Re: rebloom
Irisborer@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Per Luella if you
> >cut the stalk before the flower opens then that energy is redirected to the
> >plant propogating itself by making new rhizomes. I intend to try this the
> >next time the problem arises.
> >
> >
>
> Oh Joanne! What a "Soloman's Choice" do you enjoy the flower or go for
> (possible) increase???? I'd be anxious to hear what you do!
>
Would seem to me that depending on wheen you cut th bloom stalk you could have your
flower and increase too. Cut the stalk just before it opens, put it in a solution
containing citric acid and sugar (add a little Squirt to the water) and watch it bloom
inside, meanwhil, in the garden, the energy goes back to increasing. Of course the
earlier you take the bloomstalk off, the more energy for the increase and less likely the
bloom will develop.
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John | "There be dragons here"
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John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
Fremont CA, USDA zone 8 (coastal, bay)
