When can my Brug go out?

Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by Dips, May 30, 2015.

  1. Dips

    Dips Total Gardener

    Joined:
    May 10, 2014
    Messages:
    2,277
    Ratings:
    +3,631
    My brug has produced a few leaves after dropping all of them thank fully

    But when can i move it outside?

    Or should i move it from the kitchen into the greenhouse first and then start bringing it out during the day.

    The greenhouse is still getting down to 5c at night with highs to 35 in the day

    What should i do for the best please?
     
  2. mowgley

    mowgley Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2005
    Messages:
    3,564
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Wanna be gardener
    Location:
    Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
    Ratings:
    +6,626
    I'd move it Outside after tomorrow night, (gunna warm up) then leave it a week then get it in the ground or a big pot
     
  3. Dips

    Dips Total Gardener

    Joined:
    May 10, 2014
    Messages:
    2,277
    Ratings:
    +3,631
    Thanx mowgley

    Its already in a big pot. I did that straight off last year to save me time and energy.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • mowgley

      mowgley Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Aug 16, 2005
      Messages:
      3,564
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Wanna be gardener
      Location:
      Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
      Ratings:
      +6,626
      I find them very forgiving, I planted mine in the ground last week. They went yellowish but they'll be fine, new leaves showing already.
       
    • Dips

      Dips Total Gardener

      Joined:
      May 10, 2014
      Messages:
      2,277
      Ratings:
      +3,631
      I know from last year that when you put them out your suppose to do it on a cloudy day and in the shade so they adjust otherwise the leaves get scorched

      But as my garden doesnt have much shade it makes it kind of impossible. So last year the leaves went yellow/white and papery and new leaves grew instead
       
      • Agree Agree x 1
      • pete

        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

        Joined:
        Jan 9, 2005
        Messages:
        50,489
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired
        Location:
        Mid Kent
        Ratings:
        +92,084
        Mine have been out for a few weeks now, I like to get them out before they make long soft growth, which usually ends up getting damaged.
        They are OK outside by now I would say, as long as your not getting frost.
         
        • Like Like x 1
        • Agree Agree x 1
        • Dips

          Dips Total Gardener

          Joined:
          May 10, 2014
          Messages:
          2,277
          Ratings:
          +3,631
          Thanx pete and yeh no frost so i will just stick it out tomorrow and be done with it then :-)
           
        • longk

          longk Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Nov 24, 2011
          Messages:
          11,382
          Location:
          Oxfordshire
          Ratings:
          +23,091
          B.sanguinea certainly is. Mine was out all winter but is coming back from the roots............
          [​IMG]

          Several points of growth too...............
          [​IMG]
           
          • Like Like x 3
          • kazzawazza

            kazzawazza Total Gardener

            Joined:
            May 16, 2015
            Messages:
            1,857
            Gender:
            Female
            Location:
            Midlands
            Ratings:
            +1,858
            Mine have been outside since beginning of May and doing really well. I took a cutting A side shoot at the base of the main stem last week and you can already see mini roots starting to appear.
             
            • Like Like x 2
            • kazzawazza

              kazzawazza Total Gardener

              Joined:
              May 16, 2015
              Messages:
              1,857
              Gender:
              Female
              Location:
              Midlands
              Ratings:
              +1,858
              image.jpg
               
              • Like Like x 3
              • strongylodon

                strongylodon Old Member

                Joined:
                Feb 12, 2006
                Messages:
                14,936
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Wareham, Dorset
                Ratings:
                +29,477
                Mine was planted out yesterday, with very little leaf growth it has plenty of growing to do but it will need to be fed every week.
                 
              • kazzawazza

                kazzawazza Total Gardener

                Joined:
                May 16, 2015
                Messages:
                1,857
                Gender:
                Female
                Location:
                Midlands
                Ratings:
                +1,858
                I am currently feeding mine twice weekly. Alternate between micacle grow and tomato feed.
                 
              • pete

                pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                Joined:
                Jan 9, 2005
                Messages:
                50,489
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Mid Kent
                Ratings:
                +92,084
                I'd be inclined to not feed too much at this stage.
                I usually wait until growth is really moving, and then add some epsom salts from time to time also.
                 
                • Like Like x 1
                  Last edited: May 30, 2015
                • Dips

                  Dips Total Gardener

                  Joined:
                  May 10, 2014
                  Messages:
                  2,277
                  Ratings:
                  +3,631
                  I was planning just to top up the pot with some compost at first when i first moved it outside and then start feeding it once it developed more growth
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • kazzawazza

                    kazzawazza Total Gardener

                    Joined:
                    May 16, 2015
                    Messages:
                    1,857
                    Gender:
                    Female
                    Location:
                    Midlands
                    Ratings:
                    +1,858
                    Thanks Pete. I didn't realise you give Brugs Epsom salts. Just googled it - supposed to be good for yellowing leaves. You learn something new everyday. I bought a couple of Brug cuttings in March (different types) and they have grown so fast since then. I hope they flower this year.
                     
                  Loading...

                  Share This Page

                  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                    Dismiss Notice