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staceysmom (GayLynn) Appleton, WI(Zone 5a) Jul 17, 2009

Sounds like a horrible disease but it's a houseplant. My question is, can this plant be pinched back to make it bushier? I had one before and it did real well during the summer outdoors. Then when I moved it indoors for the winter it became really leggy. (not enough light?) I eventually killed the poor thing. I just got another plant last week and would like to help it live. Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thanks.

GayLynn

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 17, 2009

Here's a link to a growing guide from Dibleys. Good luck with your plant, they are such little charmers!

http://www.dibleys.com/care.htm

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staceysmom (GayLynn) Appleton, WI(Zone 5a) Jul 17, 2009

Perfect! Thanks for the link.

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tapla Bay City, MI(Zone 6a) Jul 17, 2009

I grow them in morning sun (until around 10AM), afternoon shade. They prefer a soil that drains well & do well with a fertilizer in a 3:1:2 ratio, like MG 24-8-14 or 12-4-8, or Foliage-Pro 9-3-6. They respond poorly to having their foliage unnecessarily doused when you water, and bloom better if you deadhead the flower stalks after they go over. They come very easily from cuttings & you can usually make several plants from singular plants bought in the spring. Pinch elongating stems to geep them compact and to maintain a desired o/a shape.

Al

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staceysmom (GayLynn) Appleton, WI(Zone 5a) Jul 17, 2009

Your plant is gorgeous. You obviously know how to grow them! Thanks for the additional information.
I was disappointed when I killed the last one I had, I think they are so pretty. Thanks Al

GayLynn

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