I need advice in growing this species successfully. What light requirements are there? Water? Temp.? Thanks, John
Light: bright, with filtered to full sun. Water: let the soil get fairly dryish (not bone dry though) in winter to avoid root rot; keep moist but not soggy in summer. Temps: winter above 7°C, summer 20 to 30°C
I have a couple of these Brugs (yellow flowered). During the growing season, I put them outside only when temperatures are well above freezing. Once growing outside, if the temperature goes close to freezing, I'll bring them in for the night then bring them out the next day. Give them as much sun as possible, put them in a large pot and give them lots of water. They need LOTS of water. I don't allow the soil to dry during the growing season. They're also heavy feeders. I fertilize 2-3 times a week with 20-20-20. When temperatures get cold in the fall, I let the leaves freeze off during the first frosts (which are usually light ones) and cut back on the watering. I also stop fertilizing when temperatures turn cold. I bring them in the basement for the winter. Temperatures are around 5-8 C (40-45F) and keep them dry, watering only a little about once a month. They start flowering in late summer when the growing tips start branching in a Y formation. Here's some pics of my plants. Once they start flowering, a plant can produce over 30flowers at once. The smell during the evening is incredible. Lots of water when in bloom. [/ATTACH][/ATTACH] Just to give you an idea of the size of this plant, the porch is 6 feet deep. I cut it back before bringing it into the basement for the winter.
