Re-potted band rose: to water or not to water?
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Comments (6)I'd say yes, she's OK, but why are you keeping her in the garage? I'm in zone 6 also and keep my potted SDLM on the deck all winter. There I know she gets watered when it rains. or from snow melt - that's it, I don't add supplemental water in the winter to any of my deck plants. It's done fine for 3 winters now treated that way. I do push the pots up close to the house wall for added protection and passive solar warmth from the bricks. I used to put pots in the garage too, but I decided I'm too lazy, and I forget to water them too! Even so, when I did keep them there they all survived, even without water so your SDLM should too....See MoreWhen do I start watering after re-potting?
Comments (9)I second what David said. And I think it depends on how hard the repot is on the plant. When I am pulling a plant out of gritty mix the mix falls off easily and I dont have to make sure I get all the old media off, so its easier on the plant. So, I only need to wait 4-7 days. In contrast, if I am dealing with a repot from a new purchase, with compacted soil stuck to all the roots, and I have to detangle the roots and get it all off, then I make sure to give the plant at least 10 days before watering. It will definitely be harder on the plant, and it needs that time to heal....See MoreUsing a volumetric soil water content sensor to figure out re-watering
Comments (2)I've been using moisture sensors for about six months now and I've found them extremely useful. Helps take the guesswork out of watering. Sadly, not many people are using them (likely because there are complexities and caveats). A moisture reading of 50% would be extremely high and I would not recommend that, even for Basil. The lower limit of a plant's ability to absorb water is around 15% moisture. So if you want to set a trigger of when to water, aim for around 15-20%. Beyond that you will definitely have wilting leaves. Here is my moisture percentage readings over the past 4 months in my customized gritty mix. My watering frequency has typically been every 2-4 days, depending on growing conditions. (Strange low readings are due to repotting and a low battery in high heat.) Observed plant drought response is almost exactly at 15%. This aligns with the studies I've read (one good one is Soils: Principles, Properties and Management). I typically water a day or two after that in hopes that it encourages root growth. It's very important to keep in mind how your meter works and keeping it in the same location for consistency. In a slightly different variation of my gritty mix, my moisture sensor readings are 5-10% lower. This graph is over the period of just one month for a different pot: At least for my meters, the key is really watching the trend where the moisture readings level out rather than an absolute/instantaneous number. Of course, you still need to watch your plants to see how they respond. I am primarily growing succulents and many of them have unique and very specific watering requirements. Different species need slightly different care and/or a different mix to try and align watering cycles. Here are a few of the plants I am growing and the mixes they are in: Hope that helps!...See MoreAir pruning pot for rose bands
Comments (7)Since these are own root bands you don't really need to bury them deep. Burying the graft in cold climates is to protect the graft from freezing and dying and ending up with just root stock. But own root plants do not have a graft to worry about. IF you plant your small bands right into the ground be very sure to put markers/ flags something to show you where they are. When I got my first bands I planted them straight into the garden. They were very small and hard to find and I accidentally stepped on a couple and killed them because I didn't see them when I was working in the bed. Now days I pot them up until they get larger and easier for me to see, lol!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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