Green Speckles: Water Log

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Outdoor Fertilizer 6 July

Rose fertilizer

Fruit fertilizer

Indoor Fertilizer 6 July

All purpose

• Chives: bi. 4 July.
• Poinsettia: bi-mo. 4 July.
• Peperomia bean: bi-mo in summer. 4 July

Rose

Fruit

Cactus

• Cactus: 3mo no winter. Mid Sept.
• Haworthia: 3mo no winter. July.

No list

Avoid in the container

• Nasturtium
• Basil
• Cosmos
• Thyme: only if needed
• Oregano
• FMN: once.
• Yarrow-blazingstars-bunnytails container
• Lavender-nasturtium container
• Mint-basil container

Doesn't matter in the container

• marigold

Fertilizer's NPK

N

• Miracle Gro All Purpose: 24-8-16

P

• Miracle Gro Rose: 18-24-16
• Miracle Gro Bloom: 15-30-15
• Schultz Houseplant: 10-15-10
• Schultz African Violet: 8-14-9

K

• Miracle Gro Tomato, Fruit, Veg: 18-18-21

Cactus

• Schultz cactus: 2-7-7

Dose

Outdoor

• 1/4 tsp in 330 ml squirt bottle
• 1 tsp in 1.3 L watering jug

Indoor

• 1/8 tsp in 330 ml squirt bottle
• 1/2 tsp in 1.3 L watering jug
• 1/2 tbs in 4 L oil jug

Cactus

• cactus formula
• 1/4 of 1/4 tsp in 330 ml squirt bottle.

African violet

Water: high, warm

Keep soil moist with warm water. Don't allow water to have contact with leaves other than light misting. Water from below. Don't let the plants sit in water.

Fertilizing: biweekly, African violet fertilizer

African violet fertilizer by schultz: 8-14-9. Closest to rose/bloom. Adjust dilution.

Fertilizing not needed in cutting before plantlets start growing.

Feeding dates

Rose ¼: Feb 5, 27. Liquid 5-10-5 full dose: Mar 18. Rose ¼: Apr 7, Liquid: Apr 20. May 9, 27.

Rose, 6-8 June, 20 June. Jul 8.

Alyssum

Water: moderate

At least an inch a week. More if the air is dry. Drain well, susceptible to root rot. Water deeply and allow the potting mix to dry slightly before watering again.

Fertilizing: monthly

For white alyssum in container, feed monthly with water-soluble well balanced fertilizer. Slow release fertilizer when planting and after bloom spent. For yellow one, unless the soil very lean, doesn't need fertilizing. Too much fertilizer can cause poor flowering and scraggly growth.

Feeding dates

Feb 15. May 23. Jun 21

Indoor

June 20

Asparagus Fern

Water: regularly

do not overwater

Fertilizing: monthly

Feed monthly spring to fall with a balanced house plant fertilizer, diluted by half

Feeding dates

Liquid 10-15-10: May 23. 20 June

Basil

Water: high

Keep soil regularly moist, 1" of water a week for outdoor, bit more for containers. Water once the top layer of soil dries out, definitely when plant show first sign of wilting (don't let it happen! don't wait for this signal!).

Fertilizing: low

If planted in organic compost mixture, maybe don't need more nutrient. If plants not growing much, feed once a month with weak liquid fertilizer.

Feeding dates

Feb 3, Mar 3. Apr 20. Next: Anytime after May 20 if growing poorly

Bean

Water: Plenty

Needs plenty pf water especially in container. Definitely when top 2-3 inches dry.

Fertilizing: monthly

Normally low to none fertilizer other when planting, but in container it's recommended to feed once a month with diluted liquid veg fertilizer.

Bean 1 feeding dates

All purpose ½: Apr 20. May 9.

Fruit ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Bell pepper (red)

Water: high

regular watering, keep soil slightly moist, should never dried out completely. Do not overwater though. Avoid wetting foliage: promoting fungal disease.

