niggles Posted June 19 I'm doing a little survey, please tell me your least favourite plant. Don't have to limit to one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted June 19 Here's some of the answers so far : Cats claw Madeira vine Coleus Bromeliad Agapanthus Billy goat weed Snake herb Lantana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyzygy Posted June 19 Any weed is just a plant out of place -- I think Goethe might have said it first? For example, suburban lawn grass. What vast sums of energy must be wasted on its upkeep. And gorse: what an aggressive menace to the Australian landscape, exploding seed pods and all. ^ I think there may be (at least) two different species referred to as Cat's Claw? ^ What's wrong with Coleus? There are some lovely native (and exotic) varieties, with potential benefits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Chuck Posted June 19 Some of the plants that I wish were not here= Gorse Flick weed Bunny ears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayN Posted June 20 Asparagus Fern Oxalis Wandering Jew Cereus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted Tuesday at 07:50 AM On 19/06/2022 at 1:07 PM, fyzygy said: ^ What's wrong with Coleus? There are some lovely native (and exotic) varieties, with potential benefits. That was one of my contributions All of my plant prejudices stem from unpleasant associations with really unpleasant people. Coleus is a shame, because someone I really like is a Coleus fan, but it's not strong enough to overwrite years of aversion as Coleus were also the favourite genus of a really racist old relative of mine. Every time I see a Coleus i want to kick it in the head The reasons people dislike some species or genus are as interesting to me as the name of the species themselves Cool thread @niggles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubism Posted Wednesday at 04:07 AM Bougainvillea - those spiky buggers make such a mess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted Wednesday at 05:30 AM Thanks guys love all the feedback! I'll add it to the data Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niggles Posted Wednesday at 05:30 AM Don't be afraid to double up on previous answers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyzygy Posted Wednesday at 06:01 AM ^ Bougainvillea, how could I forget? The one here doesn't even flower, just strangles nearby plants and impales careless gardeners. Shading it out seems to be the only chemical-free management option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
