I want my plants to grow and look beautiful, should I use the miracle grow bloom booster first and then the miracle grow liquafeed after they bloom?
I feed them every week and use the system that you attached to the hose.
Thank youI just plant my perennials and I bough the miracle grow plant food, should I use the bloom booster?
don't overdo it , miracle grow no more than every two weeks.
lets the plants get stronger before you start bloom boosting themI just plant my perennials and I bough the miracle grow plant food, should I use the bloom booster?
Mix the plant food and pour some in the hole as you set them in the ground for a jump start. You are wasting money feeding them every week , they don't need it. Once they start blooming, mix regular Miracle Gro plant food and using a spray bottle , spray the leaves every couple of weeks during peak blooming period. When the blooms start to die off, remove them so the plant can use its energy producing new blooms.
Make sure you don't fertilize them until they are in the ground for at least 2-3 weeks so they can make some roots and get established. bloom booster is fine to use after you have it in the ground for a while since it helps roots get established which makes it a hardier plant.
too much fertilizer will kill your plant do not be so quick to have lots of blooms remember good things come to those who wait alot of unnecessary fertilizer will harm your plant take it easy and add as needed for proper growth and blooms
what you are doing is fine
Thursday, June 24, 2010
How much do I need to shorten the light cycle for marigolds in order to get them to bloom early?
I have heard that commercial nurseries alter the light exposure in order to get mums and marigolds to bloom while small.How much do I need to shorten the light cycle for marigolds in order to get them to bloom early?
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The second one will probably be most useful.matchless
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What time of year do Tulips and
Orchids start to grow/bloom?
Is it Spring or Summer?What time of year do Tulips and
Orchids start to grow/bloom?
Different varieties of tulips bloom from mid spring to early summer depending on your zone. If you live around the level of St. Louis, the tulips may be finished by late May. If you live closer to up state New York, tulips could bloom through June. Various orchid species bloom through out the year. However most orchids are spring /summer flowering.What time of year do Tulips and
Orchids start to grow/bloom?
dont know bout tulips,most orchids bloom spring,summer or fall depending on the type,ive had some bloom multipl times thrue out the yr,my best bloomer(yr round)is aoncidium ,called morning glory
It is best to plant the tulip bulb in October or November. It flowers in March. As for orchid, it depends on the type. The popular ones blooms in winter or spring.
Tulips bloom in the Spring in the UK, usually April and some as late as May. Depends when you plant them and where you live. The further north you are the later they bloom. Different species of orchids bloom at different times. Phaelanopsis (moth orchid) can be bought at any time from garden centres, on line or in local supermarkets.They bloom for months at a time. If you want Spring orchids you can get Pleone bulbs and for Winter, try cymbiduims. They are all lovely. Enjoy!
tulips bloom in spring not sure about orchids
Plant in the fall they bloom in the spring.Not sure about the Orchids, I'm in Mi and I think or climate is to cold for them
Tulips in the spring %26amp; Orchids in the summer
spring
Orchids start to grow/bloom?
Different varieties of tulips bloom from mid spring to early summer depending on your zone. If you live around the level of St. Louis, the tulips may be finished by late May. If you live closer to up state New York, tulips could bloom through June. Various orchid species bloom through out the year. However most orchids are spring /summer flowering.What time of year do Tulips and
Orchids start to grow/bloom?
dont know bout tulips,most orchids bloom spring,summer or fall depending on the type,ive had some bloom multipl times thrue out the yr,my best bloomer(yr round)is aoncidium ,called morning glory
It is best to plant the tulip bulb in October or November. It flowers in March. As for orchid, it depends on the type. The popular ones blooms in winter or spring.
Tulips bloom in the Spring in the UK, usually April and some as late as May. Depends when you plant them and where you live. The further north you are the later they bloom. Different species of orchids bloom at different times. Phaelanopsis (moth orchid) can be bought at any time from garden centres, on line or in local supermarkets.They bloom for months at a time. If you want Spring orchids you can get Pleone bulbs and for Winter, try cymbiduims. They are all lovely. Enjoy!
tulips bloom in spring not sure about orchids
Plant in the fall they bloom in the spring.Not sure about the Orchids, I'm in Mi and I think or climate is to cold for them
Tulips in the spring %26amp; Orchids in the summer
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Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?
Nope, hardly ever gets over 25 deg here. Our little flowers like it a LOT warmer than that.Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?
I live in KY and mother nature here can't seem to make up her mind. Some days it's 65 for 2 to 3 days then 30's for 2 weeks. I lost a very nice Japanese maple last year just like this.Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?
Apparently La Nina is back. Trees have not even lost their leaves yet but we've had 3 frosts AND it was 75 degrees today. Jacked up weather we're having! --San Jose, CA
No way! We have gotten a foot of snow in the last week. Its currently 19F.......I wish I was seeing early spring flowers popping!
It's 11 degrees here right now. We aren't even close. I live in Michigan.
Yes, a lot of my bulbs are sticking their little faces up. I live in S.C .
not even close. old man winter has arrived and is digging in til march 21st. maybe even later.
I live in KY and mother nature here can't seem to make up her mind. Some days it's 65 for 2 to 3 days then 30's for 2 weeks. I lost a very nice Japanese maple last year just like this.Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?
Apparently La Nina is back. Trees have not even lost their leaves yet but we've had 3 frosts AND it was 75 degrees today. Jacked up weather we're having! --San Jose, CA
No way! We have gotten a foot of snow in the last week. Its currently 19F.......I wish I was seeing early spring flowers popping!
It's 11 degrees here right now. We aren't even close. I live in Michigan.
Yes, a lot of my bulbs are sticking their little faces up. I live in S.C .
not even close. old man winter has arrived and is digging in til march 21st. maybe even later.
When will my snapdragons bloom if i sow the seeds now?
i have a lot of snapdragon seeds from last year that i got from my snapdragons, they were the dwarf kinds.. and i have some seeds from the tall kind too. if i sow the seeds now, when will they bloom, if at all? advice? i live in zone 4/5/ ish ontario canada.When will my snapdragons bloom if i sow the seeds now?
If I were you I wouldn't plant those seeds now. I would go buy some sets and plant those for this season and then in the late summer or very early fall I would sow my seeds from last year. All you really need to do is scratch them in a bit. Next year you should have a lovely early patch of snapdragons. If you plant them now they will hardly get a chance to bloom at all before the frost, but if they are in the ground next spring they will sprout as soon as they are able and you should have a nice showing. I always had volunteer seedlings in MN that would turn out beautifully.
If I were you I wouldn't plant those seeds now. I would go buy some sets and plant those for this season and then in the late summer or very early fall I would sow my seeds from last year. All you really need to do is scratch them in a bit. Next year you should have a lovely early patch of snapdragons. If you plant them now they will hardly get a chance to bloom at all before the frost, but if they are in the ground next spring they will sprout as soon as they are able and you should have a nice showing. I always had volunteer seedlings in MN that would turn out beautifully.
Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
This vine has been coming back for about seven years and has not produced one bloom. Someone told me that you need two wisteria plants together to produce blooms. I need some advice - help me please, or I will have to get rid of it and try again. Thanks.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Wisterias are heavey feeders Mine bloomed the second year and is about to bloom again any day now. I use rabbit poop and Miracle-Gro Shake n feed. And water often. Oh and I only have one.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Wisterias are notorious for not blooming if they receive too much nitrogen in their fertilizer, even though they grow madly. If your wisteria is near a fertilized lawn, it's probably receiving too much nitrogen.
Wisterias also need a slightly acidic soil; try using a fertilizer such as Mir-acid (same company that makes Miracle-Gro) on the plant.
My husband swears by Miracle Gro...puts it on every few weeks with the hose sprayer. My wisteria go very big, but took years to bloom. Don't give up!
Wisterias are heavey feeders Mine bloomed the second year and is about to bloom again any day now. I use rabbit poop and Miracle-Gro Shake n feed. And water often. Oh and I only have one.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Wisterias are notorious for not blooming if they receive too much nitrogen in their fertilizer, even though they grow madly. If your wisteria is near a fertilized lawn, it's probably receiving too much nitrogen.
Wisterias also need a slightly acidic soil; try using a fertilizer such as Mir-acid (same company that makes Miracle-Gro) on the plant.
My husband swears by Miracle Gro...puts it on every few weeks with the hose sprayer. My wisteria go very big, but took years to bloom. Don't give up!
What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?
I'm helping with a wedding, and I need to know for sure what flowers will be in bloom around June 6th, which is the day of the wedding. Preferably, what flowers have a longer life?What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?
Roses, Peonies, Rhododendron, Foxglove:
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Roses %26amp; Baby's Breath would be beautiful, long lasting flowers for a wedding.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?
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Roses, Peonies, Rhododendron, Foxglove:
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Roses %26amp; Baby's Breath would be beautiful, long lasting flowers for a wedding.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?
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What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?
Mine are in a pot cuz I have an apartment. They have a well underneath so they never run out of water. I use miracle grow yet there is a white power forming on the soil. I sprayed it with a fungus spray, it come back. The flowers got afids on them so I used bug spray for plants as well. I moved them outside for the spring, and gave them extra plant food. They were in the house all winter sitting in a window. They also have Nats in the soil. Can anyone recomend products or remedys for these problems?What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?
Keep them trimmed back and use Rose Food...What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?
Sound like miniature roses??? No matter. White crust could be salts from the water or fertilizer, not fungus. The way to get rid of salts is to set the plant in the sink and allow water to run through the soil for several minutes.
The well.....is that just a tray to catch the overflow? If so, never allow the water to stay in the well, it keeps the soil in the pot saturated. Not good. (it also causes salts to build up on the soil surface......your mystery fungus)
Aphids are common, but just washing them off in the sink with water is enough, sprays aren't necessary. Also the bug spray may not be good for your plants. There could be other products in there that burn your plants. Use only plant approved spray.
Roses need a lot of sun. Window light is not enough. The plants need to be outside.......but you can't take a houseplant directly outside, they will fry. You need to gradually introduce them to the full sun......it takes about 2 weeks.
Soil gnats are eating the soil, not the plant.......at least not initially. Soapy water poured through the soil is usually enough to get rid of them.
Gnats in the soil are eating the organic matter first, later the plant's roots.
Sounds like the roses need to be repotted into better soil and maybe a slightly larger pot
The white may be caused from mycelium. It's a fungus that breaks down other stuff in the soil. It won't hurt your plants. Yours are probably getting too much water.
First, get some rose feed. They sell it just about anywhere they sell garden equipment.
My grandmother's ';miracle'; cure for roses is used coffee grounds and banana peelings. Messy, but effective.
First you need to get some good soil and take your plants out of the pot. Take as much dirt off as you can as close to the roots as you can.Then you need to either get a new pot of wash the old one with warm soapy water. Put new soil in pot, then your plant. Lady bugs eat aphids and many other insects. you can buy ladybugs At home depot. Just remember to release the ladybugs after then sun goes down so you have a better change of then staying by your plants.
The white powder may be salt deposits from the Miracle Grow. Soluble salts will accumulate on top of the soil in a container and form a yellow-to-white crust. A ring of salt deposits may form around the pot at the soil line or around the drainage hole. Salts will also build up on the outside of clay pots as water evaporates through the clay.
Soluble salts accumulate when fertilizer is applied repeatedly without sufficient water to leach or wash the old fertilizer鈥檚 salts through the soil. It also occurs when water evaporates from the soil, but salts having dissolved behind. As the salts in the soil become more concentrated, plants find it harder to take up water. If salts build up to an extremely high level, water can be taken out of the root tips, causing them to die.
Try re-potting with fresh soil and using an organic fertilizer.
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SeaRose: Begins with a base of seaweed/fish blend, to this they add molasses, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Sulphur which is a nutrient source plus it also helps control fungal disorders.
SeaStart: Begins with a ';true'; seaweed extract that has been condensed to a level many times more powerful than any available elsewhere, to that they add Vitamin B1, B2, B5, B6, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid.
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Your whole problem stems from the soil being to wet. This is the remedy. Let the soil totally dry out. This will take care of the Gnats somewhat. They like a damp humid environment, just like you had in the house. The mildew is also caused by the soil staying too wet and high warm humid conditions of the house. The soil has ';soured'; and should be changed if at all possible. Do not fertilize now. Wait until the plant has less stress on it. You want all it's energy to go into getting healthy, not growing and blooming. In the winter they shouldn't be brought into the house, rather left outside. Just make sure there is some kind of roof or overhanging object to keep them from getting too frost bitten, as I don't know where your from. So, stop watering so much, let the soil dry out between waterings and remove the extra well trays under the pots, and if possible new, clean, and sweet potting soil for the plants. Hope this answers your question...
Billy Ray
Maybe you have the soil too wet? The well underneath may sound like a good idea but it might be too much.
Try changing out the soil it may be to wet, make sure plant's are in clay pot's they wont hold moisture. try placing a banana peel on top of each plant ( the soil that is ) and let it remain , do not remove for anything or any one . Good luckmatchless
Keep them trimmed back and use Rose Food...What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?
Sound like miniature roses??? No matter. White crust could be salts from the water or fertilizer, not fungus. The way to get rid of salts is to set the plant in the sink and allow water to run through the soil for several minutes.
The well.....is that just a tray to catch the overflow? If so, never allow the water to stay in the well, it keeps the soil in the pot saturated. Not good. (it also causes salts to build up on the soil surface......your mystery fungus)
Aphids are common, but just washing them off in the sink with water is enough, sprays aren't necessary. Also the bug spray may not be good for your plants. There could be other products in there that burn your plants. Use only plant approved spray.
Roses need a lot of sun. Window light is not enough. The plants need to be outside.......but you can't take a houseplant directly outside, they will fry. You need to gradually introduce them to the full sun......it takes about 2 weeks.
Soil gnats are eating the soil, not the plant.......at least not initially. Soapy water poured through the soil is usually enough to get rid of them.
Gnats in the soil are eating the organic matter first, later the plant's roots.
Sounds like the roses need to be repotted into better soil and maybe a slightly larger pot
The white may be caused from mycelium. It's a fungus that breaks down other stuff in the soil. It won't hurt your plants. Yours are probably getting too much water.
First, get some rose feed. They sell it just about anywhere they sell garden equipment.
My grandmother's ';miracle'; cure for roses is used coffee grounds and banana peelings. Messy, but effective.
First you need to get some good soil and take your plants out of the pot. Take as much dirt off as you can as close to the roots as you can.Then you need to either get a new pot of wash the old one with warm soapy water. Put new soil in pot, then your plant. Lady bugs eat aphids and many other insects. you can buy ladybugs At home depot. Just remember to release the ladybugs after then sun goes down so you have a better change of then staying by your plants.
The white powder may be salt deposits from the Miracle Grow. Soluble salts will accumulate on top of the soil in a container and form a yellow-to-white crust. A ring of salt deposits may form around the pot at the soil line or around the drainage hole. Salts will also build up on the outside of clay pots as water evaporates through the clay.
Soluble salts accumulate when fertilizer is applied repeatedly without sufficient water to leach or wash the old fertilizer鈥檚 salts through the soil. It also occurs when water evaporates from the soil, but salts having dissolved behind. As the salts in the soil become more concentrated, plants find it harder to take up water. If salts build up to an extremely high level, water can be taken out of the root tips, causing them to die.
Try re-potting with fresh soil and using an organic fertilizer.
Whitney Farm http://www.whitneyfarms.com/resources/
SeaRose: Begins with a base of seaweed/fish blend, to this they add molasses, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Sulphur which is a nutrient source plus it also helps control fungal disorders.
SeaStart: Begins with a ';true'; seaweed extract that has been condensed to a level many times more powerful than any available elsewhere, to that they add Vitamin B1, B2, B5, B6, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid.
N-P-K
2-4-2
FORMULA
4 parts coffee ground
1 part bone meal
1 part wood ashes
Your whole problem stems from the soil being to wet. This is the remedy. Let the soil totally dry out. This will take care of the Gnats somewhat. They like a damp humid environment, just like you had in the house. The mildew is also caused by the soil staying too wet and high warm humid conditions of the house. The soil has ';soured'; and should be changed if at all possible. Do not fertilize now. Wait until the plant has less stress on it. You want all it's energy to go into getting healthy, not growing and blooming. In the winter they shouldn't be brought into the house, rather left outside. Just make sure there is some kind of roof or overhanging object to keep them from getting too frost bitten, as I don't know where your from. So, stop watering so much, let the soil dry out between waterings and remove the extra well trays under the pots, and if possible new, clean, and sweet potting soil for the plants. Hope this answers your question...
Billy Ray
Maybe you have the soil too wet? The well underneath may sound like a good idea but it might be too much.
Try changing out the soil it may be to wet, make sure plant's are in clay pot's they wont hold moisture. try placing a banana peel on top of each plant ( the soil that is ) and let it remain , do not remove for anything or any one . Good luck
Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?
Does growing taller/maturing correlate with more flowers?Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?
