Re: Tuberoses' water needs
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Tuberoses' water needs
- From: M* R* W*
- Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 13:19:56 -0500
Betty,
I'm not an expert but this is what has worked for me. I grow them in the
ground in partial shade and give them what I give most annuals and
perennials, i.e. an inch of water a week, more or less. Just the average
amount of water. They do fine that way.
However, the book I consulted about pot culture of tuberose says :
Tuberoses are very demanding when it comes to watering and feeding. Keep
the soil barely moist when first potted and increase the amount of water
as the plant grows. Use plant food every time you water. (I presume a
weak solution of plant food.)
Hope this helps.
Mary
MO zone 6
>
> I posed a question to this list several days ago and have gotten no
> response so will ask once more. I potted my tuberoses in a clay
> pot,
> started them inside, and recently put them outside in a very sunny
> location. I'm wondering how often I should water. Since they are
> in a
> clay pot, the soil will dry out quickly. Since they are natives of
> Mexico,
> I am guessing they like it dry. So, should I let the dirt go
> completely
> dry before watering? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
>
>
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