Calandrinia spp Plant Care Reminders
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General Information
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Instruction By Julie Bawden-Davis Notes Grown for their cup-shaped, brightly colored flowers, these clumping evergreen annual and perennial flowering plants are native to temperate Pacific coastal regions of North and South America. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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April1. PropagatePropagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.May1. PlantPlant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.2. FertilizeFeed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.3. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.4. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.5. PropagatePropagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.June1. BuyBuy when in bloom.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.3. FertilizeFeed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.4. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.5. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.July1. BuyBuy when in bloom.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.3. FertilizeFeed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.4. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.5. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.August1. BuyBuy when in bloom.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.3. FertilizeFeed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.4. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.5. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.September1. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.2. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.October1. WaterKeep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried. -
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!
June
Buy when in bloom.
July
Buy when in bloom.
August
Buy when in bloom.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
May
Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
June
Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
July
Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
August
Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
May
Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
June
Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
July
Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
August
Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
May
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
June
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
July
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
August
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
September
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
October
Keep plant moderately moist until established, at which point they can experience short periods of drought. Water when the top inch of soil has dried.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
May
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.
June
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.
July
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.
August
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.
September
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
April
Propagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.
May
Propagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.