Fertilizing: biweekly

Heavy feeder like tomato. Feed biweekly. Remember too much N will promote foliage instead of fruit. CHeck out tomato fertilizer.

Feeding dates

All purpose ½: Apr 7, 20. May 23.

Fruit ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Blazing star

Water: regular

regular watering in first years, more drought tolerance in the next years.

Fertilizing: low, only if not growing well

not a heavy feeder, but if soil is poor, add flower fertilizer each spring as active growth begins. Will do fine if soil is decent.

Feeding dates:

May 23. Next only if growing poorly.

Bunny tails

Water: low

Very forgiving, drought resistant. Water deeply and let it dry out before the next watering. Doesn't like wet feet and root might rot if constantly wet.

Fertilizing: no need

No need to fertilize, it prefers nutrient poor soil.

Feeding dates: -

Cactus Harry

Water

Cactus low

Fertilizing: low. 3 times a year

2-3 times a year, spring, summer, and fall.

Houseplant food, diluted half, higher in phosphorus than nitrogen like 5-10-5.

Fertilize using cactus fertilizer according to instruction during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in spring and winter.

Feeding dates

Feb 18. 21 June

Cactus Olivia

Water

Cactus low

Fertilizing: 3 times a year

2-3 times a year, spring, summer, and fall.

Houseplant food, diluted half, higher in phosphorus than nitrogen like 5-10-5.

Fertilize using cactus fertilizer according to instruction during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in spring and winter.

Feeding dates

Feb 18. 21 June

Campanula

Water: regularly

Keep soil moist

Fertilizing: mid spring, all-purpose fertilizer

Feeding dates

May 23. June 20. Jul 8.

Candytuft

Water: moderate

For young plants: Water twice a week. Once established: water once a week.

Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. But make sure to water young plants, especially during dry period.

Fertilizing: every 6 months

Not necessary but can make bloom more abundant. Low nitrogen, high phosporous. Miracle gro bloom formula is 15-30-15, probably best choice, followed by rose at 18-24-16. Slow releasing fertilizer is a good idea when planting. Otherwise, when leaves start forming, then every a half year. Or even just once a year, in early spring.

Feeding dates

Feb 27. May 23. Next: September 2022

Carnation

Water: regularly

Drought tolerant, but need regular water in spring when buds are forming. Extra water in dry summer. Water at the base of plants. Don't over water: leaves will yellow and the flower petals may droop or fall off.

Fertilizing: high

Monthly with flowering plant fertilizer

Feeding dates

May 23. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Carrot

Water: high

lightly moist not wet soil. At least an inch every week. Water when top 1 inch soil is dry. Root drought can stress carrot.

Fertilizing: med-high

every 3-4 weeks veg fertilizer. Avoid high N.

Feeding dates

Veg. May 9. Fruit ½: Jun 9. Jul 8.

Chili

Water: high

Keep soil moist at all times, never allow soil to become bone dry as it will cause the blossom to drop. Especially during hot dry days. Containers might even need to be watered as frequent as twice a day if it dries out quickly.

Fertilizing: high, all purpose

Maybe every 2 weeks for big chili.

Fertilize immediately after planting using all-purpose granular fertilizer, fertilize again when small peppers begin to form. For containers, use all-purpose balanced liquid fertilizer. Don't overdo nitrogen, it can deter fruit growth. Should be rich in phosporus, potassium, and calcium.

Feeding dates

Chili 1

Feb 2, 15, Mar 3. Apr 7, 20. All ½: Jun 9, Jun 21. Fruit Jul 8.

Chili 2

Feb 3, 20, Mar 12. Apr 7, 20. May 9, 23. Fruit ½: Jun 9, Jun 21. Jul 8.

Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Water: regular, then average

Average water need. Water regularly, do not overwater. Water well until plants are 10-15 cm tall. After that point, reduce watering. In nature and gardens, it survives just with natural rain water.

