g'day apropos,

over here in aaus' they thrive on neglect, the porer the soil and the
drier the better the blooms (yes i know they are bracts), it's that
simple if gardeners pamper them with feeding and watering all you get
is growth and green leaves. they do realy well in full on sun.

len

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With peace and brightest of blessings,

len

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