Blooming usually correlates with the season. Tulips bloom in april or may, dahlia in early autumn, for example. The flowers you can buy all times of the year were brought up in green houses where the conditions were changed so the plants were deceived to think it was their blooming season when it wasn't. If a plan't doesn't bloom in its designed season, then it lacks vital compounds, most often phosphor.
On the other hand, a plant needs to be of certain age before it blooms for the first time (this concerns mostly longlife plants like trees, but also some garden flowers like the rose). A fruit tree won't bloom the first few years of its life, how much years depends on the species - a plum tree will start blooming earlier than a peach tree.
So the answer to your qustions is: a plant has to be of certain age to start blooming it its designed season. Meaning: If you plant a tree now, don't expect it to bloom next year because it will be still too young. But if you plant a peach tree now and another one coming November, both will be likely to bloom April 2012 (in the northern hemisphere, and only if your November-planted tree survives) so the one will bloom when it is 5 years old and the other will be 4 1/2, meaning that maturing is important in terms of years but not in terms of months.
Edit: just saw the part about ';more flowers';. It is evidently meaningless for one-year-plants which bllom only once in their lives, and for plants like tulips which only have one flower every year. For other plants, like trees, it means: of course, a bigger tree has more flowers than a small one. But the count of flowers per, say, 30 cm branch will be the same for all trees living under similar conditions (meaning the same soil composition, the same amount and water and the same amount of sunlight). Very young trees are the exception, but after the first two blooming seasons they will have roughly the same amount of flowers.Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?
Yes, blooming is the sign of maturity. Mature means ready for reproduction.
Many woody plants have a vegetative phase of growth called the juvenile stage in which the plant does not flower. This stage occurs early in the life of a plant. While the plant is juvenile, flowering is prevented by regulatory systems within the plant - it is important to note that a mature plant that is smaller than a juvenile plant will flower and it is the developmental stage and not size that is important. The juvenile phase may last 2-3 years on some flowering shrubs or 5-10 years for some trees. Plants that lack flowering due to juvenility include century plant, crabapple, flowering cherry, Wisteria, and tulip tree.
Some plants do not bloom as expected once they are mature and can be expected to flower. This applies to fruit, landscape, indoor, and garden plants. The cause of failure to bloom is generally related to one or more of the following: plant age (as discussed above), light (day length, see below), and also temperature and other environmental and cultural factors (like shading that can alter the quality of light reaching the plant) can be involved.
Photoperiodism is the ability of plants to measure the length of periods of light. Certain species (short-day plants; chrysanthemums (bloom in the fall), poinsettias, cocklebur ) stop flowering as soon as the day length has passed a critical value, while long-day plants (spinach, Arabidopsis, sugar beets and radish) begin to flower only after such a value has been passed. Photoperiodism is controlled by the photoreceptor phytochrome (http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/ph鈥?/a> Still other plants, e.g. the tomato, are day neutral; that is, flowering is not regulated by photoperiod. Plants that are photoperiodic will often flower immediately after maturity if the daylength is correct to induce the flowing response.
Since flowering involves the conversion of meristems from vegetative to floral, the greater the number of meristems on a plant, the greater number of floral meristems that can develop.
Blooming usually correlates with the season. Tulips bloom in april or may, dahlia in early autumn, for example. The flowers you can buy all times of the year were brought up in green houses where the conditions were changed so the plants were deceived to think it was their blooming season when it wasn't. If a plan't doesn't bloom in its designed season, then it lacks vital compounds, most often phosphor.
On the other hand, a plant needs to be of certain age before it blooms for the first time (this concerns mostly longlife plants like trees, but also some garden flowers like the rose). A fruit tree won't bloom the first few years of its life, how much years depends on the species - a plum tree will start blooming earlier than a peach tree.
So the answer to your qustions is: a plant has to be of certain age to start blooming it its designed season. Meaning: If you plant a tree now, don't expect it to bloom next year because it will be still too young. But if you plant a peach tree now and another one coming November, both will be likely to bloom April 2012 (in the northern hemisphere, and only if your November-planted tree survives) so the one will bloom when it is 5 years old and the other will be 4 1/2, meaning that maturing is important in terms of years but not in terms of months.
Edit: just saw the part about ';more flowers';. It is evidently meaningless for one-year-plants which bllom only once in their lives, and for plants like tulips which only have one flower every year. For other plants, like trees, it means: of course, a bigger tree has more flowers than a small one. But the count of flowers per, say, 30 cm branch will be the same for all trees living under similar conditions (meaning the same soil composition, the same amount and water and the same amount of sunlight). Very young trees are the exception, but after the first two blooming seasons they will have roughly the same amount of flowers.Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?
Yes, blooming is the sign of maturity. Mature means ready for reproduction.
Many woody plants have a vegetative phase of growth called the juvenile stage in which the plant does not flower. This stage occurs early in the life of a plant. While the plant is juvenile, flowering is prevented by regulatory systems within the plant - it is important to note that a mature plant that is smaller than a juvenile plant will flower and it is the developmental stage and not size that is important. The juvenile phase may last 2-3 years on some flowering shrubs or 5-10 years for some trees. Plants that lack flowering due to juvenility include century plant, crabapple, flowering cherry, Wisteria, and tulip tree.
Some plants do not bloom as expected once they are mature and can be expected to flower. This applies to fruit, landscape, indoor, and garden plants. The cause of failure to bloom is generally related to one or more of the following: plant age (as discussed above), light (day length, see below), and also temperature and other environmental and cultural factors (like shading that can alter the quality of light reaching the plant) can be involved.
Photoperiodism is the ability of plants to measure the length of periods of light. Certain species (short-day plants; chrysanthemums (bloom in the fall), poinsettias, cocklebur ) stop flowering as soon as the day length has passed a critical value, while long-day plants (spinach, Arabidopsis, sugar beets and radish) begin to flower only after such a value has been passed. Photoperiodism is controlled by the photoreceptor phytochrome (http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/ph鈥?/a> Still other plants, e.g. the tomato, are day neutral; that is, flowering is not regulated by photoperiod. Plants that are photoperiodic will often flower immediately after maturity if the daylength is correct to induce the flowing response.
Since flowering involves the conversion of meristems from vegetative to floral, the greater the number of meristems on a plant, the greater number of floral meristems that can develop.
How can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?
I bought it 3 years ago it had 1 bloom at that time %26amp; never again. ( in sunny area) in Fl.How can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?
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this site will tell you to be patient but it also says you must use a fertilizer with lots phosphorous and/ or sulfurHow can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?
Home %26amp; Garden has a website that answers all kinds of gardening questions. Good luck.
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this site will tell you to be patient but it also says you must use a fertilizer with lots phosphorous and/ or sulfurHow can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?
Home %26amp; Garden has a website that answers all kinds of gardening questions. Good luck.
What does it mean if there is a red algae bloom in my fresh water aquarium?
I have a pet Red eard Slider isd there is red algae in the base of the gravel. My turtle appears healthy and the tank clean with the aseption of the red spots please what should I do. What does it mean if there is a red algae bloom in my fresh water aquarium?
do you have adequate filtration? large enough tank? in not, thats a good place to start. just do regular water changes (daily) and see if it helps. if not try turning off the lights for a few days to a couple of weeks.
do you have adequate filtration? large enough tank? in not, thats a good place to start. just do regular water changes (daily) and see if it helps. if not try turning off the lights for a few days to a couple of weeks.
Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?
winters are way to cold to keep them in the ground.Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?
Irises will not bloom in pots. Their rhizome root structure requires that they spread out across alot of surface. Irises are winter hardy and can withstand temperatures of below zero so they are best left in the ground. When you replant the iris, the rhizomes like to be very close to the surface of the ground so do not plant more than 2 inches deep.Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?
Irises won't bloom in the house. Not enough sun. I live in NW Ohio and my irises stay in the ground all year. Also, they are NOT bulbs, they're corms. Don't bury them in the ground. They'll die. Scrape away the dirt and place them on the ground. Put about 1/2'; dirt on top and forget about them.
Irisis want full sun to bloom. Put them in the ground, dig them up in winter.
Iris's are made to be outside maybe it is to cold in your area, but if they're inside they're not getting the proper sunlight and natural needs it should have, you could also bring them in in the winter and take them out one\ce the ground reaches above 50-60 degrees. Good luck
Irises will not bloom in pots. Their rhizome root structure requires that they spread out across alot of surface. Irises are winter hardy and can withstand temperatures of below zero so they are best left in the ground. When you replant the iris, the rhizomes like to be very close to the surface of the ground so do not plant more than 2 inches deep.Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?
Irises won't bloom in the house. Not enough sun. I live in NW Ohio and my irises stay in the ground all year. Also, they are NOT bulbs, they're corms. Don't bury them in the ground. They'll die. Scrape away the dirt and place them on the ground. Put about 1/2'; dirt on top and forget about them.
Irisis want full sun to bloom. Put them in the ground, dig them up in winter.
Iris's are made to be outside maybe it is to cold in your area, but if they're inside they're not getting the proper sunlight and natural needs it should have, you could also bring them in in the winter and take them out one\ce the ground reaches above 50-60 degrees. Good luck
What kind of flowers bloom in April?
I am getting married the end of April 2008 and for my flowers I thought I could use flowers that I could grow outside my house instead of buying them at the flower shop. So, What kind of flowers bloom in April in Michigan?What kind of flowers bloom in April?
April showers bring May flowers.
poppys iris daffadills loopins many
April showers bring May flowers.
poppys iris daffadills loopins many
How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?
How long till i see leaves (foliage)? and how long till it blooms?How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?
In most cases you'll at least have foilage the first year and possibly a few flowers. Once the roots are established and growing those tiny feeder roots it'll really take off. Be sure to add about a cup of bone meal when planting or shortly after for better results.How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?
I work at a nursery and we pot up our bare root roses in December and January into 1 gallons or 5 gallons. I cannot recall how long it takes to leaf out, but by March-April or so they are fully leafed out and there are definitely some buds and blooms. I'm in zone 9-ish.matchless
In most cases you'll at least have foilage the first year and possibly a few flowers. Once the roots are established and growing those tiny feeder roots it'll really take off. Be sure to add about a cup of bone meal when planting or shortly after for better results.How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?
I work at a nursery and we pot up our bare root roses in December and January into 1 gallons or 5 gallons. I cannot recall how long it takes to leaf out, but by March-April or so they are fully leafed out and there are definitely some buds and blooms. I'm in zone 9-ish.
Does a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?
I have a tropical hibiscus which will remain in the pot %26amp; indoors during the winter %26amp; will bring outside in the summer. Everything i read about them says they must get fertilizer. The only reason I am growing them is they are a delicacy to my tortoise %26amp; obviously I cannot feed them to her if pesticides are used. Are their any natural non toxic additives I can use or will they do okay with out fertilizer?Does a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?
use a fish emulsion to fertilize it, all natural
I have a red one we put outside a couple of weeks ago and it is blooming I never fertilize it but if I did it would surely bloom alot moreDoes a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?
I have 2 RumRunner hibiscus %26amp; fertilize them about every 2 wks. with Miracle Grow. Seems to work wonderfully.
just use Miracle grow just don't get it on the leaves it will be fine for your green friend
use a fish emulsion to fertilize it, all natural
I have a red one we put outside a couple of weeks ago and it is blooming I never fertilize it but if I did it would surely bloom alot moreDoes a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?
I have 2 RumRunner hibiscus %26amp; fertilize them about every 2 wks. with Miracle Grow. Seems to work wonderfully.
just use Miracle grow just don't get it on the leaves it will be fine for your green friend
Which vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?
Just trying to narrow down my choices.
I like the looks of the Silver Lace Vine, however, I understand it will need a support to twine around. However, is it possible to have a vine which can grow up a wall without support to Act as the support for this Silver Lace Vine and grow them together?
Thanks for your answers!Which vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?
Cats Claw (Macfadyena unguis-cati) is an evergreen flowering vine that will bloom late spring into summer with yellow trumpet shaped flowers. It is a vigorous grower and will attach itself to masonry without much training.
http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/macfadyena_unguis_cati.htmWhich vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?
Ummm I just typed a long bit of info about choosing plants and I must have not hit the submit button - uggh! Its gone!
But anyway,
I also read about Silver Lace Vine, it is described as a prolific grower with fragrant flowers BUT it is a noxious weed that can strangle out other plants. And it can be ravaged by Japanese Beetles, and you don't want to attract them! I too would not recommend using it.
Depending on where you live, find out what USDA Growing Zone you live in. Figure out if the wall is mostly sunny or how much shade it receives.
Then do an on-line search for trailing vines for your Zone (Trailing vines, zone 6) or whatever (try Google or Yahoo) . Then read a lot about the light conditions, keep in mind the sun or shade will probably be different in spring-summer than it is now in winter. Read about the amount of care each plant requires or the type of soil needed and if you need to amend your soil...and decide if its something you want to under take. You may find some vines need to be cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season, some need to be mulched... some need extra water, as most flowering plants do...so as you can see you need to do a lot of research.
Otherwise you might go thru a lot of time and effort and cost for something that may grow for only one year. If you pick the right plant for the right conditions, you can be rewarded with a very pretty wall!
Also if you have a good quality nursery near you, you might want to talk with a very knowledgable person there.
Good luck!
Trumpet vine (hummingbird vine) also invasive and Coral vine, invasive as well.
if you live in a warm region
bugainvilla
moon vine ( blooms at night cold hardy to 15)
pink moon vine (blooms at evening throught the night cold hardy to 0)
if you live in a cooler climate
jackmans clematis ( cold hardy to -26)
Vinca vine (not that good of a climbing vine, but pretty foliage.) will keep leaves at 10, then die to the ground) cold hardy to -20
Um - you do know Silver Lace Vine is related to Japanese Knotweed and is one of the most invasive plants known do you? It will not only climb up - but will be perfectly happy to take iver your garden and those of all your neighbours on the horizontal too.
I would strongly advise you to think again about that choice!
You have a lot of good answers and I agree you can consider Espaliers.You can also do Grape vines on them.
First of all know the plant zone you live in. second understand that vines are harm full to the mortar that holds your bricks together. vines will also increase the moisture level in the brick and mortar. this will decrease the life expectancy of the masonry on your home. You will at some time in the future need to tuck-point your brick earlier then expected. Vines are high maintenance, their not just plant and grow. lots of pruning here. Don't forget that when you have vines or plant on the house you also increase insetc activity like ants earwigs mites ect. for all the effort and time you will be spending on this endeavor you might want to consider an espalier. You can use crab apple apples cherry etc. these plants will give you the bloom times and durations you are looking for that most vines don't offer. you may consider a climbing rose or pyracantha. Also take profile in consideration. The distance the plant will project outward from the house. Ivy 4-10';, silverlace 10-12';, Virginia creeper 8-12';, Fast growth = fast death. vines will grow on-top of them self's and create a type of thatch layer that is dead wood that is a fire hazard to the home. every 5-7 years you will need to remove all vines in order to remove this dead material and reduce fire hazard to the home.
Try Wisteria for an awsome bloom, also trumpet vine and or honey suckle vine
I like the looks of the Silver Lace Vine, however, I understand it will need a support to twine around. However, is it possible to have a vine which can grow up a wall without support to Act as the support for this Silver Lace Vine and grow them together?
Thanks for your answers!Which vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?
Cats Claw (Macfadyena unguis-cati) is an evergreen flowering vine that will bloom late spring into summer with yellow trumpet shaped flowers. It is a vigorous grower and will attach itself to masonry without much training.
http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/macfadyena_unguis_cati.htmWhich vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?
Ummm I just typed a long bit of info about choosing plants and I must have not hit the submit button - uggh! Its gone!
But anyway,
I also read about Silver Lace Vine, it is described as a prolific grower with fragrant flowers BUT it is a noxious weed that can strangle out other plants. And it can be ravaged by Japanese Beetles, and you don't want to attract them! I too would not recommend using it.
Depending on where you live, find out what USDA Growing Zone you live in. Figure out if the wall is mostly sunny or how much shade it receives.
Then do an on-line search for trailing vines for your Zone (Trailing vines, zone 6) or whatever (try Google or Yahoo) . Then read a lot about the light conditions, keep in mind the sun or shade will probably be different in spring-summer than it is now in winter. Read about the amount of care each plant requires or the type of soil needed and if you need to amend your soil...and decide if its something you want to under take. You may find some vines need to be cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season, some need to be mulched... some need extra water, as most flowering plants do...so as you can see you need to do a lot of research.
Otherwise you might go thru a lot of time and effort and cost for something that may grow for only one year. If you pick the right plant for the right conditions, you can be rewarded with a very pretty wall!
Also if you have a good quality nursery near you, you might want to talk with a very knowledgable person there.
Good luck!
