Hello ValleyLynn, so very nice to meet you!
I planted them today but I didn’t cut the buds off, maybe I should?
Should I leave the leaves on that are located below the buds that are not underground?
If so do I try to “snap” them off or can I cut them off?
I planted the 3 stems in separate pots using (I found this info on the net.) equal parts of Miracle-Gro Moisture Ctrl Potting Mix and sand.
Both the potting mix and the sand were VERY dry so I watered the mixture I don’t believe it’s too soggy, hopefully.
*Keyword…. hopefully*
I let the pots drain on the deck in full sun for about an hour if not greater before I inserted the stems.
As I side note….
After measuring the equal parts of the potting mix and the sand I put it in a plastic bag, shook it to mix it up and put it into the containers.
The internet site instructions were not real clear
so I didn’t know if I should have the sand at the bottom and the potting mix on top or vice versa, thus my reason for “shaking” it together.
I hope doing it this way won’t goof up the rooting process.
I set the containers in front of my house on top of a nice sized area that contains river rock.
I have all of my Hens-n-Chicks in that area, I’ve had them there for MANY yrs (probably 20 of not greater) and they are growing by leaps and bounds so it’s for sure a well-drained area, plus as I mentioned the containers are sitting on top of the rocks.
This particular area gets morning sun only.
I set them in front of the house because I figured they’d get burned up in the afternoon sun
if I put them on the deck in the back of the house.
The instructions stated that I should put them in the shade, should I do that instead?
It’s pretty hot and sunny here in Wisconsin right now.
It also says that I should water frequently.
"Watering frequently" makes this gal VERY nervous as I’d hate to kill these like I did my last one as I admit, I am a habitual over waterer.
Using the same mixture and technique just for sport and as an experiment of sorts, I planed the leaves just to see what will happen.
Who knows, they might root.
They too are sitting in the front of the house VS the back of the house.
I also (using the same mixture and technique) planted/sprinkled/sowed 3 different types of (tall) Sedum seeds (red, white and pink) in a sectioned off pot.
*I got the seeds off of Ebay*
I mist sprayed them.
I am wondering if I should have covered them w/ Saran wrap to hold the moisture in?
I also hope they don’t burn up.
If they don’t survive I won’t be too upset as I have more of the 3 types of seeds to do this all over again come next spring.
Though I will probably use trays w/ domes and start them in the house.
I know, too many questions and I apologize but I do appreciate the input not to mention your response to my original post (and the other folks’ as well).
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge w/ me.
Off to dreamland very soon as it’s my first day back to work in the morning after being off for 10 days.
I need to retire because I am tried, hee, hee.
Have a great evening.
Shaw
