Chrysanthemum Carinatum Painted Daisy

FACTS

Common Name: Painted Daisy

Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum Carinatum

Zones: 1-10

Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest

Advantages: Cut Flowers, Extended Blooms

Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun/ Half Shade

Mature Plant Size: 18-36" tall

Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Life Cycle: Annual

Flower Colour: Mixed

Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Well Drained

Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Drought/ Dry

GERMINATION

Sowing:

After the last frost of spring, direct sow on the surface of the soil and press down lightly for good soil contact. To start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, sow in a flat and press lightly into the top of lightly moistened soil. Keep the moisture consistent and the temperature around 70 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. When the seedlings reach a height of several inches and there is no chance of frost, transplant them outdoors.

Growing:

These plants adapt to many soils, though they appreciate well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water the seedlings regularly until they become established; mature plants also appreciate occasional watering, especially when in bloom. Pinch back the tips of the developing plants for healthy, bushy foliage. For the longest blooming, remove the spent blossoms. To survive the winter, these plants must remain in soil that drains well.

Harvesting:

Daisies make long lasting fresh flowers; cut the stems long and place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving:

Late in the season, allow the blossoms to fully mature; when the centers turn brown, cut them off and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. After about two weeks or when the heads have fully dried, rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husks. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

Abutilon Seeds Germination

 


Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 - 10
Height: 20 - 30 inches
Width: 17 - 21 inches
Bloom Season: Early spring to late winter
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, but well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8



GERMINATION GUIDE

Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing, wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.

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Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 5 centimeters. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimeter). Thereafter spread the Jasmine seeds on the mixture. If your seeds are so tiny then you can spread water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by speeding water on the seed if it happens then the fertilization of the seeds have become difficult.


Temperature: 72F+
Average Germ Time: 28 - 42 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Continuous, bottom water (not wet)
Plant Spacing: 36 inches


Care & Maintenance:

Grow in loam-based potting compost for indoor and few days after in full light. In the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly; water sparingly in winter. For outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

Abutilon is a lovely Flowering Maple has early blooms and vivid colors. Abutilon blooms, when full-sized, will stand out from across the garden. This flowering maple plant will provide brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow from spring until frost. The flowers are 3 inches across and have a crepe-paper feel, somewhat like Hibiscus. There are to many flowers we can  get on each and every plant grown from Abutilon seeds.

Flowering Maple is also called Parlor Maple because it makes a lovely house plant, and this variety can also be used for containers. Abutilon Hybridum is superb for the garden, too. Low enough to edge a pathway or dazzle in the front of the border, it's a nice accent plant for the patio as well and so easy to grow from flower seeds. Need a good  partial shade for tolerant where summers are long and hot.

Use a well-balanced liquid fertilizer if the plant give us  much flower. Pruning is also important if the plant becomes too tall or gangly. Prune it back to a leaf joint to encourage more branching. If grown outdoors, prune in the early spring.

JABUTICABA - Brazilian Grape, Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

Description:

Jaboticaba is a sweet fruit that has the taste like grape. It is a purple coloured fruit, 3–4 cm in diameter, with one to four large seeds, have white, sweet, juicy pulp, closely resembling grapes and with a similar flavour. They are born directly on the main trunks and branches of the tree, which looks very distinctive and odd-looking. They do well in tropical and subtropical climates.

Sowing:

They should be sown into a well-drained, sandy compost at any time of the year, and covered thinly with sand and kept moist. Space the seeds 1/2 inch apart on the surface of the medium. Gently press them onto the medium to anchor them. Cover them with a 1/8-inch-thick layer of sand. Mist the sand liberally to settle it. Keep at between 15 and 25 degrees C. Seeds generally germinate within 4 to 6 weeks although they make take up to 6 months.

Plant Care:

The tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach a height of 15 meters if not pruned.
A slow growing tree, requires medium to high sun exposure and prefers moist, rich, lightly acidic soil. In general, feed the tree three times a year with a complete fertilizer. In an uncultivated state, the tree may flower and fruit only once or twice a year, but when continuously irrigated it flowers frequently, and fresh fruit can be available year round in tropical regions.

