Watering
Wet the seed starting mix. Push your finger into the soil to your first knuckle and make sure it is damp. Excess water should drain through.
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Wet the seed starting mix. Push your finger into the soil to your first knuckle and make sure it is damp. Excess water should drain through.
Indirect sunlight, 6 to 8 hours
Maintain temperatures between 18°C - 24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations. Consider giving your plant an occasional misting twice every week to maintain the optimum humidity level.
Provide fertilizer once the first true leaves emerge. The first set of leaves that appear are known as the seed leaves. The second set of leaves are the first ‘true leaves,’ and a sign that your plant is getting mature and ready for serious growth. Dilute a balanced fertilizer to ¼ the strength recommended. Fertilize once in 2 weeks.
Product Bio
Floss Flower Blue, scientifically known as Ageratum houstonianum, is a charming annual flower that adds a pop of blue to any garden. Here's how to sow and care for its seeds:
Timing and Location: Start sowing Floss Flower Blue seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Alternatively, sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Soil Preparation: Prepare the soil by removing any debris and loosening it to a depth of about 6 inches (15 cm). Incorporate organic matter like compost to improve soil fertility and structure.
Sowing: Scatter the Floss Flower Blue seeds over the soil surface or plant them 1/8 inch deep. Space the seeds about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart to allow for proper growth.
Moisture and Temperature: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period, which typically takes 7-14 days. Maintain a soil temperature of around 70-75°F (21-24°C) for optimal germination.
Thinning: Once the seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to ensure proper spacing, leaving the strongest seedlings in place.
Transplanting: If started indoors, transplant the seedlings into the garden after the last frost date, spacing them according to their mature size.
With proper care and attention, Floss Flower Blue will reward you with an abundance of beautiful blue blooms throughout the growing season.
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