Comments for Dream N Grow It http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com it's a Growing experience! Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:39:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on About me… by Jason http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about-me/#comment-148 Jason Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:39:21 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about/about-me/#comment-148 Hi Richmond, It's really cool to see a young gardening guru. I'm into herb planting but am struggling with it. Anyway, I am interested in getting potted small (or mini) plants for colleagues as gift. Would you be able to recommend anything?And where can i get it in huge quantity in singapore? I'll need it to be a tough plant. I am assuming that not everyone has green fingers. Would appreciate if you could reply me via my email. Thanks!! Jason Hi Richmond,

It’s really cool to see a young gardening guru. I’m into herb planting but am struggling with it.

Anyway, I am interested in getting potted small (or mini) plants for colleagues as gift. Would you be able to recommend anything?And where can i get it in huge quantity in singapore? I’ll need it to be a tough plant. I am assuming that not everyone has green fingers.

Would appreciate if you could reply me via my email. Thanks!!
Jason

]]> Comment on Potting up new seedlings by Richmond Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-147 Richmond Tan Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:07:54 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-147 A typical mix is 1:1 burnt soil and compost... I usually mix my own soil for most plants as this ensure the quality and the composition of the soil. Readily available mixed soil may contain pests and other fungus which can be a hassle in the future. Burnt soil helps to open up the soil and improve drainage, and compost are organic matter which provides the nutrients to the plants. A typical mix is 1:1 burnt soil and compost… I usually mix my own soil for most plants as this ensure the quality and the composition of the soil. Readily available mixed soil may contain pests and other fungus which can be a hassle in the future.
Burnt soil helps to open up the soil and improve drainage, and compost are organic matter which provides the nutrients to the plants.

]]> Comment on Potting up new seedlings by Richmond Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-146 Richmond Tan Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:05:06 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-146 If you mean changing the colour of the flowers, not really possible... There are thousands of cultivars and hybrids and each has its very own colour and pattern. If you mean changing the colour of the flowers, not really possible… There are thousands of cultivars and hybrids and each has its very own colour and pattern.

]]> Comment on Potting up new seedlings by judy http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-145 judy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:11:50 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-145 hi can i ask you a question?..do you grow african violets?..is there any way to change the colour of a african violet?..thanks! hi can i ask you a question?..do you grow african violets?..is there any way to change the colour of a african violet?..thanks!

]]> Comment on Potting up new seedlings by rozas http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-144 rozas Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:19:04 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/potting-up-new-seedlings/#comment-144 Hi there! May i know what potting soil/compost you use for your plants? Do you buy it or you mix it yourself? Hi there! May i know what potting soil/compost you use for your plants? Do you buy it or you mix it yourself?

]]> Comment on Pitcher Plants! by Richmond Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/pitcher-plants/#comment-143 Richmond Tan Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:46:50 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/pitcher-plants/#comment-143 Hi Susanna, From my observations the pitchers dried up is due to the lack of humidity, especially when hung in a windy balcony. Humidity level fluctuates drastically under such conditions. It is best to keep pitcher plants away from wind and close to other plants thus increasing the relative humidity around the plants. As for venus flytrap, it probably didnt do well due to the inadequate sunlight. They are sun lovers and preferably grown under 5-6 hours of direct sunlight. Hope this will help you to have better understanding of these unique and intersting plants. Enjoy your gardening! Richmond Hi Susanna,

From my observations the pitchers dried up is due to the lack of humidity, especially when hung in a windy balcony. Humidity level fluctuates drastically under such conditions. It is best to keep pitcher plants away from wind and close to other plants thus increasing the relative humidity around the plants. As for venus flytrap, it probably didnt do well due to the inadequate sunlight. They are sun lovers and preferably grown under 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
Hope this will help you to have better understanding of these unique and intersting plants. Enjoy your gardening!

Richmond

]]> Comment on Pitcher Plants! by Susanna Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/pitcher-plants/#comment-141 Susanna Tan Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:34:16 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/pitcher-plants/#comment-141 Hi Richmond Thanks for your very interesting blog. I love plants and is just learning through trial and error how to care for them. I had a small pitcher (slim and green) as well as a venus fly trap. Both have died. The pitcher lasted a longer time though. I hung it at my balcony that gets a lot of heat (but not direct light) from the afternoon sun. I noticed that new pitchers sprouted but dried up soon after. Then gradually, no more pitchers grew and the plant gradually died. I tried to keep the soil moist but not wet, and did not give chlorinated water from the tap. I also did not give any fertilizer. Occasionally, I would feed it with tiny insects. The venus fly trap too sprouted a little before it gradually died. Similarly, I kept the soil moist, and no fertilizer. I kept the pot on the balcony floor. It received filtered light and lots of afternoon heat. Pls give your comments Thanks Susanna Hi Richmond
Thanks for your very interesting blog. I love plants and is just learning through trial and error how to care for them. I had a small pitcher (slim and green) as well as a venus fly trap. Both have died. The pitcher lasted a longer time though. I hung it at my balcony that gets a lot of heat (but not direct light) from the afternoon sun. I noticed that new pitchers sprouted but dried up soon after. Then gradually, no more pitchers grew and the plant gradually died. I tried to keep the soil moist but not wet, and did not give chlorinated water from the tap. I also did not give any fertilizer. Occasionally, I would feed it with tiny insects.

The venus fly trap too sprouted a little before it gradually died. Similarly, I kept the soil moist, and no fertilizer. I kept the pot on the balcony floor. It received filtered light and lots of afternoon heat.

Pls give your comments

Thanks
Susanna

]]> Comment on About me… by Richmond Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about-me/#comment-139 Richmond Tan Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:44 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about/about-me/#comment-139 Hi Krishna, Frankly speaking I am no expert in palm trees & cycads, as we do not have the luxury of space to grow these beautiful but large trees! Hi Krishna,

Frankly speaking I am no expert in palm trees & cycads, as we do not have the luxury of space to grow these beautiful but large trees!

]]> Comment on About me… by Richmond Tan http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about-me/#comment-138 Richmond Tan Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:06 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about/about-me/#comment-138 I hope my blog entries would be beneficial and informative for everyone here, be it a beginner or an experienced gardener... Thanks! I hope my blog entries would be beneficial and informative for everyone here, be it a beginner or an experienced gardener… Thanks!

]]> Comment on About me… by lush http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about-me/#comment-137 lush Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:52:41 +0000 http://dreamandgrowit.wordpress.com/about/about-me/#comment-137 Hi Richmond, I started keeping plants not too long ago, wish I'd seen your site much sooner. Will certainly read through them to learn more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so generously. Lush Hi Richmond, I started keeping plants not too long ago, wish I’d seen your site much sooner. Will certainly read through them to learn more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so generously.

Lush

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