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I just picked up a clone last week and have transplanted it into soil (foxfarm). I've got it in a large pot, been watering once a week (appropriate ph). I give it about 20 hrs of light a day - I have a flourecent bulb on it right now but I know I need a sodium bulb to get it to flower and to minimize the ligh to only 12 hrs. How long do I wait before it's ready to flower? This is my first time at growing so I could use any advice or tips you may have. And just an FYI - I have a medical card so it's legal for me to have up to 6 mature plants and 12 immature plants. I smoke because I suffered a spinal injury and it's the only thing I've found that eases my pain and helps me sleep with out the side effects. Thank you for any helpful advice

I would step up from the fluorescent, especially if you're switching to a high-pressure sodium (HPS) for flowering. If you can't afford a high-intensity discharge light now, be careful when switching to the HPS, because the light is much stronger and hotter and could burn the tops of your plants if put too close too quickly.

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Drainage And Hardy Bulbs. Points You Must Learn

Make sure that all containers have adequate holes in the base. After a deluge of rain you want to be certain that all excess water can run quickly out of the bottom. Half barrels are often sold without drainage holes. Always check before planting and, if necessary, drill several holes in the base.

Always add plenty of drainage material, such as broken pots, small stones or pieces of polystyrene or Styrofoam, to the bottom of a container and plant into a freely draining compost or soil mix for all autumn and winter planting schemes. Use a soil based compost or a peat based compost, both with added grit. A well drained soul will provide better protection than over wet compost, which may freeze around delicate roots.

Winter and spring flowering bulbs are hardy, but they will be more sensitive to the cold if they are planted in exposed containers, where they lack the insulation that is provided by the garden soil in borders or grass lands. The smaller the container, the less protection the bulbs will have against the cold. Normal frosty weather should not be a problem, especially is sensible precautions are taken.

Only plant bulbs that you know will be fully hardy in a container. If you choose to plant daffodils, avoid the indoor flowering types which owe their parentage. This species is native to the warmer climates of south eastern France, south western Spain and Portugal, where it flowers outdoors in winter. All other species of spring flowering daffodils should be safe, however. If pots are heavy to move, use bubble wrap as a protective coat. Tie it securely in place with string.

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crocus Bloom

What exactly does a crocus look like and why are they the first to bloom?

What is their main color?

A crocus looks like a little wine glass. There are white, purple, yellow, striped, and many shades of all those. There are two main varieties of crocus, the first to bloom being the "snow crocus" , which as the name suggests often bloom even with a light snow cover on a warm day. The second variety are known as giant crocus,have bigger flowers, and bloom a bit later after the snow ends. They are not always the first to bloom; depending on where you live and where your bulbs are planted you may also find Winter Aconite, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa (Glories of the Snow) or Scillia (Siberian Squill) blooming a bit earlier than the crocus.

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crocus Bloom

A question about crocus.(see details)?

I grow crocus under a shelter, will it bloom?They don't reicieve ANY direct sun light. What could I do to let yhem bloom and force them to open wide?

If your shelter is open to all outdoor light they will open Cloudy cold days not as well as bright sunny ones but they will do their thing even in the shade of the north side of a building or whatever. If you are forcing them indoors light em up in the daytime....incandescent or florescent ..doesn't matter, the high light will open them all the way

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Wild crocus at the bloom in Una-Sana Canton, Bosnia - 28.03.2009

Some Favorite Garden Bulbs

Bulbs are a great addition to any garden as they will provide color year after year and can even provide additional flowers to be divided and planted in another part of the garden. Unlike, annuals, bulb flowers do not need to be planted each year.

Bulbs are hardy in nature and there is a color, shape or size that should suit any gardening need. Here's some favorite garden bulbs and their planting needs.

Crocus
Crocus bulbs are often the fist blooms we see in early spring or at the end of winter. Their tubular shaped flowers range in size from 1½" to 3" long. Crocuses are planting in almost every garden and have a wide range of colors to suite any taste. Other types of crocus, such as the saffron crocus, bloom instead in the fall, and the flowers can rise from the bare ground weeks, or even only days, after the bulbs are planted. Crocus bulbs should be planted in the fall. Plant the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep and space 3 or 4 inches apart. Crocuses require well drained soil, regular watering and will grow in full sun or partial shade.

