southernbelleweather

Oh, sorry Arty, I didn't see your post! Yeah, they've been getting filtered sunlight along with some weak florescent and seem to be doing okay. I also haven't fertilized them at all this winter, another rookie mistake! They seem pretty tolerant though and they have been growing. My only concern if I put them outside, is the unrelenting sun here. There really isn't a good semi shady place to put them near the house. Thanks for the clarification! I didn't explain myself well!

artyanimal

Well, the notion of trying to "err on the side of caution" is not usually attributed to rookies. So all in all, you seem to be a little ahead of the game.

Again, take this with a grain of salt, but your assessment that they are "pretty tolerant" is a fairly good one. In FL once spring has sprung the challenge with this plant is trying to keep up with it. It grows that fast! For this reason (depending on the size of your container as in: how fast it dries out) you can usually acclimate them to harsher light fairly quickly. In a pefect world you would be able to watch them closely over some time usually trying half day sunny half day protected or similar. In the real one, not always possible. One trick is to try and time such a change with a forcast of a few cloudy days in a row or in a pinch, as little as a weekend you intend to be home.

In other words, assuming your pots do hold some moisture throughout the day and even if your spring schedule does not permit a perfect move it here, move it there adjustment period and even if a few leaves do burn, you can usually rest assured that replacements (and then some) are certainly on the way.

Cheers,

Arty

southernbelleweather

Thanks Arty. Fortunately, I am home all the time, so I can do that! The containers do stay wet inside for 2 to 3 days which another reason I am planning to repot to add some acidic grit and some Akadama for a little more drainage but still some water retention. I'm sure they will dry out faster in the sun, but I am here to water them. Thanks for the advice everybody!

clwagner167

Southernbelle,

You have some nice sized Sweet plums there. You'll have to keep us updated with your future progress. Good luck to you too!


Arty,

I thought you might cheat a little. Florida doesn't always have its nice balmy breezes!

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artyanimal

Cheryl,

Yep, guilty as charged. hehehe.

Arty