tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43376793440744224852024-03-06T22:35:24.213-05:00The Indoor GardenI worked for over twenty years in the world of retail and commercial horticulture. I learned to truly appreciate these life forms. My goal was to find out how to keep them healthy and beautiful. Now I can share each plant's own unique instructions. As I go along in life, I'll sometimes take a picture of a plant I see, and let you in on all the specific secrets about that indoor plant.
~~ from the Producer and Host of "The Indoor Garden", a 90's TV series Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-24755330789379475402024-02-23T15:34:00.006-05:002024-02-24T13:03:58.586-05:00Newest Video Upload of "The Indoor Garden" 90's TV series<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ej4ZkC30ZB3rX_VBkM81BusulyefCOAWU3XLv17m6f5a5sV-Y0NqiVVUnBvNO-yOdjA-IrMONJvnid0zynPYm6Yr072GDP6RtCpAg-SOlpQAgAcd3wajEyZSZcf-9SQ2pdB1WPemwUo7twlSKQLwOFT8NWjzlpPpb00vAxDPRZqUnofmuikEVYuIuRk/s1280/Men%20Who%20Appreciate%20Plants1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ej4ZkC30ZB3rX_VBkM81BusulyefCOAWU3XLv17m6f5a5sV-Y0NqiVVUnBvNO-yOdjA-IrMONJvnid0zynPYm6Yr072GDP6RtCpAg-SOlpQAgAcd3wajEyZSZcf-9SQ2pdB1WPemwUo7twlSKQLwOFT8NWjzlpPpb00vAxDPRZqUnofmuikEVYuIuRk/w400-h225/Men%20Who%20Appreciate%20Plants1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />The latest video upload of the "The Indoor Garden" TV series is now on YouTube. It's a full length episode, about 27 minutes long. It features four men with various houseplant issues. It's done in a casual and entertaining way. You just might pick up some new tips if you watch it :)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="https://youtu.be/p-L0F8iiORY">Men Who Appreciate Plants</a><br /></span></p>Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-52971750544440286602022-03-18T18:51:00.000-04:002022-03-18T18:51:16.133-04:00How to Grow the Psychedelic Rex Begonia<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gxEGxgLKVClPtLVSsTsyOTLBeGHZGztagw9Gawk2hfUtnNBCMwOGC__cFlihQcGFvR1uoS3BUz33D6gN9TXhQAOC_NARoRH-nCQon5ThfZ4UG3QGlPhfI1idntBY21JANpl8ke4ytIg/s1600/DSC_04180003.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gxEGxgLKVClPtLVSsTsyOTLBeGHZGztagw9Gawk2hfUtnNBCMwOGC__cFlihQcGFvR1uoS3BUz33D6gN9TXhQAOC_NARoRH-nCQon5ThfZ4UG3QGlPhfI1idntBY21JANpl8ke4ytIg/w400-h266/DSC_04180003.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption">Rex begonia</td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></span><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>One<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">
of the most stunningly colorful plants I have yet to encounter is the
Rex begonia. Although it does not like too much direct sun, when sunlight hits the leaves,it, its iridescent colors are dazzling. To those of us
not used to living around such vivid plants, this species of begonia may appear to be
something out of a science fiction novel. This one lives in my living
room and its wondrous colors brightens up the room; its colors are a
delightful complement to the other colors in that room. </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">It even blooms from time to time with a sweet light pink single-petaled flower.</span><br />
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The
first Rex begonia to be cultivated was discovered by a botanist in 1856
in Assam, a north eastern state in India. Since then, many, many
hybrids have been produced. The one you see in your nursery is a
hybrid of the first one used for cultivation from India.</span><br />
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Care Instructions--</span><br />
</p><ul><li><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prefers very bright indirect light. A north window is perfect. An few hours of direct sun is ok. Strong afternoon sun may be too much.<br /></span></li><li><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Water thoroughly as soon as the top is dry. </span></li><li><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fertilize regularly. </span></li><li><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">It
likes a warm room with some humidity. Misting daily is helpful, if
your home is dry. Placing pebbles in it's saucer and keeping it filled
with water just below the bottom of the pot will also help provide some
humidity as it evaporates.</span></li><li><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Prefers
temperate temperatures </span></li></ul>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">***</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">See a variety of video clips on houseplant care from my 90's TV series, on YouTube:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIua22d-Z-ht-s4mVU0AX6tRk7ioWNZkZuH-GoJM_SqtMTMWkb9jBh-oDTZZlCzt_hH7hgbKCaKCXfianzridYoxeui-x4dqdn_BL5sd_UcR0Jr-Y_baRSVW5fsNRHO-Uh6kCfGLqRyc/s1600/Snapshot+4+(9-18-2014%2B6-16%2BPM).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIua22d-Z-ht-s4mVU0AX6tRk7ioWNZkZuH-GoJM_SqtMTMWkb9jBh-oDTZZlCzt_hH7hgbKCaKCXfianzridYoxeui-x4dqdn_BL5sd_UcR0Jr-Y_baRSVW5fsNRHO-Uh6kCfGLqRyc/s1600/Snapshot+4+(9-18-2014%2B6-16%2BPM).png" width="200" /></a></div>Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-81770343853523667512021-01-06T17:17:00.000-05:002021-01-06T17:17:51.744-05:00The Sweet Wire Vine<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFf50_HafyDurEDJX7Q5Rzj__xbnBAtXaTAlNeg-jblgJXPOBCDEWbWp7XtUznKGF4q6cFmzO_kCojqvbHFiqzUo3kM3YhzkVjJlvvnYM2q_kHi883VmqnbabGRRhVGoVX6TOZzXYeas/s800/DSC_03130001.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="571" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFf50_HafyDurEDJX7Q5Rzj__xbnBAtXaTAlNeg-jblgJXPOBCDEWbWp7XtUznKGF4q6cFmzO_kCojqvbHFiqzUo3kM3YhzkVjJlvvnYM2q_kHi883VmqnbabGRRhVGoVX6TOZzXYeas/w285-h400/DSC_03130001.JPG" width="285" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Muehlenbeckia complexa</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I was invited by my neighbor to come over and look at her plants to see if I could offer any suggestions. She recently bought several at a local plant store. This small and sweet slice of life was sitting on her kitchen counter. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It's called a Wire vine or Maidenhair vine. With tiny soft green leaves on creeping, twining reddish-brown stems, this smallish plant can add a touch of freshness wherever it is placed. It can be pruned as needed to keep it compact. It should divide quite easily if it's root-bound and you still want a small plant. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is one of the 'forgiving' plants, as I call them, meaning they can recover from setbacks beautifully. If they have a setback or are doing poorly, cut them back quite a bit, remove dead leaves and stems, and it will grow into a lovely plant again, <i>if their care is corrected. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This can become a lovely hanging basket if you'd like. I hope that it blooms for you! It has greenish white flowers that show up as small spikes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Botanically known as Muehlenbeckia complexa, its natural habitat is New Zealand. It can become quite the thicket, if not managed. It is used decoratively to cover walls and fences outdoors. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Care Instructions:</i></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Bright indirect light, direct morning sun or some late afternoon will be best. Full sun may bleach the leaves. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Water thoroughly when the
soil surface is good and dry on top. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">A
plant in a 4" diameter pot should require about 1/2-3/4 cup of water.
Test to see how much your plant needs by observing how much water comes out
