Talk About Rootbound!
I'm embarrassed to display this example of why spring is a good time to check your potted plants for being rootbound. This is a gorgeous Dicliptera from Bustani Plant Farm . It was supposed to go in the ground but I put it in a giant pot instead and it bloomed all summer with no care from me other than running the hose on the it to keep it moist. Then it spent the winter in the garden shed. The pot had to be smashed in order to liberate the plant to put it in a larger pot with fresh soil. Needless to say, this trooper of the garden looked great despite my poor treatment and it looks even better with a little nutrition. This plant's grey, soft leaves are beautiful and it flowered all summer last year. Description from the Bustani site: "Dicliptera suberecta (King's Crown) #164 $6.00 Tropical/Slightly hardy Perennial – Sun, partial shade – 18”x30” – Zone 7-10 – Family: Acanthaceae Origin: Uruguay The soft leaves of King’s Crown make it a garden worthy plant b...