7/19/08

The Best Plant for Container Gardening

Purslane is the winner! In S. Florida, the container plants wilt each day after noon...but not the purslane.

The sweet potato vines need water every day during our zone 9B summer heat...but not the purslane.

The bougainvillea needs to be trained, pruned, and tied up...but not the purslane.

The morning glory blooms only for a few hours each morning...but not the purslane.

The bougainvillea only blooms sporadically on new growth...but not the purslane.

Ode to But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton.
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4 comments:

  1. I agree it is my favorite summer plant
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  2. Hi Danielle,
    I just discovered your awesome blog a few weeks ago and just want to tell you how much I've truly been enjoying it. In fact - you inspired me to start my own blog! I have only a tiny balcony with our condo, but I have already become creative about what to do with the space. Thanks for keeping your blog open to all - I will continue to stop by! :-) Heidi
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  3. love that book (I totally knew what you were referencing before I read the credit) and will now try the purslane!
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