of the bottom of the pot. A little bit of water should drain out of the bottom hole to show that it was
thoroughly soaked. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A plant in a 6" (15cm) diameter
pot should be watered with about a pint (or almost a half liter) of
water</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A plant in an 8" (20cm) diameter pot or 10" (25cm) diameter hanging basket, will use about a quart of water, when necessary. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Regular fertilizing keeps them looking their best and may induce them to flower more than without it. <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If
they are trimmed back some, from time to time, you will have a fuller,
lusher looking plant. Every few months, cut a few of the vines back a
little, just below a leaf. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Longer vines can be cut back to the length you desire. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">They do appreciate some humidity. A daily water misting can be helpful. With the right light, a bathroom or kitchen can be a great room to keep them in. </span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">~~~~~</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">***To watch short video clips from the 1990's "The Indoor Garden" TV series, click below:</span><br /></span>
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<span face=""> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_vRh-HzUSncD7khjDQG-ZpCmXGqfBBPH8RnJhkTme33LgcoOfla1rooft3vW8MpqX6NzmWQiSJm701a8lsa-fiBGyA6pxnSoa8PlAdHZ16LRrLwnJqAdJ2g8U8IKnwXqUhkzL8pQS5E/s1600/DSC_03110001.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_vRh-HzUSncD7khjDQG-ZpCmXGqfBBPH8RnJhkTme33LgcoOfla1rooft3vW8MpqX6NzmWQiSJm701a8lsa-fiBGyA6pxnSoa8PlAdHZ16LRrLwnJqAdJ2g8U8IKnwXqUhkzL8pQS5E/s640/DSC_03110001.JPG" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">©2021</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div></div><p><br /><br /></p>Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0Arlington, VA, USA38.8799697 -77.106769810.569735863821151 -112.2630198 67.190203536178842 -41.950519799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-52543596838858431202021-01-06T14:12:00.003-05:002021-01-06T14:12:44.617-05:00The Fascinating ZZ plant<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kWroK4sCjVBfrNek2GwvaoohEGcHxmZ9rY6PbDL6qPzNzjZKEa9e_ZnkCR7W5NO3Zqv2pGpeqEB5zrqn9nm1Uc_xXNTkSzVDvkA9LCS-xgVZ3oEENWJEWf0MCWqKdhCh0MTjtV1uUEM/s800/DSC_03090001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="531" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kWroK4sCjVBfrNek2GwvaoohEGcHxmZ9rY6PbDL6qPzNzjZKEa9e_ZnkCR7W5NO3Zqv2pGpeqEB5zrqn9nm1Uc_xXNTkSzVDvkA9LCS-xgVZ3oEENWJEWf0MCWqKdhCh0MTjtV1uUEM/w424-h640/DSC_03090001.JPG" width="424" /><span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><span></span></span></a></div><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">My newest neighbor was graciously showing me around her house when I saw this. She had recently purchased this healthy specimen of the curious ZZ plant. She has it in a perfect spot. It's in bright indirect light and with minimal attention, it should be living with her for years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Although the soil should dry out quite a bit between waterings, it should not be neglected. ZZ's are tolerant of sitting pretty dry for awhile but watering it <i>as soon as </i>it's ready is best. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a fairly new specimen on the houseplant market and has turned out to be very popular. I've seen this often labelled as a Zamioculcus zamifolia. My most trusted source for houseplant information, when I've been unsure is Alfred Byrd Graf's comprehensive "Exotic Plant Manual". His picture of the Zamioculcus zamifolia, an African native, is different and shows a plant similar to this with more yellow showing in its veins.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If I ever find out for sure, I will list this plant's official last name. Even experts don't know all the answers every time but should develop a good sense about their subject. They should also have good and reliable resources when questions come up. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I do believe this is a Zamioculcus because of the bloom I've seen on one. This species does have a reputation for being a very hardy houseplant and I hope your's lives with you for a long time! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Care Instructions--</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Bright indirect light, direct morning sun or a touch of direct afternoon sun should be best for it.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Water thoroughly when the soil is dry is about 1" (2.5 cm) or more below the soil surface. The ZZ plant pictured here is in a 8" (20 cm) diameter pot and should take about a quart of water when necessary. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">In a 6" (15 cm) diameter pot, water with about 1 pint of water, when necessary. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">In a 10" (25cm) diameter pot, water with about 2 quarts of water, when necessary. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Fertilize regularly for best growth. </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">~~~~~</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">***To watch short video clips from the 1990's "The Indoor Garden" TV series, click below:</span><br /></span>
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<span face=""> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""> </span></div><span face=""><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_vRh-HzUSncD7khjDQG-ZpCmXGqfBBPH8RnJhkTme33LgcoOfla1rooft3vW8MpqX6NzmWQiSJm701a8lsa-fiBGyA6pxnSoa8PlAdHZ16LRrLwnJqAdJ2g8U8IKnwXqUhkzL8pQS5E/s1600/DSC_03110001.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_vRh-HzUSncD7khjDQG-ZpCmXGqfBBPH8RnJhkTme33LgcoOfla1rooft3vW8MpqX6NzmWQiSJm701a8lsa-fiBGyA6pxnSoa8PlAdHZ16LRrLwnJqAdJ2g8U8IKnwXqUhkzL8pQS5E/s640/DSC_03110001.JPG" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">©2021</td></tr></tbody></table></span><div><p></p></div>Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com2Arlington, VA, USA38.8799697 -77.106769810.569735863821151 -112.2630198 67.190203536178842 -41.950519799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-21259998771391130182020-08-24T19:09:00.005-04:002020-08-24T19:09:45.118-04:00Aglaonema Schismatoglottis roebellini<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zZ5_JF2tbhTnHutbeIToipIXi8FpYTLL-roN0A_E0XrE6AelSviMbmGsSkqP81golgOCRxsWpxcjA2qx6Xnk2s8taQTK9hk9BL75i7jfDiqjfEo5g7ZzAs_mG8liqeQ_l_aF07xWGdQ/s800/DSC_04580001+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zZ5_JF2tbhTnHutbeIToipIXi8FpYTLL-roN0A_E0XrE6AelSviMbmGsSkqP81golgOCRxsWpxcjA2qx6Xnk2s8taQTK9hk9BL75i7jfDiqjfEo5g7ZzAs_mG8liqeQ_l_aF07xWGdQ/s640/DSC_04580001+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aglaonema Schismatoglottis roebellini</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This particular Chinese Evergreen has a name that we always enjoyed pronouncing for curious plant buyers at the first plant store I worked at in the 1970's. We pronounced it as Shish-mu-glottis. That is the horticultural name of this plant. Its botanical name is Aglaonema crispum. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Most plants are sold under their botanical name. I do not why official names in botany and horticulture sometimes vary. Scientists often disagree on things. Common names sometimes vary from area to area and it is up to the discretion of the grower which common name to use. You can call this a Chinese evergreen. Quite a long time ago, one of its common names was Painted droptongue!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What is most helpful to a plant owner is how to care for it so that it will live with you for a long time. The family of Chinese evergreens has the reputation of being among the hardiest of houseplants. With regular good care they rarely have problems. If their care is off-track for awhile, they usually recover well. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My friend, Suzy, graciously allowed me to take this picture of her plant when I stopped by for a visit. <br /></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><b>Care Instructions:</b></span><br />
