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Blue Solanum Standard - Solanum rantonnetii
Solanums naturally grow to around 2m. When shaped into a Standard they are generally kept to between 1.2 and 2m tall. They flower freely throughout the year with blue flowers. There is a darker variety called "Royal Robe" which is very attactive. Solanums grow vigoruously and regular pruing is required to keep a the foliage compact. Major pests are catapillars and a soil organism called a nematode, but they are easily controlled. Solanums will grow in most soils, but good drainage is important. Moderate watering required in dry time, but generally quite hardy. NSW,QLD,VIC,SA,WA,TAS.
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Ficus Standards
The Ficus Standard plant shown, is Ficus Hillii. It naturally grows into a large tree, but makes an excellent large standard plant 2m. Ficus have the advantage of being Evergreen and very tough in winds and hot weather. They can stay in a pot for many years, essentially they are a large Bonsi. Therefore it is important to prune back the roots and also the foliage periodically. They are long lived and have only one main pest which is the Thrip which creates leaf damage. NSW,QLD,VIC,SA,NT,WA.
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Ficus "Midnight"
A dwarf form of Ficus which was orgnially selected as an indoor plant. It can be shaped in to various standard forms. It has glossy dark green leaves. The Advantage of this variety, is it's ability to adapt to full sun down to heavy shade and it's dwarf form. Requires slightly more protection from winds and more water then other ficus. NSW,QLD,VIC,WA,NT,SA.
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