I am having the same problem with mine - I have them in large pots- the Flowers are stunted as well and some don’t open all the way around - can anyone help?

Hi Heidi, Well, I wouldn't be buying tickets at that price either. We used to go to the games in Toronto; but, to be honest, it's very hard to beat the TV coverage. You can see everything close up, and there's someone to explain what's happening if you're not sure, which is often the case. Having said that, there's really nothing that compares with the atmosphere of the ball park. I'd love to see Fenway. Maybe some day. Here's a picture of my setup. The lights are about 8" from the plants, and have a very high daylight rating; but I'm growing cacti that require long, intense lighting, every day. I'm not sure you'll need that kind of smack. I don't need the trays for what I'm doing. I just soak them down when they dry out. There's never water in the trays. ..... john

Tropical hibiscus needs to be brought inside (where it can get temps of 50F or warmer). Do not forget to water it (water if the soil feels dry). And check for insects before bringing it indoors (spray with insecticidal soap). It may loose a lot or all leaves inside but let it pout and keep it watered and lose to sunlight. Hardy hibiscus too if potted; if planted outside, mulch it (2-4") and prune off the dead sticks in Spring. Tropical hibiscus needs to be brought inside (where it can get temps of 50F or warmer). Do not forget to water it (water if the soil feels dry). And check for insects before bringing it indoors (spray with insecticidal soap). It may loose a lot or all leaves inside but let it pout and keep it close to sunlight. Hardy hibiscus too if potted; if planted outside, mulch it (2-4") and prune off the dead sticks in Spring.

Hello, I am very new to growing from seed. I live in the Boston area. I have a deck and every summer, I love to fill it with Gerbera daisies. They are hands-down my favorite flower. Sadly, they are also very expensive to buy. For this reason, I want to begin growing them from seed. My understanding is that growing these daisies is difficult. I have two questions: 1. This summer I had a gorgeous Gerbera daisy plant. Even though the temp has been in the 40's here, it's still growing. I would like to bring it inside and collect the seeds (to grow this winter/early spring). Can anyone help me understand how to do this? 2. What makes growing Gerberas from seed, so difficult? Any tips? I feel like "nothing ventured-nothing gained" but I would love some guidance. Thank you so much!