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09 November 2011
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Grow Notes for Rhoeo Stripe me Pink
The Rhoeo Stripe me Pink is a splendid pink versionof the standard Rhoeo, Rhoeo spathacea. This plant is frost sensitive but is a low maintenance ground cover or border plant. Best in a part shade position, or protected from hottest sun hours, this Rhoeo needs a well draining, rich soil.
ON ARRIVAL:
Soaking:
When you receive your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants, unwrap them carefully, and give their roots a good soak in seaweed solution or water. The Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plant is a succulent with fleshy roots and should not be soaked for more than a few minutes to avoid rot. You can pour left-over seaweed solution on the plants after you have potted it up.
Pot size:
Choose the right pot size for your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants. Don’t choose a huge pot in the hope your Rhoeo plants will grow faster, as it won’t! Most small plants will grow well in 75mm or 100mm pots, medium plants will often be suited to 125mm to 140mm pots, and large plants will need bigger pots to suit.
Potting mix:
It is best to use a well draining potting mix that is of good quality. You can mix your own, or purchase a pre-mix from garden centers. Rhoeo Stripe me Pink will appreciate a potting mix that is very well draining. You can add some sand, perlite or vermiculite to improve drainage, or purchase a specific potting mix.
Fertilising:
Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants appreciate good nutrient-rich soil, and will grow well with a regular application of the right fertilizer. It is best to find a fertilizer specifically designed for your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plant. The Rhoeo Stripe me Pink does need special care when it comes to fertilizers, as they can be very sensitive. Use a diluted form of liquid fertilizer or an organic fertilizer only.
Watering:
Proper watering in of your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants is essential for it to flourish. Succulents like the Rhoeo Stripe me Pink don’t need as much water as other plants do. Additionally, try to keep water out of leaf joints when irrigating, water only the soils surface as watering from overhead will cause the leaves of the Rhoeo Stripe me Pink to become discolored. When re-potting your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants however it is necessary to water in the plant properly. You need to get air bubbles out of the soil, as roots die when they come into contact with air bubbles. This might cause them to die back, prohibiting your the Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants from thriving and might even cause death. It is one of the most important things to do when re-potting plants! Once watered in, water your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants regularly, the rate of which you can gauge by sticking your finger in the soil to check that the medium is moist to your second knuckle. If it feels dry, water. It is best to water when the plant needs rather than watering small amounts daily. This will stop the Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plant’s roots from developing properly. Make sure you don’t overwater to avoid root rot and cloggy soil. Rhoeo Stripe me Pink, like most, require less water during the winter. Also, potted Rhoeo Stripe me Pink’s will need more watering than those in the ground.
Position:
Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants can be placed in a sunny position right from when they are young. Growing them up in pots until they’re nice and strong will ensure a good start in the garden, so we recommend growing your Rhoeo Stripe me Pink plants in pots for a while first if you plan on adding them to your garden. Make sure you mulch well when you plant them in the garden – mulch conditions your soil, protects roots and saves water!
Research:
As there are many aspects to growing plants, such as climate, position and care, we recommend you read as much as possible about your plant. The internet is a great source of information, asNational Tropical Plants online forums and books. Some plants may have special needs in your climate, and our guide is only provided as general information and reflects our own experience. We do not accept any responsibility for consequences of the usage of the information provided in this guide.
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