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Plant ID PLEASE?

bright.ton42 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:09:05 GMT

Does anyone know what plant this is please? the leaves are abt 5cm long and maybe 2cm wide, silver/green on one side, and purple on the other. I know it's fairly common but want to know its name and what sort of care it needs.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

tasfleur — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:17:59 GMT

I know what it is! Yes! It is the Amazonian Chocolate Gobbler Triffid!

(WARNING: I am an expert at naming every plant I come across incorrectly) .....

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:24:31 GMT

Wandering Jew. It's a horrid weed and will grow hanging from your clothes line!

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=wandering+jew&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQ6pmMrKbWAhWCfrwKHR7BCZsQ_AUICigB&biw=1242&bih=603

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

lyndal1838 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:26:31 GMT

It is the decorative form of Wandering Dew....not a noxious weed like it's common version.

It will grow anywhere like the weed variety, sprouts from any node that touches the soil and will thrive on a regular dose of weedkiller.

No, I am not kidding....the only thing that differentiates it from the common weed is the colour. It is rather pretty and makes a good hanging basket.

Edit.....snap Stawks.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:49:05 GMT

Impossible to eradicate.

I've been trying to get rid of it out of my garden for over 40 years

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

domino-710 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:52:56 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Impossible to eradicate.

I've been trying to get rid of it out of my garden for over 40 years

Careful - or we will send you some.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:07:14 GMT

Get outta town. I had my back yard excavated, if you remember.

And the bluddy stuff still came back.

I'll send you a truckload

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

kopenhagen5 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:11:27 GMT

Yep, best kept in a hanging pot in the sun room. (NOT in the garden)

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:14:21 GMT

I bet I know one sure way to get rid of it

List as rat food, pick up only

Sorry

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:19:16 GMT

@kopenhagen5 wrote:
Yep, best kept in a hanging pot in the sun room. (NOT in the garden)

IF you must have it, yes.

In the garden, it spreads like wildfire and most cats/dogs are allergic to it

Personally I hate it - any colour. There are variations.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

tasfleur — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:18:13 GMT

*Sending truck to Stawks to send to Domino!*

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

bright.ton42 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:47:34 GMT

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Mmmmmm from looking on the internet I see this plant arouses strong passions (lol), those who hate and those who love it. I must say I'm of the latter and will maybe have it in a hanging basket outside. Please forgive me Stawka.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

davidc4430 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:12:56 GMT

best to plant strawberries, you can eat them with lots of things.

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

bright.ton42 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:28:46 GMT

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:29:40 GMT

Awww Bright.

If a bit drops off that hanging basket outside, the cause is lost.

And so is your garden

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

tasfleur — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:33:31 GMT

Do triffids eat strawberries?

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

davidc4430 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:40:49 GMT

i see someones got rare blue strawberry seeds

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLUE-STRAWBERRY-Seeds-Flower-Rare-Garden-Plants-Seedling-Strawberries-/253050957565?epid=7005623069&hash=item3aeb032efd:g:iukAAOSwR29ZI4bU

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

imastawka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:42:18 GMT

Triffids eat people, I believe, as well as strawberries?

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

domino-710 — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:45:55 GMT

@tasfleur wrote:
*Sending truck to Stawks to send to Domino!*

Cheeky possum

Re: Plant ID PLEASE?

go-tazz — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:06:28 GMT

You can always try the old way and apply a "little" bit of sump oil,(you could make it a little more usable by

adding a bit of diesel but nothing grows in sump oil).

It was always perfect for fence lines,(no need to mow or wippersnip the area and cheaper than weedkiller),

Mind you it does "smell" a little bit and it may not be "legal" to use these days,(but a mechanic may give you as

much as you want),