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Truly Amazing Horticultural Skill

Moose

By Moose
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Moose Grand Master

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There is a regulary contributing croton forum member at Palmpedia.net named Sergey. Amazingly, Sergey cultivates and hybridizes his plants in a basement in Russia.

We bitch and moan about our growing conditions. This man has some major obstacles to overcome. The following are photos that Sergey posted, this is incredible ...

Full sized photos can be seen in his Palmpedia thread

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Moose Grand Master

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... :huh:

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fastfeat Grand Master

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Awesome.

Crotons don't do jack for me, but it's always great to see people who are willing to overcome seemingly impossible horticultural hurdles.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

DoomsDave Grand Master

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I recall another guy named Sergei from Russia who used to raise palms in his place in Russia. He was near Chernobyl, more or less.

Hmm. I suspect the eventual size of some palms got to be a problem . . . Crotons are smaller.

WOW. Nuttiness flowers the world over.

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Stevetoad Grand Master

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holy smokes! that guy must love his crotons! they all look perfect too...

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

The Silent Seed Grand Master

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I like this ! I do the same thing, not in a basement, though, but a barn that I converted into a plant house. NICE!

Patricia-CR Experienced

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Admirable. Kudos to Sergei.

Patricia

fastfeat Grand Master

fastfeat

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And as anyone who's tried to grow these indoors knows, keeping 2-spotted mites off these indoors is no small feat...

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

Moose Grand Master

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Todays croton's ancestors came from Amboina of the Molluca Islands of Indonesia. Plants of the rain forest, they appreciate high humidity and warmth. What Sergey has achieved is remarkable.

Here are some more photos he has posted ... :interesting:

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Moose Grand Master

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Many of Sergey's crotons are varieties developed in Thailand. These are touchy and difficult to make to survive in South Florida. Most of his crotons are growing in 10 oz. containers. He gets them to bloom, cross pollinates, collects seeds and propogate new and interesting seedlings. This is amazing in my opinion.

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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impressive. Really

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

palmislandRandy Grand Master

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Sergey's plants are truly amazing. Now that's some dedication!

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

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Moose Grand Master

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some shots of Sergey's individual plants

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Moose Grand Master

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Moose Grand Master

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Moose Grand Master

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Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

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My first thought on seeing these well grown croutons was "How does he avoid a spider mite invasion during the long Russian winter"?

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

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Awesome! I real nut case like many on here :mrlooney:

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Moose Grand Master

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Here are some more of Sergey's plants ... :drool:

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Moose Grand Master

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some more ... :wub:

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Moose Grand Master

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Moose Grand Master

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Wow. I've never liked the looks of croton but this is amazing.

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Moose Grand Master

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Here are the last of the Sergey crotons grown in a basement in Russia. :drool:

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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