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Care of Flowering Holiday Plants Amaryllis: Care during flowering: -Provide bright light, but avoid direct sunlight -Keep soil evenly moist -Cool room will prolong flowering Reblooming: -Remove dead flowers promptly -Place plant in direct sunlight -Keep leaves actively growing through summer (fertilize regularly in summer) -In fall, withhold water until leaves die -After leaves die, store potted bulb in a cool (45-50 degrees at night) location -After 2-3 months, resume watering; flower buds will appear in a few weeks Cyclamen: Care during flowering: -Cool temperatures (50-60°F at night; less than 70°during the day) -Place plant in bright sunlight -Keep soil evenly moist -Do not let water settle in center of bulb Reblooming: -Very difficult!! -After flowering, reduce watering so that foliage dies. Withhold water for 6-8 weeks -When watering resumes, place in cool window -As new leaves develop, place in sunny location; water and fertilize regularly Holiday Cactus (Schlumbergera sp.): Care during flowering: -Cool temperatures at night (55-60°F) -Place plant in some direct sun -Water thoroughly, but allow moderate drying between waterings -Do not fertilize during bloom University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment Page 1 Reblooming: From the time that bloom ends, through the end of summer: -Place plant where it can get bright light -Fertilize regularly, but lightly -In early September, give the plant 4-6 weeks of short days (8-10 hours of light) and long nights (14-16 hours of complete dark). Plants should flower about 2 months later. -Cool night temperatures (55°F) in September can overcome the need for long nights and stimulate bud development Kalanchoe: Care during flowering: -Cool night temperatures (60-65°F) -Full sun in winter -Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings Reblooming: -Difficult to rebloom -Cut back tall growth & old flower stems -During spring and summer provide bright light -Fertilize monthly -Give the plant 6 weeks of short days (8-10 hours of light) and long nights (14-16 hours of complete dark). When buds are visible, day length is no longer critical Poinsettia: Care during flowering: -Maintain even soil moisture (avoid dry soil, but do not let plant sit in water) -Avoid drafts (hot or cold) -Temperatures between 65-70°F (day) 55-65°F (night) -Good bright light, but not direct sun Reblooming: -Difficult to rebloom -After bloom, gradually reduce water until leaves yellow and drop -Store dormant plant at 50-60°F until spring -Water enough to keep roots from drying -In spring, move to warm room and water -Cuts stems back to about 6 inches -Place in sunny window or outside -In fall, room temperature should be 60-65° University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment Page 2 -Give the plant 6-8 weeks of short days (8-10 hours of light) and long nights (14-16 hours of complete dark). - Michigan State University Extension Bulletin: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/html_pubs/point/point.htm Paperwhites: -Paperwhites are a type of narcissus that don’t need any winter chilling. -Fill a shallow pan or bowl with pebbles, gravel or marbles. -Fill the pan with water, so that the water line is to the top of the pebbles. -Place the paperwhite bulbs on top of the pebbles. -Stand them close together, so they are almost touching. -Nestle the bulbs into the pebbles a bit so the bottom of the bulb makes contact with the water. -Within a couple of days you will see roots and then shoots forming. -Flowers should be seen in about 4-5 weeks. -Keep them in a cool room, with bright, but indirect light. -Keep water level up to bottom of the bulbs. -Discard after bloom. Martha A. Smith Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension Serving Henry/Mercer/Rock Island/Stark Counties 26234 Black Hawk Road, Galva IL #309-853-1533 2106 SE Third Street, Aledo, IL #309-582-5106 nd 321 W. 2 Avenue, Milan Il, 61264 #309-756-9978 University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment Page 3