Xenie
Seedling
I have noticed that the buds one of my mugo pines (p. mugo “mini mini”) are slightly beginning to push candles. It’s only February, and none of my other conifers are pushing yet. A super bright LED street light had been installed and is throwing light on my balcony where the mugo resides. I am wondering if this could be affecting the photoperiod of my mugo, resulting in elongated buds. Since the phenomena seems to be isolated to this particular specimen, could it be that there is variation in sensitivity to light within my plant collection? Or, is it something else all together? The affected mugo is a miniature, with a growth rate of .5”/yr. Has anyone had experience with night light pollution affecting their plants?
Also, I have noticed that many, if not all of the Monterey Pines around town are producing pollen cones like crazy. Are pollen cones a precursor to candles? Or do they accompany candles?
Also, I have noticed that many, if not all of the Monterey Pines around town are producing pollen cones like crazy. Are pollen cones a precursor to candles? Or do they accompany candles?