Hello experts! I am trying to grow fem outdoors where they get partial sun. They are about 7-8 weeks and leafing out nicely. However the leaves are in way better shape than the stems. These plants are leggy and the stems are looking like they could break from a strong wind. I have them in pots to try to manage their sun exposure. What do you recommend?
silica …Builds strong stems.
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Silica is great….I use the horticultural aloe through veg.
Sounds more like a light issue…not much you can do outdoor with that. As summer deepens they should get a bit more light and sturdy up.
How “partial sun” is it?…how many hours direct sunlight?
Also some plants can’ be a bit leggy/flimsy until they start stacking and the stems become more rigid. You could set up a trellis/ support system around them also.
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I live in an area with lots of trees. By keeping them in pots I can move them from one sunny area to another. I think I may have fixed the problem by transplanting them into deeper pots. All told, I think they get about 6-8 hours of sun on a good day.
If only 6-8 hours a day, I’m going to agree with the sun issue. Good luck!