| Light: Indirect or bright-diffused light is best. This is a well-lit location out of direct sun. |
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| Water: Moderately moist soil is preferred. Water thouroughly when just the soil surface is dry to the touch. Don't allow plants to stand in water. |
| Temperature: Cool/Moderate - Prefers 60-70 daytime's and 55-65 nights |
| Availability: February though March. |
| Color Range: White, pink and rose. |
| Lasting Quality: 2-3 weeks |
| Key Tips for Success: The shamrock is valued for it's interesting "Good Luck" three-parted leaves, so the flowers are a bonus. Most varieties do benefit from a rest period of several months. After blooming, decrease watering and temperature 50-60. Cut back foliage or allow it to die down. Repotting and division of overgrown plants should be done at this time. Resuming regular watering, temperature and fertilization will start your Shamrock on it's way to blooming again. Semi-hardy outdoors. |