Trumpet vine (hummingbird vine) also invasive and Coral vine, invasive as well.
if you live in a warm region
bugainvilla
moon vine ( blooms at night cold hardy to 15)
pink moon vine (blooms at evening throught the night cold hardy to 0)
if you live in a cooler climate
jackmans clematis ( cold hardy to -26)
Vinca vine (not that good of a climbing vine, but pretty foliage.) will keep leaves at 10, then die to the ground) cold hardy to -20
Um - you do know Silver Lace Vine is related to Japanese Knotweed and is one of the most invasive plants known do you? It will not only climb up - but will be perfectly happy to take iver your garden and those of all your neighbours on the horizontal too.
I would strongly advise you to think again about that choice!
You have a lot of good answers and I agree you can consider Espaliers.You can also do Grape vines on them.
First of all know the plant zone you live in. second understand that vines are harm full to the mortar that holds your bricks together. vines will also increase the moisture level in the brick and mortar. this will decrease the life expectancy of the masonry on your home. You will at some time in the future need to tuck-point your brick earlier then expected. Vines are high maintenance, their not just plant and grow. lots of pruning here. Don't forget that when you have vines or plant on the house you also increase insetc activity like ants earwigs mites ect. for all the effort and time you will be spending on this endeavor you might want to consider an espalier. You can use crab apple apples cherry etc. these plants will give you the bloom times and durations you are looking for that most vines don't offer. you may consider a climbing rose or pyracantha. Also take profile in consideration. The distance the plant will project outward from the house. Ivy 4-10';, silverlace 10-12';, Virginia creeper 8-12';, Fast growth = fast death. vines will grow on-top of them self's and create a type of thatch layer that is dead wood that is a fire hazard to the home. every 5-7 years you will need to remove all vines in order to remove this dead material and reduce fire hazard to the home.
Try Wisteria for an awsome bloom, also trumpet vine and or honey suckle vine
What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?
I have planted this this past week and didnt look to see the name of it?
anyone can guess?
also how long generally does it bloom for ?
Thanks for your answers!What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?
Verbena bonariensis.
It has a very long blooming period of about two months.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h鈥?/a>What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?
The only thing it sounds like to me is liatra. Do a Google search on ';liatra picture'; and see if it is what you have and please give me a ';best answer'; if I am right!!! :o) The blooms last quite a long time as they bloom from the top down.
verbena bonarensis.flowers til end oct.will self seed if good soil
anyone can guess?
also how long generally does it bloom for ?
Thanks for your answers!What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?
Verbena bonariensis.
It has a very long blooming period of about two months.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h鈥?/a>What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?
The only thing it sounds like to me is liatra. Do a Google search on ';liatra picture'; and see if it is what you have and please give me a ';best answer'; if I am right!!! :o) The blooms last quite a long time as they bloom from the top down.
verbena bonarensis.flowers til end oct.will self seed if good soil
Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?
My grandmother is convinced one of her dogwood trees was pink. I died, totaly. She cut it down and the next year is sprouted again. It is now white. I would like to know if it is possible for a dogwood tree to have a second growth a different color.Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?
If the original tree was a pink tree grafted onto a white rootstock, it would come back white. The same thing happens if you prune a hybrid rose too severly. Now, why did you doubt Granny? You know that the old timers are sharp in the garden.Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?
Yes -many dogwoods are hybrids-(in that they are like roses). A sturdy root stock of one type is married to a specific flower of another type.This has been going on for at least 300 years! Grafting from one to the other is what I mean't to say.
If the original tree was a pink tree grafted onto a white rootstock, it would come back white. The same thing happens if you prune a hybrid rose too severly. Now, why did you doubt Granny? You know that the old timers are sharp in the garden.Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?
Yes -many dogwoods are hybrids-(in that they are like roses). A sturdy root stock of one type is married to a specific flower of another type.This has been going on for at least 300 years! Grafting from one to the other is what I mean't to say.
How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?
I'm not sure of the kind. It's the kind commonly sold in grocery stores.How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?
I've heard that the best way is to cut the roots and renew the substrate every few years.
They're not like tulips that you need to refrigerate or anything.
We have one that flowers all the time. It just needs to be fertilised every 6 months or so.How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?
you don't store it like you may bulbs - if that is what you are thinking. if you have had it a while and it is doing well, just continue to do the same things - water, fertilize, and watch the new blooms come as the days get longer.
You will need a good orchid bark mix and some orchid food. Find a window East is best. Water the plant once or twice a week depending on the humidity. Feed according to the food directions..I give mine a week feeding with each watering. Do not plant them is regular potting mix. Only cut the roots that are black or dark brown.
I've heard that the best way is to cut the roots and renew the substrate every few years.
They're not like tulips that you need to refrigerate or anything.
We have one that flowers all the time. It just needs to be fertilised every 6 months or so.How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?
you don't store it like you may bulbs - if that is what you are thinking. if you have had it a while and it is doing well, just continue to do the same things - water, fertilize, and watch the new blooms come as the days get longer.
You will need a good orchid bark mix and some orchid food. Find a window East is best. Water the plant once or twice a week depending on the humidity. Feed according to the food directions..I give mine a week feeding with each watering. Do not plant them is regular potting mix. Only cut the roots that are black or dark brown.
Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
I have a wisteria vine that I have grown from a start I bought at Lowes. I have had it for about 7 years, and it has never flowered. What do I need to do to make it flower? Thanks to all who help.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Here in the south wisteria vines are difficult to get rid of. Once planted they spread like crazy. They prefer to climb to flower and usually bloom 2 times a year. Try putting one or more on a trellis to get it to bloom. I have never fertilized mine. The blooms are white or purple, depending upon the plant you bought. Purple being the most coomon. If you plant the seeds from them it will take 2 years to bloom. The plants you buy or dig up should bloom the first year. If you plant them near a tree they can actually choke the tree to death. You can prune them and they can make a nice looking specimen-the way i prefer. But keep your clippers sharp or they will hit the ground and run like wild fire.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
please, don't ask for trouble. i have one and u cant get rid of it. it Will take over your entire yard with vines that u can not break. i have even tied it to the back of a truck to pull it out of the ground and it still comes back. it has killed one tree and is working on another.i try to keep it cut back but u cant kill the little devil . Ive even put a root killer on it but it didn't workmatchless
Here in the south wisteria vines are difficult to get rid of. Once planted they spread like crazy. They prefer to climb to flower and usually bloom 2 times a year. Try putting one or more on a trellis to get it to bloom. I have never fertilized mine. The blooms are white or purple, depending upon the plant you bought. Purple being the most coomon. If you plant the seeds from them it will take 2 years to bloom. The plants you buy or dig up should bloom the first year. If you plant them near a tree they can actually choke the tree to death. You can prune them and they can make a nice looking specimen-the way i prefer. But keep your clippers sharp or they will hit the ground and run like wild fire.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
please, don't ask for trouble. i have one and u cant get rid of it. it Will take over your entire yard with vines that u can not break. i have even tied it to the back of a truck to pull it out of the ground and it still comes back. it has killed one tree and is working on another.i try to keep it cut back but u cant kill the little devil . Ive even put a root killer on it but it didn't work
What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?
i gave it water and enough sunlight but it still didn't bloom.What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?
Miracle Grow. Works on everything!!!!What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?
here's a useful link.
Miracle Grow. Works on everything!!!!What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?
here's a useful link.
How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?
These trees and plants have bloomed one time in about 3 yrs can you please help me.How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?
Full sun, time to mature, bone meal for phosphorus, and room to grow without sharing ground with other large trees. Pears are considered biennial perennials, that is, they produce a large (bumper) crop of fruit one year, then use the following year to ';rest';, otherwise, they'd fruit themselves to death at expense of new growth. So count on a large crop one year, and a modest one the next. Wisteria will bloom in time with the above conditions. You might want to test your soil for pH and nutrient content. Hope I've helped.How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?
Bradford Pears are prolific bloomers. Where is it planted? Where are you located? They only bloom at the beginning of the season and then the blooms are replaced by the foliage. Beware: due to their groth pattern they don't hold up well in the wind.
I have found Wisteria to be finicky. I have trouble getting it to bloom although others tell me that it is an easy plant. I do know that it prefers full sun.
Full sun, time to mature, bone meal for phosphorus, and room to grow without sharing ground with other large trees. Pears are considered biennial perennials, that is, they produce a large (bumper) crop of fruit one year, then use the following year to ';rest';, otherwise, they'd fruit themselves to death at expense of new growth. So count on a large crop one year, and a modest one the next. Wisteria will bloom in time with the above conditions. You might want to test your soil for pH and nutrient content. Hope I've helped.How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?
Bradford Pears are prolific bloomers. Where is it planted? Where are you located? They only bloom at the beginning of the season and then the blooms are replaced by the foliage. Beware: due to their groth pattern they don't hold up well in the wind.
I have found Wisteria to be finicky. I have trouble getting it to bloom although others tell me that it is an easy plant. I do know that it prefers full sun.
When are the cherry blossoms in the shakespeare garden in bloom?
and for how long?When are the cherry blossoms in the shakespeare garden in bloom?
Not long now.
Not long now.
How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?
Please help me!!How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?
Zuchinni plants have male flowers and female flowers. Male flowers can't pollinate a male flower %26amp; female can't pollinate female-likewise. It's good to have 4 to 6 plants in close proximity. You can still grow them good sized pots; just keep'm close together. Good luck!How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?
Well maybe your pots are not big enough, and they like lots of water and good drainage and good light. The orange flowers are edible you know, but I would try watering it a little more. I'm not sure what type of pot you have it in, (like a tall deep pot or a long narrow pot), but I knew someone that grew them in a pot as well and they produced very well. Good luck
Zuchinni plants have male flowers and female flowers. Male flowers can't pollinate a male flower %26amp; female can't pollinate female-likewise. It's good to have 4 to 6 plants in close proximity. You can still grow them good sized pots; just keep'm close together. Good luck!How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?
Well maybe your pots are not big enough, and they like lots of water and good drainage and good light. The orange flowers are edible you know, but I would try watering it a little more. I'm not sure what type of pot you have it in, (like a tall deep pot or a long narrow pot), but I knew someone that grew them in a pot as well and they produced very well. Good luck
Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?
This plant was ordered for a funeral. I never saw it so i do not know whar color it may be. I am interested to know what i sent tho.Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?
If it was sent in your name and you know from where you sent it, contact the florist. It should be on record.Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?
Hi:
I am not 100 percent sure on the tropical plant you sent. The one that comes to mind id the Philodendron Radicans, or Reed or Golden Reed Orchid. These species have wonderful blooms and come in different color. Although I do not have this specimen in my tropics section, I will link you to the section, so you can look at some other tropical plants. See if any of these would be similar to the one you sent. Good luck to you and have a great day
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c鈥?/a>
If it was sent in your name and you know from where you sent it, contact the florist. It should be on record.Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?
Hi:
I am not 100 percent sure on the tropical plant you sent. The one that comes to mind id the Philodendron Radicans, or Reed or Golden Reed Orchid. These species have wonderful blooms and come in different color. Although I do not have this specimen in my tropics section, I will link you to the section, so you can look at some other tropical plants. See if any of these would be similar to the one you sent. Good luck to you and have a great day
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c鈥?/a>
Why does my roses bloom with dead pedals?
When my roses bloom the pedals look as if they were dying. All nasty and brown looking.Why does my roses bloom with dead pedals?
Rose leaves with dark patches on them have a fungal disease called Black Spot. This disease is caused by warm temperatures and humidity. It will eventually defoliate the plant and weaken it severely. You either have to spray the roses with a fungicide to keep the leaves healthy, or you have to plant roses that are highly resistant to blackspot. Fungicides are somewhat toxic and need to be applied regularly during the growing season. It is important to understand that they are a preventative, not a cure--you have to spray the roses BEFORE they get the disease--spraying will not cure the leaves already infected.
For a good list of roses that are highly disease resistant, look at the 'Earth Kind' list of roses developed by the state of Texas. These roses were tested over a long period of time to choose varieties that look good and bloom well with little use of chemicals.
As to the brown flowers, you may have another rose disease called Botrytis. This is a disease also prevented by fungicides, so if you spray for Black Spot disease, that should take care of the brown petals as well. Another cause of brown petals are a pest called Thrips, which are a very tiny insect that likes to rasp the edges of rose petals. They require frequent applications of pesticide to prevent. You can tell if you have thrips or not by shaking a flower over a piece of white paper. If tiny bugs will fall out of the flower and show up on the white paper--those are thrips.
Another way to go is, as before, plant types that are not so affected by Thrips. Thrips tend to prefer white and other very pale colored roses.Why does my roses bloom with dead pedals?
Home dept. Call the garden shop, and talk to the rose person, they can tell you what you need and how to do it. If yo bye plants there, if they die, or do what yours is doing they will replace them up to one year.
The black spots on your leaves is called Black Spot disease and you can get a liquid for this and you can get it at Wal-Mart and other nursery's. Your leaves are also turning brown and yellow,just spray them and make them all well.
they are not dead its a type of rose!
It will only be a time that the roses will be attacked also. It sounds like you might have aphids eating at them. or a it might be blight. or fungus that attacks the leaves.matchless
Rose leaves with dark patches on them have a fungal disease called Black Spot. This disease is caused by warm temperatures and humidity. It will eventually defoliate the plant and weaken it severely. You either have to spray the roses with a fungicide to keep the leaves healthy, or you have to plant roses that are highly resistant to blackspot. Fungicides are somewhat toxic and need to be applied regularly during the growing season. It is important to understand that they are a preventative, not a cure--you have to spray the roses BEFORE they get the disease--spraying will not cure the leaves already infected.
For a good list of roses that are highly disease resistant, look at the 'Earth Kind' list of roses developed by the state of Texas. These roses were tested over a long period of time to choose varieties that look good and bloom well with little use of chemicals.
As to the brown flowers, you may have another rose disease called Botrytis. This is a disease also prevented by fungicides, so if you spray for Black Spot disease, that should take care of the brown petals as well. Another cause of brown petals are a pest called Thrips, which are a very tiny insect that likes to rasp the edges of rose petals. They require frequent applications of pesticide to prevent. You can tell if you have thrips or not by shaking a flower over a piece of white paper. If tiny bugs will fall out of the flower and show up on the white paper--those are thrips.
Another way to go is, as before, plant types that are not so affected by Thrips. Thrips tend to prefer white and other very pale colored roses.Why does my roses bloom with dead pedals?
Home dept. Call the garden shop, and talk to the rose person, they can tell you what you need and how to do it. If yo bye plants there, if they die, or do what yours is doing they will replace them up to one year.
The black spots on your leaves is called Black Spot disease and you can get a liquid for this and you can get it at Wal-Mart and other nursery's. Your leaves are also turning brown and yellow,just spray them and make them all well.
they are not dead its a type of rose!
It will only be a time that the roses will be attacked also. It sounds like you might have aphids eating at them. or a it might be blight. or fungus that attacks the leaves.
My onions are producing bloom stalks. Does this mean I will not get bulbs to eat this year?
I planted the green sets sold in bundles of 50 earlier this spring and I live in Zone 7-8.My onions are producing bloom stalks. Does this mean I will not get bulbs to eat this year?
Harvest onions when the tops have fallen over and dried. On sunny, breezy days, onions may be pulled and left in the garden for a day or two to dry before they are taken to a curing area. Curing must take place for the onions to be stored for any length of time. Cure onions by placing them in a warm, well-ventilated area until the necks are thoroughly dry. With warm temperatures, good air circulation and low humidity, curing should be completed within two weeks after harvest. Onions are best stored in a cool moderately dry area in ventilated containers.My onions are producing bloom stalks. Does this mean I will not get bulbs to eat this year?
yes, bolted onions quickly lose all sweetness. The plant transfers that stored energy (in the bulb) up to the flowering stalk. If too late to harvest then let them flower and collect the seeds. You can plant onions from seed too. This is a good way to get green onions or spring onions.
Sorry to say that once they bolt, they need to be harvested as the onion will begin to deteriorate. Sometimes this happens if it gets too cold at a critical point. Some varieties are more prone to bolting than others.
Harvest onions when the tops have fallen over and dried. On sunny, breezy days, onions may be pulled and left in the garden for a day or two to dry before they are taken to a curing area. Curing must take place for the onions to be stored for any length of time. Cure onions by placing them in a warm, well-ventilated area until the necks are thoroughly dry. With warm temperatures, good air circulation and low humidity, curing should be completed within two weeks after harvest. Onions are best stored in a cool moderately dry area in ventilated containers.My onions are producing bloom stalks. Does this mean I will not get bulbs to eat this year?
yes, bolted onions quickly lose all sweetness. The plant transfers that stored energy (in the bulb) up to the flowering stalk. If too late to harvest then let them flower and collect the seeds. You can plant onions from seed too. This is a good way to get green onions or spring onions.
Sorry to say that once they bolt, they need to be harvested as the onion will begin to deteriorate. Sometimes this happens if it gets too cold at a critical point. Some varieties are more prone to bolting than others.
My dutch iris's have bloomed and the blooms are falling off now. If I dehead them will they bloom again?
I'm in zone 7b.My dutch iris's have bloomed and the blooms are falling off now. If I dehead them will they bloom again?
