HI, I'm new to Brugs. I received a few cuttings from Ma Vie Rose last year & have 2 of them still living. Then I got some from Poppysue this fall & only lost a couple. Several of them are doing great & 3 others look droopy. How often should I water them? feed them? They are in a West facing window, but I have lots of trees, so they don't get sunshine all day when it is shinning. 2 of them are really growing good - by leaps & bounds it seems, & they are next to the 3 droopy ones. I water & feed them all about the same. Do some of them require more or less attention then others?
TIA,
Jan
New to Brugs
In this picture the one on the left & far right are doing good, while the one in between them & the one on the near left are droopy. The one on the near right looks like it's about to give it up.
Here is one I got from Ma ViRose. It seems to be doing real good. So far this year no problems with aphids or mites.
Jan,Be sure not to over water or feed now,this is a dormate time.They can take being dry and cramped.If they are heavy shaded,they probably don't need a lot of water,and leaf drop is normal.
Root.
(Glad to see you are hooked,wait till you get a good flush!)
I was going to say the same. They look pretty wet? I just barely water just right around the base of the plant, not wetting all the dirt. They look pretty good, hope they all make it for you.
The droopy looking one looks a lot like some of my versicolors look at this time of the year. Especially the double peach will look like that and it is easy to think they need a drink, when they really don't. Your cuttings actually look very good.
Yes, some hate winter and hate being in the house. The aim is to get them thru winter and outside where they will take off. Be real careful about watering. Like all above me said, they may look droopy but feel the dirt and make sure they are very dry before watering. And then do not make it soaking. Some of mine I let be dry for 5 days before I water at all. They seem to tolerate the dry dirt much better also then in the heat of the summer or when they are actively growing in the spring.
Thanks everyone. I've been keeping the dirt pretty damp. I thought they didn't like being dry. I'll also wait until spring to fertilize.
Hi Jan,
Welcome!
It's nice to see you at the Brug Forum too. Brugs underplanted with sun loving Hostas would make a beautiful combination, IMHO!
Shirley
Shirley,
I hadn't thought about that. If they get big enough here, I have some hosta that gets more sunshine then they need & it would be good to have something pretty to provide shade for them. I'll have to remember that next spring.
Jan
Well....you could always give it a try. If you planted a Brug in a container, so that it could be moved around to various locations in your garden, thereby adjusting for sunlight/water/shade requirements, I don't see that planting Hostas or other ornamental plants would be a problem.
Your Hostas might grow REALLY BIG, given all the nutrients that Brugs receive during a growing season, but I think it would be an interesting application......How many different underplantings (common & unusual) can you come up with???
I see the potential of another whole area to unleash one's creativity in....just thinking out loud...I do that a lot!
Shirley
Good ideas Shirley, I'll be sure & try it next year.