tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post4298749112665196354..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Mangave musical chairsGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19714606711924449672020-10-02T09:07:36.230-07:002020-10-02T09:07:36.230-07:00I've gotten mine from a variety of sources: Wa...I've gotten mine from a variety of sources: Walters Gardens (courtesy plants), UC Davis Arboretum plant sale, and local nurseries.<br /><br />Here are some sources for smaller plants that I can recommend (I've bought from them personally):<br /><br />Ethical Desert: <a href="https://www.ethicaldesert.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ethicaldesert.com/</a><br /><br />Mountain Crest Gardens: <a href="https://mountaincrestgardens.com/" rel="nofollow">https://mountaincrestgardens.com/</a><br /><br />Good luck!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-66884592928720530312020-10-02T09:04:59.031-07:002020-10-02T09:04:59.031-07:00Everything from full sun to mostly shade. The vari...Everything from full sun to mostly shade. The varieties that color up need full sun. Others that stay green or blue are OK in more shade.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-91413179991943788952020-10-02T08:50:02.085-07:002020-10-02T08:50:02.085-07:00Do you get your plants right from Walters Gardens?...Do you get your plants right from Walters Gardens? Or a nursery that carries their plants? I have been trying to find Iron Man, Cappuccino, Espresso, and Carnival for months, and no one has them. Walters Gardens does, but I don't want to order 72 plugs! How do you get your plants?bdey01https://www.blogger.com/profile/02955191020991961925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71267205377394551932018-08-20T07:51:54.950-07:002018-08-20T07:51:54.950-07:00You have your Mangaves in full sun? Still have no...You have your Mangaves in full sun? Still have not planted mine in the ground yet. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-26473247954498245072018-08-18T08:08:54.092-07:002018-08-18T08:08:54.092-07:00I experiment a lot, but it definitely is with the ...I experiment a lot, but it definitely is with the water situation in mind. And luckily there's no shortage of pollinators in our garden. I love hearing the buzzing of bees!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-84770915791435119622018-08-18T08:06:49.312-07:002018-08-18T08:06:49.312-07:00I hope somebody in the UK will start importing the...I hope somebody in the UK will start importing these new Walters Gardens mangaves!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71256519543756000442018-08-18T08:06:23.071-07:002018-08-18T08:06:23.071-07:00'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy', that name really...'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy', that name really cracks me up. I think the person picking it was pretty fuzzy wuzzy themselves at the time. Or maybe this particular plectranthus has <em>special</em> properties I'm not aware of!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-46605880649951236112018-08-18T07:29:04.302-07:002018-08-18T07:29:04.302-07:00I totally get the gardener's cycle of life ide...I totally get the gardener's cycle of life idea. Our garden is often subject to my whims/experimentation. Hopefully the garden is gradually headed in the right direction - which I tend to think of as looks good with a minimum of water and/or effort while still attracting wildlife. hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345461191452355465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50062771201111758372018-08-18T04:29:19.080-07:002018-08-18T04:29:19.080-07:00I love the idea of a Gerhard circle of life.
It&#...I love the idea of a Gerhard circle of life.<br /><br />It's great to see mangaves finally getting attantion, I'm amazed it has taken so long. Can't wait to see the post on the other mangaves. Love the Walters Gardens mangaves. He is definitely the person producing the must have mangaves. Blazing Saddles is right up there on my wants list, along with Purple People Eater (although that one as much for the name).Spiky Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336642361281619338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-69388799738619829132018-08-17T17:43:43.624-07:002018-08-17T17:43:43.624-07:00I'm hoping the UC Davis sale will provide me w...I'm hoping the UC Davis sale will provide me with at least a couple more Mangaves. I'. going to have to stock up on luggo for the rainy season--if we have one.Plectranthus 'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy' ??? Where do they come up with these asinine names ?kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.com