Mango Seeds Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

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Growing Conditions:

Germination Time:

1.Collect rich soil and mix with sieved vermiculite with a handful of sand.
2.Take a well-drained container.
3.Sow the seeds on the container without covering .
4. Sprinkle water until soggy the seed.
5.USDA zone 10 to 14
6.It takes about 30 to 40 days to germinate.
7.Regular water, but do not leave them with until sprout.Because seeds require regular moisture to sprout.
8.Keep it Full bright area after germination but don't place in direct sunlight area.Once the plant starts to grow, give it as much light as possible, including moving it outside if possible.
9. A rich, peat-based potting soil with excellent drainage is beneficial.

Repotting:

Mango seeds are best sprouted at the beginning of the growing season. They will grow fairly fast throughout that first growing season.Avoid damage the baby mango plant don't try to report the seedling plant.Try to sow the seeds from beginning on small container or specific ground. Seedling Mango will grow quickly if the it placed on open vacant area fruits will bear within five to six years.

Mango is one of the most heavily bred plants in the world. The breeders and growers have created thousands of cultivars. Cultivars are bred for their fruit.

Mango trees are one of the easiest trees to start from a seed but need out side ground. Mature plants can easily reach 60 to 100 feet, depending on the species.The size and flavor of the fruit depends on the variety . Depending on climate, mango trees can grow 30 to 65 ft (9 to 20 m) tall and survive for 250 to 300 years.

Check your climate zone. Mango's are native to the hot, humid tropics of Asia and Oceana. Outside of that area, mango trees grow well in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 14 or above (minimum annual temperatures 45ºF/-15ºC or above). In cold areas, mango can grown in a big containers place indoors during freezing. weather.But maintain indoor is very difficult for mango plants.

Once planted, mango seeds usually sprout within 30 to 40 days, but it takes mango trees about one year to reach 3 to 4 feet tall. It takes 5 years for maturity. After planting grafted plant , it takes mango trees between two and four years to produce fruit. It takes three to six months to mature. Mature mango trees can reach heights and spreads of more than 40 feet, and some live for more than 300 years.

Falsa Berry Seeds Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Health Benefits.

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Phalsa is a fast-growing tropical and subtropical plant native to India and Southeast Asia, red to purple when fully ripe. The size of a blueberry is small . Phalsa berries have a pleasant, sweet flavour. It usually starts bearing in mid-summer and harvested daily. The plant tends to have a sprawling habit and reaches about 12-18 feet tall when planted in the ground.The fruits are borne in clusters and turn from light green to purple in colour at maturity and may turn black at ripening on the bushes.


Falsa Berry is delicious fruit. It is also known as black Berry etc. in different parts of India. It is widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical climates. The best time to plant a Falsa Berry tree is in the summer when it's warm, as they like lots of sunshine.The ripe fruits are 5-12 mm in diameter.

Steps To Sow Falsa Berry Seeds:

Use a seedling well-drained tray or direct ground.

1. After collecting the seeds, soak them in fungicide water overnight.

2. Sow the seeds on soggy soil 2cm deep and 10cm apart.

3.After sowing the seeds cover the seeds with a mixture of sand and sieved vermiculite.

4. The temperature should vary between 18-30 degree Celsius.

5. Water the soil frequently to keep it moist.

6. Within 20-30 days the seed will sprout.Each bold seeds produce two plants. If possible apart from them.

Although the seed is open pollinated, no changes of the plant and fruits.

Climate and Soil:

It prefers hot and dry environment during fruiting because it is tropical and subtropical fruits. In winter it goes dormant with falling their all the leaves.
Health Benefits:

Phalsa is considered to be antioxidant in nature due to its coloured fruit and juice. Whole fruit is eaten along with the seeds. The mildly acidic fruits are rich in Vitamin A, C and minerals. Fruit contains 55 percent juice with 11-12% TSS and 3% acidity. It is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C.

Origin:

Phalsa has been mentioned in our Vedic books and is native to India.

Jamun or Indian Black Plum Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

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Jamun is a luscious, juicy, delicious and tangy fruit. It is also known as black plum, Indian black cherry, Ram jamun etc. in different parts of India. It is widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical climates.