No. They are single flower only plants. They will, however, come back next year if you have planted them right and they are healthy.
No. They are single flower only plants. They will, however, come back next year if you have planted them right and they are healthy.
Will gladiola corms still bloom after being dormant for 2 seasons?
I have many gladiola corms that my father used to plant each spring and dig up each fall for winter storage. He was sick last year and did not plant them. They were stored in a cool, dry place. Will they still bloom if they miss a planting season?Will gladiola corms still bloom after being dormant for 2 seasons?
What you want is viable corms. Whether they can bloom this year or must wait until next year is lesss important. Cut open a representative corm and see if it contains any moisture. If it is completely dry, it has died. If your corms are OK, plant them right away. Good luck.Will gladiola corms still bloom after being dormant for 2 seasons?
Bloom? I'm wondering if they will even grow?? Unless they are dried and shriveled, the only way you'll know is to get them in the ground and see. They may not flower this year but just spend the time storing energy so they can be dug, stored and replanted in 09 to bloom.
Plant 'em, water 'em, feed 'em, and wait.
You might have a wonderful surprise.
I've planted some pathetic-looking corms from time to time, and after they came up, there were some beautiful blooms.
I think they should. I had ranunculi bulbs dormant for 6 years and they grew %26amp; bloomed when planted.
Probably, unless they are shriveled.
What you want is viable corms. Whether they can bloom this year or must wait until next year is lesss important. Cut open a representative corm and see if it contains any moisture. If it is completely dry, it has died. If your corms are OK, plant them right away. Good luck.Will gladiola corms still bloom after being dormant for 2 seasons?
Bloom? I'm wondering if they will even grow?? Unless they are dried and shriveled, the only way you'll know is to get them in the ground and see. They may not flower this year but just spend the time storing energy so they can be dug, stored and replanted in 09 to bloom.
Plant 'em, water 'em, feed 'em, and wait.
You might have a wonderful surprise.
I've planted some pathetic-looking corms from time to time, and after they came up, there were some beautiful blooms.
I think they should. I had ranunculi bulbs dormant for 6 years and they grew %26amp; bloomed when planted.
Probably, unless they are shriveled.
I need some great flowers with alot of color that bloom during the summer and fall or all the time?
Please give me examples of flower types not just 'perrenials' thanks in advance.I need some great flowers with alot of color that bloom during the summer and fall or all the time?
For blooms all season long, you just can't beat the more popular annuals. For sunny locations, try petunias, marigolds, geraniums or salvia. The shade stalwarts in my garden are impatiens or begonias. Just make sure they are well watered and I fertilize my annuals monthly until frost. Good luck!I need some great flowers with alot of color that bloom during the summer and fall or all the time?
For shady areas, you can't beat ';Impatiens';. They bloom constantly until killed by frost, and there is absolutely NO maintenance!. For full sun, I'd recommend moss rose--they bloom all summer %26amp; are drought tolerant. They're beautiful in containers, too.
In sunny areas, petunias, pansies, dianthus and snap-dragons do well, but need to be dead-headed (dead blossoms removed) in order to keep blooming. ';Wave'; petunias don't need dead-heading, but are more expensive.
Begonias are good in shade OR sun, and are care free, and geraniums need little care other than dead-heading the few blossoms they get.
Some good seeds to try are cosmos, marigold, bachelor buttons, alyssum and zinnia. These all make great cut flowers, too.
For sunny areas, you can't beat marigolds. My very sunny backyard is full of them, potted and in the ground. Impatiens are great for shady areas, geraniums are good in part sun/part shade, rose of sharon is good in sun, oleanders good in sun. Most blooming plants need to be dead headed regularly to keep their blooms coming in.
Yes, Morning glories are beautiful and easy, but they are also poisonous to animals...be careful. There is also a variation of the morning glory called evening glories or something that are neat too.
As others have said, petunias are great for any area - they grow and bloom very well and the more you deadhead them, they more they bloom.
Pansies are another good annual - they need both sun and shade - they tend to wilt when it's too hot.
Impatiens are wonderful in the shade, several colors, dark green foliage, and easy maintenance.
Another good annual that you start by seed are Morning Glories - they are gorgeous, come in several colors, grow rapidly and bloom beautifully. They flower all summer, but will die with the first good frost. They are a vining plant. They don't do well with transplanting though, so plant the seeds right in the ground. You need to soak the seeds overnight before planting.
For a shade perennial, try astilbe - they are very pretty and come in 3 different colors. You can get them in bulbs or as a plant that is already started. I just planted some of these bulbs 2 weeks ago and they are already about 4'; tall.
Sunny perennials - bee balm, purple cone flowers, daisies, delphiniums, bleeding heart, hosta, hydrangea, hardy hibiscus (huge, gorgeous flowers), butterfly plants. Just to name a few
what about hollyhocks ? they are late bloomers and they are really pretty . good luck and happy gardening .
Ooh, I love these types of questions!
Give more info:
*what part of the country/world are these plants going to be living in?
*what sort of light will they be getting ?(as in, they'll be in the deep shade of a pine tree, or, they'll be along a sunny walk)
*do you want to plant them in the ground? in window boxes? in pots? (and what size of pot/container)
*what sort of soil do you have (if they'll be in the ground)
*what level of care do you plan to give them? (it's not like being a Mom; there's no 'right' answer --- just: how much time do you plan to spend watering, deadheading, pruning --- they need a commitment of sorts) ...I personally love plants (perennials, ha) that can be planted, babied for a short time if need be, and left to their own devices except for watering every week, fertilizer every 1 to 3 months, and maybe soil amendments every 2 or 3 years... nothing too high maintenance!
Ask your question again, with these ???s answered and I'm sure you'll get tons of answers!
Best of luck!
Most all annuals are long term bloomers and are for all areas from sun to shade.
Geraniums, impatiens, petunias....go to any garden center and what is in bloom as an annual will pretty much stay that way...it also states bloom time on the care tags in each plant.
I have a Crane's Bill Geranium (perennial) that grows in a large mound once mature and doesn't stop blooming - even into the fall.
Best bet is prolly the annual listed above.
Petunias are pretty, grow fast, with pretty much any dirt on the ground and they have a wide array of different colors.
For blooms all season long, you just can't beat the more popular annuals. For sunny locations, try petunias, marigolds, geraniums or salvia. The shade stalwarts in my garden are impatiens or begonias. Just make sure they are well watered and I fertilize my annuals monthly until frost. Good luck!I need some great flowers with alot of color that bloom during the summer and fall or all the time?
For shady areas, you can't beat ';Impatiens';. They bloom constantly until killed by frost, and there is absolutely NO maintenance!. For full sun, I'd recommend moss rose--they bloom all summer %26amp; are drought tolerant. They're beautiful in containers, too.
In sunny areas, petunias, pansies, dianthus and snap-dragons do well, but need to be dead-headed (dead blossoms removed) in order to keep blooming. ';Wave'; petunias don't need dead-heading, but are more expensive.
Begonias are good in shade OR sun, and are care free, and geraniums need little care other than dead-heading the few blossoms they get.
Some good seeds to try are cosmos, marigold, bachelor buttons, alyssum and zinnia. These all make great cut flowers, too.
For sunny areas, you can't beat marigolds. My very sunny backyard is full of them, potted and in the ground. Impatiens are great for shady areas, geraniums are good in part sun/part shade, rose of sharon is good in sun, oleanders good in sun. Most blooming plants need to be dead headed regularly to keep their blooms coming in.
Yes, Morning glories are beautiful and easy, but they are also poisonous to animals...be careful. There is also a variation of the morning glory called evening glories or something that are neat too.
As others have said, petunias are great for any area - they grow and bloom very well and the more you deadhead them, they more they bloom.
Pansies are another good annual - they need both sun and shade - they tend to wilt when it's too hot.
Impatiens are wonderful in the shade, several colors, dark green foliage, and easy maintenance.
Another good annual that you start by seed are Morning Glories - they are gorgeous, come in several colors, grow rapidly and bloom beautifully. They flower all summer, but will die with the first good frost. They are a vining plant. They don't do well with transplanting though, so plant the seeds right in the ground. You need to soak the seeds overnight before planting.
For a shade perennial, try astilbe - they are very pretty and come in 3 different colors. You can get them in bulbs or as a plant that is already started. I just planted some of these bulbs 2 weeks ago and they are already about 4'; tall.
Sunny perennials - bee balm, purple cone flowers, daisies, delphiniums, bleeding heart, hosta, hydrangea, hardy hibiscus (huge, gorgeous flowers), butterfly plants. Just to name a few
what about hollyhocks ? they are late bloomers and they are really pretty . good luck and happy gardening .
Ooh, I love these types of questions!
Give more info:
*what part of the country/world are these plants going to be living in?
*what sort of light will they be getting ?(as in, they'll be in the deep shade of a pine tree, or, they'll be along a sunny walk)
*do you want to plant them in the ground? in window boxes? in pots? (and what size of pot/container)
*what sort of soil do you have (if they'll be in the ground)
*what level of care do you plan to give them? (it's not like being a Mom; there's no 'right' answer --- just: how much time do you plan to spend watering, deadheading, pruning --- they need a commitment of sorts) ...I personally love plants (perennials, ha) that can be planted, babied for a short time if need be, and left to their own devices except for watering every week, fertilizer every 1 to 3 months, and maybe soil amendments every 2 or 3 years... nothing too high maintenance!
Ask your question again, with these ???s answered and I'm sure you'll get tons of answers!
Best of luck!
Most all annuals are long term bloomers and are for all areas from sun to shade.
Geraniums, impatiens, petunias....go to any garden center and what is in bloom as an annual will pretty much stay that way...it also states bloom time on the care tags in each plant.
I have a Crane's Bill Geranium (perennial) that grows in a large mound once mature and doesn't stop blooming - even into the fall.
Best bet is prolly the annual listed above.
Petunias are pretty, grow fast, with pretty much any dirt on the ground and they have a wide array of different colors.
I know that the Christmas plants can bloom anytime of the year. How do i get it to bloom?
I can't even get it to bloom at christmas, but everyone says you can get them to bloom anytime of the year..is this right?I know that the Christmas plants can bloom anytime of the year. How do i get it to bloom?
what kind of plant is it? if it is a christmas cactus, you can give it dark treatments in the upcoming few months to december. meaning, keeping it in a dimly lit to dark place and fewer waterings. when you bring it back out into the light, it will go crazy with blooms! amaryllis is sometimes considered a christmas plant, but they will bloom in the spring... and sometimes again in the fall.I know that the Christmas plants can bloom anytime of the year. How do i get it to bloom?
mine only bloom in November. try repotting yours in better soil, mulch well, water, and give it plenty of sunshine.
they're light sensitive.
they need to be in the dark to bloom.
maybe in the dark for at least 16 hours a day.
Mine did bloom this christmas with no help at all...but when it became time to put it on my front porch in May, it began blooming again..wonder why?
what kind of plant is it? if it is a christmas cactus, you can give it dark treatments in the upcoming few months to december. meaning, keeping it in a dimly lit to dark place and fewer waterings. when you bring it back out into the light, it will go crazy with blooms! amaryllis is sometimes considered a christmas plant, but they will bloom in the spring... and sometimes again in the fall.I know that the Christmas plants can bloom anytime of the year. How do i get it to bloom?
mine only bloom in November. try repotting yours in better soil, mulch well, water, and give it plenty of sunshine.
they're light sensitive.
they need to be in the dark to bloom.
maybe in the dark for at least 16 hours a day.
Mine did bloom this christmas with no help at all...but when it became time to put it on my front porch in May, it began blooming again..wonder why?
What do you do with an orchid after the bloom dies?
I know on some flowers you just cut off the whole stem. But on others you have to let them die back so they will bloom again.What do you do with an orchid after the bloom dies?
it really depends of which one you have... as a rule with orchid I don't do anything to them because most of the time they can bloom again on the same stem..or I will wait until the stem is completely dry and dead before I cut it. My best advice would be do the same thing you've been doing (watering, fertilizer) and just let nature take it's next turn. You never know with orchid.What do you do with an orchid after the bloom dies?
Depends what type of orchid you are growing. Orchids like cymbidiums would be better to have the spent flowers removed and the stems cut off close to the plant, and the plant fertilised during any periods of growth. Others orchids like Phalaenopsis can have the old flowers picked off from the stem, and the stem left as new plants can form on the ends of the stem - and can be potted up once they hve roots for new plants.
We have hundreds of orchids.
As a general rule, we cut the stems off after blooming to redirect energy to the production of new growth. What few flowers you may get from an old spike is not worth it. Orchids need to make strong new growth for next season's bloom.
See source for more info
Yes, yu cut off the whole flower stem and it is best if you spray your orchid with dilute balanced fertilizer at least once a week in order to maintain its vigour.. in about a month or so your orchids will be in bloom againmatchless
it really depends of which one you have... as a rule with orchid I don't do anything to them because most of the time they can bloom again on the same stem..or I will wait until the stem is completely dry and dead before I cut it. My best advice would be do the same thing you've been doing (watering, fertilizer) and just let nature take it's next turn. You never know with orchid.What do you do with an orchid after the bloom dies?
Depends what type of orchid you are growing. Orchids like cymbidiums would be better to have the spent flowers removed and the stems cut off close to the plant, and the plant fertilised during any periods of growth. Others orchids like Phalaenopsis can have the old flowers picked off from the stem, and the stem left as new plants can form on the ends of the stem - and can be potted up once they hve roots for new plants.
We have hundreds of orchids.
As a general rule, we cut the stems off after blooming to redirect energy to the production of new growth. What few flowers you may get from an old spike is not worth it. Orchids need to make strong new growth for next season's bloom.
See source for more info
Yes, yu cut off the whole flower stem and it is best if you spray your orchid with dilute balanced fertilizer at least once a week in order to maintain its vigour.. in about a month or so your orchids will be in bloom again
How do you get an orchid plant to re-bloom?
I purchased an orchid plant with blooms. Buds continued to open for about 1 month, and a few more buds appeared, giving me about 2 1/2 months of flowers. Now the plant is dormant and the branch is starting to turn black and die off. Is there a way to get it to re-bloom, or do I have to just wait?
Thanks.How do you get an orchid plant to re-bloom?
A specific answer is hard to provide without knowing exactly what type of orchid you had. I could assume that it is a Phalaenopsis species, but it could be a Columnaria, Epidendron, Encyclia, or something from the Cattleya alliance, all of which tend to be sold ';over the counter'; (meaning in a wide variety of stores, with little info to go with it). Each type requires specific and differing treatment, light conditions, temperature regimes, and watering and fertilization frequencies. Essentially, if you can provide your orchid with growing conditions similar to its ';native'; conditions, you will have success. This is not too hard to do.
If you know what type of plant you have, try an Advanced Google search for ';Care Sheet'; in the exact phrase box and the genus name in the all the words box. There are a lot of them, and a lot of good ones available.
Thanks.How do you get an orchid plant to re-bloom?
A specific answer is hard to provide without knowing exactly what type of orchid you had. I could assume that it is a Phalaenopsis species, but it could be a Columnaria, Epidendron, Encyclia, or something from the Cattleya alliance, all of which tend to be sold ';over the counter'; (meaning in a wide variety of stores, with little info to go with it). Each type requires specific and differing treatment, light conditions, temperature regimes, and watering and fertilization frequencies. Essentially, if you can provide your orchid with growing conditions similar to its ';native'; conditions, you will have success. This is not too hard to do.
If you know what type of plant you have, try an Advanced Google search for ';Care Sheet'; in the exact phrase box and the genus name in the all the words box. There are a lot of them, and a lot of good ones available.
How do you grow tomato plants inside, will they bloom and produce?
We grow them on window ledges. Make sure they have light and plenty of water and feed and you'll have a bumper crop - although you won't be able to see through the window.How do you grow tomato plants inside, will they bloom and produce?
Go to your local garden store or Walmarts and buy starter mix, containers such as single cell and of course tomato seeds. Moisten the starter mix and place in the cells. Don't over water. Test the starter mix by squeezing the mix. Water should not come out. Put a seed in the center of each cell and cover lightly. I use Parks e-z cells. You do not need light for the seeds to germinate. The seeds will germinate in about 10 days. Keep the cover over the plants and place under lights. The lights can be grow lights, fluorescent lights or incandescence lights. You will need to check the soil to make sure it doesn't dry out. Do not water the plants itself. Always water from the bottom. Once the plants have three full leaves you can put them in individual pots. (I use the ones left over from last years flowers.) I sterilized them first, with 1 part bleach and 3 parts water. After transplanting I keep them under lights until I can move them on the porch or by the window due to the temperature outside. I add fish emulsion to bottle of water when I water the plants.( 1 cap full of fish emulsion to gallon of water.) You get good roots. Once the temperature is warm and no danger of frost, you can put them in the ground or in a large pot and grow on the patio. They will bloom and you will get tomatoes as long as the the weather is hot.How do you grow tomato plants inside, will they bloom and produce?
i don't know,try it, but i saw on TV that you could grow your tomato plant up side down outside end you should see how big they are wow
Grow them in a grow bag. Don't let them dry out. They will bloom and produce.