</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Chinese evergreens<span face=""> t</span>olerate fairly low light but bright indirect light or right in front of a north-facing<span face=""><span face=""> </span>window</span> is best. Some direct morning sun is good; full afternoon sun is too much. The leaves will fade in color with too much light. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Aglaonema<span face="">s<span face=""> </span></span>in
8" (20cm) diameter or smaller pots should be very dry on the top of
soil or up to about 1" below the soil line before watering.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Water
with up to a pint of water for 6" (15cm) diameter containers.Use about 1
quart of water for Aglaonemas in an 8" (20cm) diameter pot </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Plants in 10" (30cm) diameter containers or larger can dry out up to about 2" below the soil surface.</span></span> Water with about 1-1/2 to 2 quarts for a chinese evergreen in a 10" (25cm) or 12" (30cm) diameter pot.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Plants
in a 14" (35 cm) diameter pot should dry out about 2" or more below the
soil surface, then water with about 1 gallon of water.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Fertilize regularly for best growth.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">Dust
or clean the leaves with water occasionally. The spring can be a great
time to get houseplants outdoors for a gently washing. A shower in the
bathtub works, too.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;">
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</span><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">The stems root well in water.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">The
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gently pulling apart and separating the root ball into two new
plants.Repot each plant section into separate containers..</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;">
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is my friend, Suzy's Lamb's tail. I just had to snap a picture of this
great specimen! Her care for it is impeccable and it has thrived for
quite a while in a very bright spot in her home. It's a hybrid of the more common
Mexican native, the Burro's tail. Both are fairly easy to grow with
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them dry out some below the soil line. If they sit dry for too
long, they will begin to lose lower leaves. Even though they are
succulent a thorough watering when necessary is best so that all of the
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plant in a 4" (10 cm) diameter pot should dry out slightly below the
soil line, then water with about 1/2-3/4 cup, (enough so the water seeps
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the largest-leafed English Ivy variety that I've seen sold as a houseplant. This is the very handsome variegated Algerian Ivy and it is quite easy to grow. It can be grown as a hanging basket or kept trimmed as a shelf plant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Its botanical name is Hedera canariensis 'Variegata' and naturally lives in the Western Mediterranean, in North Africa,the Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prefers bright indirect light or some direct
morning sun. Full afternoon sun will bleach the leaves. Its new leaves
will be smaller in low light.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water thoroughly when the
soil surface is good and dry on top. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A plant in a 6" (15cm) diameter
pot should be watered with about a pint (or almost a half liter) of
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A plant in an 8" (20cm) diameter pot or 10" (25cm) diameter hanging basket, will use about a quart of water, when necessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Regular fertilizing keeps them looking robust. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If
they are trimmed back some, from time to time, you will have a fuller,
lusher looking plant. Every few months, cut a few of the vines back a
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the easiest way: Stem
cuttings root very easily in water and can be planted in potting soil
when the roots have grown to be about 2" long or longer. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the Peruvian Old Man cactus, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Espositoa lanata, </span>not to be confused with The Old Man cactus, Cephalocereus senilis. The old man cactus has stiffer "hairs" that stick out and give it a more unkempt appearance in contrast to the soft whispiness that surrounds the Peruvian Old Man cactus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I spotted this sitting on the windowsill while visiting my friend and plant-appreciator, Suzy. at her house the other day. It is growing well in its own naturally amusing way. She's had for a long time in great light and allows it to dry out thoroughly before watering it.That's the recipe for successful cacti growing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This living wonder with its snow-white cottony hair is indigenous to Columbia and Peru. It will eventually grow to about 3 ft. (or 1 meter) high. I will have to remember remember to let Suzy know that. </span><br />
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when dry 1" (about 2-3 cm) below the soil surface for plants in a 6"
(15 cm) diameter pot.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water when dry about 2" (5 cm) below the soil surface in an 8" (20
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A moisture meter for indoor plants van be a great way to monitor when your plant will need water. The meters should
be easy to find online or at your nearest garden center. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is tolerant of drying out more, if you should forget.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was out visiting my friend, Suzy, who has a great appreciation for plants. Her mom is an avid African Violet fan. We talked about how African Violets are easiest to care for in front of a north-facing window. If one doesn't have a windowsill facing north, it can be a little tricky to find just the right spot where an African violet will thrive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Suzy does not have a north-facing window so hasn't grown any African violets. Fortunately, she was able to find just the right place in her home for this Streptocarpus in a hanging basket. During the summer, it lives in the shade under the eaves of her shed. The rest of the year, it hangs in a room with large windows and plenty of bright indirect light. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many nurseries and garden centers will carry different varieties of Streptocarpus. This one, the Streptocarpus caulescens is one of the easier ones to keep indoors. Its soft green foliage and lovely flowers make a beautiful hanging basket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like African violets, the Streptocarpus is part of the Gesneriad family of plants. Sometimes known as Cape primroses, I've usually seen Streptocarpus' labelled for sale with their botanical name, not a common name. </span><br />
