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Old 10-14-2009, 02:06 PM
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Den Roy Tokunaga

One of the plants in my collection (Den Roy Tokunaga) is not thriving. I keep trying different locations/light/water to see if I can find the right mix but thus far I'm bating 0.

While the plant lives it is weak, and has missed two bloom cycles, but was blooming when my wife picked it up for me as a gift.

The parents are atroviolaceum pygmy X johnsoniae

Currently in a clay pot with course bark mix with wine corks for drainage.
I'm currently growing outside in among catts. Morning sun and afternoon bright shade.

Any suggestions would be welcome.
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I don't have any suggestions for you, but I really like the idea of the wine corks! I'll start saving mine now!
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koshki - yeh if you drink wine, it's one of the best ways to recycle the corks I know of. I'm just thinking of the planet here.
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Of course you are Bob - on behalf of the planet I thank you

I have had Roy living with me now for two years. I grow him in catt light but use the more moisture retentive CHC mix and try not to let him go bone dry. He is currently popping buds and the johnsoniae right next to him should open any day now.

I hope you can get him straightened out because I love those Dens that bloom on old pbulbs.

- Brooke
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I wish we could insert a laugh (like a thanks) after a post! Very altruistic of you Bob!
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