Plants like the crocus close their flowers at night, a behavior known as nyctinasty. (

Datura. Datura wrightii is known by many names—datura, moonflower, jimsonweed, angel’s trumpet— and has quite an interesting history. But what we like best about the moonflower are its silky white night-opening blooms that attract sphinx moths and other pollinators.

The Moonflower as a Symbol of Blossoming in Dark Times Like other nightflowers, it uses the creatures of the night, such as moths and bats, to help with pollination. It is such a wonderful symbol for the growth potential of our soul and personality when we are faced with challenging and difficult periods in our lives.

Those plants that close up their flowers at night, such as Dandelions, Tulips, Poppies, Gazanias, Crocuses and Osteospermums are day bloomers. They close at night and reopen in the morning, in a manner reminiscent of “going to sleep”.

Morning glories, also known as ipomea, are a common flower species that close at night and reopen each morning, hence their name. The name morning glory actually refers to over 1,000 flower species, each with their own unique characteristics.

Flowers open and close in reaction to temperature and light. Many, such as roses, snapdragons, daisies and geraniums, stay open once they bloom, whether it’s daytime or nighttime. Others, such as four o’clocks, open in the late afternoon in reaction to cooler temperatures.

Bloom may serve. As a noun, its senses include. — The opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open.

Morning glories prefer full sunlight and grow best in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. Keep your morning glories out of the wind and cold to protect their blossoms. Morning glories, also known as ipomea, are a common flower species that close at night and reopen each morning, hence their name.

A perennial plant called spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) that has lavender flowers with distinct purple veins also closes up its attractive flowers each night.

Best Flowers for Full Sun

• Pentas. Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata. USDA Zones: 8-11.
• Lantana. Botanical Name: Lantana camara.
• Plumbago. Botanical Name: Plumbago auriculata.
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• Hibiscus. living4media.
• Moss Rose. Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora.
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Provide the Proper Light

1. Provide the Proper Light.
2. Ensure that your flowers are getting plenty of sun.
3. Keep the Soil Moist.
4. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet.
5. Remove Leggy Growth.
6. Cut the plants back in midsummer.
7. Feed Your Plants.
8. Apply a high-potash fertilizer to increase blooming.

Just save a little of your leftover coffee grounds and sprinkle them onto the soil, then water your plant as normal. Geraniums in particular just love coffee, and so do Peace Lily plants!

Causes of Geraniums with Yellow Leaves One of the most common causes of yellowing leaves is too much moisture or overwatering. Generally, on overwatered plants, the bottom portions of geraniums have yellow leaves. Water or air temperature that is too cool can also result in geranium yellow leaves.

Red geranium leaves can be a symptom of minor problems, such as over or under watering, nutrient decencies or cool temperatures. Geranium plants have low water needs and red geranium leaves oftentimes are caused by overwatering. Geraniums may also produce red leaves from too little watering.

How to Water Geraniums. With annual geraniums, check soil weekly, and water when the top inch is dry. Keep newly planted perennial geraniums in consistently moist soil during the first growing season. Once perennial geraniums are established, they can usually survive on rainfall, except during severe drought.

You can tell the difference between an over-watered and under-watered geranium by checking the soil. Stick your finger into the soil one or two days after watering. If the soil is still wet, your geranium is probably over-watered.

If you potted up your geraniums last fall and kept them semi-active over the winter, move plants into bright indirect light and increase watering to keep the soil lightly moist. When you see the first evidence of new growth, repot your geraniums. First, prune the stalks back to within six or eight inches of the soil.

In order to keep a geranium compact and bushy and prevent it from getting leggy, it needs to be pruned hard at least once a year. The more regularly you prune your geranium, the better able a geranium is able to keep a pleasing shape.

Yes, geraniums can be rooted in water. Take cuttings about 6 inches long and remove all but the top leaves. Put the cuttings in a jar of water in a bright spot but not in direct sun. You may have greater success by rooting the cuttings in moist vermiculite or perlite.

In 6-8 weeks, you should notice roots forming. It can be as quick as 4 weeks. Geraniums grow long roots so you may see some at the holes in the bottom of the pot.

Plant them after the danger of frost has passed and enjoy their colorful blooms all summer. You can invest your savings in new geranium varieties to overwinter next year.