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Still going strong
« on: February 09, 2017, 15:05:43 »
These were my Poinsettia plants being watered this morning, they were bought before Christmas so I guess we are getting our monies-worth. Basil looks as if it can do with a drink as well.



 

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Re: Still going strong
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2017, 14:01:04 »
Well done - What's the story of your success? I never seem to keep them alive for more than a couple of weeks :(

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Re: Still going strong
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2017, 14:15:00 »
Mine is still alive but only through sheer ignorance - I've literally ignored it.  I overwatered it so I stopped watering it and it seemed to like that - now the leaves have stopped falling off it seems to be stable.

Why are they so hard to keep? 
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Re: Still going strong
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2017, 14:46:27 »
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Why are they so hard to keep? 

They are foreigners originating in Mexico,and don't like the English weather! A bit like me at times :sunny:


Again like me: During the flowering period, they like to be kept out of direct sunlight, and protected from hot or cold draughts.

They prefer a night temperature of 16°-18°C (60-65°F) and a day temperature of 18°C (65° F)

The soil should be kept uniformly moist, possibly requiring watering 2-3 times a week. :coffee2:

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a solution of houseplant fertilizer at 1 tsp per gallon.

After blooming reduce the amount of water and allow the plant to go dormant. :sleepy1:

Move poinsettia to cooler position but not below 10°C (50°F)

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Re: Still going strong
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2017, 18:54:58 »
Blimey and Cheers - That explains why my MiL was so pleased to have kept hers going for a few months.
Given all that I'll think I'll give them a miss in future..
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