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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 20, 2012
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    You may need more phosphorus added to your soil. Bone meal is a good way to add phosphorus. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

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    Heather on
    February 20, 2014
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    This page has a good set of instructions for starting torch lilies:
    http://www.outsidepride.com/seed/flower-seed/red-hot-poker/red-hot-poker-flower-seed.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2016
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    Do to the size of these plants, container growing is not recommended.
    Your plant will likely do much better planted directly into the garden.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/growing-torch-ginger-lilies.htm

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    Alisma on
    December 27, 2016
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    If the leaves have turned yellow or brown, you can cut them. If the leaves are still green in your climate, it's best to leave them in place to continue feeding the plant.

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