Hi Rainbow, I planted some small petunia plants several years ago in the fall and expected them to bloom in the winter here in Northeast Florida. Nothing. They wanted a specific sustained outdoor temperature and light, then they burst into bloom in spring. Each flower may need different temperature/light cycles based upon where they originated originally. Data sheets from seed developers tell the growers how to simulate the plants requirements to force some to bloom. Another example, I am planting The new Sparkle Guara. The data sheet says something very important: "Flower timing: --Sown in January for Spring production, will flower naturally in early May to early June dependent on temperature. --Sown in July to early September for overwinter production, will flower mid to late May of the following year. Point is regardless if I plant either time I will get blooms when the plants "knows" it is time genetically, about May :-) That CAN be forced if you recreate the required conditions. Some plants are not light/temperature sensitive; most are. I personally like to look up each plant on the web to learn what to expect. Some plants of the very same type, bloom at different times, life black eyed susans. I have some varieties that bloom in the spring, others summer and one oddly in the winter. It is fun to learn about plants. DON'T get discouraged. The reason I love plants is because I am constantly learning. If one doesn't work for you, drop it and move on. There are many more to conquer.

I usually get some stragglers late in the game too. The foliage will probably green up with maturity.

If anyone has an avocado seedling, or just a seed that has cracked and is showing a root, I'd love to have it. I don't really have anything to trade at the moment but I can pay for postage. I just moved so I need new plants. Anyone have something for me?

PS, The low's here will be in the low 50's and high's in the low 80's for the next several day's. Do Y'all think putting them outside in a shady spot would be better for recovery? More natural light? Or do you think they would be too delicate? I have them in a wick type tray so they should be OK water wise.