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F. Boliviana seedling...

18 years ago

I started a Fuchsia Boliviana "Alba" from seed recently. The seedling is now about 3/4" tall and has 4 tiny leaves. It lives in the house, under a not-too-bright window, and it is kept moist. The thing is...it's been this tall for at least 4 weeks. It did add the 3rd and 4th leaves after it gained it's "height". Is this slow growth normal for Fuchsia seedlings?

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fuchsiabonsailady
18 years ago
Pinch the growing tip out of the top Jeff, this will encourage further side growths - Kath:)
socal23
18 years ago
Jeff,

It would probably be happier outside. These are montane tropicals, not lowland plants. They love cool temperatures.

Ryan
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camarillojeff
Original Author
18 years ago
Hi Ryan,

I wondered about that, but was hesitant because of the dry air during the santa ana winds. They've died down now (the winds) so I guess I can give it a try. I can put it on my front porch, which is covered, west-facing, and easy for me to keep an eye on it.

Thanks, Jeff
BrianB
18 years ago
I have plants that I can sell or trade. Both the red and the white and cherry-pink types.

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