Hello! I was wondering how to care for these bulbs. What pot size, soil, lighting, and watering should I use?
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I have these in a 12 inch hanging pot in potting soil that is about 8 inches deep. It is in a southwestern exposure window with sun in the afternoon, if we have sun, we are in Chicago and we water it about every other day, just a little bit each time. We keep the soil moist but not real wet. No special water just water from Lake Michigan. This is a fun plant as the leaves open and close each day. Fun!
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Actually, it's very easy. Since I chose several packages of bulbs, I decided to plant them in a oblong flower pot, like some people put on window sills. I had more than enough room in a pot this size. I used regular, packaged plant soil, but put styrofoam small pieces in the bottom, for drainage. In the winter, the shamrocks prefer less light and less water. So at this time, I water once every other week and in a lesser lighted area, inside. During the spring, summer and fall months, I have the box in full sunlight and water once a week, well. Good luck and have fun with these shamrocks. Actually, it's very easy. Since I chose several packages of bulbs, I decided to plant them in a oblong flower pot, like some people put on window sills. I had more than enough room in a pot this size. I used regular, packaged plant soil, but put styrofoam small pieces in the bottom, for drainage. In the winter, the shamrocks prefer less light and less water. So at this time, I water once every other week and in a lesser lighted area, inside. During the spring, summer and fall months, I have the box in full sunlight and water once a week, well. Good luck and have fun with these shamrocks.
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Personally I have mine in a large pot, about an inch deep, I planted the whole package in the large pot, I kept them outside all summer, then when it turned cold, I moved them inside, they set in from of my sliding glass door on the floor, I water them once a week, just checking the soil, I don't keep them too wet, mine are beautiful, and they continue to grow. I hope this was some help?
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I've been using flourescent bulbs in mine without any problem. Hope that helps!
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I wish I could answer this for you but I received bulbs totally different than what I thought they were. I have no idea how to use these, sorry.
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Always wear a glove or use a cloth when handling the bulbs itself. I've been told any residue from your hands (dirt, sweat, oils...) can stain & leave "hot spots" on the bulb itself & lessen their longevity. Another factor is that bulbs have a different rating for various countries. For example I've ordered Amazon bulbs directly from the U.S only to have them shorten out within minutes because of the difference in volts.
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you could use HPS bulb for both veg & flower, but your plants will tend to stretch more during the veg phase. If you could, I would recommend using the mh for veg
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Hi, I'd treat them like any other cactus. Indoors, bright direct light. Outdoors, since they're still pretty little, maybe not all day direct light until they're a bit bigger. Good luck.
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It really depens on how ong it will be before you can water the plants again. I use one large for each pot and some of the pots are 12" wide. If I was going for more then 4 days then I use 2 bulbs. We live in NM with little rain.
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Hi, mine are thriving and all I do is once a month change the water and rinse the roots, they need light but not full sunlight. They seem to do great with just a little plant fetilizer in their water, just a little tho. Maybe once a month or so. If you forget, it doesnt seem to bother them. Enjoy them, I do, they are so pretty when they get tall and bush out.
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Hello. I would recommend using two lower wattage bulbs for an optimum look if brightness is an issue. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do to help. -Beth
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I put mine in regular organic soil in a small 4 " pot. Per 5 seeds evenly spaced Ill usually get one that grows. they are pain to grow. I put them about 1/2 cm into the soil. They like humidity but dont over water. once a week is good. if its not doing well put a clear plastic bag over it for a few days ( like proudce bags from the store )
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I've had mine approx. 2 months. Planted in small pots. 6" d x 6"h. I will transplant to bigger pots later. I have three that are leafing out very well already, at this point I think the fourth still will. Planted them in Miracle Gro cactus, palm and citrus soil. We are still having signs of winter where I live so they have not been outside.
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use the mh... this bulb is more than capable... but Id go with a cheaper MH bulb for veg since light is less critical in the veg stage
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Juan I had same problem. Thankfully amazon has excellent return policy. I went to the local garden center and they carried replacement bulbs.
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Hi, I bought 10 bulbs in November. I planted them immediately and everyone of them came out. I am still waiting for flowers.
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I live in Massachusetts where winter is pretty cold. I planted the bulbs 3 weeks ago in a pot indoors, and I have lovely 4 inch green seedlings. Will need a few more weeks to see them flower. Too cold for outdoors around here.
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Hey patti, i got mine a few months ago. I found what works best is to roast whole bulbs for an hour at 350. I can fit 3 small bulbs or 2 large ones. Prior to roasting i toss the bulbs in olive oil, salt, and pepper to fully coat the garlic which helps to prevent burning. Also, though you do want to cut the top of the bulb off to expose the garlic, try not to remove any of the garlics outer layers in the process or your garlic is likely to burn.
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I haven't planted mine yet. Sometime I have trouble starting them too. I had one that took a year to come up. I have sandy soil which i think they like. May be start them in pots for protection and let them seed naturally where you want then to go. I know they don't transplant well.