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Otherwise,very bright indirect light or a place with some morning sun, works too.
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water thoroughly as soon as the top is dry. A plant in a 10" diameter hanging basket will take about 1 quart or 1 liter of water, when ready. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This graceful Aralia Balfouriana 'Roseleaf' is over 40 years old! As it has grown its branches have taken on curves and twists giving it an asymmetrical and intriguing shape. I think of it as a living sculpture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is potted in a 14" diameter pot. Its been in that same size pot since 1991! Every few years I prune off some of the roots and foliage and add some fresh potting soil. Aralias truly don't mind staying pot-bound, as you can see. They are a wonderfully easy houseplant to keep. I believe the most important thing to keeping them thriving is to water them thoroughly when the top of the soil is dry. They appreciate a good soak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Its botanical name is Polyscias paniculata 'Variegata''. Most Polyscias species are sold as Aralias, their horticultural name. This Aralia Balfouriana 'Roseleaf" is native to Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. </span><br />
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indirect light to some direct sun. Full afternoon sun may prove to be
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work out well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For all Aralias: Water when the top of the soil is dry. They like a good soak but not to sit in water for long.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in a 6" (15 cm) diameter pot, water with 1 pint of water (almost 1/2 liter)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in a 10"(25 cm) diameter pot will use about 2 quarts of water (or 2 liters) when necessary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in a 14" (35 cm) diameter pot, use 1 gallon of water (almost 4 liters) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fertilize regularly for best growth.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Misting daily with water would be appreciated but is not necessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once
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gentle spray. You can mix up about a tsp. of mild dishwashing soap in a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's rare to see this indoors, but a wonderful surprise, when it does! Sansevierias are members of the lily family, Liliaceae. This bloom has a fragrance very similar to an Easter Lily!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Take good care of your snake plant and you may see one of these spring up one day. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Low light to some direct sun. Full afternoon sun is too strong. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> In 4-6"(10-15 cm) diameter pots:</span> Water thoroughly when dry about 1/2" (about 1.25 cm) below the soil surface for plants</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">F</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">or 8"(20cm) diameter pots or larger: </span>Water thoroughly when the soil is dry about 1"or so (2-1/2 cm) below the soil surface </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How wonderful it is to have a plant blooming indoors during winter! This one was in a small pot and lived outside from spring to summer. I re-potted it into a 6" diameter pot and it has grown and continued to bloom ever since I brought it inside. It has been quite content sitting in this south-facing kitchen window since early fall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The wax begonia is probably the easiest begonia to keep alive indoors. And they can bloom almost constantly. There are many plants that will bloom indoors during the winter and they really do help keep a place cheerier, which is always a good thing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you'd like to use them as houseplants throughout the winter, y</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">our outdoor wax begonias or impatiens </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">should adapt well. </span></span></span></span>If you have larger plants that won't work inside, take cuttings from them, about 4-6" in length a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t the end of the summer or early fall before a frost.</span> They root easily in water. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Some direct sun; at least a few hours per day</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Water thoroughly as soon as the top of the soil is dry..</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Plants in a 4" diameter pot (10 cm) should use about 1/2 cup of water when ready. In a 6" (15cm) pot, use about 1
pint (almost 1/2 liter) of water. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Fertilize regularly for best growth and blooming. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">A daily mist of water would be helpful. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This Parsley Aralia was just picture-perfect and awaiting its new owner that will walk into this florist, sooner or later. This graceful and easy to grow plant is at a stage of growth where it would be best as a table plant but it can become a showy and elegant floor plants as it grows up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This one is great for a narrow space and does not grow nearly as wide as many other floor plants. I own a few Aralias, one is over forty years old now, and rarely have had trouble with them. The secret to keeping them going is to give them a good soak when they need water and find a bright indirect or fairly sunny spot for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you ever visit the Polynesian Islands you may come upon one that is living there, naturally.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bright
indirect light to some direct sun. Full afternoon sun may prove to be
too strong. Directly in front of a north or east facing window will
work out well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For all Aralias: Water when the top of the soil is dry. They like a good soak but not to sit in water for long.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-- in a 6" (15 cm) diameter pot, water with 1 pint of water (almost 1/2 liter)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">--in a 10"(25 cm) diameter pot will use about 2 quarts of water (or 2 liters) when necessary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-- in a 14" (35 cm) diameter pot, use 1 gallon of water (almost 4 liters) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fertilize regularly for best growth.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A daily water misting would be appreciated but is not necessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once
in awhile clean the leaves in the shower or outdoors with a hose on
gentle spray. You can mix up about a tsp. of mild dishwashing soap in a
pint bottle and soap up the leaves first. </span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">As I walked into the florist, this splendid Birdnest fern was sitting on the the penny floor right next to the front door. If growing ferns interests you, the Birdnest fern is one of the easiest ferns to keep indoors. I'd really recommend this for a beginner.</span><br />
