I have a number of baskets but don't know how many of these plants you put in them and can you put other plants among them. Is there room?
How many million bell plants do you put in a hanging basket about 8 inch. circ.?
You won't be able to put more than two in a basket this size, perhaps alternating with two trailing lobelia or bacopa.
The problem will be keeping moisture and nutrients in the compost, so I would suggest you mix the compost with a handful of moisture retaining granules and a handful of feed granules too. Then make sure you water well, especially in the warmer weather. When the plants have filled out and they start to flower, mix a spoonful of phostrogen in the watering can every three days - this will keep them healthy and prolong the flowering period.
To be frank, an 8ins basket is not really big enough for trailing plants - to do them justice, you need at least 12 ins, which will hold a more productive amount of compost. You will be able to pack plants in more easily and they will produce a much more attractive display.
Reply:Put as many plants as you can in, within reason, in the top, and in the sides, poked through slits in the lining. You can mix. The limited time they are in there, the season, doesn't cause a problem with overcrowding of roots providing you keep up the watering/feeding you'll have plenty of growth and flowering. Some people make the mistake of not putting enough in because they fear overcrowding, and are disappointed when their hanging baskets look a bit sparse.
Reply:8" diameter ? Very small for a hanging basket, I imagine you will need to water it every 15 minutes with any more than 2 plants in it!
Reply:two is plenty
wesley
Friday, November 18, 2011
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
Hi--
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
I have a large white calla lily planted on the dry bank of my pond and it has just flowered and looks like it is dying. Most of the leaves have died and the ones left are very pale. The plant became pale on transplanting it, perhaps too much hot sun . Can it be planted like my other water lilies under 4 or 5 inches of water in my pond? I live in the deep south and have a half acre pond. Is the dying out part of the flowering cycle? Should it be planted in shade or partial shade since I'm in the south or will the pond suffice?
Can you plant the large white calla lily underwater in a pond?
It is also called, Common Calla and it does grow up to 2 to 4 ft high. My book, Sunset Western Garden book said that this Calla thrives in moist, even boggy, soil all year. Originally from South Africa, but it doesn't like too much hot sun. I would say if you plant it in the light shade and wet area, it'll do better. It worth a try?
Reply:Cosmos has it. Yes, they do grow tall. No, they should not be planted under water. Use It as a damp ground marginal plant.
Reply:I agree with Gidget. It probably isn't a calla lily. They only thrive in full sun, and I've never seen one 4' tall. No, nothing, except aquatic plants survive under water.
Reply:i think what you have is a peace lily yes it can be used as a aquatic plant just make sure you anchor it well diffused light is always best for any plant
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
its a small pitcher plant, i just got it and i just put two 2' cool white flourescent lights on it and the old traps are dieing back and one very tall spike has grown up, it dwarfs the old traps and it doesnt look like a pitcher at all because its very flat(thin) and has a small hook at the top. it seems to grow about a half inch a day. im thrilled at the success of the plant but i dont want to mistake it for a flower stem because all other growth has ceased and i dont want it to flower.
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
It is not a flower. That is a leaf. The pitchers grow that way when they don't get enough light. I know, I've had plenty of them. Try putting the plant closer to the light or visa versa. A grow light fluorescent bulb (or 2) might help. There is some debate as to which is the better spectrum of light so buy what you can find. Walmart actually has some decent prices on them. Major hardware stores carry them too. A nursery doesn't always have the best price but may have the best bulbs. Long narrow growth is the plants effort to reach for the light. It is weird the way the throat of the pitcher grows so narrow. Plants will always drop the leaves that are not adapted to the current lighting situation and grow new ones that can more appropriately absorb the change in lighting. Since this leaf is still growing, it will be able to adapt to any light that you change soon. If the lighting is not changed, but the humidity and water are optimal, the plant can last 6 months to 2 years depending on how much energy it had stored up. Those skinny pitchers will not capture any bugs and the plant will need a minimum of 1 bug a year to survive. It may take some trial and error to get close to an appropriate lighting situation.
My pitcher plant has a strange growth on it?
