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Fragrant Plant Hints

Posted by sharon_can 6b (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 27, 06 at 15:51

I have just received Plumeria, Jasmin and Clerodendron that I ordered and want any hints to encourage them to bloom. They are from 8 inches to 18 inches high. Can I expect bloom this winter? Any helpful hints will be appreciated. I am in 6b and would be putting the plants outside in the summer and bringing them in in late Sept, early Oct.


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RE: Fragrant Plant Hints

  • Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
    Sat, Sep 30, 06 at 12:59

OK, here are some thoughts:

1. Unless it's in the tropics, plumeria goes semi-dormant in winter; you're best off keeping it bright and on the dry side, and don't panic if it drops a few leaves. Come spring, as the day lengthens, increase water and fertilizer -- it'll bloom fastest with tons of sun, H2O and fert.

2. You don't say which jasmine -- if it's a sambac, it could very well bloom this winter if it's in a bright southern window. Warning! Spider mites love jasmine in winter, so wash off the leaves under the sink or shower, and try to place it near a fan or other cool, moving air (not near a heater!)

3. Same thing with the clerodendron; hard to say depending on the species -- some bloom nearly all year, some only in winter, some only in summer months.

Hope this helps!

Jim


 
 

 

 


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