I need Help

[Elf]

:? i'm doing an assignment on plants the plant i've chosen is Moses in The Cradle (Rhoeo Spathacea) i've bin topld that it has white flowers from which it gets its name but my plant has never flowerd before what does this mean?? :(

[Newt]

Hi Elf,
Your Moses in the boat - Rhoeo spathacea might need more light. It will bloom on and off all season if the growing conditions are right. Have you ever fertilized it? If not, try some milk. Yes, the stuff we put in coffee. Just put a tablespoon in your watering can or put water in container when you've just finished the milk. The calcium and minerals will help plants that bloom. Take a look at these sites.

http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/shrubs/RHOSPAA.PDF
http://www.fleppc.org/pdf/Rhoeo%20spathacea.pdf\


You might also want to search using the botanical name for more info.l

Newt