bogfrog Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Hi folks, just have some seeds to giveaway. One lot only. To enter simply tell me what your favourite plant (or plant species) is and WHY! I will choose one member to receive the seeds at 10pm Wednesday (extended cause I didn't realise how much I would enjoy hearing what people's fav plants are) Happy solstice everyone One lot only sorry. I have done my day of big giveaways. - Please ensure it is legal to import the following seeds to your location. I do not take responsibility for this, but I am happy to leave out anything that you can't receive and send the rest if you notify me. - turbinacarpus el huizache - scopulicola x pachanoi - peruvinanus x yowie - spachianus - GoT's Super pedro x (scop x bridge) - desmanthus leptobulus - hemia salicifolia - coleus blumei "Dood #1" - datura innoxia - ilex paraguayensis (Yerba mate) - mesembryanthemum crystallinum (ice plant lettuce) - heirloom tomato 'Ananas Noire' aka Black Pineapple (large dark purple fruit with green shoulders) - "inferno" chilli - chiranthodendron pentadactylon (devil's hand tree) I'll pay post. All I ask in return is that you share the love in your own way when you can. Cheers. Edited December 30, 2013 by Ceres 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactus kate Posted December 21, 2013 Cactus being my favourite plant species dont matter what shape or kind i find i have to have it after loosing my fiance i have never stopped gardening and the peace of mind and places my mind goes to whilst gardening is irreplaceable I LOVE PRICKLES! But my favourites over all are cereus types and monstrose oh my god how stunning is the totem pole still trying to source maybe one day i live to dream thanks k 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted December 21, 2013 Hmmmm hard call. I recon my all time favorite buy a gnat's whisker would be the humble narnie. I just love their yummy fruit & lovely tropical foliage. They are such wonderfully generous souls. @ Kate is that Neobuxbaumia polylopha? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipz Posted December 21, 2013 Cannabis It's presence, It's fragrance, It's pure beauty. It's versatility and It's potential to catalyse environmental and medicinal revolution. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irabionist Posted December 21, 2013 @shortly I'm pretty sure she means Lophocereus schottii monstrose. I'm addicted to that cactus, just want to hold them and kiss them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) I reckon orchids would have to be up there on the list of favs. They are a plant that can grow in a variety of habitats , in rock crevices, in trees, in pots, in the ground, no garden is too small for an orchid. They have a variety of flowers....so many different colours, patterns and design. The flowers last a while, and if you use your imagination, you can nearly always see an animal or a face or a deity ?! All plants are awesome in their own way, so its hard to pick a favourite, but yeah, i will go with Orchids EDIT: pics... . This one looks like a chubby grinning Pokemon character. Im sure you've all this this one? Edited December 21, 2013 by Amazonian 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted December 21, 2013 This one looks like a chubby grinning Pokemon character. image.jpg 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 22, 2013 Good call Amz. Have you seen this one? schomburgkia exaltata I was very impressed. I don't even know if I know what my favourite plant is.. I will have a think. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tizocAu Posted December 22, 2013 Cactus cause its part of a prophecy my culture celebrates tge omen of the snake eating a serpent perched on top of a cactus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted December 22, 2013 Good call Amz. Have you seen this one? schomburgkia exaltata image.jpg I was very impressed. I don't even know if I know what my favourite plant is.. I will have a think. hey that's one flamboyant vagina, i thought torsten was putting a lid on all the porn threads? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmattz0r Posted December 22, 2013 Happy Solstice! I really enjoy Trichocereus cacti, the columnar growing style is awesome and I love how some tend to offset more than others and have different growing types and spination that is unique to each. I especially love when their DNA gets all funky and they display mutant growth patterns, that's when I get excited Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysubtleascention Posted December 22, 2013 game of thrones -little prince.. favouritethe flower ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted December 22, 2013 Good call Amz. Have you seen this one? schomburgkia exaltata image.jpg I was very impressed. Ooh! Wow ! I haven't seen that orchid before bogerz, there's a lot going on in that flower hey I should mention I am pretty fond of Lotus and Lilly flowers and pads as they bring peace just by looking at them . I dunno which plant is really my favorite , as I said before, they are all special in some way . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 22, 2013 hey that's one flamboyant vagina, i thought torsten was putting a lid on all the porn threads? Lol, hey keep your trap shut he never said anything about botanical porn, everyone loves to have a perve at plant's naughty bits now and then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted December 22, 2013 he didn't? in that case i can finally lodge my official selection, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysubtleascention Posted December 23, 2013 shine in - summer .. joy power plants ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2XB Posted December 24, 2013 Hi, Well thats a hard question to answer but at the moment I would have to say my main fascination is with succulents. Wow, what incredible diversity. Countless variations all with beautiful geometric intricacies. They seem programmed to reproduce like no other, will grow like crazy in terrible conditions requiring minimal water and nutrients. The ultimate survivor. What an evolution!!! Happy holidays all :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) I have to go with Doublebenno as I am most taken with his answer.. But I am also very taken with Shortly's answer too. By a gnats whisker! Plz pm your addresses both of you! Also I cannot neglect the cactus freaks, as they are my kin, so anyone who answered they love cacti the most can pm me their address for trichocereus seeds as I have lots. Thanks for playing everyone. Sorry to those who missed out, in consolation I wish all your gardens grow more beautiful than ever before and bring you an abundance of flowers and many smiles. Merry Christmas to all. And Thunder, do you know the name of that last plant in your official selection? I would quite happily grow one of those just for the countless opportunities to wig people out. Aquatic alien treasure-box if I ever saw one. Edited December 25, 2013 by Ceres 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) he didn't? in that case i can finally lodge my official selection, poppy birth shandchem creative commons.jpg collegehumor.82155d7d521fa584766319cab5158adf.jpg 80502024.jpg LOL...well now that we have the botanical-porn ball rolling...Clitoria ternatea...it even sounds like what it looks like EDIT: not an entry, just being silly. Edited December 25, 2013 by gtarman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2XB Posted December 25, 2013 Hey Ceres thanks so much, what a great give away. Cant wait to get my hands on all that loot!!! Particularly interested in ilex paraguayensis, have you had any luck growing it???? Very generous :-)!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 25, 2013 Just got my hands on the seeds recently so no progress yet! Apparently germination can take up to 6 months! Get started ASAP lol, Don't forget to send your details peeps, will post out as soon as I get them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwalker. Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) heyThunderIdeal whats this last one called?..........(may have been mentioned earlier ) 80502024.jpg Edited December 27, 2013 by Dreamwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted December 27, 2013 sorry ceres, dreamwalker. google already thinks i'm weird, i'm not giving it ammo by searching "vagina plant" for the twelfth second time this week. other photos show it opening up into wedges from the top so it usually looks even more like something that might be gestating a face-hugger. it looks like one of those rare and stinky underground parasites like amorphophallus or perhaps more closely, rafflesia. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2XB Posted January 8, 2014 Arrived safely, thanks so much ceres! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites