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Instruction By Jeff Moore Notes This set of plant care for cactus and succulents in southern California is for Plants from the equatorial parts of the world. These include Pachypodium (Madagascar Palm), Adenium (Desert Rose) and many others. I consider these plants ‘fussy’ and have special needs. These plants don’t like to be cold and wet at all, therefore they don’t like our winters in Southern California. They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. Feel free to call us at the shop (858)259-4568 for questions and plant availablity.
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Plant Care Instruction
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- May
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- September
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- December
January1. WaterThey like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.2. ProtectThese plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).3. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.February1. WaterThey like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.2. ProtectThese plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).3. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.March1. ProtectThese plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).2. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.April1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. FertilizeSparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.4. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.5. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.May1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. FertilizeSparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.4. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.5. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.June1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.4. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.July1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.4. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.August1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. FertilizeSparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.4. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.5. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.September1. BuyThe best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.2. PlantThe best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.3. FertilizeSparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.4. WaterEvery 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.5. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.October1. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.November1. WaterThey like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.2. ProtectThese plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).3. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.December1. WaterThey like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.2. ProtectThese plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).3. Pest/Disease InspectionScale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
April
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
May
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
June
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
July
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
August
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
September
The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
April
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
May
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
June
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
July
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
August
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
September
The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
April
Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.
May
Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.
August
Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.
September
Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.
February
They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.
April
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
May
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
June
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
July
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
August
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
September
Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients.
November
They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.
December
They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
January
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).
February
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).
March
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).
November
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).
December
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo†(very bad).
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
January
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
February
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
March
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
April
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
May
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
June
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
July
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
August
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
September
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
October
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
November
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.
December
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.