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Re: kalanchoe & jasmine
Hello Heather.
If I were you, I'd go right out and buy both. They both need a resting
period to flower. And they both need west or east facing windows. Of course,
Kalanchoe will benefit from a bit more hours of sun during winter. Let's start
with Jasmine. It would be good to know which kind it is because some flower in
winter, some in spring and some in summer (that makes for different resting
periods). If it is in flower now, it could be Jasmine polyanthum (fragrant
white flowers) or Jasmine primulinum (yellow flowers-harder to find). These are
the basic rules with Jasmine, one- keep plant cool in winter; two-stand the pot
outdoors in summer, if possible; three-give plenty of light (with some direct
sun-your light would be perfect); four-provide support for the stems;
five-never let compost dry out! The cool temp. in winter would be its resting
period. Also, it is better to take cuttings every spring to insure bushiness
and to prevent it from becoming staggly.
As for Kalanchoe, it will be ok in your west facing window. If you could give
it more sun in winter, it would be perfect. Here's how you make Kalanchoe
flower again. It can be in flower all year round. Once the flowers have faded,
prune the tops and place on a shady windowsill (or in complete darkness is what
I do) and leave compost nearly dry. Leave as so for about a month. Then bring
it back in a well lit spot and water normally. It should flower again soon.
Helga
Heather Mathews (S&T Onsite) wrote:
> I'm in Seattle, Wash. (zone 5), and I'm seeing kalanchoe and jasmine for
> sale everywhere, usually in full flower in hanging baskets. I'm tempted to
> buy both, but only if I can keep them flowering indoors. The most I can do,
> light-wise, is hang them in a west-facing window where they'll get half a
> day of sun. Do I have a chance?
>
> - Heather
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