Jamun or black plum is a popular indigenous fruit Of India. As the tree has originated in India and now it has spread to other tropical regions in Asia.It has got a very valuable place in Ayurvedic medicines. It is believed to be a boon for diabetic patients.

 

Health Benefits:

It has many health and medicinal benefits due to a high amount of iron.
The juice of the fruit is diaphoretic, antidiabetic and useful in stomach disorders.
Drinking fresh Jamun juice helps in reducing cough and asthma and also treating piles.
Its juice enhances your immune system and protects you from cold and acts as anti-ageing agent.
Dried seeds of jamun are powdered and given to diabetic patients.
Extract of the juice is given with a little salt to patients suffering from jaundice. It is given every alternate day.

 

To Sow Jamun Seeds:

• It is recommended sow direct on soil  or seedling tray with full of good soil.

• Sow the seeds horizontally on soggy soil. Do not cover the seeds with.

• The temperature should vary between 18-30 degree Celsius. USDA zone 11 to 14

• Water the soil frequently for keep moist until plants emerge.

• Within 30-40 days the seed will sprout.

 

Growing Conditions:

Light:

Jamun thrive in full sun, but be aware that plants need to be acclimated. Young plants that are not used to full sun will suffer from sudden exposure to bright light, but once acclimated, they will definitely perform better.

Water:

They prefer ample and regular water throughout the year.

Soil:

Clay, Lumy soil

Fruits Bearing Times:

Black Plum during the month of June, July and August In India.

Tea, Camellia Sinensis Cultivation Tips

 How to Germinate

Step 1: Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours.(If you found any floating seeds do not throw them away yet, Keep soaking them until they sink. Change water every 1-2 days. This could take up to 7 days ) Seeds still floating after 7 days are mostly not viable. You can throw them away.Place the seeds in a plastic nursery flat, in the sun, until they crack. Mist the seeds periodically during this time with water from a spray bottle.

Step 2: File / cut / crack open the shell. This may speed up germination. ( Some shell may be cracked already, it's normal )

Step 3: Sow the cracked seeds about 1/4 deep in a container with well drained soil.Pour moist vermiculite into planting pots with the eye pointing up. The eye is a lighter shaded spot on the top of the seed.

Step 4: Water the soil until it's moisten ( not wet ). Cover the container with plastic wrap. ( This will keep the seeds in a constant moist environment, It also trap a little heat. )Place the pots in a shady area and keep the vermiculite moist at all times. The camellia sinensis seeds should germinate within two months.

Step 5: Place the container in a warm place. ( around 60°F - 78°F ). Keep soil moist, do not let it dry out.

Step 6: Move the camellia sinensis seedlings into brighter light when they have their third set of leaves.

How To Grow Lithops Cactus and Care

Lithops cactus are often called "living stones" and yet look like hooves. These small, juicy gaps are native to the deserts of South Africa but are often sold at garden centres and nurseries. Lithops thrive in compacted soil, and with high temperatures and little water blisters. While it is relatively easy to grow, a little information about lithops will help you learn how to thrive living stone in your garden.

SPECIFICATION OF LITHOPS CACTUS

Zones-2-10
Light Requirements-Full Sun
Flower Color-pink
Mature Height-48-52" tall
Bloom Time-Mid summer until frost
Plant Type / Life Cycle-Annual
Planting Time-Spring / Summer
 Soil Type-Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
Soil Moisture-Average, Well Draining

INFORMATION ABOUT LITHOPS

There are many colour names for plants in the genus Lithops. Gravel Plants, mimicry plants, stones with flowers etc. are descriptive nicknames with unique shape and growth habit.

Lithops are small, rarely more than one inch above the bottom surface, usually with only two leaves. The thick padded represent the gap left at the foot of an animal or just a pair of grey-green brownstone clustered together.

These plants do not have a true mother and a large part them stays underground.

ADAPTATION OF LITHOPS

Lithops grow in inhospitable areas with limited water and nutrients. Because most of the body of the plant stays under the ground, in which foliage mainly collect energy from the sun. As a result, the system has developed a unique way to improve insolation with "windows " on the surface of the plate. These transparent areas are filled with calcium oxalate, the creation of a reflective facet of light increases.

