I have phrags that branched last year but are not branching this year:( Does anyone else experience this ? I thought once a brancher , aways a brancher .:confused: They have received the same culture..

My Inca embers bloomed twice...it only branched once.

I have 2 besseaes and both have branched and unbranched so I assume it is up to them if they feel like branching or not. LOL!

Thank you for sharing your experiences ! Glad to hear that branching happens off & on !

I have 2 besseaes and both have branched and unbranched so I assume it is up to them if they feel like branching or not. LOL!

Both of my red and yellow bessaeas have also done the same.

I have noticed that the branching happens during colder and duller weather. This is also when I get the best flowers ie size shape color etc.

I have noticed that the branching happens during colder and duller weather. This is also when I get the best flowers ie size shape color etc.

Another person told me the same thing about the branching. I knew that cooler temps made for a better flower but would not have though that would affect branching. Thanks !

Well my Phrags are certainly being grown on the cool side but I have never had one branch. Sigh!

I have noticed that the branching happens during colder and duller weather. This is also when I get the best flowers ie size shape color etc.

Mine do the exact opposite! Better, larger and darker flowers and branching during very hot summer months.

My besseaes are all dead. :(

I think it just the matter how strong the plant is.

Ramon:D

Many phrags, especially the besseae based hybrids with longifolium and/or sargentianum/lindleyanum in them will branch upon maturity. My awarded Jason Fischers have 3 or 4 branches with 6 or 7 flowers open on one spike. A less mature plant carries fewer flowers and tends not to branch. Grow your plants to their potential! I don't think that temperature affects this aspect, but the flowers are colored much better in cool temperatures.

My awarded Jason Fischers have 3 or 4 branches with 6 or 7 flowers open on one spike.

Wow - an FCC Jason Fischer with 6-7 flowers must be quite a sight to see. Please post photos Bill!!!

e-spice

Mine do the exact opposite! Better, larger and darker flowers and branching during very hot summer months.

Maybe just maybe our Australian summers are a bit warmer. They would definatly be dryer, maybe its the humidity more than cooler weather

Wow - an FCC Jason Fischer with 6-7 flowers must be quite a sight to see. Please post photos Bill!!!

e-spice

I'll try to come up with a picture....The blooming is a bit past its prime of a month ago but still has 5 flowers or so. I also have another FCC that was awarded in January that is even better quality.

I'll try to come up with a picture....The blooming is a bit past its prime of a month ago but still has 5 flowers or so. I also have another FCC that was awarded in January that is even better quality.

That would be great! Everyone would love to see it.

e-spice

Maybe just maybe our Australian summers are a bit warmer. They would definatly be dryer, maybe its the humidity more than cooler weather

The Maine summers can get really hot and can reach 100+ temps and very humid. So, the high humidity helps.

The Maine summers can get really hot and can reach 100+ temps and very humid. So, the high humidity helps.

Temps of 100+ are common here during summer but we have no humidity where I am only 20-30% for almost 6 months. Also the last 3+ years have been drought, making offically illegle to water any plants let alone mist all day to keep humidity up.