It is not a flower. That is a leaf. The pitchers grow that way when they don't get enough light. I know, I've had plenty of them. Try putting the plant closer to the light or visa versa. A grow light fluorescent bulb (or 2) might help. There is some debate as to which is the better spectrum of light so buy what you can find. Walmart actually has some decent prices on them. Major hardware stores carry them too. A nursery doesn't always have the best price but may have the best bulbs. Long narrow growth is the plants effort to reach for the light. It is weird the way the throat of the pitcher grows so narrow. Plants will always drop the leaves that are not adapted to the current lighting situation and grow new ones that can more appropriately absorb the change in lighting. Since this leaf is still growing, it will be able to adapt to any light that you change soon. If the lighting is not changed, but the humidity and water are optimal, the plant can last 6 months to 2 years depending on how much energy it had stored up. Those skinny pitchers will not capture any bugs and the plant will need a minimum of 1 bug a year to survive. It may take some trial and error to get close to an appropriate lighting situation.
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
I bought a medium sized plant, and repotted it in MiracleGro Cactus soil. I added about 2 inches of houseplant rock to the bottom of the pot to help with drainage. I sprinkled water on the soil until it was moist. I then placed the plant in a draft free area with plenty of sunshine during the day and artificial light at night. I am going to wait about 4 weeks to water the plant again. Is there anything that I should be doing differently?
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
Sounds like you are doing everything right. I totally neglect mine and it is taking over my den. Your should do really well.
I use mine for sunburn and cuts etc. I think it thrives on being "harvested" here and there.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing fine. I forgot about mine and it did well. Likes to be plucked at intervals.
Reply:Sounds like you are giving it a lot of attention, maybe even too much. Just water it once a week, and make sure that it is getting sunshine through the day. And then perhaps the occasional pruning.
What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
Sounds like you are doing everything right. I totally neglect mine and it is taking over my den. Your should do really well.
I use mine for sunburn and cuts etc. I think it thrives on being "harvested" here and there.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing fine. I forgot about mine and it did well. Likes to be plucked at intervals.
Reply:Sounds like you are giving it a lot of attention, maybe even too much. Just water it once a week, and make sure that it is getting sunshine through the day. And then perhaps the occasional pruning.
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
I bought a flat of pansy's which I would like to plant around my curb for color. I want to plant them in a line around the curbing. So do I still leave 6-8 inches in between?
Will they grow closer, so they form a line without an empty space?
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
Plant them about 4" apart. Take two pencils, tie some yarn about 6' long, poke the pencils or Popsicle sticks (whatever) into the ground--making a plumb line--then place your plants in at 4" intervals. They'll look beautiful-especially when they fill out.
Reply:Just pull a string tied to a stick pegged to the starting point and the end point, to get the straight line.
Reply:Plant them closer together.
But do you really want a straight line? Try some shape that is not a straight line. You might like it better.
Reply:Pansys don't spread to much, if you want a solid unbroken line, i plant them 5 1/2 inches apart, and really loosen the soil so they can spread easily. watter them with miracle grow.
Reply:How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
With your garden hose.
Place your garden hose away from your curb the distance that you want and make it follow the curve.
Play with it until you get the line you want and use it as a guide to plant your pansy's.
Yes they will fill but you may have to help them out.
Reply:yes.yes. start the front row following the curb line. then the second row goes behind and in between the two in front. the next rows complete the diamond pattern
loan
Will they grow closer, so they form a line without an empty space?
How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
Plant them about 4" apart. Take two pencils, tie some yarn about 6' long, poke the pencils or Popsicle sticks (whatever) into the ground--making a plumb line--then place your plants in at 4" intervals. They'll look beautiful-especially when they fill out.
Reply:Just pull a string tied to a stick pegged to the starting point and the end point, to get the straight line.
Reply:Plant them closer together.
But do you really want a straight line? Try some shape that is not a straight line. You might like it better.
Reply:Pansys don't spread to much, if you want a solid unbroken line, i plant them 5 1/2 inches apart, and really loosen the soil so they can spread easily. watter them with miracle grow.
Reply:How to plant pansy's in a straight line around the curb?
With your garden hose.
Place your garden hose away from your curb the distance that you want and make it follow the curve.
