Alyogyne hakeifolia Plant Care Reminders

Red centered hibiscus

General Information

• Instruction By	Steve Brigham
  Notes	Alyogyne hakeifolia is good low water use plant for well-drained soils in the milder Southern California climates, but it can be short lived in heavy soils. Occasional pruning will make it bloom better and also lengthen its life.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering.

  February 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering.

  March 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Fertilize After pruning, fertilize very lightly with a balanced plant food and water in well. 4. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 5. Prune Prune moderately to control size and keep plants bushy. This will encourage fresh new growth and bloom, and prolong the plant's life. 6. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  April 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 4. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  May 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. 3. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of firm young growth.

  June 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. 3. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of firm young growth.

  July 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  August 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 2. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  September 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Fertilize After pruning, fertilize very lightly with a balanced plant food and water in well. 4. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 5. Prune Prune moderately to control size and keep plants bushy. This will encourage fresh new growth and bloom, and prolong the plant's life. 6. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  October 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. 4. Mulch Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  November 1. Buy Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering.

  December 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering.

• 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! February Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. March Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. April Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. September Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. October Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery. November Buy healthy, vigorous plants from a specialty nursery.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? February Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. March Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. April Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. September Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. October Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. November Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.

  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 After pruning, fertilize very lightly with a balanced plant food and water in well. September After pruning, fertilize very lightly with a balanced plant food and water in well.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. February Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. March Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. April Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. May Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. June Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. July Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. August Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. September Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. October Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. November Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering. December Water regularly and deeply during dry periods, but don't over-water. Established plants need only weekly or twice-monthly watering.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? March Prune moderately to control size and keep plants bushy. This will encourage fresh new growth and bloom, and prolong the plant's life. September Prune moderately to control size and keep plants bushy. This will encourage fresh new growth and bloom, and prolong the plant's life.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. April Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. May Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. June Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. July Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. August Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. September Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant. October Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use, but don't let the mulch get too close to the base of the plant.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? May Propagate from softwood cuttings of firm young growth. June Propagate from softwood cuttings of firm young growth.