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Gregory Bates wrote on 23/05/2025 at

I recently purchased a Biden Golden Empire plant from a local green house . I have it in a pot on my patio. A heavy rain knocked most of the...

I recently purchased a Biden Golden Empire plant from a local green house . I have it in a pot on my patio. A heavy rain knocked most of the petals off the blooms. The "heads" still remain. Should I cut those off, or will those "heads" bloom again ? Appreciate the info !

Greg Bates in Ohio.

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Nigel Titley wrote on 08/05/2025 at

Copper sulphate not copper sulphide.

Copper sulphate not copper sulphide.

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Maïa wrote on 05/05/2025 at

Really interesting, thank you

Really interesting, thank you

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