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<span face="">It's called a Birdnest fern because its center crown looks very much like it could be a home for birds, although in miniature. It has </span><span face=""><span face="">stiffly spreading fresh green leaves that emanate from its center. </span>The fronds can eventually grow 3 feet (or 90cm) long so make sure you'll have the space for it. !t will take a few years, at least, for this one to grow that large. It will happen, though. </span><br />
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<span face="">Its botanical name is Asplenium nidus and if you are walking through Queensland, Australia or parts of Japan you just may happen upon on one growing naturally there. </span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>Bright indirect light or some morning sun is perfect. Sitting in a north-facing window is ideal.</span><span> </span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
</font></span><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>Ferns
must stay on the moist side so give them some water as soon as the top
is dry. A plant in a 6" (15cm) pot should take about 1 pint (almost 1/2
liter) of water when necessary. In an 8" diameter pot (20cm), use about 1 quart of water to thoroughly moisten it.</span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
</font></span><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>Provide
humidity for your fern. A daily misting is recommended. </span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
</font></span><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>You can also put
pebbles in their saucer and keep water in the saucer so that the bottom of the pot sits just above water, not in it. The evaporating water does provide some humidity. The Birdnest fern is tolerant of less humidity than some other ferns.</span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
</font></span><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>Normal indoor temperatures should suit them just fine.</span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
</font></span><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3"><span face=""><span>Fertilize regularly for best growth</span></span></font></span></li><span style="font-family: arial;"><font size="3">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="">***</span><span face="">For a variety of video clips on houseplant care from my 90's TV series, click below:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWgLrYP6ggVDNy9kv2xfLg2ztAlTqP4WaDyR7sMwUW5c1JPqIabewvYrdG1L_b4jq_MSrugQm4if7TyNzNtY7bl4VDGx6DbMARhfHlayLl7cWXt-SJ84eonWRa3XpQGpCXKkEPFOcD-0/s1600/DSC_03110001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWgLrYP6ggVDNy9kv2xfLg2ztAlTqP4WaDyR7sMwUW5c1JPqIabewvYrdG1L_b4jq_MSrugQm4if7TyNzNtY7bl4VDGx6DbMARhfHlayLl7cWXt-SJ84eonWRa3XpQGpCXKkEPFOcD-0/w262-h174/DSC_03110001.JPG" width="262" /></a></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0McLean, VA, USA38.9338676 -77.177260411.994694683763392 -112.3335104 65.873040516236614 -42.021010399999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-12319358920140020982017-07-28T20:38:00.002-04:002021-10-11T15:30:20.737-04:00How to keep your Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooming for Months<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">I took a picture of these two Phalaenopsis orchids just the other day. They have bloomed from January to July this year. If they are given regular care those flowers will last! As long as the orchid bark does not dry out completely and they are in bright light but not full sun, you will be able to enjoy their blooms for many months.These are the instructions I use: </span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><b> Care Instructions:</b> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Because of the bark media that they grow in, I've
found the best way to water orchids is, first put them in the sink. A good thorough soak
will make sure they are evenly watered. Let the water drain for a few minutes. Watering this way makes a big difference.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">You can also spray their leaves
when you do this, keeping them clean and giving them some instant
humidity. It's best to let them dry out about 1/2" from the top of
the media before watering. I do prefer using touch rather than time
to decide when plants are ready to be watered.</span> </li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If
you keep the temperature in your house below 70°F (or 21°C) in the
winter, you shouldn't have to be concerned about the humidity levels,
although a daily mist would always be appreciated. If your house
temperature is over 70°F (or 21°C )in the winter, and if you keep your
air conditioning below 75°F (or 24°C), you may want to place your orchid
on a tray with pebbles in it and keep water in the tray just to the top
of the pebbles so that the plant is not sitting in water. The
evaporating water and a daily mist will definitely help.</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Fertilize
them regularly, African violet food works well, as does a plant food specifically for orchids. You can use a specific
orchid fertilizer or a general houseplant food, which works well, too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Please click on comments, if you need any more information or have any questions about orchid care. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span></li>
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">**</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To see other plants on this blog click here: <a href="http://www.enjoyindoorgardening.blogspot.com/">The Indoor Garden blog</a></span></div>
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">***</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For a variety of video clips on houseplant care from my 90's TV series, click below:</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span></div>
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0Arlington, VA, USA38.8799697 -77.106769838.7810832 -77.2681313 38.978856199999996 -76.9454083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-43153625492029151322017-04-17T19:11:00.026-04:002021-11-09T18:16:50.566-05:00The Mighty Majesty Palm aka Ravenea rivularis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">This is a tall and lovely palm that can bring some peacefulness to your home. Its fronds are not as wide as most of the other palms so you may find you have just right the place for it even in a smaller room or a narrow space. There is something about palms that is so soothing. With just the right care the Majesty palm can grace a space for years.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Palms can be dust collectors so it would be wise to own a feather or microfiber duster to gently use on it once in awhile. From time to time, a gentle shower with a garden hose outdoors or in the shower indoors would be helpful. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Care Instructions--</b></span><br />
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<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Bright indirect light or some direct sun. Full afternoon sun is too much. Mostly shady outdoors. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I've only seen these sold in a 10" (25
cm) diameter sized pot. A Majesty Palm in that size pot should be watered when the soil surface is quite dry, however long that takes. </span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Water with up to 2 quarts (2 liters) of water
