Calandrinia spp Plant Care Reminders

General Information

• 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.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  April 1. Propagate Propagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.

  May 1. Plant Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location. 2. Fertilize Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 3. Water 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. 4. Mulch Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant. 5. Propagate Propagate from new growth in a mixture of half sand and half peat moss.

  June 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location. 3. Fertilize Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 4. Water 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. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.

  July 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location. 3. Fertilize Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 4. Water 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. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.

  August 1. Buy Buy when in bloom. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location. 3. Fertilize Feed once with a well-balanced, organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants. 4. Water 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. 5. Mulch Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.

  September 1. Water 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. 2. Mulch Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the plant.

  October 1. Water 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.

• 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.