Exactly how much sun and water is needed for a 3 frond palm...is it safe to leave on the patio outside? I have noticed that 3 blades of one frond are turning yellow...is this from too much sun or water...or not enough?
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I live in New York , I leave the palm outside for the summer and bring it in for the winter , grows very slowly , lots if light , water twice month that's it
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Thank you for your reply. I finally figured it out but your input is confirmation. Do you find that cilantro is very temperamental? You can't move it. Not too much water, not too dry, not too much sun, etc.
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I have a grey thumb, and my stocks are growing AMAZINGLY! Get a small, regular size plastic planter (~1 GAL) that can drain well, and add potting soil. Dip the bottom tip of the stalk in root hormone, stick in soil, pack soil down... water until water exits holes of pot at the bottom. Place in full sun. I live in Texas heat, and I've kept mine outdoors. I watered mine every 2-3 days when I could see that the soil was dry. When you spot new growth (little budding leaves that look like devil horns), your lil fella is producing roots, and you should prepare to transplant to very large container or garden. Look around on the internet for tips. I found Lucky Bamboo Expert on youTube was helpful, and the info on plumeria.org was invaluable. I'm so proud of my 4 guys, and I'm excited to see them mature. I started mine around July, and they have produced small blooms throughout the summer. Go for it!
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Sorry it took a few days to respond, but spring hasn't arrived in my area yet so the umbrella is stored right now. I plugged it in this morning to see, and it is a very warm, bright yellowish light. Very pretty. Has several sequences you can use or just steady on. The umbrella was out all last summer and it held up beautifully. The lights started right up and its ready for a new summer, if it ever gets here! We keep the cord disconnected and in its box unless we are entertaining at night.
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From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good luck. From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good... » Read More From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good luck. « Show Less
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The weather my friend, the weather. Will your placement of the sail be in the sun most of the day, more than likely. Also, the wind factor has much to do with it as well. So, it is any ones guess to how long it will last. Enjoy the time you have with it, mother nature will do the rest.
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Stick them in dirt water till moist! Let completly dry before watering! The whole secret to succulent s is DONT OVER WATER! its better to over "dry out"then to over water they like bright light but only some can handle direct sun! Neglect them they love it! Thats the trick to orchids too!
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I don't overdo it. I just sprinkle it around the palm, then give it a good watering.
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the last rain just soaked two of mine, a tan and this blue one. They seemed fine afterwards, left out in the sun, dried up overnight. how fast? sorry, don't know in hours. I would not leave them out all the time though, don't think they are designed for that.
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all i can say is this... you can slide the plant outside on the patio for the spring and summer and it will produce fruit that way. you can slide it back inside the house for the winter and it should go dormant until spring. i am not really an expert to answer this question. if you could keep it by a bright window receiving lots of light from the sun it might produce fruit. it would be a cheap and fun experiment to try out anyway. a plant light might help. it would be fun just to try and see if it works. thanks!!!
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I have a friend who lives in very sunny Crestone, CO, and his are holding up fine. He's had them a couple of years. I think they are under a clear plastic roof though, so not direct sunlight. Ours are inside, not out.
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I live in Tampa, FL and I'm thinking of planting this around the pool decking. Has anyone had any trouble with the heat in Tampa? It will be in full sun.
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Like many websites I've read and actual advice included with the tree, it suggests 2-2.5 hours of direct sunlight a day. If you have that tempered glass in your home that isn't direct sunlight. Simply place it outside during your work day and it will be fine. I live in Arizona and its fine even in this heat during the heat...in fact I think it likes the heat.
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I brought my gardenia inside about a month ago as outside night temps getting into the mid-thirties. I keep my house 68-70 in daytime and 58-60 at night. I don't have a grow light but keep it by a window that gets morning sun. It is growing like crazy, and I am pleasantly surprised. I thought it would probably die. Oddly enough, my asparagus fern which was outside as well, sits next to the gardenia inside and is throwing out new shoots almost everyday! I don't know what's going on but obviously they like it!!
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I use mine every few months for around 7 hours to make hot sauce outside due to feums. I use it in the sun and have had no issues.
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You do need more. Self explanatory. Just open it ONLY when needed- slightest wind would cause undesired horizontal swing. While wind of more than 25 miles per hour would break it altogether. Re-tighten all factory installed screws and nuts or they will start falling of. As you are already "stuck" with this umbrella, note that the crank to open the canopy has not "stop return" feature. The canopy will close when it desires. Consider securing the crank using twine or other rope. Welcome to the "club".
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It needs 2-3 hours of solid sun per day. Without that it will not work. With that, quite good actually. If you plan to put in mostly shady area, it will not work. Remember, it's solar powered, you can't cheat.