Dahlia
Dahlias have a long bloom time from summer through fall and like many other bulbs come in a large variety of colors, sizes and shapes.
These flowers are so diverse that there are varieties with flower sizes ranging from 2 to 12 inches and from under a foot to 7 feet tall! Plant dahlias in spring after threat of frost has passed. Plant between 4 and 6 inches deep with spacing of 1 foot for short varieties and 5 feet for the tall variety's. Dahlias like full sun unless you are planting them in a very hot climate where they might do well with a little shade. As with most flowers, make sure these are watered regularly.

Galanthus Nivalis
This plant is more commonly called the snowdrop and is one of the first plants to bloom after winter. They are short plants about 6 inches tall and have two bell shaped flowers. They thrive in colder climates. Plant snowdrops in fall, dig down 3 to 4 inches and plant 3 inches apart. These flowers like full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Water regularly during the growing cycle.

Daffodil
The daffodil may be the most easily recognizable of all bulb plants, and it rewards its gardener with a generous display of beautiful blooms. Besides the traditional white and yellow varieties, daffodils also come in shades of orange, apricot, pink and cream. Daffodil bulbs should be planted twice as deep as they are tall, and they should be spaced between six and eight inches apart. Daffodils benefit from full sun and regular watering during their growth and bloom periods.

Tulip
Tulips are a favorite flower around the world and one of the most easy to recognize. These are among the most hybridized of all flowers, with hybrids available in a staggering array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Tulips bloom from mid spring to late spring with different varieties having different bloom times. Tulips should be planted in fall and each bulb should be planted about 3 times deeper than the size of the bulb.A 2" wide bulb would be planted 6" deep. It is important to leave sufficient space between the planted bulbs as well, from four to eight inches depending on the size of the bulb.
Gladiolus
Gladiolas are among the most popular of all bulb plants, and their distinctive sword shaped leaves and funnel shaped flowers are instantly recognizable to gardeners and non gardeners alike. Gladiolas are best planted in the spring, but only after the soil has warmed. Gladiolas do best in full sunlight and they should be watered regularly during their blooming and growth phase. In much of the country, gladiola bulbs can be left in the ground over the winter months, but many gardeners choose to dig them up and store them during the winter. If you decide to take this approach, it is best to dig them after the leaves have turned yellow. The bulbs should be placed in a single layer and stored in a cool, dry and dark place to dry for two or three weeks. After the bulbs have dried sufficiently they should be stored in nylon stockings or onion sacks and kept in a cool and well ventilated place.

Hemerocallis
Hemerocallis is the scientific name for the daylily, and it is one of the most well known types of bulb plants on the market. Daylily hybrids can grow as tall as six feet and bloom in the spring and summer months. The daylily produces flowers ranging in size from three to eight inches, and they are available in a wide variety of colors. The daylily is actually a tuberous root variety of bulb, and they are best planted during fall or early spring. Daylilies should be planted between ½ inch and 1 inch deep and space between 2 to 2½ inches apart in the garden. As with other varieties of bulbs, it is important to water daylilies on a regular basis during their growing season.

Hyacinths (Dutch Hyacinth)
The Dutch hyacinth is one of the most instantly recognizable, and most popular, of all the varieties of bulb plants. The Dutch hyacinth blooms in the spring and features the well known foot high spires with their small bell shaped and very fragrant flowers. Hyacinths come in a wide varieties of colors, including red, pink, buff, white, blue and purple. The Dutch hyacinth grows best in colder areas, and it can last from year to year. In these cold water climates, the hyacinth is best planted in September of October. It is best to plant hyacinth bulbs four to five inches deep, and to space them from four to five inches apart as well. Hyacinths grow best in full sunlight, and they benefit from regular watering, especially during their blooming and growth periods.

Iris
The most frequently seen variety of irises are the bearded varieties. Bearded irises are striking plants, and they appear in a dazzling array of colors and combinations of colors. Irises appear in a variety of sizes as well, with very small varieties and very large ones as well. Irises should be planted in July or August in cold climates and in September or October in warmer areas. Irises are actually rhizomes, and they should be spaced from one to two feet apart, with the tops placed right below the surface of the soil. Irises grow best in full sunlight or light shade, and they benefit from a regular watering schedule during their growing season.

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