Go to your local garden store or Walmarts and buy starter mix, containers such as single cell and of course tomato seeds. Moisten the starter mix and place in the cells. Don't over water. Test the starter mix by squeezing the mix. Water should not come out. Put a seed in the center of each cell and cover lightly. I use Parks e-z cells. You do not need light for the seeds to germinate. The seeds will germinate in about 10 days. Keep the cover over the plants and place under lights. The lights can be grow lights, fluorescent lights or incandescence lights. You will need to check the soil to make sure it doesn't dry out. Do not water the plants itself. Always water from the bottom. Once the plants have three full leaves you can put them in individual pots. (I use the ones left over from last years flowers.) I sterilized them first, with 1 part bleach and 3 parts water. After transplanting I keep them under lights until I can move them on the porch or by the window due to the temperature outside. I add fish emulsion to bottle of water when I water the plants.( 1 cap full of fish emulsion to gallon of water.) You get good roots. Once the temperature is warm and no danger of frost, you can put them in the ground or in a large pot and grow on the patio. They will bloom and you will get tomatoes as long as the the weather is hot.How do you grow tomato plants inside, will they bloom and produce?
i don't know,try it, but i saw on TV that you could grow your tomato plant up side down outside end you should see how big they are wow
Grow them in a grow bag. Don't let them dry out. They will bloom and produce.
Is there any way to make a dogwood tree bloom?
I planted a dogwood tree about 2-3 years ago. It has never bloomed but looks very healthy. Can you help me?Is there any way to make a dogwood tree bloom?
Give it more time to mature, make sure it gets full sun for part of the day, do not prune other than dead or diseased wood, and feed with a high-phosphorus fertilizer to promote blooming (bone meal is excellent). Then be patient. By the way, the blooms on dogwoods are not that exciting, as they are usually grown for their variegated leaves and/or their bark, which shows red in winter.Is there any way to make a dogwood tree bloom?
ask a botanist or whoever it is that deal with the study of trees
Give it more time to mature, make sure it gets full sun for part of the day, do not prune other than dead or diseased wood, and feed with a high-phosphorus fertilizer to promote blooming (bone meal is excellent). Then be patient. By the way, the blooms on dogwoods are not that exciting, as they are usually grown for their variegated leaves and/or their bark, which shows red in winter.Is there any way to make a dogwood tree bloom?
ask a botanist or whoever it is that deal with the study of trees
How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
One of my Desert Roses was started from a cutting and it used to bloom several times throughout the summer, but last summer it developed only a few blooms and they dropped off before opening. It's about 4-5 years old.
My Desert Rose started from seed has a nice caudex but has never bloomed. It's about 3 years old.
I'm reading different things about how often to fertilize, etc. What say you?How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
well here's what I do.
when ever it blooms, and the rose starts to die you should snap off the rose. like there should be a little knot on the green part of the stem and you should break it off from there.
this helps the rose bush so that it can grow back twice as many roses as before. also you should add fertilizers to the soil around the plant. there are sertian fertilizers that are made spacificly for rose plants.
hope that helps you!How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
Fertilize every six months, water continuously, and make sure that you're misting. This assumes that you're dead-heading. Maybe you need to try a different type of plant food--I love miracle grow. Check with your local Rose Society, or go to americanrosesociety.org.
My Desert Rose started from seed has a nice caudex but has never bloomed. It's about 3 years old.
I'm reading different things about how often to fertilize, etc. What say you?How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
well here's what I do.
when ever it blooms, and the rose starts to die you should snap off the rose. like there should be a little knot on the green part of the stem and you should break it off from there.
this helps the rose bush so that it can grow back twice as many roses as before. also you should add fertilizers to the soil around the plant. there are sertian fertilizers that are made spacificly for rose plants.
hope that helps you!How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
Fertilize every six months, water continuously, and make sure that you're misting. This assumes that you're dead-heading. Maybe you need to try a different type of plant food--I love miracle grow. Check with your local Rose Society, or go to americanrosesociety.org.
How do you cut back iris plants after they bloom? When is the best time to do that?
After my iris plants bloomed earlier in the season, the wilted blooms stayed on the plant, how do I cut the bloom back once it has blossomed.How do you cut back iris plants after they bloom? When is the best time to do that?
You should cut them back right after they finish blooming . Onlt cut back the stem that the flowers were on , unless you have any tattered
or dead leaves ...How do you cut back iris plants after they bloom? When is the best time to do that?
Once an iris is done blooming, it's a good idea to cut it back to within a few inches of the bulb. That's the green spiky part and the stem that held the flower both! I live in the north, and do mine in the fall, not spring.
I use a large pair of scissors or garden shears when I do mine.
cut back in early spring. If you have a nice looking leaf, I see no reason to cut back before it goes brown.
I have Japanese iris and I just let the green stay through the fall, die in winter, and I cut back in early spring. If you have a nice looking leaf, I see no reason to cut back before it goes brown.
When you do cut back, just use electric or hand hedge shears and take it down to just above ground level.
Most bulbs should not be cut back. You need to let the leaves nourish the bulb for the next time it blooms, After the leaves turn brown they just fall off. Since this can look unsightly I braid my day lily leaves and let them turn brown. I don't know if this would work with Iris leaves.
Sorry , no answer, but I'm glad you asked, Id like to know.
Wait .... when the beautiful flower is gone, they're done for the year. 2 Things you can do... cut them down to about 1 to 2 inches from the ground, or dig up the bulbs, cut them in half to increase your amount for spring and dry them over the winter in the garage or someplace on screen or a surface that won't hold water. Plant them after May 15th and watch 'em go!
You should cut them back right after they finish blooming . Onlt cut back the stem that the flowers were on , unless you have any tattered
or dead leaves ...How do you cut back iris plants after they bloom? When is the best time to do that?
Once an iris is done blooming, it's a good idea to cut it back to within a few inches of the bulb. That's the green spiky part and the stem that held the flower both! I live in the north, and do mine in the fall, not spring.
I use a large pair of scissors or garden shears when I do mine.
cut back in early spring. If you have a nice looking leaf, I see no reason to cut back before it goes brown.
I have Japanese iris and I just let the green stay through the fall, die in winter, and I cut back in early spring. If you have a nice looking leaf, I see no reason to cut back before it goes brown.
When you do cut back, just use electric or hand hedge shears and take it down to just above ground level.
Most bulbs should not be cut back. You need to let the leaves nourish the bulb for the next time it blooms, After the leaves turn brown they just fall off. Since this can look unsightly I braid my day lily leaves and let them turn brown. I don't know if this would work with Iris leaves.
Sorry , no answer, but I'm glad you asked, Id like to know.
Wait .... when the beautiful flower is gone, they're done for the year. 2 Things you can do... cut them down to about 1 to 2 inches from the ground, or dig up the bulbs, cut them in half to increase your amount for spring and dry them over the winter in the garage or someplace on screen or a surface that won't hold water. Plant them after May 15th and watch 'em go!
Can I dig up daffodils while they are in bloom?
Every year I want to dig up my daffodils and replant them in a more appropriate place. When I bought my house, they were just stuck all around. When I see them, I want to dig them up. When they hybernate, I don't know where they all are. If I dig them up now, will I kill them? thanks for responding.Can I dig up daffodils while they are in bloom?
its best to do it when they r hibernating but if u r planting them right-away after digging them up then go ahead and try . I would do it with just one or two first just to see.Can I dig up daffodils while they are in bloom?
You won't kill them, but if you what til they finish blooming and then dig up the stem and bulb-they get nutrients from the stem-
place them in a paper sack and put them in a cool lace til fall-before the 1st frost- and put them where you want them. YOu wil have daffodils blooming in the spring.
wait till fall to transplant %26amp; separate.
Yes you can dig them up. Depending on how large the plant is dig 2-4 inches away from the plant and make a '; mote'; around the plant. Then carefully dig deep under the plant and do not disurb the delicate roots. When replanting them, dig a hole 2 times the size of the roots and carefully place them in and cover with dirt. Hope this helps.
yes but it's not a good ideamatchless
its best to do it when they r hibernating but if u r planting them right-away after digging them up then go ahead and try . I would do it with just one or two first just to see.Can I dig up daffodils while they are in bloom?
You won't kill them, but if you what til they finish blooming and then dig up the stem and bulb-they get nutrients from the stem-
place them in a paper sack and put them in a cool lace til fall-before the 1st frost- and put them where you want them. YOu wil have daffodils blooming in the spring.
wait till fall to transplant %26amp; separate.
Yes you can dig them up. Depending on how large the plant is dig 2-4 inches away from the plant and make a '; mote'; around the plant. Then carefully dig deep under the plant and do not disurb the delicate roots. When replanting them, dig a hole 2 times the size of the roots and carefully place them in and cover with dirt. Hope this helps.
yes but it's not a good idea
What are a list of some flowering perennials which bloom second half of the year for filtered shade??
also , exactly when and for how long do these bloom for?
Thanks for your answers!What are a list of some flowering perennials which bloom second half of the year for filtered shade??
I would try Colchicum if you are looking for something to bloom late Fall. If you are looking for something in late summer I would plant either Dahlias, Gladiolus, Caladiums, Lilies. You can even plant in succesion if you want to get blooms all summer long.
Do a search by ';Bloom Time'; here to find exactly what time frame you are looking for.
http://www.tulipworld.com/search.asp?keywords=aWhat are a list of some flowering perennials which bloom second half of the year for filtered shade??
Dahlias,Verbena bonarensis,asters,chythanthumums,all until first frosts
Try black eye'd susans, chrysanthemums
Thanks for your answers!What are a list of some flowering perennials which bloom second half of the year for filtered shade??
I would try Colchicum if you are looking for something to bloom late Fall. If you are looking for something in late summer I would plant either Dahlias, Gladiolus, Caladiums, Lilies. You can even plant in succesion if you want to get blooms all summer long.
Do a search by ';Bloom Time'; here to find exactly what time frame you are looking for.
http://www.tulipworld.com/search.asp?keywords=aWhat are a list of some flowering perennials which bloom second half of the year for filtered shade??
Dahlias,Verbena bonarensis,asters,chythanthumums,all until first frosts
Try black eye'd susans, chrysanthemums
How do I get my Floribunda rose bush to bloom?
Bloomed last year when new...this year canes growing long 5ft, no buds,then I pruned, still no flowers. Fertilized, has full sun. How do I get it to bloom?How do I get my Floribunda rose bush to bloom?
If the above roses were grafted to different root stock, it is possible that if pruned too low or died too low to the ground, the above shrub is gone. What you are now seeing may just be suckers from the original root stock. These suckers will not bloom flowers and you may need to replace your rose bush. Sorry.How do I get my Floribunda rose bush to bloom?
give it time
if it grew five feet it was probably mis-labeled
without me knowing its exact name and species that would be my educated guess
i do know that most grow the way they want and bloom when they want
don't be impatient it will bloom when its ready
try this sight too its great
Don't be so nasty! There are children here too.
Maybe too much fertilizer?
If the above roses were grafted to different root stock, it is possible that if pruned too low or died too low to the ground, the above shrub is gone. What you are now seeing may just be suckers from the original root stock. These suckers will not bloom flowers and you may need to replace your rose bush. Sorry.How do I get my Floribunda rose bush to bloom?
give it time
if it grew five feet it was probably mis-labeled
without me knowing its exact name and species that would be my educated guess
i do know that most grow the way they want and bloom when they want
don't be impatient it will bloom when its ready
try this sight too its great
Don't be so nasty! There are children here too.
Maybe too much fertilizer?
Which flowers are easy to plant and grow and bloom quickly?
We're doing something for class and I wanted to do sunflowers, but supposedly they take 80-90 days to grow. =/
Any suggestions?
Oh yeah, we live in Alabama.Which flowers are easy to plant and grow and bloom quickly?
Well sunflowers as a crop may take that long from planting to harvest but I've grown sunflowers as ornamentals in my MN yard and had flowers by the end of July after planting seed at the end of May. I don't know how fast you need them to be, they all need a fair amount of time to grow, bud and bloom but here are some that I've had millions of flowers from, planting outdoors from seed in a much harsher climate than yours.
Nasturtium
Bachelors Buttons (cornflower)
Cosmos (all types)
Zinnia
Marigold
Nigella (Love in a Mist)
Candytuft
Sweet Alyssum
and, yes,
Sunflower
They're all pretty too! Of course I think all flowers are pretty but lots of people agree on these! Here's a link where you can search their names and see pictures.
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/suite/?c鈥?/a>
Good luck, have fun and I hope this was helpful!
P.S. I'm a Beth L. too. I just noticed your name. Cool, huh?!
Any suggestions?
Oh yeah, we live in Alabama.Which flowers are easy to plant and grow and bloom quickly?
Well sunflowers as a crop may take that long from planting to harvest but I've grown sunflowers as ornamentals in my MN yard and had flowers by the end of July after planting seed at the end of May. I don't know how fast you need them to be, they all need a fair amount of time to grow, bud and bloom but here are some that I've had millions of flowers from, planting outdoors from seed in a much harsher climate than yours.
Nasturtium
Bachelors Buttons (cornflower)
Cosmos (all types)
Zinnia
Marigold
Nigella (Love in a Mist)
Candytuft
Sweet Alyssum
and, yes,
Sunflower
They're all pretty too! Of course I think all flowers are pretty but lots of people agree on these! Here's a link where you can search their names and see pictures.
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/suite/?c鈥?/a>
Good luck, have fun and I hope this was helpful!
P.S. I'm a Beth L. too. I just noticed your name. Cool, huh?!
How long does it take for a habanero to bloom after it is planted?
It broke the surface of the soil back in January and is roughly 15 inches tall. But, it still hasn't had it's first flower. Really looking forward to eating this wonderful chili...How long does it take for a habanero to bloom after it is planted?
usually 60 to 90 days
usually 60 to 90 days
How long will it take Marigold seeds to actually bloom?
My class is planting Marigold seeds the beginning of February, hoping that they'll be grown (and BLOOMING!!!) in time for Mother's Day. Can anyone tell me how long Marigolds take to grow and actually bloom from seed? Will they have blooms on them by Mother's Day if we plant in early February? (We'll be planting inside, using small terra cotta pots or the like)
thanks in advance!How long will it take Marigold seeds to actually bloom?
Marigolds require approximately 45 to 50 days to flower after seeding. indoor growing that can be sped up quite a bit with the use of fluorescent lighting. i recommend CFL (energy savers) in the 6500k range for growing and 2700k for flowering. good luckHow long will it take Marigold seeds to actually bloom?
Depends which type you are planting.French,African and American types (Tagetes) will almost certainly not flower in time and will grow thin and leggy indoors.
English types (Calendula) will flower earlier,though I could not guarantee Mother's Day colour.
Good luck.
They should bloom pretty fast if you are planting them inside and not out, but I'm not 100% sure :)
thanks in advance!How long will it take Marigold seeds to actually bloom?
Marigolds require approximately 45 to 50 days to flower after seeding. indoor growing that can be sped up quite a bit with the use of fluorescent lighting. i recommend CFL (energy savers) in the 6500k range for growing and 2700k for flowering. good luckHow long will it take Marigold seeds to actually bloom?
Depends which type you are planting.French,African and American types (Tagetes) will almost certainly not flower in time and will grow thin and leggy indoors.
English types (Calendula) will flower earlier,though I could not guarantee Mother's Day colour.
Good luck.
They should bloom pretty fast if you are planting them inside and not out, but I'm not 100% sure :)
What is the song playing in ';Elizabethtown'; when Orlando Bloom is preparing to kill himself on the bike?
My question basically covers it, I can't find the song anywhere. It's a fingerpicked acoustic song with really raspy vocals. Need this song!What is the song playing in ';Elizabethtown'; when Orlando Bloom is preparing to kill himself on the bike?
I think it is ';Shut Us Down'; by Lindsey Buckingham.
Here's a video of him performing it on Ellen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-27F8EcJ1鈥?/a>matchless
I think it is ';Shut Us Down'; by Lindsey Buckingham.
Here's a video of him performing it on Ellen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-27F8EcJ1鈥?/a>
Something fragrant to add to my garden that will bloom in the fall?
I'm looking to round out my garden with something frangrant that will bloom in the fall (besides roses). The more fragrant the better. I live in Northern California, zone ~9ish.Something fragrant to add to my garden that will bloom in the fall?
You might consider these:
Clematis terniflora ';Sweet Autumn';. Fall flowering vine (gets big).
Hedychium thyrsiforme (a type of Ginger Lily). Fall bloom, mildly fragrant, winter-dormant.
Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' (Scarlet Sage). Compact. Blooms late into the fall.
Lycoris chinensis. Fall blooming, beautiful gold.
Crocus sp. There are many fall-blooming cultivars.
