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Topic Title: Best Plants Topic Summary: For inside pool screen Created On: 04/04/2012 11:12 AM Status: Post and Reply |
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04/04/2012 11:12 AM
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i recently pulled out all my over-grown pygmy date palms that were planted inside my pool screen for 2 reasons. They are poking holes in my screen and when the seed pods emerge every spring, the seeds get all in my pool and cutting the pods is a bitch because of the all the spines on the palm fronds.
I planted some lady palms in the bigger planters located in the corners and now i want to add some low lying vegetation to some of the smaller planters. I was thinking of bromiliads (sp?) but i don't think they like too much sun, unless the screen provides enough of a light filter. Any other suggestions?? Ginger?? or does that grow too much and will need a lot of pruning which i am trying to avoid. Thanks for any suggestions. ------------------------- "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each" - Henry David Thoreau |
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04/04/2012 01:06 PM
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I took a hint from paddleout and converted to all soft-leaved stuff. Heliconia, red banana, and all sorts of elephant ear. For a splash of color, caladiums are my fave. Also philodenron, and ginger do well. Everything I grow inside the screen can die back if it freezes and always comes back in the spring. Get a variety so you have all different height stuff. Heliconia from two to ten feet, same with elephant ear. No more palms, only potted ones...
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04/04/2012 02:28 PM
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paddle out posted some pictures of his a while back that look very nice
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04/04/2012 09:16 PM
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Hey TomKat
I'm going to be having an open garden tour and plant sale next Saturday 4/14- you should come by and check out the screen enclosure plantings.. I've done all your R&D for you already 
You can check out how things look and maybe get a few ideas ------------------------- 
Exotica Tropicals Plant NurseryBrevard Florida |
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04/05/2012 06:30 AM
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Hey TomKat I'm going to be having an open garden tour and plant sale next Saturday 4/14- you should come by and check out the screen enclosure plantings.. I've done all your R&D for you already You can check out how things look and maybe get a few ideas Sounds good, can you give me the details.... (time, place, etc.).....Thanks, ------------------------- "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each" - Henry David Thoreau |
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04/06/2012 08:49 PM
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Hey Tom- I'm updating my website now and will be posting the details in the next few days. I'll post it here as well.
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Exotica Tropicals Plant NurseryBrevard Florida |
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04/09/2012 01:34 PM
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Hey Tom- The plant sale / garden tour is on for this Saturday 9-2pm You can find all the information here: http://www.MelbourneBeachGardens.com/ -------------------------
Exotica Tropicals Plant NurseryBrevard Florida |
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