Anigozanthos sp 'Big Roo Red' Plant Care Reminders

General Information

• Instruction By	Lucy Warren
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 2. Protect Protect from frost and cold temperatures. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 5. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.

  February 1. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 2. Protect Protect from frost and cold temperatures. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 5. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.

  March 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year. 4. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 5. Protect Protect from frost and cold temperatures. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 8. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.

  April 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year. 4. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 7. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months. 8. Propagate Divide root clumps by early summer.

  May 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year. 4. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 7. Propagate Divide root clumps by early summer.

  June 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year. 4. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 5. Water Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 8. Propagate Divide root clumps by early summer.

  July 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seed spring to summer in freely-draining seed-raising mix. Plants should bloom the following year. 3. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 4. Water Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease 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 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 3. Water Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease 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 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 3. Water Regular watering throughout summer will encourage good bloom. Make certain that soil drains well. 4. Prune 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. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease 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 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in principal blooming season with low phosphorus fertilizer. 3. Prune 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. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 6. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.

  November 1. Buy Container plants available early spring through fall. 2. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 3. Protect Protect from frost and cold temperatures. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 6. Transplant Can transplant any time, but best in cooler months.

  December 1. Plant Plant mature container plants anytime, but they do best if planted in cooler months, especially late fall or early spring. 2. Protect Protect from frost and cold temperatures. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection 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. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease 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. 5. Transplant Can 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.