Here are some lists of fall blooming plants:
http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesi鈥?/a>
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/arti鈥?/a>
Good luck!Something fragrant to add to my garden that will bloom in the fall?
Rose of Sharon
Jasmine (Some bloom twice a year)
Mint (They flower and smell nice)
Several Herbs: basil, oleander, lemon mint, oregano
what about holly hocks ? i hear they are great bloomers and bloom late fall but you will have to plant them now . good luck .
You might consider these:
Clematis terniflora ';Sweet Autumn';. Fall flowering vine (gets big).
Hedychium thyrsiforme (a type of Ginger Lily). Fall bloom, mildly fragrant, winter-dormant.
Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' (Scarlet Sage). Compact. Blooms late into the fall.
Lycoris chinensis. Fall blooming, beautiful gold.
Crocus sp. There are many fall-blooming cultivars.
Here are some lists of fall blooming plants:
http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesi鈥?/a>
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/arti鈥?/a>
Good luck!Something fragrant to add to my garden that will bloom in the fall?
Rose of Sharon
Jasmine (Some bloom twice a year)
Mint (They flower and smell nice)
Several Herbs: basil, oleander, lemon mint, oregano
what about holly hocks ? i hear they are great bloomers and bloom late fall but you will have to plant them now . good luck .
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
How do I get my calla lilly flowers to bloom in color?
I received a potted calla lilly plant at Christmas time. It had beautiful green leaves and colored flowers. Since then, the flowers bloom in green only. The plant looks healthy. And I water it regularly. I am not sure what fertilizer to use, however. Currently, I keep it on my porch to get partial sun. I live in warm, sunny, and humid Florida.How do I get my calla lilly flowers to bloom in color?
Use bonemeal in .25Cup or a ';flowering plant'; fertilizer mix, look for the phosphorous % number, it should be a little higher than the 1st number-phosphorous is the center #, the nitrogen is the first # this makes the plant green. www.gardensalive.com carries fertilizers that are organic, or you could go to KMart, Home Depot, etc. Also old fashioned callas flower only in white, but newer hybrids flower in pink, magenta, nearly black, yellow bordered with purple.
Use bonemeal in .25Cup or a ';flowering plant'; fertilizer mix, look for the phosphorous % number, it should be a little higher than the 1st number-phosphorous is the center #, the nitrogen is the first # this makes the plant green. www.gardensalive.com carries fertilizers that are organic, or you could go to KMart, Home Depot, etc. Also old fashioned callas flower only in white, but newer hybrids flower in pink, magenta, nearly black, yellow bordered with purple.
How do I get my lady slipper orchid to bloom?
It grows fairly well but it has yet to bloom. When a baught it, it had a flower but I've had it 3 years and it has doubled in size and has yet to bloom. I've heard they need some cold to fix them into blooming... how would a fridge work and how long? I live in Buffalo it gets a bit too cold here i thinkHow do I get my lady slipper orchid to bloom?
Lady Slipper Orchids - and there are a few slipper orchids, some of which are hardier than others, generally for house plants purposes can be thought of as needing warm growing conditions. You can have some differential between night and day, but otherwise keep temperatures from 55 - 65 night, and 70-90F daytime.
The answerer who stated to raise the middle of the N:P:K fertilizer mix is incorrect. N(itrogen) promotes green vegetative growth, P(hosphorus) promotes root growth and K (Potassium) promotes flowering in plants. The N:P:K ratio of main nutrients is visible on most commerical fertilizer.
Orchids can be helped to grow if given a well balanced fertilizer, with lots of micro nutrients (the ingredients in addition to the N:P:K). Lady slipper orchids generally do not need much fertilizer either. You could feed every 3 weeks ago, during the growing season, otherwise, very weakly each tme you water - I'd recommend every few weeks though. I'd recommend that you get a specialized orchid fertilizer, that will have a tailored balanced mix.
If you were to get a fertilizer, a 30:10:30 N:P:K mix would be fine, as this will promote growth and flowering.
Don't over water, as this can lead to shock or rotting too, but e very 3 days or so, during the growing period should be fine.
Give your lady slipper orchid good levels of indirect sunlight, so that it can strengthen and grow - sometimes orchids don't flower, when they have low light level, instead just ambling along. Slipper orchids with spotted leaves usually relate to the more tropical kind, so I'm interested in whether yours is plain leaved or has mottles.
It can be helpful to get a fan to get good airflow around your plant, occasionally or much of the time. Natural environments for many of them have allot of air movement, so you're simulating this. This will increase the rate at which the plant looses water, so you may need to increase your watering frequency.
By the way, some slipper orchids grow naturally in England, so you can see the vast differences there are between the range of them! I am assuming that you have a semi-tropical type.
Repot your plant every spring, with a specialized orchid bark blend. Do not use garden soil, as this may damage your plant.
Hope these key tips help - repot, feed, good light though indirect and some air movement (not drafty windows). As well as appropriate temperatures - cold will potentially harm your plant, so be very careful, though I do sometimes move mine into cooler parts of the house, which may initiate flowering. Check all the other growing conditions are right though, before moving it, as this can sometimes over-stress them.
Hope these thoughts help. Good luck! RobHow do I get my lady slipper orchid to bloom?
You shouldn't need cold. What you probably need is LIGHT. Put the plant under a good fluorescent grow light, and keep it on at least 12 hours a day.
Also, cut back on the nitrogen in your fertilizer; get a fertilizer with a high middle number for blossoming - at least 15-30-15.
Good luck!
Lady Slipper Orchids - and there are a few slipper orchids, some of which are hardier than others, generally for house plants purposes can be thought of as needing warm growing conditions. You can have some differential between night and day, but otherwise keep temperatures from 55 - 65 night, and 70-90F daytime.
The answerer who stated to raise the middle of the N:P:K fertilizer mix is incorrect. N(itrogen) promotes green vegetative growth, P(hosphorus) promotes root growth and K (Potassium) promotes flowering in plants. The N:P:K ratio of main nutrients is visible on most commerical fertilizer.
Orchids can be helped to grow if given a well balanced fertilizer, with lots of micro nutrients (the ingredients in addition to the N:P:K). Lady slipper orchids generally do not need much fertilizer either. You could feed every 3 weeks ago, during the growing season, otherwise, very weakly each tme you water - I'd recommend every few weeks though. I'd recommend that you get a specialized orchid fertilizer, that will have a tailored balanced mix.
If you were to get a fertilizer, a 30:10:30 N:P:K mix would be fine, as this will promote growth and flowering.
Don't over water, as this can lead to shock or rotting too, but e very 3 days or so, during the growing period should be fine.
Give your lady slipper orchid good levels of indirect sunlight, so that it can strengthen and grow - sometimes orchids don't flower, when they have low light level, instead just ambling along. Slipper orchids with spotted leaves usually relate to the more tropical kind, so I'm interested in whether yours is plain leaved or has mottles.
It can be helpful to get a fan to get good airflow around your plant, occasionally or much of the time. Natural environments for many of them have allot of air movement, so you're simulating this. This will increase the rate at which the plant looses water, so you may need to increase your watering frequency.
By the way, some slipper orchids grow naturally in England, so you can see the vast differences there are between the range of them! I am assuming that you have a semi-tropical type.
Repot your plant every spring, with a specialized orchid bark blend. Do not use garden soil, as this may damage your plant.
Hope these key tips help - repot, feed, good light though indirect and some air movement (not drafty windows). As well as appropriate temperatures - cold will potentially harm your plant, so be very careful, though I do sometimes move mine into cooler parts of the house, which may initiate flowering. Check all the other growing conditions are right though, before moving it, as this can sometimes over-stress them.
Hope these thoughts help. Good luck! RobHow do I get my lady slipper orchid to bloom?
You shouldn't need cold. What you probably need is LIGHT. Put the plant under a good fluorescent grow light, and keep it on at least 12 hours a day.
Also, cut back on the nitrogen in your fertilizer; get a fertilizer with a high middle number for blossoming - at least 15-30-15.
Good luck!
Can you make a 20 year old orange tree bloom?
My father started an orange tree for me over 20 years ago. It has never bloomed or produced fruit. Is there anyway to get it to?Can you make a 20 year old orange tree bloom?
I don't know what you've done in the past-- but ....
first thought-- talk to an old orange grower
second thought-- google an ag university that does citrus
third thought-- google citrus itself.
Because---- frequently, plants don't bloom because they are missing something-- might be small-- might not be.
good luckCan you make a 20 year old orange tree bloom?
Hey,
I think it takes two to tango? Buy another tree so they can cross pollinate!
I don't know what you've done in the past-- but ....
first thought-- talk to an old orange grower
second thought-- google an ag university that does citrus
third thought-- google citrus itself.
Because---- frequently, plants don't bloom because they are missing something-- might be small-- might not be.
good luckCan you make a 20 year old orange tree bloom?
Hey,
I think it takes two to tango? Buy another tree so they can cross pollinate!
How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
My sister has a rose bush that i would love to have. Its in bloom right now and I would like to either transplant it to my house or at least take a clipping that is sure to root. Does anyone know how this is done?How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
Clip it below a 7 leaf joint and on an angle. Remove the flower and put the stem into the soil so that the bud next to the 7 leaves is just above the ground. Cover it with a glass jar. Water regularly. When the jar fills with leaves, the transplant is complete and you can remove the jar. It is extremely hard to grow a rose that way. It would be far better to find out what the variety is called and buy your own bush.How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
My mother was able to grow roses from clippings, but I have never been able to do it. I hope you can find the variety of rose you want. The most beautiful red roses are Christian Dior and Mr. Lincoln. Report Abuse
my friend used to take a branch and put it in a bucket of dirt while it was still attached to the bush and let it root that way when the roots formed she would clip it worked for her
Clip it below a 7 leaf joint and on an angle. Remove the flower and put the stem into the soil so that the bud next to the 7 leaves is just above the ground. Cover it with a glass jar. Water regularly. When the jar fills with leaves, the transplant is complete and you can remove the jar. It is extremely hard to grow a rose that way. It would be far better to find out what the variety is called and buy your own bush.How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
My mother was able to grow roses from clippings, but I have never been able to do it. I hope you can find the variety of rose you want. The most beautiful red roses are Christian Dior and Mr. Lincoln. Report Abuse
my friend used to take a branch and put it in a bucket of dirt while it was still attached to the bush and let it root that way when the roots formed she would clip it worked for her
Is there another plant that I can plant over my oriental and asiatic lillies to bloom in winter?
I love lillies but in the winter the flowerbeds look bare. I live in South Louisiana and my flowerbeds are in full sun. Is there another plant I can put over the bulbs to liven up my beds that would not hurt/hinder my lillies?Is there another plant that I can plant over my oriental and asiatic lillies to bloom in winter?
yes look japanese garden. they make small canels with water and that is wonderfull then you can find those flower on internet.Is there another plant that I can plant over my oriental and asiatic lillies to bloom in winter?
Maybe sweet box......Sarcoccoa. How about creepting rosemary? I'm not sure about epimedium. What about annuals? Pansies, petunias, sweet alyssum.matchless
yes look japanese garden. they make small canels with water and that is wonderfull then you can find those flower on internet.Is there another plant that I can plant over my oriental and asiatic lillies to bloom in winter?
Maybe sweet box......Sarcoccoa. How about creepting rosemary? I'm not sure about epimedium. What about annuals? Pansies, petunias, sweet alyssum.
What can I do to help my avocado plant bloom?
I planted an avocado pit from the grocery store--the plant is now about five feet tall and about four years old. It has shown buds along the stem, but these have not developed at all. It lives in a Midwest climate, outside in the summer and inside in the winter. It continues to grow vertically while the flower buds remain dormant. What can I do to trigger growth in the buds?What can I do to help my avocado plant bloom?
Give it time, and since it's pot-grown, makes sure you feed it now and then. Try giving it a general fertilizer for a blooming plants. Nitrogen-high fertilizer will most likely produce lush leaf growth, but not flowers.
And yes, you can't get avacados without a tree of the opposite sex, but it should still flower. Flowers appear in January to March, before the new seasonal growth period.What can I do to help my avocado plant bloom?
Avacados have to be 7-9 years old to bear. Bad news is you need male AND female trees.
Give it time, and since it's pot-grown, makes sure you feed it now and then. Try giving it a general fertilizer for a blooming plants. Nitrogen-high fertilizer will most likely produce lush leaf growth, but not flowers.
And yes, you can't get avacados without a tree of the opposite sex, but it should still flower. Flowers appear in January to March, before the new seasonal growth period.What can I do to help my avocado plant bloom?
Avacados have to be 7-9 years old to bear. Bad news is you need male AND female trees.
Will daffodils bloom if i pick them when they are still in a tight bud?
I want to bring my friend some flowers and most of my daffodils are still in bud, will they bloom if i put them in water?Will daffodils bloom if i pick them when they are still in a tight bud?
put them in coloured water, they soak up the dye, it looks really cool. they will bud for sure, I did this recently.Will daffodils bloom if i pick them when they are still in a tight bud?
Yes, they should if you keep the base of the stems in water...
Is this code for another subject altogether? :)
Well did you cut the roots off or they are sitll there. If it is cut off you might die and if the roots are still there you can tell your friend to put it in water or soil before they bloom.
put them in coloured water, they soak up the dye, it looks really cool. they will bud for sure, I did this recently.Will daffodils bloom if i pick them when they are still in a tight bud?
Yes, they should if you keep the base of the stems in water...
Is this code for another subject altogether? :)
Well did you cut the roots off or they are sitll there. If it is cut off you might die and if the roots are still there you can tell your friend to put it in water or soil before they bloom.
How do I know when my Calililes will bloom?
What should the head of the flower look like when they are getting ready to bloom. I am new to this and I don't know how to describe what the head of the flower looks like. The heads on the top of my calililes are so heavy that they are falling over and laying on the ground. What can I do.How do I know when my Calililes will bloom?
I am guessing that you mean Calla lilies... here's what they look like....
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;sa鈥?/a>How do I know when my Calililes will bloom?
Calla lilies - water more frequently now. Prop them up as other person stated - or just leave them as they are if you wish. Once the season has passed - just prior to or after frost you can dig up and separate bulbs to yield more next season or keep chilled in frig to plant right after last frost next season. Warmer climates can leave in ground all year
I am guessing that you mean Calla lilies... here's what they look like....
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en%26amp;sa鈥?/a>How do I know when my Calililes will bloom?
Calla lilies - water more frequently now. Prop them up as other person stated - or just leave them as they are if you wish. Once the season has passed - just prior to or after frost you can dig up and separate bulbs to yield more next season or keep chilled in frig to plant right after last frost next season. Warmer climates can leave in ground all year
How can i get my christmas cactus to bloom?
it's a lovely big plant...last year there were about 6 fushia blooms....this year, only one (and it blooms in summer, not at christmas...i don't know why). how can i get it to put out more blooms? it gets indirect light from an east window. how often should i water it? how often should it be fertilized? thanks for any info.How can i get my christmas cactus to bloom?
Beautiful plants...I love these. Here is some great information you will like:
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmasccts.htmHow can i get my christmas cactus to bloom?
The way I get mine to bloom is in the summer I put them out under my hostas or other plants in bright, filtered light. I fertilize sparingly and when fall comes before frost I bring them inside and put them in a cool, sunny spot. I also stop watering for a while, only giving water if the soil is very dry. I do that for a month then start to give more water again, which will normally get them to set buds. When they form large buds you can move them, but put them at the same angle to the sun they had in the other spot or you might lose the blossoms.
Maybe you have an Easter Cactus. They are very similar but they bloom in the spring instead of the winter. I have included a site that you may find helpful. I have a Christmas cactus and it always starts producing the buds at the end of October. I water it sparingly letting it dry out between watering's. I have it setting in a low light room. I start fertilizing it in April and it has bloomed every year for the past six years.
http://www.alexandgregory.com/Cactus_eas鈥?/a>
in order for your plants to bloom for christmas you must put it in a dark closet in september and water less than usual. then in november take it out. it should have buds.
some people put theirs in a room that gets only sun during the day and no light at all at night.
in november place it out where every one can see it
In order to get your Christmas cactus to set buds, night time temperatures should be reduced to 55/65 degrees and plants must have complete darkness.
See source for more info
Beautiful plants...I love these. Here is some great information you will like:
http://www.humeseeds.com/xmasccts.htmHow can i get my christmas cactus to bloom?
The way I get mine to bloom is in the summer I put them out under my hostas or other plants in bright, filtered light. I fertilize sparingly and when fall comes before frost I bring them inside and put them in a cool, sunny spot. I also stop watering for a while, only giving water if the soil is very dry. I do that for a month then start to give more water again, which will normally get them to set buds. When they form large buds you can move them, but put them at the same angle to the sun they had in the other spot or you might lose the blossoms.