Fertilizing: no need?

Maybe not needed. No reference mention it and it's invasive. So might be growing well easily as is.

Feeding dates

Jun 21

Chives

Water: high

Water when top of soil is dry to the touch.

Fertilizing: low

Water soluble half strength, twice a month. Heavier does might weakeng the taste.

Feeding dates

20 June

Cilantro

Water: high

Keep regularly moist but not soaked. Good drainage is important because cilantro has deep root. 1" per week.

Fertilizing: once a month

Use liquid fertilizer, feed once a month.

Feeding dates

Plan after start growing

Coleus

Water: high

Consistenly moist but not soggy. It should not wet all the time, but too long dry will slow plant growth. For indoor, water maybe every 2-3 days, or more if climate rather dry.

Fertilizing: biweekly, diluted

If soil is rich, no need to feed coleus at all. For poor soil, fertilize every month half strength. Color is better when not overly fertilized. Having said that... Container ones might benefit from slow-released fertilizer when starting the pot. Thereafter, feed with diluted liquid fertilizer every 1-2 weeks. Container plants generally need more frequent feeding than garden plants because frequent watering washes the nutrients away.

Feeding dates

Feb 24, Mar 12. Apr 7, 20. May 23. 20 June

Cosmos

Water: rather low.

After established, drought resistant. Will be the last plant requiring water if water limited. Do not overwater. Overwatering leads to fewer blooms.

Fertilizing: Don't

Do not fertilize unless struggling. Handle poor soil well. Fertilizer leads to strong plant with lots of foliages but few blooms.

Feeding dates

Jun 21

Cucumber

Water: ample

consistent and ample moisture, but not wet. Dip finger until second knucle. if dry, definitely need water. water until goes through the bottom.

Fertilizing: heavy feeder

All purpose slow release when planting, feed biweekly during growing season.

Feeding dates

All purpose ½: Apr 20. May 9, 23. Fruit ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Daisy

Water: rather low.

Only water when needed. 1 inch a week. Drought resistance for a short time when established. Prone to overwatering. Keep young moist soil though.

Fertilizing: Needed but just a little.

Mix review. Try between every 3 months with low N fertilizer, to every month with balanced fertilizer.

Feeding dates

All purpose ½: Apr 20. May 23. Rose ½: Jun 9. Jun 21

Dianthus

Water: low

Low to average. Water 1 inch weekly. Drought tolerance.

Fertilizing: light-med

Gardener's path says: For new plant, fertilize every 4-6 weeks with all purpose liquid fertilizer during growing season.

Spruce says: Light feeder, a shoveful of compost one a year is enough.

Feeding dates

Indoor

June 20

Fern

Water: high

Keep moist, don't let completely dry out. Let water run through the drainage, then wait until top soil looking a bit drier before the next watering.

Fertilizing: biweekly

Fertilizer: Balanced 10-10-10, half strength every watering, or use it every 2 weeks.

Feeding dates

Mar 1, 12. Apr 7, 20. May 23. 20 June. Jul 8.

Geranium

Water: deeply

At least weekly. Might need daily when hot.

Fertilizing: Needed

Every 4-6 weeks, 5-10-5.

Feeding dates

Apr 20. May 23. Rose ½: Jun 9. Jul 8.

Haworthia

Water: moderate

In spring and summer months, water whenever top inch soil has dried out. In fall and winter: reduce watering to just enough to keep the leaves plump. Don't let water collect in the rosette, this can lead to rot.

Fertilizing: 3 times a year

2-3 times a year, spring, summer, and fall.

Houseplant food, diluted half, higher in phosphorus than nitrogen like 5-10-5.

Fertilize using cactus fertilizer according to instruction during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in spring and winter.

Feeding dates

Feb 18. Apr 20.

Ivy

Water: moderate

Prefers slightly on the dry side. Prefers moist but not soggy soil. Let the soil dry out some (dry to the touch on top) before the next watering.