Another fascinating adaptation of Lithops cactus is the longevity of the seed capsules. Humidity is rare in the wild, so the seeds remain viable in the soil for months.

LITHOPS CHARACTER

Lithops, popularly known as "stones with flowers" or "living stones" are true mimicry plants: the shape, size and colour make it resemble small stones in their natural environment. This is a good means of protection. Grazing animals during drought find it difficult to identify these plants for moisture. Even experts in the field sometimes have trouble finding plants for study because of this unusual deceptive camouflage.

HOW TO GROW PLANTS LIVING STONES

Living stones growing in pots is preferable for most but in the hottest areas. Lithops do well in a mixture of potting compost included with some sand.

Potting media is to be dried before adding moisture and then placed in a bright environment. Now place the plant in the south window for optimal light input.

Propagation is done by the division of seed, although seedlings take many months and years to grow before it resembles the parent plant. You can find the seeds on the Internet or succulent nurseries.

Verbena The Veined Vervain Moujean Tea Flower

Name: Verbena (mix)

Height: 4 to 47 inches (120 cm).
Growing Region: Annuals: zones 1 to 10
Flowers: Late spring until the first frost.
Flower Details: Blue, violet, white, purple, rose, pink. Small. Five petals. Clusters. Spikes. Fragrant.
Foliage: Simple. Opposite. Hairy. Ovate. Lanceolate. Sometimes lobed; toothed.

Sow Outdoors: Cover stratified seed. Following the last frost. Spacing 6 to 40 inches (15 to 100 cm).

Sow Indoors: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two weeks.
Germination time: two weeks to three months. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Nine or ten weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors a few weeks after the last frost; minimum temperature should not drop below 50°F (10°C).

Requirements: Full sunlight or light shade. Good drainage. Soil pH 6 to 7. Rich soil. Can survive in dry soils. Feed in spring. Regular watering. Pinch tips. Deadhead. Perennials should be brought indoors over winter in cold areas. Propagate cuttings in the spring.

How to grow:
If growing Verbena outdoors from seeds, then sow out following the last frost of spring, then lightly cover the seed. Due to the large variety in Verbena size, the spacing is species dependent, in general plant small Verbena about 20cm apart, medium Verbena at 30 to 40cm, and larger Verbena at 60cm to a meter apart. Ideally, Verbena should be grown in a fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6 to 7). they like to grow in the sunny part of the garden, but can tolerate partial shade if needed.
If growing Verbena indoors first then sow about two months before the last frost. The Verbena seeds should first be sown into a pot; next cover with a plastic bag; put in the fridge for two weeks; then allow to germinate in the dark at a temperature of 18 to 24 degrees centigrade. Verbena seeds should take from two weeks to three months to germinate. Transplant the young Verbena plants outdoors a few weeks after the last frost of spring.

 GERMINATION


Step 1 :

Fill a pot with water that equals five times the seed volume and brings it to a boil on a stove. Check the temperature of the water with a cooking thermometer, and when it reaches 176 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the pot from the stove.

Step 2:

Place the verbena seeds in the hot water and stir them for up to two minutes with a spoon before draining the liquid.


Step 3:
Fill a bowl with lukewarm water that's between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit and soak the seeds in it for 24 hours. This pre-treatment is called scarification and alters the hard seed coat, which increases the chances of uniform germination.

Step 4:

Fill a pot with the moist seed-starting mix up to 1 inch from the top, place the seed on top of the surface and cover it with a 1/2-inch layer of the mix. Tamp down lightly and moisten the surface with a water-filled spray bottle to avoid washing away the seed.

step 5:

Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly lit area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.

Step 6:

Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.

Step 7:

Transplant the seedlings outside to an area with full sun and well-draining soil after three to five months, when the seedlings are about 8 to 12 inches tall.


IMPORTANT WATERING USE: Use watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood in particular area. Or use the sprayer to spray the water like mist.

GERMINATION CARE
After the seedlings germinate, they can relocate to a sunny south- or west-facing window. The soil is kept moist at all times, but not allowed to get soggy. Once the seedlings have three true leaves, they are fed every two weeks with a liquid houseplant fertilizer. Pinching out the growth tips isn't necessary.