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When does the Flaming Katy flower?

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Usually from February to April. The more you expose the plant to the light, the more it will bloom.

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How do I take a cutting?

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You don't have to cut the plant. You can just remove dead flowers to stimulate flowering.

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How will it survive in the garden ?

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It will survive if the temperature doesn't drop below zero. Otherwise, it could die.

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The main stem looks dead and a new shoot has started growing. Should I remove the dead one?

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Yes. If a new stem grows, you can remove the dead one without damaging the plant.

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Can I cut off the two branches of a flaming katy and throw them out or will they grow new root if I put it in water?

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If you place them in water you can propagate the cuttings. They will grow new roots then you can plant them in soil.

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How do I take a cutting?

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To take a cutting you can just snip of a portion of the stem. To get it to grow, you can use either the water method or soil method of propagation.

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Why did my Flaming Katy stop blooming this summer?

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Flaming Katy is a short day plant that typically flowers in the fall and winter so it stops flowering under the long days of summer.

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Why are some of the leaves turning yellow with a brown edge?

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Leaves are functional for only three or four months. Then the aging process causes them to turn yellow and, ultimately, brown as nutrients are recycled to new leaves. It is typical for older, lower leaves to turn yellow, then brown and then fall from the plant as new leaves are produced.

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Does a Flaming Katy need the sun from a certain direction? When I got mine a couple years ago it was in bloom. It still looks good but never blooms any more.

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No, just a bright, sunny window. It is quite difficult to coax it to flower again, because it requires the specific short-day treatment described above.

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Can I put a cutting into soil, or does it need to go into water first?

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Either method will work. Using well-drained potting soil, stick in the cutting(s), water thoroughly, enclose in a plastic bag to maintain high humidity and place in a warm, bright location that does not receive direct sun. Add water after 7 to 10 days. It should have roots in two or three weeks.

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My plant has grown tall and is not flowering. Is this normal?

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Flaming Katy can grow tall when it doesn't get enough light. Place it near a window for 2-3 hours of direct sunlight daily. It usually stops flowering after a few months indoors.

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Why do the flowers on my Flaming Katy look droopy and sad even though they get sunlight indoors during winter?

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Flaming Katy is prone to overwatering, which can damage the roots and cause the flowers to droop. Water only once a week, and lift the pot before watering to ensure it is lightweight and dry. If it feels heavy, wait until it is lighter.

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What is the best soil type for Flaming Katy?

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A commercial potting mix is usually best for Flaming Katy, or you can use a potting mix for succulents.

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