Fertilizing: biweekly

Every 2 weeks during spring and summer seasons using 20-20-20. Don't fertilize if the plant in stressful situation: very hot, very cold, or very dry soil, or when there's no leaf production.

Feeding dates

Feb 8, Mar 14. Apr 7, 20. May 23. June 20. Jul 8.

Kemangi

Water: high-med

Moderate level of water. Consistently moist soil is best, don't overwater, don't let dry out.

Fertilizing: mix recommendation

In another reference: moderate to high level of nutrients, Feed every 2-3 weeks during warm growing season.

In one reference: 2-4 times a year.

Feeding dates

Apr 20. May 23. 20 June

Lavatera

Water: regular

The plant is drought tolerant, but benefit from regular watering especially during hot period. Blooms will drop if soil gets too dry.

Fertilizing: monthly

General-purpose fertilizer every month. Too much fertilizer may produce green leafy plant at the expense of blooms.

Feeding dates

Jun 21

Lavender

Water low

Water sparingly. Allow to dry out between watering, but don't let the plant wilts. Drought-tolerant once established. Too much water can lead to fungal disease and root rot. For first growing season though, water regularly.

Fertilizing:vOnly when planting, then none

Maybe just a handfull of compost when planting. After that, no fertilizer. It can reduce the overall potency of the plant.

Feeding dates

Lavender

Lily of the valley

Water: moist

Like moist but not soggy soil. If too dry, growth and flowering might be lacking.

Fertilizing: low

Not needed unless soil is poor.

Feeding dates

May 23. Rose ½: Jun 9.

Mint

Water: high

Water: Keep consistently moist. Water when the top inch feels dry to touch.

Fertilizing: avoid

Avoid because reduce flavor. If must: Feed once with 10-10-10 when new growth emerges. Then one more mid way growing season if nedeed.

Feeding dates

Nasturtium

Water: medium watering

Fertilizing: do not fertilize

Feeding dates

Oregano

Water: low

Water regularly but not excessively. Let soil dry completely between waterings. drought resistant.

Fertilizing: do not fertilize

Feeding dates

Penta

Water: high

Wrung-out sponge feel.

Fertilizing: Monthly with flower composition (high P)

Feeding dates

Rose Jun 21

Peony

Water: consistent watering

Drought tolerant for a short period of time, but best for growth and healthy root is consistent watering. 1 inch per week. Touch the soil for hot summer. In spring and fall, check if soil dry in secnod knuckle of finger dipped. Wilting, dropping buds, discolored, dried foliage are sign needing watering. Deep water every 10-14 days for mature plant, twice as much for young plants.

Fertilizing: low

Fertilize once or twice a year. With rose/bloom/bulb fertilizer once. In ring (not too close). Crown and toung growth are susceptible to burn. When? First recommendation, when it is 30 cm tall or leaves unfurl or buds forming. Other recommendation, when new growth poking through the soil. Also in the fall, after cutting back the plant.

Feeding dates

Rose ½: Apr 20. May 23. Rose ½: Jun 9.

Peperomia green beans

Water: low

Wilting when underwatered, rotting when overwatered. Water every 7-10 days, but this depend on the humidity. Water the potting mix thoroughly, drain well. Make sure soil is dry before the next watering.

Fertilizing: every third watering, all purpose

In summer, feed every third watering with balanced liquid plant food. In other season, feed monthly.

Feeding dates

Feb 18, Mar 12. Apr 20. May 23. 20 June

Poinsettia

Water: moderate

Water when the soil surface is dry to touch. Saturate the soil completely and let water drain. Overwatering can kill the plant, with wilting leaves as the sign.

Fertilizing: monthly

All purpose. Biweekly/monthly after new growth forming

Feeding dates

Apr 7, 20. May 23. June 20

Polka dot plant

Water: high

Moderate amount of moisture in soil at all time. Water when top hald inch dried out. Don't let soil completely dried out. It can lead foliage to wilt and struggling to survive. Don't get it soggy either, it can cause root rot and kill the plant.

