Was: Scadoxus and Haemanthus - Now summer, growing outdoors
James Waddick (Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:54:43 PDT)

Dear Dell and all ,
I bring almost everything I can outdoors for summer. More sun
tender items hung under my deck or in the trees, Others out in full
and even in the blazing heat on the deck or brick patio. The only
problem is they tend to put on so much growth they need up potting
and dividing way too much.

And they take considerably more water outside both due to
ambient water evaporation effects (wind, sun , heat, etc) and
increased growth. Some plants I water by the spoonful in winter get
the garden hose on high treatment in summer.

And an extra dose of fertilizer, when I can think of it.

I suppose those who garden in real mild climates don't
realize the effects of enforced indoor winter dormancy and summer
exuberance has on plants grown in cold climates. They sure catch up
fast in summer.

Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +