Re: P. fulgidum repotting
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- Subject: Re: [IGSROBIN] P. fulgidum repotting
- From: c*
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 19:39:30 +0200
Dear Andrew,
Thank you very much for your precious help !
Michel in the sunny South of France (near Spain).
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De : Andrew <awilson@FDA.NET>
À : IGSROBIN@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU <IGSROBIN@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date : jeudi 26 octobre 2000 07:00
Objet : P. fulgidum repotting
>Dear Michel,
>
>This is a good time for you to repot P. fulgidum. I'd do it before it
>grows too much. Many fast draining combinations of potting mix will do.
>I use pumice, sharp sand and sandy loam in equal parts but some people
>like to use grit instead of pumice and others add peat. I don't think
>there is any magic mix. Just keep it light, not too rich, and fast
>draining.
>
>For P. bowkeri I'd keep it dry all winter and repot it in Spring just as
>growth is beginning.
>
>Andrew
>San Diego, California
>
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>Hi Group,
>
>Here, in my conservatory, P. fulgidum have new growths for the first =
>time and P. bowkeri starts to droop.
>
>Is it the best moment for repotting my P. fulgidum ? What is the best =
>compost for this pelargonium ?
>
>And for P. bowkeri, what is the best moment for repotting ? With the =
>same compost ?
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>Michel in the South of France.
