About Chinese lanterns…what can I do to make them turn orange?

Question

When do the Chinese Lanterns that are now greebnturn into orange? Is there a way of hastening this process as frost comes early in Vermont

Answer 1

You can try adding fertilizers with high potassium and phosphorus. These two will help promote ripening. Here is an article on care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chinese-lantern/caring-for-chinese-lanterns.htm