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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold temperatures.3. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.5. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.February1. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold temperatures.3. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.5. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.March1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.3. Sow SeedsSow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.4. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.5. ProtectProtect from frost and cold temperatures.6. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.8. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.April1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.3. Sow SeedsSow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.4. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.5. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.7. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.8. PropagateDivide root clumps by early summer.May1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months.3. Sow SeedsSow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.4. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.5. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.7. PropagateDivide root clumps by early summer.June1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.3. Sow SeedsSow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.4. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.5. WaterRegular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.6. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.8. PropagateDivide root clumps by early summer.July1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. Sow SeedsSow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.4. WaterRegular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.5. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.August1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.3. WaterRegular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.4. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.September1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.3. WaterRegular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.4. PruneAfter flowering trim back bloom stalks and old leaves taking care not to injure new foliage or bloom sets. During dormant season trim to about four inches.5. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.October1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. FertilizeFertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.3. PruneAfter flowering trim back bloom stalks and old leaves taking care not to injure new foliage or bloom sets. During dormant season trim to about four inches.4. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.6. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.November1. BuyContainer plants available early spring through fall.2. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.3. ProtectProtect from frost and cold temperatures.4. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.6. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months.December1. PlantPlant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.2. ProtectProtect from frost and cold temperatures.3. Pest/Disease InspectionInk Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpace plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.5. TransplantCan transplant any time, but best in cooler months. -
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!
March
Container plants available early spring through fall.
April
Container plants available early spring through fall.
May
Container plants available early spring through fall.
June
Container plants available early spring through fall.
July
Container plants available early spring through fall.
August
Container plants available early spring through fall.
September
Container plants available early spring through fall.
October
Container plants available early spring through fall.
November
Container plants available early spring through fall.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
February
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
March
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
April
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
May
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months.
June
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
July
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months.
November
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
December
Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
March
Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.
April
Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.
May
Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.
June
Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.
July
Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year.
August
Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering.
September
Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
April
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
May
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
June
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
July
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
August
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
September
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
October
Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
February
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
March
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
April
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
May
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
June
Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.
July
Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.
August
Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.
September
Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well.
October
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
November
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
December
Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
September
After flowering trim back bloom stalks and old leaves taking care not to injure new foliage or bloom sets. During dormant season trim to about four inches.
October
After flowering trim back bloom stalks and old leaves taking care not to injure new foliage or bloom sets. During dormant season trim to about four inches.
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
Protect from frost and cold temperatures.
February
Protect from frost and cold temperatures.
March
Protect from frost and cold temperatures.
November
Protect from frost and cold temperatures.
December
Protect from frost and cold temperatures.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
January
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
February
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
March
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
April
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
May
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
June
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
July
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
August
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
September
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
October
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
November
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
December
Ink Spot Disease causes a blackening of the leaves to rhizome starting from the leaf tips. Other diseases include rust fungus, phytophthora, pythium and fusarium. Pests include European brown garden snail which also weakens the plant, and aphids.
Treat for Pest/Disease
How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?
January
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
February
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
March
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
April
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
May
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
June
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
July
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
August
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
September
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
October
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
November
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
December
Space plants for good air flow, provide nutrients for plant health, use fungicides judiciously if necessary, bait or hand pick snails, wash off aphids with spray of water.
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
January
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
February
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
March
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
April
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
October
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
November
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
December
Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
April
Divide root clumps by early summer.
May
Divide root clumps by early summer.
June
Divide root clumps by early summer.