Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Does anyone know whether Cyclamen and cape primroses would be ok outside as i am running out of indoor space?

Sorry, they both need to come in.





From:


http://www.arcamax.com/gardening/s-2379-...





"Tip: Winter Care of Cyclamen


National Gardening Association


To keep your indoor cyclamen flowering beautifully, place pots in a cool (60F), bright, East facing window on a bed of pebbles in a tray of water. Mist weekly to prevent insects such as cyclamen mites from attacking."


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From:


http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/growing-s...





"Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus)


LIGHT: The Cape Primrose is a relative of African Violets and prefers the same growing conditions of bright but indirect light. Avoid hot sun, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers.





TEMPERATURE: Day and night temperatures of 60–75°F are fine year round.





WATERING: Water only when the top inch of the potting mix is dry to the touch. Providing water too frequently will cause the roots, leaves, and base of the plant to rot. If the leaves look wilted even when the soil is moist, you may be overwatering. Let the top inch of the potting mix dry out before watering again. Plants require less water during the winter months (November through February).





FERTILIZER: From spring through fall, apply a water-soluble fertilizer that is high in phosophorus (such as 15-30-15) every 3 weeks. Withhold fertilizer during the winter months, when your plant will stop growing actively and rest.





CONTINUING CARE: Use scissors to cut off the stalks of faded flowers. The tips of older leaves become dry as they age, and these too may be trimmed off. Repot your plant into a slightly larger pot in spring."

Does anyone know whether Cyclamen and cape primroses would be ok outside as i am running out of indoor space?
Release them at once!! We have problems in Gotham City and Batman has run off with Robin (Again)!
Reply:i am in florida and left cyclamen out. it came back up, but it took a long time. i would take it in. not sure on the other one.
Reply:Depends on where you live...in zones 9-10, you could probably leave the cyclamen, out...It might however go dormant in the winter season...cyclamen, are native to the middle east; and go dormant in the colder drier months...The cape primrose, should be ok outside to zone 3, plant in light, to medium shade...


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