Maybe you have an Easter Cactus. They are very similar but they bloom in the spring instead of the winter. I have included a site that you may find helpful. I have a Christmas cactus and it always starts producing the buds at the end of October. I water it sparingly letting it dry out between watering's. I have it setting in a low light room. I start fertilizing it in April and it has bloomed every year for the past six years.
http://www.alexandgregory.com/Cactus_eas鈥?/a>
in order for your plants to bloom for christmas you must put it in a dark closet in september and water less than usual. then in november take it out. it should have buds.
some people put theirs in a room that gets only sun during the day and no light at all at night.
in november place it out where every one can see it
In order to get your Christmas cactus to set buds, night time temperatures should be reduced to 55/65 degrees and plants must have complete darkness.
See source for more info
How do I get my peace plant to bloom?
I have a peace plant that is 2 years old. It has only bloomed once. It is important to me.I got it when my sister died 2 years ago. PLEASE help!How do I get my peace plant to bloom?
You have to mist them and control the light but,mostly mist mist and mist early morning and or late night.How do I get my peace plant to bloom?
Talk to it. I麓m not kidding.
You have to mist them and control the light but,mostly mist mist and mist early morning and or late night.How do I get my peace plant to bloom?
Talk to it. I麓m not kidding.
How do I get my iris`s to bloom?
I have several patches or iris` and only one little patch blooms.I have had some for years and they`ve never bloomed.Is there anything I can do to encourage them?How do I get my iris`s to bloom?
Curly Q is right. Also, please don't cut the leaves ever. Irises seem to do really well if you let them dry out a little (well-drained soil) and if you even allow some of the roots to be exposed.How do I get my iris`s to bloom?
Yep, they need to be separated. Not enough nutrients in the soil to support them all. Also, if you do cut them down, make sure it's towards the end of summer or fall. Even when they aren't blooming, they're storing up energy in the bulbs for next year.
I don't care about your flowers WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR PIC FROM i love indians ..i want it.
yuo may need to divide your iris beds they won't bloom if they are crowded--Also you have to make sure the you don't plant them to deep.matchless
Curly Q is right. Also, please don't cut the leaves ever. Irises seem to do really well if you let them dry out a little (well-drained soil) and if you even allow some of the roots to be exposed.How do I get my iris`s to bloom?
Yep, they need to be separated. Not enough nutrients in the soil to support them all. Also, if you do cut them down, make sure it's towards the end of summer or fall. Even when they aren't blooming, they're storing up energy in the bulbs for next year.
I don't care about your flowers WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR PIC FROM i love indians ..i want it.
yuo may need to divide your iris beds they won't bloom if they are crowded--Also you have to make sure the you don't plant them to deep.
Are there any kind of flowers that will bloom through the hot steamy south Louisiana summers?
I planted a lot of petunias but would like to find something else for the full sun that won't wilt out in the sun.Are there any kind of flowers that will bloom through the hot steamy south Louisiana summers?
http://www.gardenclub.net/Full_Sun.htm
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Iris , Lavender ,PeonyAre there any kind of flowers that will bloom through the hot steamy south Louisiana summers?
bougainvillea's love the hot weather !
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Iris , Lavender ,PeonyAre there any kind of flowers that will bloom through the hot steamy south Louisiana summers?
bougainvillea's love the hot weather !
How can I help my bulbs survive and bloom?
My bulbs were planted in Dec. because they had begun to sprout. Now a cold wave has laid them flat on the ground. The weather was in the low 20's. There was about a 2 1/2 inch groth above the ground. These are hardy bulbs which have bloomed for years and I don't want to lose them. I live in coastal SC.How can I help my bulbs survive and bloom?
Just cover them with a mulch of pine needles, or straw, etc.
Most spring-blooming bulbs are cold hardy %26amp; shouldn't be hurt by the cold, especially with a mulch around them.
Also, they'll have the best chance of survival if they already had an extensive root system.
http://www.ames.com/GSbulbs.html
Just cover them with a mulch of pine needles, or straw, etc.
Most spring-blooming bulbs are cold hardy %26amp; shouldn't be hurt by the cold, especially with a mulch around them.
Also, they'll have the best chance of survival if they already had an extensive root system.
http://www.ames.com/GSbulbs.html
How can I get a redbud tree to bloom?
I planted this tree and it isnt' blooming but looks very good as far as its healthiness.How can I get a redbud tree to bloom?
Chances are, if you've just planted it this spring, that bloom time is over. You say it looks healthy which leads me to believe that it has leaves on it, and if so, then the blooms have already passed.
Down here in the South the Redbud is generally the first bloomer of the season, and signals the end of winter, after which it's leaves come out. Next Spring you will have a beauty!
Happy Gardening!
Chances are, if you've just planted it this spring, that bloom time is over. You say it looks healthy which leads me to believe that it has leaves on it, and if so, then the blooms have already passed.
Down here in the South the Redbud is generally the first bloomer of the season, and signals the end of winter, after which it's leaves come out. Next Spring you will have a beauty!
Happy Gardening!
How can I get my cherry blossoms to bloom in one week?
I have guests coming over and I would love them to see my cherry blossoms. Last year, they bloomed around this time, this year, I already see buds but I don't know if they will bloom in 7 days.
Is there anything I can add to make my cherry blossom tree bloom faster ? The buds are still quite small and I need them to bloom in one week. Been watering everday but I don't want to over water.
Please advise, thanks!How can I get my cherry blossoms to bloom in one week?
/Sorry but no, there's nothing you can do. Nature has it's own time frame and course. Can't rush Mother Nature. What IS a good idea though is, twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, put Hollytone in the soil around the tree. It helps to bring about fuller and more blooms and feeds the tree. You can buy it anywhere that sells gardening stuff like fertilizer. It comes in various sized bags and the instructions are right on the bag. Easy.How can I get my cherry blossoms to bloom in one week?
You'll have to do the extra research, but I think anything that adds some heat (like putting black plastic on the ground at base of the cherry tree), or possibly a fertilizer--one that's already disolved. Of the three #s on the fertilizer, the 2nd one is the one you are interested in now. You should research what # specifically is best for your cherry tree. Here is what I do know: the first number is the percentage of nitrogen in the bag. So a bag of 24-8-4 has 24 percent total nitrogen. The second number in the analysis is the percentage of phosphorus in the mix. For example, a bag of 24-8-4 would contain 8 percent phosphorus. Phosphorous aids in root development and increases flowering ability and bloom size.The third number represents the percentage of potassium found in the product. A bag of 24-8-4 has 4 percent potassium in the mix. Potassium has many functions: It guards the plant against diseases and aids in drought protection and cold tolerance. It also serves a role in improving root development and helps in the process of photosynthesis. You might consider using a high-potassium fertilizer at the start of winter and summer to protect crops from temperature extremes or when insects and disease have caused damage to your plants.G'luck!
is the one related to flowers/blooming, but there is one.
Is there anything I can add to make my cherry blossom tree bloom faster ? The buds are still quite small and I need them to bloom in one week. Been watering everday but I don't want to over water.
Please advise, thanks!How can I get my cherry blossoms to bloom in one week?
/Sorry but no, there's nothing you can do. Nature has it's own time frame and course. Can't rush Mother Nature. What IS a good idea though is, twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, put Hollytone in the soil around the tree. It helps to bring about fuller and more blooms and feeds the tree. You can buy it anywhere that sells gardening stuff like fertilizer. It comes in various sized bags and the instructions are right on the bag. Easy.How can I get my cherry blossoms to bloom in one week?
You'll have to do the extra research, but I think anything that adds some heat (like putting black plastic on the ground at base of the cherry tree), or possibly a fertilizer--one that's already disolved. Of the three #s on the fertilizer, the 2nd one is the one you are interested in now. You should research what # specifically is best for your cherry tree. Here is what I do know: the first number is the percentage of nitrogen in the bag. So a bag of 24-8-4 has 24 percent total nitrogen. The second number in the analysis is the percentage of phosphorus in the mix. For example, a bag of 24-8-4 would contain 8 percent phosphorus. Phosphorous aids in root development and increases flowering ability and bloom size.The third number represents the percentage of potassium found in the product. A bag of 24-8-4 has 4 percent potassium in the mix. Potassium has many functions: It guards the plant against diseases and aids in drought protection and cold tolerance. It also serves a role in improving root development and helps in the process of photosynthesis. You might consider using a high-potassium fertilizer at the start of winter and summer to protect crops from temperature extremes or when insects and disease have caused damage to your plants.G'luck!
is the one related to flowers/blooming, but there is one.
How do I pinch back dahlias for better bloom?
I know one is supposed to ';pinch back'; dahlias, but I don't know how this is done! Thanks!How do I pinch back dahlias for better bloom?
you pinch back dahlias for two reasons one, to promote lots of growth and numerous blooms, two to increase the size of the blooms, in the first case you pinch out the growing tips when the plant is about a foot high, to increase the size of the blooms pinch out two of the buds at the end of each stem as soon as they start to showHow do I pinch back dahlias for better bloom?
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each plant when it is about a foot high will show several growing tips these tips are formed by leaves that are in the process of been formed pinch these tips back to the fully formed leaves below them this will encourage the leaf axils to throw out additional stems and make for a bushier plant , Report Abuse
you pinch back dahlias for two reasons one, to promote lots of growth and numerous blooms, two to increase the size of the blooms, in the first case you pinch out the growing tips when the plant is about a foot high, to increase the size of the blooms pinch out two of the buds at the end of each stem as soon as they start to showHow do I pinch back dahlias for better bloom?
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each plant when it is about a foot high will show several growing tips these tips are formed by leaves that are in the process of been formed pinch these tips back to the fully formed leaves below them this will encourage the leaf axils to throw out additional stems and make for a bushier plant , Report Abuse
On Isabel Bloom statues, what does the circle and the letters in the circle mean?
I know the artist initials their work, but what about, for an example, an r with a circle around it, or a c with a circle around it. I don't know what that means. Also, if you can elaborate on what usually is written underneath an Isabel Bloom product, that would be great. Thanks!On Isabel Bloom statues, what does the circle and the letters in the circle mean?
I don't know if they will show up here but 漏 庐 are the international symbols for Copyright and Registered Trademark. Just today we were visiting the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth and a Remington bronze of a bucking horse and rider had the copyright notice molded in the bronze base. Prior to about 1977, the only way in the USA to secure the copying right was to put the notice in proper form on every instance of the protected art. Proper form was the word Copyright or C in a circle, the date, and the name of the copyright holder. And it had to be registered with the Copyright Office and be renewed. At that date, US law was changed to match most other countries - automatic copyright upon creation of the work and maintained for 50 years after the creator's death without registration.
R in a circle declares that the image, word pattern or shape is registered as trademark with a government office. For instance, at the top of this page Yahoo! is shown with a 庐 That means that the red letters of that shape with an exclamation point are protected and nobody else can market say a soda with that image on it the can. Whether it also means that the 6 typed characters Yahoo! are trademarked is another matter. On a statue, it means that she has registered the exact shape of her initials, probably.matchless
I don't know if they will show up here but 漏 庐 are the international symbols for Copyright and Registered Trademark. Just today we were visiting the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth and a Remington bronze of a bucking horse and rider had the copyright notice molded in the bronze base. Prior to about 1977, the only way in the USA to secure the copying right was to put the notice in proper form on every instance of the protected art. Proper form was the word Copyright or C in a circle, the date, and the name of the copyright holder. And it had to be registered with the Copyright Office and be renewed. At that date, US law was changed to match most other countries - automatic copyright upon creation of the work and maintained for 50 years after the creator's death without registration.
R in a circle declares that the image, word pattern or shape is registered as trademark with a government office. For instance, at the top of this page Yahoo! is shown with a 庐 That means that the red letters of that shape with an exclamation point are protected and nobody else can market say a soda with that image on it the can. Whether it also means that the 6 typed characters Yahoo! are trademarked is another matter. On a statue, it means that she has registered the exact shape of her initials, probably.
My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Our area is still going to have about another month of freezing temps. Is this going to be a problem? Should I cover them during freezing weather? I am an amatuer and this is my first garden. I haven't planted bulbs since elementary school.My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Tulips are already startig to come up in some areas. Spring is not too far away. They love the cold, don't worry about covering them. They will be fine and it takes a couple of months for them to reach height and bloom. Perfect!My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Actually when you plant tulips they grow in the fall to just under the soil level. So don't be surprised to see them now. If they are in an unusually warm microclimate (say a south facing wall) then you might want to cover them with a light mulch to keep things cooler. But otherwise, their appearance in Feb isn't unusual, especially for the early blooming tulip varieties. You didn't mention what type of tulips there are.
My tulips started coming up in Feb last year and it snowed on them. They bloomed quite nicely! We have more snow this year in Utah (expected another big storm today) , but they should be fine. They love the cold and are pretty hardy little things. I planted new bulbs this year and right now there is over a foot of snow on top of their planter. They should be fine. Nice thing about a layer of snow is that it won't get colder than 32 degrees under it even if the nighttime temps are way lower.
They will be fine ...don't worry. They know what they are doing!! Mine are showing their greenery too...and we are due a few more frosts..and freezes as well...
They will bloom this spring...and you will be delighted in their showy blooms! : )
They'll be fine. They will stop growing during the freezing weather. It's possible just the tips might get nipped, but they are used to emerging before it's truly warm out. They can handle it.
(and besides, covering plants is for brief overnight freezes. It won't help if it's going to be cold for a month)
Tulips are already startig to come up in some areas. Spring is not too far away. They love the cold, don't worry about covering them. They will be fine and it takes a couple of months for them to reach height and bloom. Perfect!My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Actually when you plant tulips they grow in the fall to just under the soil level. So don't be surprised to see them now. If they are in an unusually warm microclimate (say a south facing wall) then you might want to cover them with a light mulch to keep things cooler. But otherwise, their appearance in Feb isn't unusual, especially for the early blooming tulip varieties. You didn't mention what type of tulips there are.
My tulips started coming up in Feb last year and it snowed on them. They bloomed quite nicely! We have more snow this year in Utah (expected another big storm today) , but they should be fine. They love the cold and are pretty hardy little things. I planted new bulbs this year and right now there is over a foot of snow on top of their planter. They should be fine. Nice thing about a layer of snow is that it won't get colder than 32 degrees under it even if the nighttime temps are way lower.
They will be fine ...don't worry. They know what they are doing!! Mine are showing their greenery too...and we are due a few more frosts..and freezes as well...
They will bloom this spring...and you will be delighted in their showy blooms! : )
They'll be fine. They will stop growing during the freezing weather. It's possible just the tips might get nipped, but they are used to emerging before it's truly warm out. They can handle it.
(and besides, covering plants is for brief overnight freezes. It won't help if it's going to be cold for a month)
Which perennial flowers reseed themselves and when and for how long do they generally bloom for?
and any other description as to the colour, etc. would be most appreciated.
Thanks for your answers!Which perennial flowers reseed themselves and when and for how long do they generally bloom for?
Two of my favorites are california poppies and cosmos. The cosmos are very tall and reseed vigorously to the point where they would do better in an area where you have lots of room...the California poppies get about 12-15'; high and reseed pretty well too. The cosmos bloom around here (West Virginia) July-Sept and the California poppies bloom June-Sept.
Added: the California poppies are usually orange but I have seen pink ones, the Cosmos are usually bright pink, pale pink or purple, but I have seen white ones. If you can access the two links below, the web site features many reseeding perennial favorites!Which perennial flowers reseed themselves and when and for how long do they generally bloom for?
most perennials self-seed, all types of poppy, foxgloves, phlox etc. perennials will flower right through to late autumn, there is a multitude of colours to choose from, the only care they need is a good feed at the beginning of the season, regular dead heading to prolong the flowering and you can either cut them down to the ground before the winter or you can leave them until the spring to provide winter food for birds and insects (this is what i do) finches and other small birds are grateful for the extra natural food that perennials provide, when you plant perennials remember to plant the tallest at the back, medium height in the middle and short clump forming in the front.
Thanks for your answers!Which perennial flowers reseed themselves and when and for how long do they generally bloom for?
Two of my favorites are california poppies and cosmos. The cosmos are very tall and reseed vigorously to the point where they would do better in an area where you have lots of room...the California poppies get about 12-15'; high and reseed pretty well too. The cosmos bloom around here (West Virginia) July-Sept and the California poppies bloom June-Sept.
Added: the California poppies are usually orange but I have seen pink ones, the Cosmos are usually bright pink, pale pink or purple, but I have seen white ones. If you can access the two links below, the web site features many reseeding perennial favorites!Which perennial flowers reseed themselves and when and for how long do they generally bloom for?
most perennials self-seed, all types of poppy, foxgloves, phlox etc. perennials will flower right through to late autumn, there is a multitude of colours to choose from, the only care they need is a good feed at the beginning of the season, regular dead heading to prolong the flowering and you can either cut them down to the ground before the winter or you can leave them until the spring to provide winter food for birds and insects (this is what i do) finches and other small birds are grateful for the extra natural food that perennials provide, when you plant perennials remember to plant the tallest at the back, medium height in the middle and short clump forming in the front.
