Growing your own pineapple
P:I grew a pineapple according to your instructions. It grew very well. What to do to make it bear fruit?
O:Pineapple can bloom 2-3 years after planting. However, this is not always the case at home. For its entire life, which only lasts to bear fruit,pineapplerequires a very bright (but not full sun) display and warmth (15-20 ° C). The substrate should be moderately moist.Plantstolerate periodic, not too long droughts without too much trouble.Water is poured over the trough-shaped leaves.
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In springandin summer , once a week give liquid fertilizer for flowering plants, also to the rosetteleavesIn winter, a minimum water level should be maintained at the bottom of the funnel-shaped leaves. Fertilization should be stopped.It is good to lower the temperatureto 15 ° C, but you still need to provide the plants with plenty of light. Before the plant reaches its optimal height (about 1 m), it should be replanted twice: 3 months after planting and a year later. Pineapple grows best in compost soil mixed with fibrous peat with a pH of 6-6.5.At the bottom, the pot must havedrainageanddrainage drain
Balcony pelagronia problems
P:I have been growing geraniums on my balcony for several years. Unfortunately, they often break, although I try to take them off before stronger winds, heavy rain or storms. What flowers can I plant in boxes in sunny and "treacherous" places, without having to remove the boxes and protect the plants?
O:Unfortunately, heavy rains, which cause not only flooding, but also breaking plants, do a lot of damage to balcony plants. Boxes must be provided withdrainage drainanddrainageExcess water drains faster then. In order to prevent the drainage from becoming silted during watering, a layeragrotextileshould be placed between the ground and expanded clay. flowerpots , then pour overexpanded clay The holes in the sleeves protruding in the bottom of the box do not need such protection.
If the balcony is a loggia, the boxes can be placed on the window sill, you can also plant plants in hanging pots and hang them from the ceiling or on the side wall, where they will not be threatened by any unfavorable weather conditions.
Flooded boxes should be drained of excess water immediately after the storm has passed, pouring it into a bucket.Plantssuch a short flood should not be harmful. Broken plants after strong wind or rain should be trimmed.They will regenerate quickly.
On balconies exposed to westerly winds or in draughty places, plants with a bushy, low habit work well. Among such geraniums there are bedding varieties, annual plants grown from seedlings are żeniszek - low varieties, tagetes typeLiliput , shiny sage typeNana , Cape lobelia such asPumila , and from those sown directly into the ground, you can choose a seaside lobster and a large-flowered purslane.
