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Overwintering Tibouchina
gardenninggranny
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My little Tibouchina plant from Lidl has grown quite tall and lanky. It is about to flower.
Last year with a similar plant I brought it into a cold coservatory where it promptly dropped its buds and gave up the ghost.
I think I need to bring it indoors again, but should I cut it back? Should I keep it fairly dry or does it need water? Experienced advice needed please.
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Can be very 'touchy' if you don't treat them right. Temperature and water cannot be 'hit and miss'. I suggest keeping it away from your conservatory windows, ensure it remains damp - but don't keep its feet in water. Unless you can find a VERY sheltered, frost-free spot outside, you won't succeed. I had no success but a friend kept hers for about 4 years. Also, they need ericaceous compound and use azalea fertilizer for it.
thanks Lydiaann - didn't know about the ericaceous compost, but I think I used multi-purpose when I re-potted it. I think it's going to be a case of crossed fingers and hope.
I got one from lidl too. Its just starting to flower.
I think they look a little prehistoric, but lovely nonetheless.