Mike Bernard Acadiana Chapter

(if in greenhouse)

• keep temperature steady (60-65 degrees)
• check for pests regularly
• water lightly
• fertilize lightly every second week
• hybridize if blooming and check for pods
• (if outdoors)
• trim plants and mulch heavily
• cover with trash cans, newspaper, blankets, etc….no plastic touching leaves.
• water very sparingly
• do not fertilize until frost is over
• use Christmas tree lights for warmth if possible

April-June

• plants should be removed from greenhouses. No direct hot sun for first week or so
• Spray for bugs
• re-pot or pot up if necessary with pots cleaned with bleach/water solution and fresh soil
• resume regular fertilizing schedule; water according to foliage
• if you are not competing….prune ends of plants for new growth
• begin hybridizing if weather permits

• water, water, water,
• spray for pests early/late in the day
• fertilize regularly
• offer shade if possible  

• hybridize if weather permits
• trim/prune/re-pot plants with fresh soil before taking in for winter
• spray plants before taking inside
• give each pot Osmocote to tide through winter months.
• water lightly (IMPORTANT…few leaves, little water)