Saturday, March 12, 2022

Get your Shamrocks for St. Paddy's Day!

Shamrocks represent good luck and are a 
popular house plant, especially around Saint Patrick’s Day when they are in stores everywhere! Shamrocks are easy to grow if you follow these five simple and easy to remember step
·       Shamrocks prefer direct sunlight, be sure to place your plant in a window where it will receive plenty of light. Shamrocks will flower, even during winter, if they receive enough light. Each night the plant's leaflets fold up , then reopen in sunlight the following day.
·       Shamrocks like food! Fertilize them regularly with either a liquid houseplant or time release fertilizer during their 
     growing season- always following label instructions.
·     As a houseplant, they prefer moist soil. Avoid allowing your shamrock to dry out during the growing season.
·       Give your shamrock a growing temperature between 50 and 70 °during the growing season. They can be placed outside after danger of frost has passed and are a beautiful addition to your pots or in a grouping of pots.
·       Shamrocks have a dormant period. When your shamrock
 goes dormant, usually in late summer, don’t fret! Just place 
it in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight for 2-3 months. The purple-leaf types only need one month of dormancy!

Since your shamrock grows from small bulbs, it's easy to divide and create new plants. Here's a short video with how-to steps for propagating.  

Happy St. Paddy's Day to you!