Is this a bad idea
- CactusBoss
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Is this a bad idea
I essentially cannot supply the proper temperatures for my Epiphyllum hybrid to bloom because of apartment limitations. I was wondering if it would be a bad idea to give the plant some gibberellic acid around the time these plants are normally in bloom?
Daniel (age 25)
Zone 5a
Zone 5a
Re: Is this a bad idea
What's stopping to try this? That is your only plant?
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
- Aeonium2003
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Re: Is this a bad idea
It's worth a try. Even if you mess up, the GA3 is unlikely to hurt your plant.
- CactusBoss
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Re: Is this a bad idea
Never tried it on cactus, but it caused some distorted growth on the plants I tried it on. It was over 40 years ago, so I don't remember what I used it on. I've seen it advertised to make cactus offset, recently.
Disclaimer: I'm in sunny Arizona, so any advice I give may not apply in your circumstances.
Tim
Tim
- CactusBoss
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Re: Is this a bad idea
If I’m correct I’m pretty sure they use this stuff commercially on thanksgiving cacti and peace lilies to get them to flower more. I just wonder if it would work and be safe to use on an Epiphyllum hybrid?
Daniel (age 25)
Zone 5a
Zone 5a
- Aeonium2003
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Re: Is this a bad idea
I would think it would be safe. At worst, distorted growth or burnt growth, but it probably won't kill your plant.
- CactusBoss
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Re: Is this a bad idea
I’ll only give a little. If this works though it’s gonna make me feel like I can play god with my other flowering houseplantsAeonium2003 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:40 pm I would think it would be safe. At worst, distorted growth or burnt growth, but it probably won't kill your plant.
Daniel (age 25)
Zone 5a
Zone 5a
Re: Is this a bad idea
Have you considered the reason you're not getting blooms is that it's winter?