OFFICIAL PLANT/GARDENING THREAD

[fwprawn]

Congrats on your sprouts!
They need a lot of sun - as much as you can give them - but since you are starting them inside, transition them gradually so they don't get sudden sunburn or shock. They like a lot of water (in good drainage) while growing, and then can tolerate dryness once they are almost mature.
You can actually keep them going year-round if you have enough sun, or bright enough lighting inside.
Seeds from your plants, will not necessarily produce the same fruits as the parents. Enjoy!

 

[Chub_by]

Thanks for the tips!
I have not had them in sunlight yet since I started them off on Top of my fish tank for extra heat from the light fixture, should I still put them on the colder, but brighter windowsill?
Not being of the same sort as the mother plant is exactly why I cultivated them (there was also only one plant of this sort around) -do you know about chilli genetcis?
Thanks again

 

[fwprawn]

Yes - definitely - they need as much sun as you can give them.
Sorry - I don't know much about their genetics - but it'll be fun seeing what pops out.

 

[Chub_by]

Will do, thanks.

Plant they came off was a Bolivian rainbow, nearby there were several peppers with pretty large, less spicy fruit, so I'm hoping for something interesting

 

[fwprawn]

You never know!

 

[Chub_by]

Found some page online where someone had hybridization between a Bolivian Rainbow and a piri piri. Plant was literally exactly a mix of the parents! Hope I'll have similar success
I also have them on a windowsill and starting about 4pm when the Sun isn't as prominent I have artificial lighting on till I go to bed. Good?

 

[fwprawn]

Sounds like a good place to transition them, yes.

 

[FMA4ME]

Anyone have any tips on roses? My roses look horrible, all rusty. Full sun?? Lots of water?? Fert recommendations?

 

[Chub_by]

Full Sun, not too much water. I never fertilize mine.

Edit: just remembered you live in cali. Slightly less Sun and more water in that case.

 

[FMA4ME]

Lol, yea can't figure out the perfect combination. I've only recently taken an interest in them. My aunt gave me 2 roses in pots, and there are 3 in my yard someone else planted. The ones in my yard are all planted against a wall, not sure if that makes a difference. Those look really bad and have leaves that turned that rust color.