Phrag Cardinale with bud
 

May sound pretty stupid to all of you, but it's finally (knock on wood)
going to bloom. I bought it about 7 years ago with several divisions
in a 6" pot. It outgrew that pot and I divided it into 2 6" pots This
is the first year that it has started a bud. I don't have a clue
whether I finally got something right, or if it just reached a maturity
that told it to bloom.

I did change a lot of things the last year or so. I divided it into a
coir mix, put the phrags in a deeper tray that held water around the
base of the pot, changed plant food, tested and ammennded the ph, and
used rainwater as much as possible. Anyway, something has convinced it
to bloom, or at least try. I am so excited.

Wish me luck,

Nancy

Phrag Cardinale with bud
 

Nancy G. wrote:
May sound pretty stupid to all of you, but it's finally (knock on wood)
going to bloom. I bought it about 7 years ago with several divisions
in a 6" pot. It outgrew that pot and I divided it into 2 6" pots This
is the first year that it has started a bud. I don't have a clue
whether I finally got something right, or if it just reached a maturity
that told it to bloom.

I did change a lot of things the last year or so. I divided it into a
coir mix, put the phrags in a deeper tray that held water around the
base of the pot, changed plant food, tested and ammennded the ph, and
used rainwater as much as possible. Anyway, something has convinced it
to bloom, or at least try. I am so excited.

Wish me luck,

Nancy

We'll be anxiously awaiting pics! :)

Reka

Phrag Cardinale with bud
 

I know the feeling! Can't wait to see it.

Diana

"Reka" wrote in message
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Nancy G. wrote:
May sound pretty stupid to all of you, but it's finally (knock on wood)
going to bloom. I bought it about 7 years ago with several divisions
in a 6" pot. It outgrew that pot and I divided it into 2 6" pots This
is the first year that it has started a bud. I don't have a clue
whether I finally got something right, or if it just reached a maturity
that told it to bloom.

I did change a lot of things the last year or so. I divided it into a
coir mix, put the phrags in a deeper tray that held water around the
base of the pot, changed plant food, tested and ammennded the ph, and
used rainwater as much as possible. Anyway, something has convinced it
to bloom, or at least try. I am so excited.

Wish me luck,

Nancy

We'll be anxiously awaiting pics! :)

Reka

Phrag Cardinale with bud
 

On 12 Dec 2006 10:08:16 -0800, "Nancy G." wrote:

May sound pretty stupid to all of you, but it's finally (knock on wood)
going to bloom. I bought it about 7 years ago with several divisions
in a 6" pot. It outgrew that pot and I divided it into 2 6" pots This
is the first year that it has started a bud. I don't have a clue
whether I finally got something right, or if it just reached a maturity
that told it to bloom.

I did change a lot of things the last year or so. I divided it into a
coir mix, put the phrags in a deeper tray that held water around the
base of the pot, changed plant food, tested and ammennded the ph, and
used rainwater as much as possible. Anyway, something has convinced it
to bloom, or at least try. I am so excited.

Wish me luck,

Nancy

It may also be that you gave it enough light. Ours lives against the
west glass wall in the gh. They are lovely blooms. Glad to hear she
is FINALY behaving for you. Best of luck with the blooms.
SuE
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