Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Can anyone tell me which Brug. this is?, 1 by bettydee
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bettydee wrote: mstish, Several requirements have to be met for Brugs to bloom in winter: 1.) They have to have formed a "Y" or to have come from above the "Y" on the mother plant. 2.) The ambient temperature has to be above 50ºF. 3.) If they don't get natural sunlight, use grow lights or a combination of warm and cool florescent lights for about 16 hrs. 4.) Fertilize regularly with a complete liquid fertilizer. 5.) Water, but not as much as you would during summer. I let mine get drier than I would normally let them get before I water again. 6.) Raise the humidity level. Normally a house is too dry. 7.) Be on the look out for spider mites. They love drier conditions. The best thing to do is to treat your Brugs with a systemic before you bring them indoors. You may have to re-apply if your winters goes over the recommended effective time period. You won't get loads of blooms, but enough to make it worth while. This is an Angels Moonlight bloom from 12/31/09 |


