There is nothing more satisfying than growing and preparing your own food. I am an Oregonian transplanted to Austin, Texas. I can garden year round here; of course, this also means I am pulling weeds every day. I practice organic gardening principles and enjoy the challenge of outsmarting garden pests. Occasionally I lose these battles, but I don't mind sharing a good meal.
I found a Santa Rita at East Austin Succulents and bought a 1 gallon plant. Mine doesn't have the quite the intense color that yours has. The nurseryman said the color develops when the plant is under some stress. I guess that means more sun and not too much water. Do you find that to be true?
I get the color on new pads, the rest of the plant is less dramatic. It definitely likes some stress. I have it planted in gravel and away from water. Right now the winecup is trying to overtake it so we'll see how stressful THAT is.
That prickly pear is gorgeous. I am blushing just looking at it ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's definitely going to be the star in this garden!
DeleteI found a Santa Rita at East Austin Succulents and bought a 1 gallon plant. Mine doesn't have the quite the intense color that yours has. The nurseryman said the color develops when the plant is under some stress. I guess that means more sun and not too much water. Do you find that to be true?
ReplyDeleteI get the color on new pads, the rest of the plant is less dramatic. It definitely likes some stress. I have it planted in gravel and away from water. Right now the winecup is trying to overtake it so we'll see how stressful THAT is.
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