periods of lower light
Fertilizer: nothing unusual, fertilize 2 to 3 times during growing
season
(Mar-Oct) at half strength
Good luck
_________
I found a great picture of it at
http://green.reinyday.com/housep/nertera.html
And some more detailed care information at
http://www.plantfacts.com/Family/Rubiaceae/Nertera.granadensis.shtml
Thanks for the nudge in the right direction!
Kelly
Siberian Husky wrote:
>Rowe > wrote in message >...
>
>
>>I just picked up a fantastic little plant at the grocery store, in all
>>my years haunting local nurseries and poring over seed and plant
>>catalogs I've never seen anything like it. Unfortunately, the tag
>>doesn't give a great deal of information, only the name "Pin Cushion"
>>and the fact that it's a shade tolerant ground cover. It's not a
>>Scabiosa (Scabious?) it looks for all the world like Baby's Tears
>>covered with tiny, shiny orange berries. There are also varieties with
>>yellow or white berries.
>>
>>Can anyone here tell me the scientific name for it or give me any advice
>>about growing it? It's a fabulous little plant and I want it to succeed
>>in my garden.
>>
>>
>
>I saw it in a local nursery (Molbaks, in Woodinville, Washington), but
>now I forgot its scientific name. I remember more sunshine results in
>more orange berries.
>
>If you want, you can contact Molbaks directly
>(http://www.molbaks.com/) and ask the staffs or wait for a few more
>days if nobody else answers you. I was just there the past weekend.
>
>
>
>>Thanks for your time
>>
>>Kelly
>>
>>