when necessary for a palm in a 10" (25cm container). Use up to 1 gallon (almost 4 liters) in a 14" (35cm) diameter pot.</span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">During winter months, water with 1 quart for 10" pots and 2 quarts for 14" diameter pots. If your Majesty palm has dried out, give it a full soak instead. <br /></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Soil moisture meters are helpful for some and available at many garden centers and online.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Fertilize regularly.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Dust the leaves when necessary</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Some extra humidity would be appreciated. A daily misting would be helpful.</span></li>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To see the clip on YouTube from "The Indoor Garden" TV on the Majesty Palm click below:</span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnLHp5WfcQ">The Majesty Palm</a></span></span></div>
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0Arlington, VA, USA38.8799697 -77.106769838.7810832 -77.2681313 38.978856199999996 -76.9454083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-52600813001399295952016-12-23T22:00:00.000-05:002016-12-23T22:00:34.174-05:00A Frilly Hybrid for Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The cyclamen has become a traditional Christmas houseplant. Its abundance of blooms in wintertime are suited perfectly for the holidays.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> L</span>ast year was the first time I ever saw a hybrid of this very lovely plant and I was delighted. Its flowers appear fluffier and its heart shaped leaves are more frilly around the edge than the original plant. With the right care, it should continue blooming through the winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I saw this splendid<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>plant when stopping by a great florist in McLean, VA. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can order plants and flowers from them and send them almost anywhere in the world.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.flowersplants.com/">Flowers and Plants Etc</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><b>Full Care Instructions--</b></span><ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">It
requires direct sun to do its very best. It will tolerate less than
that for a week or so, if you have a special place that you would like
to show it off, during the holidays. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Water
it as soon as the top feel dry. If it is in a 6"(15cm) diameter pot it
should take about 2 cups (about 1/2 liter) of water. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-family: "arial";"> If it wilts on you ,don't worry, just put it in the
sink and thoroughly soak it, then let it drain for a few minutes. It
will perk back up</span>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">It does seem to appreciate some humidity which a daily misting can help provide, especially if your place is quite warm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">After it stops blooming,fertilize it regularly until the end of April. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">As
the weather becomes warmer, it should start looking forward to a
dormancy period. he hot weather is a signal to the cyclamen, that it is time for a
rest. You can water it less and less and let it "die" back by until the
end of June or so. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">The pot can then be stored in a dark, cool place such as the basement or even the refrigerator, for a few months.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Do give it a little water from time to time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial";">Around
the end of September you can bring it out, then soak it thoroughly, put it in a sunny window and it should start
growing again. Fertilize it regularly and you should have a lovely
blooming cyclamen by Christmastime. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">**</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To see other plants on this blog click here: <a href="http://www.enjoyindoorgardening.blogspot.com/">The Indoor Garden blog</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">***</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For a variety of video clips on houseplant care from my 90's TV series, click here:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span></div>
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0McLean, VA, USA38.9338676 -77.17726040000002338.8350521 -77.338621900000021 39.0326831 -77.015898900000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-88202172128194738192016-11-27T19:14:00.032-05:002020-11-20T16:59:33.632-05:00Split Leaf Philodendron<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">I often stop by this great florist near me because they always have a good variety of healthy plants. I hadn't seen one of these for years! This was a favorite house plant for a long time and I do remember seeing more of these when I was growing up. Some houseplants seem to be more or less popular at different times. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">The particular plant pictured here is a youngster and if you care for it well, it will produce larger leaves with more distinctive splits and become a magnificent specimen. It is commonly known as a split-leaf philodendron. It was often horticulturally known as Philodendron pertussum and I do recall using that name for it. <span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Officially</span>, it's true latin name is Monstera deliciosa. Philodendrons and Monsteras are close relatives in the Aroid family of tropical plants.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">It does to need climb and is often sold with a tall piece of bark to cling to. You can find other things such as a thick branch or osmunda bark for it, but it must have something to grow up with.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">The Split-Leaf Philodendron is a native of the South American tropics close to the equator. It's a great plant for a beginner that is interested in keeping a plant for a long time. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">To send plants or flowers to anyone just about anywhere in the world<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"> visit this florist:</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"><a href="http://www.flowersplants.com/">Flowers and Plants Etc</a></span></span><br /></div>
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<b><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Care Instructions-</span>--</b><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"> </span><br />
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<li><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Bright
indirect light or some direct sun. Full morning sun is good but only
an hour or so of afternoon sun would be recommended. </span></li>
<li><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Water
thoroughly when the top of the soil is very dry or up to 1" below the soil surface. It's ok if it dries out up to an inch or 2" below the soil surface.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif"> </span>A plant in a 10" (25cm)
diameter pot, like the one in this picture, could use up to 2 quarts
(or almost 2 liters of water). Just 1 quart if its in very low light, unless it is wilting, the soak it. . </span></li>
<li><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Fertilize regularly.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial", "helvetica", sans-serif">Clean the leaves occasionally. A feather duster works well as does an occasional shower with the garden hose or in the bathtub.</span></li>
