Thursday, May 30, 2024

Pruning and Up-Potting More Schlumbergeras. 30 May 24.

 These are the last of the main collection of Schlumbergeras.  The first group is sending out new growth where I pruned them, so I wanted to complete the job.



As I did with the earlier plants, I changed from plastic pots to glazed clay.  They should be more stable, less likely to tip over.  Especially when in bloom.  I used a knife to slice off about an inch from the sides of the root ball, and the bottom, then used a general purpose soil.  They have about 50% more growth medium than they did before up-potting.

Hybrid Tropical Hibiscus. 30 May 24.

 Here is the hybrid hibiscus plant that I bought.


From the tag, I thought I was buying a yellow hibiscus with red flame edges.  Oh well.

Revived Clematis. 30 May 24.

 Here is the clematis vine that was dug out by accident, because it looked dead (oops) then left to dry out for a day, then trimmed and potted on 12 April.




It has a vigorous main shoot now, and more new shoots emerging from the roots.

Here it was when I discovered the dug-up roots on 12 April.



Seedlings Update. Zinnias, Marigolds, Cosmos, Portulaca, Nasturtiums. 30 May 24.

 Most of the flower seedlings still need a little growth before planting out.9


There are also some squashes and a couple of left-over peppers and a tomato there.

Zinnias, dwarf sunflowers, squashes.


Marigolds



I planted some of the portulacas among other plants and some in a patio bowl.


These are the second nasturtiums that I planted.  I think the first were fodder for birds.  Also in photo, marigolds and alpine strawberries


All in all, it might be a colorful year.

Ozark Beauty Strawberry Plants In Containers. 30 May 24.

 Here are the Ozark Beauty strawberry plants now.   I bought them, bare root on Amazon, in early February.





I think the growth looks quite healthy and vigorous.  I did give them a dose of Miracid fertilizer, because I read they need acid conditions.  Growth might even be a bit too lush now.  I'll just use water for a few weeks.  They have been producing a few flower buds.  I cut those off so the plants can concentrate on growing for now.  The same for a couple of runners.

The weather has been cool and rainy, 60s during the day and 40s at night.  I imagine warmer weather and more sun will stimulate growth even more.

Here they were when I planted them, 10 Feb 16.  I wondered if they would grow.  They did - every plant.