Fertilizing: once a month

Heavy feeder. Once a month during warm growing season.

Feeding dates

Feb 3, Mar 2. Apr 7, 20. May 23. June 20

Pumpkin

Water: Thirsty plant.

Water regularly, keep soil moist but not wet. For illustration, giant pumpkin can grow over 30 lbs in a single day.

Fertilizing: high feeder: biweekly

• N rich fertilizer early on for healthy plants foliage.
• P rich fertilizer once flowers start forming to stimulate plentiful blossoms.
• K rich fertilizer when actual pumpkin appears.

Feeding dates

May 23. All ½: Jun 9. Fruit: Jun 21. Jul 8.

Rose Ice

Water: Regularly

Water when needed, don't let dry out.

Fertilizing: biweekly

Feeding dates

Rose ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Rose Kordana

Water: Regularly

Water when needed, don't let dry out.

Fertilizing: biweekly

Feeding dates

Rose fertilizer: Apr 20. May 23. Rose ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.

Sage

Water: moderate

Moderate moisture need, some drought tolerance. Avoid getting the leaves wet. Can cause mildew.

For young plants: keep soil evently moist but not soggy.

For established plants: Water when top 1-2 inches of soil dries out.

Fertilizing: low

Not heavy feeder. Too much fertilizer can weaken flavour.

Fertilize: all purpose 20-20-20 every 4-6 weeks during growing season. Don't feed in winter unless warm climate.

Feeding dates

Feb 8. Apr 20. May 23. 20 June

Soapwort

Water: moderate

Prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate a few days of drought once established. Soak the soil well, let soil dry to touch but not completely through before the next watering.

Fertilizing: low

For poor soil, feed annualy with all purpose fertilizer. Feed lightly only because too many nutrient can damage the plant and hinder its growth

Once established, can grow for years wihout feeding.

Feeding dates

Feb 8. May 23.

String of dolphins

Water

Soak all the way, drain. Let soil dry completely before next watering. Maybe once a week.

Fertilizing

String of Dolphins doesn't need much fertilizer, as over-fertilizing it may result in losing its iconic jumping dolphin look. It is best to feed them only once or twice a year at the beginning of spring and when they start to bloom.

Feeding dates

Liquid. May 9, 23. 20 June

String of turtles

Water: moderate

Prefers slightly moist, however more prone to suffer from overwatering than underwatering. Water thoroughly to get the soil evenly moist, let the soil dry out between watering. Don't water again until top 2 inches of soil have dried out.

Fertilizing: biweekly, all-purpose

Feeding the plant can help the plant maintain its bright shiny vigor and its color and pattern too. Feed with all-purpose fertilizer biweekly during the growing season,but not in fall and winter season.

Feeding dates

Mar 20. Apr 7, 20. May 23. 20 June. Jul 8.

Sunflower

Water: thirsty

an inch per week. Water when top inch feels dry to touch.

Fertilizing: heavy feeder

High N at first, then after bloom comes, high P

Feeding dates

June 20. Jul 8.

Thyme

Water low

Drought resistant, prefer under-watered than over-watered. Wait soil to be completely dry before watering. Flower is not a sign of bolting or over-watering. It will continue to thrive as long as keep trimming to promote new growth.

Fertilizing: low

Prefers soil that lacks nutrient. Only give diluted fertilizer when it needs a boost. Maybe in the beginning. If wanted, 10-10-10 every 6-8 weeks, half strength. But not mandatory.

Feeding dates

Tomato Cherry

Water: deep and regularly.

Never let soil dry out. Overwatering when fruit developes can cause split.

Fertilizing: high

Use tomato fertilizer, follow label.

Feeding dates

Apr 20. May 9, 23. Fruit ½: Jun 9. Jun 21. Jul 8.