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0McLean, VA, USA38.9338676 -77.17726040000002338.8350521 -77.338621900000021 39.0326831 -77.015898900000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-61038875780296262272016-03-09T18:14:00.000-05:002019-06-21T19:59:05.135-04:00A Small Palm not Often Found; the Miniature Fishtail palm<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've rarely seen this palm for sale although its relatives should be easy to find. This is Chamaedorea (pronounced sham a dorea) metallica. It is related to the easy-to-grow Bamboo palm and Neanthe Bella Palm. It's commonly known as a "Miniature fishtail palm" and if you look at its leaves for just a moment, it should be easy to figure out why it was given that name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This sturdy and calm-green palm is a Mexican native and just about the smallest palm you can buy. It grows slowly and will only grow to a height of about 3 feet (1 meter) or so. From time to time, you should see it produce an unusual-looking cluster that is its flower and fruit. The Miniature fishtail palm is a great choice for a beginner who is interested in learning to cultivate plants from the relaxed Palm family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is another palm that is called a Fishtail palm, too, botanically known as Caryota mitis. (I'll talk <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about</span> that one on another day.)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>Common names of plants aren't always a reliable way to find what you are looking for.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> S</span>ome plants may have different common names in different areas of the world. Their botanical name should always be the same throughout the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was delighted to find this palm, which I've rarely seen, at one of my favorite florists. You can send plants and floral arrangements almost anywhere in the world from:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bright
indirect light or some morning sun is just right. Too much afternoon
sun will bleach out the leaves. It will tolerate low light for quite a
while. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water
when the top of the soil is dry about 1/2" down in 6"(15cm) diameter
pot. Let it dry out a little more in a plant that is in a 10" (25cm)
diameter pot. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For a plant that is in a 6" (15cm) diameter container, water with about a pint or half liter, when necessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A Miniature fishtail palm in a 10" diameter (25 cm) container should use about 2 quarts or almost 1 liter of water, when necessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They would appreciate a daily misting but adapt very well to normal house humidity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An occasional dusting and cleaning with fresh water is helpful.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fertilize regularly for best color and growth. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">***<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To view a short video on the Neanthe Bella palm (a relative of the Fishtail palm)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">I have been working today on You Tube and just posted a clip on the glorious Yucca. I realized that I've not yet written about this sturdy and handsome houseplant. It's very easy to grow this plant,<i> if</i> you have a place for it that receives very bright indirect light or direct sunshine. Yuccas are a wonderful choice as a houseplant for someone who is just beginning to grow and appreciate plants indoors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">It's also a great choice for someone who does not have a lot of time to devote to plant care. A large specimen will not need water often. They are slow growers so you won't have much concern about repotting them since the need for that rarely happens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">The Yucca species that is grown as a houseplant is botanically known as Yucca elephantipes. They can be naturally found in the United States in southern California as well as along the Carolina coasts and Florida. Yucca species are also indigenous to parts of South America and Central America. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">There is a species that landscapers use here in the Washington, DC area. It grows well and blooms with a large spike of white bell-shaped flowers in the summer. You shouldn't try to grow your the houseplant Yucca outside, if it freezes in your area. It is not winter hardy. It is possible though, for it to bloom indoors with a large spike of white flowers, but I've not seen that for myself, yet. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">At least some direct sun is best. Yuccas can sit in front of a window with full sun and thrive. They are tolerant of bright indirect light for awhile. If the new growth is not as sturdy and deep green as the older growth, it probably needs to be moved to a sunnier location. . </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">For a 6" (15cm) diameter
pot, water when the soil is dry about 1" (2.5cm) below the soil surface with
about a pint (1/2 liter) of water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">For an 8"diameter pot,
water when the soil is very dry up to about 2" (5cm) below the soil surface with
about a quart (almost 1 liter) of water </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">For a 10" diameter pot, water when the soil is dry up to 3" (cm) inches below the soil surface. If it's very dry on top, it can be watered. Use 2 quarts or almost a liter of water when it's ready.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Fertilize regularly for best growth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial", "helvetica", sans-serif;">Soil moisture meters made
to test the moisture level of an indoor plant's soil are readily available
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is an outstanding specimen of a Sago Palm, sitting regally, at <a href="http://www.flowersplants.com/">Flowers and Plants Etc</a>. Sago palms certainly deserve a lot of respect as plant elders. It is said that they have lived on earth since <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dinosaur</span> times. Although not a true palm, they do have fronds that unfold and appear palm-like. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their fronds are <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a</span> quite stiff and a deeply peaceful green.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sago palms grow slowly, forming a trunk that could eventually reach 10 ft. or 3m high.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> that would take many years indoors.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>It will produce a few new fronds, all at one time, every year or so.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Sago palm is a member of the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Cycad family<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span>The cycads are more closely related to conifers<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and like them, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pr</span>oduce cones rather than flowers to propagate their species.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The species shown here is Cycas revoluta and is native to So. Japan and Java<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These are quite hardy houseplants<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and can also be used well as a patio plant or for a winter garden. They can survive temperatures as low as 15°F or -10C<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span> </span>Just don't forget to check and see<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>if they need watering during the winter.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bright indirect light or direct morning sun is best.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water
