Deltatango301 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 When do you reduce to winter watering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel H-C Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hi Terry, It's a case of keeping one eye on the weather. I switched off the watering in the nursery a few days back, and the beds will gradually dry out. Over winter, just keep an eye on the plants, watering a little here and there where needed. If you still have warm and sunny days, I'd be inclined to keep watering for a little longer, but certainly here in Glastonbury the winter's knocking at the door. Regards Nigel HC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I've stopped watering, so the trays will be empty in 4 or 5 weeks' time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picavorus Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I stopped topping up the trays at the beginning of this week, and I'll just give them enough water to keep them damp until spring now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I thought it was time to turnover to winter watering, I have some baby Cephalotus follicularis that now have very small pitchers from leaf cuttings should I bring them in from the greenhouse to over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivine Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 is it necessary to use capillary matting, or is it ok to water from above as and when needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Carnivine said: is it necessary to use capillary matting, or is it ok to water from above as and when needed? Last year I used capillary matting but this year I have a lot more plants so will just adjust the water to a minimum needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatter Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I donot like using capillary matting it attracts slugs in the damp conditions imo , Last winter I just watered sparingly as I think they need just to keep damp others of course may differ jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates666 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I drained my bogs at the end of September, they will slowly dry out subject to the weather conditions, but I leave the plugs out so the plants don't stand in water over winter.As everyone has said just keep an eye on them and if they aren't in active growth keep them moist but not wet. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've just had to refil all my trays, I was gradually adding less and less but went out today and some of the plants were pretty dry so it's still necessary down south... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'd been wondering about this too. When the level gets low, do I just put in half an inch or so? I normally keep a couple of inches deep, but allow it to drop down most of the way before refilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 They just need to be damp, I put in just a few mm don't let it dry out. I keep a watch daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ahrens Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I would be inclined to bring in the Cephalotus into the house. The don't want much frost and it is getting close to that time of year. You probably know this, but just don't let them dry out, Cephs don't like it. I took some cuttings a while back and they have been successful on the kitchen windowsill all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Cheers I did bring them in last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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