Place the mature plant in a dark room or keep it covered (under a box or bag works good) for at least 12 hours a day in late September or early October. How do you force a Christmas cactus to bloom? We’ve all had those moments when we want our garden to look its best, …
Stem cuttings are a simple way to propagate Philodendrons. Place the leaf stem in a vase of water where it meets the stalk. It will take a few weeks, but you will notice roots developing in the water. When the roots are at least two inches long, plant in a tiny pot. Water the newly …
Potted and constructed Chinese Evergreen plants with a height of up to 12″ are normally priced between $30 and $70, while larger, more mature Aglaonema plants with unique or handcrafted pots are typically priced between $75 and $150. Does Chinese evergreen grow fast? A healthy Chinese Evergreen plant will reach a height of 3 feet …
Compact variants, sometimes termed pinks, and taller forms, such as carnations, are part of this broad family of sun-loving, easy-care bloomers. Perennial dianthus are reliable spring bloomers that, if it doesn’t become too hot, will continue to bloom for the rest of the summer. The blue-green foliage of all perennial dianthus plants complements the flowers’ …
Spider plants are thirsty plants that are extremely forgiving if you overwater them. Water your spider plants roughly once a week in most cases. Check the soil of the plants to see if it’s dry before watering. If the soil is still wet, wait another day and repeat the process until the soil is dry. …
When Monstera deliciosa is young, it grows vertically on only a few stems, but as it grows older and heavier, it begins to grow horizontally. New plant owners may be astonished to see that their once-vertical house plant begins to extend outward, taking up more and more horizontal space. Using a support like a moss …
A desert rose is an ornate rose-like creation of gypsum or baryte crystal clusters with plentiful sand grains. The “petals” are flattened crystals that fan out in radiating clusters along the c axis. When crystals develop in arid sandy conditions, such as the evaporation of a shallow salt basin, they have a rosette crystal habit. …
The pia is the name given to the blue agave’s heart. And that pia is the same pia as in the pia colada! Probably because tequila is used in the pia colada. Tequila is manufactured from the heart of the blue agave plant, which resembles a pineapple. When the plant is around a year old, …
Moonbeam Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata “Moonbeam”) is a long-lived, low-maintenance perennial with a lovely rounded form and a mature height of 12 to 18 inches. It can be transplanted in the autumn or when new growth appears in the spring. From early summer to mid-autumn, the robust, drought-tolerant perennial produces buttery yellow blooms amidst feathery green …
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water every 1-2 weeks. Watering should be done more frequently in better light and less frequently in lower light. How do I know when my pothos needs water? Always check your plant’s watering requirements as soon as you get it. Before you give your plant a drink, …
