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Showing posts with label Caudiciform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caudiciform. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Ipomoea carnea


My Ipomoea carnea struggled in hot, full sun, for many years.  I finally decided to remove it and throw it away.  It sat on top of the compost heap for a while, until it dawned on me that this plant had developed a beautiful caudex and could be (should be), salvaged. 






I potted it up, with the root ball (caudex) well above the soil line.  It didn't take long before a beautiful new plant began to take shape.  It also seems to appreciate this part sun location.

I'm so glad this didn't end up as compost!!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012