Monday, June 13, 2016

Popular flowering house

Put them in a shady, sheltered position away from harsh sunlight. Never put plants outside during winter. With sufficient plants you should be able to rotate a constant display inside and out.

African violet
These popular flowering house plants need very bright light, preferably from the east, to flower well. Use smallish pots or crowd into a large showy container. Let surface become dry between watering. Let surface become dry between watering. Using tepid water, water underneath the leaves, nor from overhead. Use fertilizer formulated especially for African violets every 2-4 weeks. Remove spent blooms. Propagate from leaf cuttings. Most Beautiful gift baskets philippines can purchase through philippinesflowersdelivery

Aspidistra
Also known as the cast iron plant as it puts up with the harshest treatment, the aspidistra is a wonderful filler for fireplaces in summer. It does not mind being in dark places or if you forget to water it. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep fresh and attractive. When rotating plants from outside check for snails.

Coleus
These brightly colored, quick growing foliage plants need regular feeding and sample water during the growing season to look their best. They also require plenty of even light to retain their coloring. Pinch back to encourage bushy growth. Take cuttings in late summer to replace over grown leggy plants.

Crotons
These wonderfully colored foliage plants from the tropics like bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and regular watering to keep them moist at all times. Frequent feeding during the growing season is necessary. Pinch tops to encourage compact shape.

Dieffenbachia
There are several varieties of dieffenbachia. All have striking variegated green, cream or white leaves. They require warmth, filtered light and humid conditions. Allow soil to be reasonably dry before watering. Fertilize regularly in summer and spring. Leaves and stems have an irritating sap and should not be put near the mouth.

Dracaena
These beautifully marked plants with palm like leaves are extremely adaptable and are good for those who want a trouble free plant. These are several varieties. Provide bright indirect light and water thoroughly when the soil seems dry. Dracaenas shed their lower leaves as they increase in height. This is natural. If a branch becomes too tall cut it back. It will shoot again from the base. Shorten the cut piece and stick into composted soil. Keep moist. It should form a new plant.

Fatsia

Also known as Aralia sieboldii, this is one of the easiest indoor plants.

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