Any ideas on how to make a Hydrangea bloom?
It is in part sun/ part shade. It looks happy where it is. The foliage looks very healthy but, no blooms.. How do I make it bloom?Any ideas on how to make a Hydrangea bloom?
You could try some Miracle Gro Quickstart.
I had the same problem, but mine was facing west and got way too much sun and the leaves almost burned. I am told you need to plant them facing north. Just need sun but it sounds like you have planted it just in the right spot. If it was blooming when you got it, it may be finished blooming for awhile; therefore, the Miracle Gro Quick Start suggestion.
Good luck. I adore hydrangeas.Any ideas on how to make a Hydrangea bloom?
Most common reasons a hydrangea won't bloom
Pruning at the wrong time during the season and eliminating the flower buds. My advice is to not prune your hydrangeas other than simple removal of spent flowers which will be pruned off just below the flower itself at the next lower set of buds. You may prune the tops of your hydrangeas after the active growth begins in spring and it is obvious what is dead and what is not. Be careful because even now I am still speculating that certain buds are dead only to notice a few weeks later that the bud I thought was dead is now a stem in active growth. Remember that paniculatas and arborescens can be pruned as they flower off of new growth. There are also some varieties of macrophylla that bloom off of new wood and can be pruned in late season. Those varieties are: 'All Summer Beauty', 'Penny Mac'; and 'Endless Summer'. It is these hydrangeas that are confusing everybody as to what, when and where to prune or not prune. Don't put yourself in a situation where you are forced to prune. Be patient in the spring and wait for all buds to return before pruning the tips.
Too cold of a climate for successful hydrangea flowering. If you are in zone 5 you will not have luck with 95% of the available mopheads on the market. If your neighbors do not have hydrangeas, other than pee gees or annabelles, you are more than likely in too cold of an area for successful bud return. What confuses things is that the climate seems to be changing and zone lines may shift from year to year. We also are experiencing el nino every 7 years or so and this is causing variations in our winters from mild one year to severe the next year. While the hydrangeas will grow like crazy and give you lots of great foliage, the buds will always burn in a normal zone 5 winter.
Planted in heavy shade. Too much shade can be a cause of non flowering simply because of the lack of energy from the sun. You will notice less flowers gradually as the years go on. Transplant to a sunnier location.
Severe dry spells the season before can and does cause the hydrange to not flower. This can be avoided by choosing a location that is not too sunny and by adding some sort of irrigation system
Use of a high Nitrogen fertilizer will promote lush new growth at the expense of flower production. Use a balanced (10-10-10) slow release, granular fertilizer %26amp; don't over do it.
If it is a fully grown plant (there for a few years), it probably needs a sunnier spot to be able to bloom.
The other thing I can think of is, many species of young plants just need to grow up more before blooming.
But I have found hydrangeas (even young ones!) very eager to bloom, so I am a bit puzzled by yours. I think the shadiness must be the problem.
Hydrangeas require full sun and adequate moisture for best bloom. If you are meeting these needs, the only other obvious cause for lack of bloom is improperly timed pruning. Prune the plants immediately after bloom, so that new growth will be able to develop flower buds in the fall. Pruning in the spring or early summer removes the fall developed flower buds, preventing bloom for that year.
Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 applied at a rate of one pound (2 cups) per 100 square feet in March, May and July is suggested. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when fertilizing, but water soon after application to help dissolve the fertilizer and send it into the soil.
You could try some Miracle Gro Quickstart.
I had the same problem, but mine was facing west and got way too much sun and the leaves almost burned. I am told you need to plant them facing north. Just need sun but it sounds like you have planted it just in the right spot. If it was blooming when you got it, it may be finished blooming for awhile; therefore, the Miracle Gro Quick Start suggestion.
Good luck. I adore hydrangeas.Any ideas on how to make a Hydrangea bloom?
Most common reasons a hydrangea won't bloom
Pruning at the wrong time during the season and eliminating the flower buds. My advice is to not prune your hydrangeas other than simple removal of spent flowers which will be pruned off just below the flower itself at the next lower set of buds. You may prune the tops of your hydrangeas after the active growth begins in spring and it is obvious what is dead and what is not. Be careful because even now I am still speculating that certain buds are dead only to notice a few weeks later that the bud I thought was dead is now a stem in active growth. Remember that paniculatas and arborescens can be pruned as they flower off of new growth. There are also some varieties of macrophylla that bloom off of new wood and can be pruned in late season. Those varieties are: 'All Summer Beauty', 'Penny Mac'; and 'Endless Summer'. It is these hydrangeas that are confusing everybody as to what, when and where to prune or not prune. Don't put yourself in a situation where you are forced to prune. Be patient in the spring and wait for all buds to return before pruning the tips.
Too cold of a climate for successful hydrangea flowering. If you are in zone 5 you will not have luck with 95% of the available mopheads on the market. If your neighbors do not have hydrangeas, other than pee gees or annabelles, you are more than likely in too cold of an area for successful bud return. What confuses things is that the climate seems to be changing and zone lines may shift from year to year. We also are experiencing el nino every 7 years or so and this is causing variations in our winters from mild one year to severe the next year. While the hydrangeas will grow like crazy and give you lots of great foliage, the buds will always burn in a normal zone 5 winter.
Planted in heavy shade. Too much shade can be a cause of non flowering simply because of the lack of energy from the sun. You will notice less flowers gradually as the years go on. Transplant to a sunnier location.
Severe dry spells the season before can and does cause the hydrange to not flower. This can be avoided by choosing a location that is not too sunny and by adding some sort of irrigation system
Use of a high Nitrogen fertilizer will promote lush new growth at the expense of flower production. Use a balanced (10-10-10) slow release, granular fertilizer %26amp; don't over do it.
If it is a fully grown plant (there for a few years), it probably needs a sunnier spot to be able to bloom.
The other thing I can think of is, many species of young plants just need to grow up more before blooming.
But I have found hydrangeas (even young ones!) very eager to bloom, so I am a bit puzzled by yours. I think the shadiness must be the problem.
Hydrangeas require full sun and adequate moisture for best bloom. If you are meeting these needs, the only other obvious cause for lack of bloom is improperly timed pruning. Prune the plants immediately after bloom, so that new growth will be able to develop flower buds in the fall. Pruning in the spring or early summer removes the fall developed flower buds, preventing bloom for that year.
Bigleaf hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A general-purpose fertilizer, such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 applied at a rate of one pound (2 cups) per 100 square feet in March, May and July is suggested. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when fertilizing, but water soon after application to help dissolve the fertilizer and send it into the soil.
How can I get my poinsetta plant to bloom that I planted last year?
I planted this poinsetta last year and it is huge but no blossoms I feed it on occasion what else can I do to get it to bloom?How can I get my poinsetta plant to bloom that I planted last year?
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70掳 F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!How can I get my poinsetta plant to bloom that I planted last year?
In mid January most people throw the Poinsettia away. It`s very difficult but occasionally somebody succeeds to get the Poinsettia in bloom for a second time. If you want to try it: You have to cut the Poinsettia back to half it size and give him a place were it`s cooler then 12 degrees Celsius. After a while new shoots will appear in your Poinsettia. Then you must give it a new container and grow warmer. In the summer maybe you can give it a place outside. You have to fertilize every two weeks ones with a fertilizer that contains micronutrients. If you want that the Poinsettia to bloom with Christmas again then you have to place it in absolutely darkness for 14 hours a day for two months before Christmas. When you don`t place the Poinsetta in the darkness then the plant will bloom maybe in the spring.
Starting October 1, the plants must be kept in complete darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Accomplish this by moving the plants to a totally dark room, or by covering them overnight with a large box. During October, November and early December, poinsettias require 6 - 8 hours of bright sunlight daily, with night temperatures between 60 - 70掳 F. Temperatures outside of this range could also delay flowering. Continue the normal watering and fertilizer program. Carefully following this regime for 8 to 10 weeks should result in a colorful display of blooms for the holiday season!How can I get my poinsetta plant to bloom that I planted last year?
In mid January most people throw the Poinsettia away. It`s very difficult but occasionally somebody succeeds to get the Poinsettia in bloom for a second time. If you want to try it: You have to cut the Poinsettia back to half it size and give him a place were it`s cooler then 12 degrees Celsius. After a while new shoots will appear in your Poinsettia. Then you must give it a new container and grow warmer. In the summer maybe you can give it a place outside. You have to fertilize every two weeks ones with a fertilizer that contains micronutrients. If you want that the Poinsettia to bloom with Christmas again then you have to place it in absolutely darkness for 14 hours a day for two months before Christmas. When you don`t place the Poinsetta in the darkness then the plant will bloom maybe in the spring.
What trailing plants can I plant on top of a retaining wall that will bloom all summer in Zone 7?
I want to cover a 4 foot retaining wall with colorful trailing plants that will bloom all or most of the summer. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Zone 6 - 7. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.What trailing plants can I plant on top of a retaining wall that will bloom all summer in Zone 7?
A tiny pink creeping rose called 'pinkie' or bigger 'new dawn' would be great for that climate. You can also grow creeping thyme which will give you a sea of cascading crimson flowers. Clematis huvi has beautiful purple blooms. My favourite (which I'd love to grow, but can't because it's too hot here) is Wisteria Amethyst Falls. The most adorable flower, Creeping Flox, Apple blossom will take your breath away (actually, any of the flox are gorgeous). It's in the first link that I provided.What trailing plants can I plant on top of a retaining wall that will bloom all summer in Zone 7?
The other answer was also helpful. I failed to mention I was looking for ideas for perennials, but you gave me some good ideas for annuals that I can stick in until the perennials take over. Thank you. Report Abuse
cascading lobelia,sweet potato vine , honeysuckle, wandering Jew,purple passion,fuchsia,the list is endless. good luck
A tiny pink creeping rose called 'pinkie' or bigger 'new dawn' would be great for that climate. You can also grow creeping thyme which will give you a sea of cascading crimson flowers. Clematis huvi has beautiful purple blooms. My favourite (which I'd love to grow, but can't because it's too hot here) is Wisteria Amethyst Falls. The most adorable flower, Creeping Flox, Apple blossom will take your breath away (actually, any of the flox are gorgeous). It's in the first link that I provided.What trailing plants can I plant on top of a retaining wall that will bloom all summer in Zone 7?
The other answer was also helpful. I failed to mention I was looking for ideas for perennials, but you gave me some good ideas for annuals that I can stick in until the perennials take over. Thank you. Report Abuse
cascading lobelia,sweet potato vine , honeysuckle, wandering Jew,purple passion,fuchsia,the list is endless. good luck
What is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
preferably a perenial.What is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
RosesWhat is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
A rose of sharon bush is nice. Mine blooms from around July 4 into the middle of autumn.
Petunias will bloom that long, but only if you pluck the dead ones off before they can grow a seed packet. Also, gladioloas are pretty good for that, but if you want to save them, you have to dig up the bulb each fall if you get snow. Also, marigolds, bachelors buttons, sweet williams, and pansies are good.matchless
RosesWhat is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
A rose of sharon bush is nice. Mine blooms from around July 4 into the middle of autumn.
Petunias will bloom that long, but only if you pluck the dead ones off before they can grow a seed packet. Also, gladioloas are pretty good for that, but if you want to save them, you have to dig up the bulb each fall if you get snow. Also, marigolds, bachelors buttons, sweet williams, and pansies are good.
How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
When I buy them they have blooms/buds on them, but after they bloom I never get any more. I was told putting the plants outside will do the trick.(I had one inside for years) But, alas, nada.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Passion flower vines only bloom once on the existing vine. Cut them back and they will make new shoots and bloom again. Also, they make fruit...so, don't cut the blooms off if you want to get the fruit. The fruit starts making after the bloom fades and comes from the center of the flower. I guess you'll have to decide between the flowers andor the fruit at some point.
You also have to fertilize them and give them plenty of light like others said before me.
I have passion flower vines growing in two different places in my garden.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Feed them regularly with a plant fertilizer that has a higher second number. That and increasing daylight hours should do the trick. They need 8-10 hours of light to bloom, 12-14 if that light is artificial.
Ours is outside and flowers every year
you have the same problem that many plant folks have. You say it was blosoming when you purchased it and then nothing. I can guarantee you that it will bloom again, and the problem is not your fault. Most plants that are full of blossoms have usually been fed a bloom buster type of product. When we buy plants we want them in boom, so the growers accomodate us. Bloom buster type products are usually 20/40/20. The center #is for the flowers. Feed them 20/60/20 and they go crazy. However, no enery is going to leaves or roots. So when the blossoms die the plant has to recycle itself. Use a 6-6-6 and it will come back around.
Passion flower vines only bloom once on the existing vine. Cut them back and they will make new shoots and bloom again. Also, they make fruit...so, don't cut the blooms off if you want to get the fruit. The fruit starts making after the bloom fades and comes from the center of the flower. I guess you'll have to decide between the flowers andor the fruit at some point.
You also have to fertilize them and give them plenty of light like others said before me.
I have passion flower vines growing in two different places in my garden.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Feed them regularly with a plant fertilizer that has a higher second number. That and increasing daylight hours should do the trick. They need 8-10 hours of light to bloom, 12-14 if that light is artificial.
Ours is outside and flowers every year
you have the same problem that many plant folks have. You say it was blosoming when you purchased it and then nothing. I can guarantee you that it will bloom again, and the problem is not your fault. Most plants that are full of blossoms have usually been fed a bloom buster type of product. When we buy plants we want them in boom, so the growers accomodate us. Bloom buster type products are usually 20/40/20. The center #is for the flowers. Feed them 20/60/20 and they go crazy. However, no enery is going to leaves or roots. So when the blossoms die the plant has to recycle itself. Use a 6-6-6 and it will come back around.
What is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
preferably a perenial.What is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
RosesWhat is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
A rose of sharon bush is nice. Mine blooms from around July 4 into the middle of autumn.
Petunias will bloom that long, but only if you pluck the dead ones off before they can grow a seed packet. Also, gladioloas are pretty good for that, but if you want to save them, you have to dig up the bulb each fall if you get snow. Also, marigolds, bachelors buttons, sweet williams, and pansies are good.
RosesWhat is the best flower to plant to bloom over the summer into fall?
A rose of sharon bush is nice. Mine blooms from around July 4 into the middle of autumn.
Petunias will bloom that long, but only if you pluck the dead ones off before they can grow a seed packet. Also, gladioloas are pretty good for that, but if you want to save them, you have to dig up the bulb each fall if you get snow. Also, marigolds, bachelors buttons, sweet williams, and pansies are good.
How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
When I buy them they have blooms/buds on them, but after they bloom I never get any more. I was told putting the plants outside will do the trick.(I had one inside for years) But, alas, nada.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Passion flower vines only bloom once on the existing vine. Cut them back and they will make new shoots and bloom again. Also, they make fruit...so, don't cut the blooms off if you want to get the fruit. The fruit starts making after the bloom fades and comes from the center of the flower. I guess you'll have to decide between the flowers andor the fruit at some point.
You also have to fertilize them and give them plenty of light like others said before me.
I have passion flower vines growing in two different places in my garden.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Feed them regularly with a plant fertilizer that has a higher second number. That and increasing daylight hours should do the trick. They need 8-10 hours of light to bloom, 12-14 if that light is artificial.
Ours is outside and flowers every year
you have the same problem that many plant folks have. You say it was blosoming when you purchased it and then nothing. I can guarantee you that it will bloom again, and the problem is not your fault. Most plants that are full of blossoms have usually been fed a bloom buster type of product. When we buy plants we want them in boom, so the growers accomodate us. Bloom buster type products are usually 20/40/20. The center #is for the flowers. Feed them 20/60/20 and they go crazy. However, no enery is going to leaves or roots. So when the blossoms die the plant has to recycle itself. Use a 6-6-6 and it will come back around.
Passion flower vines only bloom once on the existing vine. Cut them back and they will make new shoots and bloom again. Also, they make fruit...so, don't cut the blooms off if you want to get the fruit. The fruit starts making after the bloom fades and comes from the center of the flower. I guess you'll have to decide between the flowers andor the fruit at some point.
You also have to fertilize them and give them plenty of light like others said before me.
I have passion flower vines growing in two different places in my garden.How do I get my passion flower to bloom?
Feed them regularly with a plant fertilizer that has a higher second number. That and increasing daylight hours should do the trick. They need 8-10 hours of light to bloom, 12-14 if that light is artificial.
Ours is outside and flowers every year
you have the same problem that many plant folks have. You say it was blosoming when you purchased it and then nothing. I can guarantee you that it will bloom again, and the problem is not your fault. Most plants that are full of blossoms have usually been fed a bloom buster type of product. When we buy plants we want them in boom, so the growers accomodate us. Bloom buster type products are usually 20/40/20. The center #is for the flowers. Feed them 20/60/20 and they go crazy. However, no enery is going to leaves or roots. So when the blossoms die the plant has to recycle itself. Use a 6-6-6 and it will come back around.
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