when dry about 1" (about 2-3 cm) below the soil surface for plants in a 6"
(15 cm) diameter pot and 2" below the soil surface (5 cm) in an 8" (20
cm) diameter pot. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A moisture meter for indoor plants is a great way to monitor the moisture level of your plants.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Soil moisture</span> meters for houseplants<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span>are available at garden centers and online.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They are tolerant of drying out more if you should forget.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fertilize occasionally.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the time of year for your houseplants, when they should be coming in from the outdoors and returned to the house. Almost all houseplants can withstand temperatures down to about 45°F (7°C), so keep an ear out for night time temperature predictions below 50° F (10°C). Then bring them indoors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The week or so before bringing your indoor plants inside is a great time to get them in good shape for the winter. Repot any plants that have outgrown their pots over the summer, add potting soil to any plants that need it and clip off dead leaves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While they are outdoors, give them a thorough soil soak, by using about three times as much as water as usual, and then let them drain. This process is known as leeching. Not only will that help the roots but can also help flush away any insects in the soil. Leeching helps flush out any salt buildups that that can build up over time from water deposits and fertilizer. This is a good practice to do anyway, every year or so, for all your plants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When returning them to the indoors, be sure to place your plants in the best light that you can provide for your specific plant. That will help guarantee the best results over the winter. </span></div>
Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0Arlington, VA, USA38.8799697 -77.106769838.7810832 -77.2681313 38.978856199999996 -76.9454083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-76642204702571160552015-08-13T19:05:00.000-04:002015-11-02T19:33:40.693-05:00A Fern and Moss Garden<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I saw this lovely custom made dish garden at one of my favorite florists. This one, which is made of ferns and moss, is an especially lovely reminder of the quiet of the forest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ferns and mosses are among the plants that have lived on the earth for the longest time. As soft and vulnerable in appearance as they may seem, they do grow quite easily, recover well from setbacks, and propagate in nature, with ease. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A display like this can last for several months or so but should eventually grow to the point where it will have to be taken apart. Some of the plants could be put into pots or maybe one of the ferns and the moss will still fit together into the dish garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It can be an enjoyable craft to put a dish garden together. The secret to success with that is making sure the plants have the same light and watering requirements. Ferns and moss do, so this one should work out well. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bright indirect light or some morning sun is best. Direct afternoon sun will be too strong.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A dish garden needs to be carefully and evenly watered. Ferns and moss like to stay on the moist side so water when the top of the soil is dry. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure the dish garden is not "swimming" in water but that is watered enough to soak all the way to the bottom of the container. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It may take a little experimentation in how much water to use but the plants will let you know if you are on the right track.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These plants appreciate humidity and a daily mist of water should help.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fertilize occasionally </span></li>
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Innergreen Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371687640802941924noreply@blogger.com0McLean, VA, USA38.9338676 -77.17726040000002338.8350521 -77.338621900000021 39.0326831 -77.015898900000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337679344074422485.post-57791535996294821172015-07-13T20:30:00.003-04:002021-04-23T20:53:32.774-04:00About the Fiddle Leaf Fig<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The Fiddle Leaf fig can become a large and peaceful living presence in your home or office. It has wonderful large and shiny fiddle-shaped leaves that are quite sturdy and rigid. They seem to emanate a sense of safety. This is a relative of the old-time favorite, the Rubber Tree and another popular houseplant, the Ficus benjamina. It's a ficus, too, and its botanical name is Ficus lyrata or Ficus pandurata. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I saw this on a visit to a beautiful florist and just had to snap a picture of this handsome and robust specimen. They are fairly easy to keep but will take awhile to look great again, if they are neglected and start losing leaves. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Many of the Fiddle Leaf figs you'll find for sale, are in large pots and so will not require water too often. I've found some of my largest plants only need a monthly watering! </span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">These magnificent trees are natives of the tropics of western Africa and may eventually grow as tall as your ceiling. Fortunately, they grow slowly and can be pruned. </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span>
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<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Prefers some direct sun but tolerates bright indirect light. Full afternoon sun may be too strong..</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Let the top of the soil
dry very well or up to a couple of inches below the soil line, then water thoroughly. A plant in a 6" (15cm) diameter pot should use about a pint (almost 1/2 liter) of water. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A plant in a 10" (25 cm)
diameter pot should be watered with about 2 quarts (1-2 liters) of water
when the soil surface is very dry.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A plant in a 14" (35 cm) diameter pot will use about 1 gal
(about4 liters) of water when the soil surface is very dry.</span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Fertilize regularly for best growth. </span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The leaves will need
dusting occasionally. A good showering once or twice a year will help
keep the leaves shiny and breathing freely. </span></li><li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Summertime is great for cleaning up all your houseplants outdoors. If you place outdoors for the summer, avoid much direct sun; they aren't used to the intensity of the light. </span></li>
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">***</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For a variety of video clips on houseplant care from my 90's TV series, click below:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCivrMn1xjK_fqPWfQWND91A?feature=watch">The Indoor Garden TV show</a></span><br />
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