I have also bragged about my seed-grown Monstera deliciosa in the past, particularly on my web pages.
Monstera deliciosa. This picture was taken one year and two days ago; the plant is much bigger now, and will probably take over the house some day. By the way, has anybody seen my cat?
But I don't believe I have ever written about my Strelitzia reginae, or Orange Bird of Paradise. I sowed the seed about six years ago. Here is how it looks as of today:
The plant has had a rough time. It had spider mites one winter, and I had to cut off several damaged leaves. Then I didn't acclimate it well the following summer when I put it outdoors, and it got sunburned. It took more than a year for the Bird to recover from both these indignities. It certainly isn't the prettiest plant I own, and it may never bloom. But I'm still kind of proud of it.
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Ha ha...I had to laugh with your Monstera deliciosa comments. I guess it will take over the house one day. And I warn people about letting their pets get too close to one of them.
Your bird of paradise is quite lovely, by the way.
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