Play with it until you get the line you want and use it as a guide to plant your pansy's.
Yes they will fill but you may have to help them out.
Reply:yes.yes. start the front row following the curb line. then the second row goes behind and in between the two in front. the next rows complete the diamond pattern
loan
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
I'm doing a science experiment on how music affects the growth of a plant, and I need a plant that has three specific characteristics:
1. It grows very quickly, getting to AT LEAST five inches tall within a month.
2. It needs to be able to be grown indoors, in a very small container and little light.
3. It needs to be a plant that's size can be measured in height, and doesn't need any special amount of light, fertalizer, a stick to wrap around, etc.
If anyone knows of a plant like this that can be bought in packs of seeds, I would really appreciate it.
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
Believe it or not - grow bird seed. Millet (either white or red) will grow very quickly.... can grow in poor soil (so no fertilizer) and grow straight like grass so should be pretty easy to measure.
Just be careful if you have a cat - many of the products that are sold as 'cat grass' for indoor cats to eat are really millet. I grow it for mine and it is able to replace itself within a week or two after they chew it down.
Reply:a mustard plant meets all your descriptions
Reply:try an avocado pit in plain water. you put 3 toothpicks evenlty spaced around the pit to hold it on top of the container around its middle, then fill the container with water up to the bottom of the pit that is suspended by the toothpicks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have found bamboo plants grow in water only, they never need dirt. I have one that is about 12 to 14" and it's in a large coffee cup.All you do is make sure roots are covered in water, so it's little maintenance
Reply:have u ever tried planting a full, unpeeled banana? it can produce some very appealing results!
1. It grows very quickly, getting to AT LEAST five inches tall within a month.
2. It needs to be able to be grown indoors, in a very small container and little light.
3. It needs to be a plant that's size can be measured in height, and doesn't need any special amount of light, fertalizer, a stick to wrap around, etc.
If anyone knows of a plant like this that can be bought in packs of seeds, I would really appreciate it.
What is a fast growing plant that can be kept indoors in a yogurt container?
Believe it or not - grow bird seed. Millet (either white or red) will grow very quickly.... can grow in poor soil (so no fertilizer) and grow straight like grass so should be pretty easy to measure.
Just be careful if you have a cat - many of the products that are sold as 'cat grass' for indoor cats to eat are really millet. I grow it for mine and it is able to replace itself within a week or two after they chew it down.
Reply:a mustard plant meets all your descriptions
Reply:try an avocado pit in plain water. you put 3 toothpicks evenlty spaced around the pit to hold it on top of the container around its middle, then fill the container with water up to the bottom of the pit that is suspended by the toothpicks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have found bamboo plants grow in water only, they never need dirt. I have one that is about 12 to 14" and it's in a large coffee cup.All you do is make sure roots are covered in water, so it's little maintenance
Reply:have u ever tried planting a full, unpeeled banana? it can produce some very appealing results!
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
I never can remember the name, but recognize this lovely little plant when I see it. It blooms all summer with tiny white blossoms atop the lush green plant. It only gets about 3 - 4 inches tall.
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
You got the name right, alyssym. Sometimes called sweet alyssym because it has such a sweet smell. If it doesn't freeze, it will return the next year.
Reply:Thanks Nonna! Report It
Reply:thats right and it is also called "carpet of snow"
Reply:Sweet Allysum go to www.garden.com for photos and nicknames like angel;s breath.....
Reply:It come in purple too! I live in zone 5. I leave the plant in the ground and don't disturb the dirt because it reseeds and comes back great the next year.
Reply:Alyssum. And it is very pretty.
What is the name of a annual bedding plant with tiny white flowers? Alyssym, or something like that.?
You got the name right, alyssym. Sometimes called sweet alyssym because it has such a sweet smell. If it doesn't freeze, it will return the next year.
Reply:Thanks Nonna! Report It
Reply:thats right and it is also called "carpet of snow"
Reply:Sweet Allysum go to www.garden.com for photos and nicknames like angel;s breath.....
Reply:It come in purple too! I live in zone 5. I leave the plant in the ground and don't disturb the dirt because it reseeds and comes back great the next year.
Reply:Alyssum. And it is very pretty.
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