Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Apr 13, 2009 12:31 am Hi, I'm not familiar with plants, so the terms used might not be right... Can anyone suggest a plant (succulent) that has the following characteristics... 1. rosettes to about 30-50cm wide 2. it doesn't spread 3. the plant stay as close to the ground as possible 4. has the rosettes that is "neat" like the following pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ thanks!! Re: Help on plants 2Apr 13, 2009 1:06 pm The "doesn't spread" part is a big ask. It's easy to just separate off any extras and move them or give them away.... Maybe Fu has an idea? Re: Help on plants 3Apr 13, 2009 6:43 pm Found this in the nursery today... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Key Features: Eye catching spiraling growth pattern to foliage Size: 15-20cm x 1m Position: Full sun Growth Rate: Medium Botanical Name: Aloe polyphylla Synonyms: None known Description: A very showy succulent. Leaves are soft, flexible and are grey green in colour. Spreading in a spiral from the centre out to one metre in diameter when mature. Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Will handle coastal conditions. Very low water requirement once established. Little or no maintenance required. Landscape Ideas: Makes a great feature in any garden and is an ideal rockery plant. Also looks fantastic in large decorative pots. Water Miser™ Guide Very low water requirement once established. Re: Help on plants 5Apr 13, 2009 7:50 pm I want an aloe in my garden 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Help on plants 6Apr 13, 2009 8:19 pm oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one? Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." — Elizabeth Gilbert Living in our new house. Currently scaping the land. Re: Help on plants 7Apr 13, 2009 8:32 pm donuts oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one? Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift I just looked it up, there are different kinds and the one you want for aloe vera lotion is actually called aloe vera or medicinal aloe - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_Vera That's the one I want to get 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Help on plants 8Apr 13, 2009 8:33 pm donuts oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one? Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift This is one of the types of aloe vera... i think The one I saw in the nursery wasn't big, probably about 15cm wide, can't remember how much but don't think it is expensive. Found the same one in gardenexpress.com.au, did not mention how big it is, cost $5.80 Re: Help on plants 9Apr 13, 2009 8:42 pm thanks for that. My aloe vera is probably about the same size, but definitely not that pretty!!! "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." — Elizabeth Gilbert Living in our new house. Currently scaping the land. Re: Help on plants 10Apr 14, 2009 11:36 am yeah there are loads of aleos. That one is very very thorny and I don't like handling them in nurseries. They always seem to bite me echeverias would be your best option. http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/echev.html Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10267 Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… 0 7936 Yes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain. Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… 10 12533 |