Re: Sub-tropical help


Hi Cali,

> 
> > 2. Aglaia odorata and Cestrum diurnum. (Also
> > transported here in my carry-on at the same time). 
> > Did very well all summer, thrived and flowered. 
> > Should I plant them in the ground now, or wait till
> > Spring, or not at all? 
> 

I purchased an Aglaia odorata ( Chinese Perfume Plant) a year ago. It
was a tiny little plant and
now is about 30 cm tall, growing well in a container.  I have yet to see
any flowers however.  I keep my plant under bright filtered light.   I had
put it in full sun in the garden but it didn't seem to like it or maybe
the
pot was drying out too fast and it wasn't the sun that was bothering it.
How did you get your plant to flower?  I have read that the flowers are
very fragrant which is why I bought it.  

 I was
under the impression that A. odorata was a sub-tropical or tropical
species so I kept it on our sheltered patio last winter where the plant
looked very healthy.  It is common to have temps of  15C on our
patio (maybe even lower during the night as I have recorded many nights of
11C in the garden) but at least there is no wind.

Can you put your potted Aglaia where you would like to plant it? If
the
plant looks like it is suffering from cold stress, then take it to a more
sheltered spot right away.

Angela
coastal Los Angeles
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