Lovely guy posted some free plants on FB Marketplace yesterday. This 10′ White Bird of Paradise started at 10″ ten years ago on his dad’s counter-top. His dad passed away, so he gave me this, a gorgeous Flaming Katy that is in full bloom right now, and an Oxalis Triangularis.
I thought my 15′ bedroom ceiling would be tall enough, but no, it’s too big, and no way I could provide it enough light with a north facing window. Already have somebody else lined up to take it. :/
Potential-Yoghurt245 on
Why this looks great
kwcookiesmissouri on
I said “whoa” out loud
1800-dr34ml4nd on
r/AbsoluteUnit
That is a HUGE plant
snownative86 on
😂
You’re only halfway there. The white ones get to 30′ or more… This is in front of a neighbor’s house. Mine is about 8 ft right now and I think I’m planting it outside this summer and donating it to the rental house we are in.
Yeah, it’s not realistic to keep that in that space. You could blast it with light – which isn’t trivial for a plant this size – but you’re almost at the limits of your space already.
Moving up to the “tree size” of tropical plants really requires a greenhouse/solarium type of setup, or a climate where it can live outside.
Sprinkles_Sparkle on
Omg what a freakin dreammmmmmmm
peaheezy on
I’m looking at my now 3 foot tall, started at 1.5 9 months ago, with great anticipation now. We have 20 foot ceilings and tons of light so I have room for a dramatic giant plant. It’s been growing strong with a new leaf ready to rock. But the extra plant, there were 2 in the original pot from ikea, is definitely going to need to come out of my study with its 8ish foot ceilings.
HaveAHeavenlyDay on
“Oh no, my steak is too juicy. My lobster is too buttery.”
whiskeybusiness91 on
Damn!
deliberatewellbeing on
for sure that would not be enough light
KathyfromTex on
Why doncha take mine and mess it up !
JenAYE2 on
Omg absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for helping it find a home with what it needs!
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No, I definitely did.
Lovely guy posted some free plants on FB Marketplace yesterday. This 10′ White Bird of Paradise started at 10″ ten years ago on his dad’s counter-top. His dad passed away, so he gave me this, a gorgeous Flaming Katy that is in full bloom right now, and an Oxalis Triangularis.
https://ibb.co/album/2YHBTj
I thought my 15′ bedroom ceiling would be tall enough, but no, it’s too big, and no way I could provide it enough light with a north facing window. Already have somebody else lined up to take it. :/
Why this looks great
I said “whoa” out loud
r/AbsoluteUnit
That is a HUGE plant
😂
You’re only halfway there. The white ones get to 30′ or more… This is in front of a neighbor’s house. Mine is about 8 ft right now and I think I’m planting it outside this summer and donating it to the rental house we are in.
https://preview.redd.it/64itoo26qqhg1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df1272fbbd8e97954fbb613a5abfa798b706d81c
What a beauty
Yeah, it’s not realistic to keep that in that space. You could blast it with light – which isn’t trivial for a plant this size – but you’re almost at the limits of your space already.
Moving up to the “tree size” of tropical plants really requires a greenhouse/solarium type of setup, or a climate where it can live outside.
Omg what a freakin dreammmmmmmm
I’m looking at my now 3 foot tall, started at 1.5 9 months ago, with great anticipation now. We have 20 foot ceilings and tons of light so I have room for a dramatic giant plant. It’s been growing strong with a new leaf ready to rock. But the extra plant, there were 2 in the original pot from ikea, is definitely going to need to come out of my study with its 8ish foot ceilings.
“Oh no, my steak is too juicy. My lobster is too buttery.”
Damn!
for sure that would not be enough light
Why doncha take mine and mess it up !
Omg absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for helping it find a home with what it needs!
Every new leaf is larger than the last!