whats flowering
May 8th 2008 02:48
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FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN
May 2008 ZYGOCACTUS
DESCRIPTION:
Zygocactus are an epiphytic plant growing in trees and rocks in their native Brazilian habitat where the flowers are pollunated by hummingbirds. These plants have arching flat jointed stems that form a small bush making them ideal for growing in containers. They come in most flower colours from white, red, apricot, violet, and shades of pink.
GROWING TIPS:
Zygocactus are easily grown in most frost free areas. They prefer a part shady position with morning sun, and a rich free draining soil. These plants suffer if grown in full sun and may not flower. Avoid overwatering but increase water in the main growing seasons of summer and autumn allowing them to dry out between waterings. The plants are easily grown from cuttings of stem sections taken in spring or summer. Once flower buds have formed dont move plants till buds begin to open.
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