How to Propagate Air Plants The best way to propagate an air plant at home is by removing its pups (or offsets). Air plants bloom only once in their lifetime, but after they do, they don’t die immediately; they continue producing pups, often for several years, and then fade after ...
As mentioned, your air plant will have air babies, known as “pups.” It happens as your plant starts to mature and run through its bloom cycle. You can remove the pup when it gets to be about a third of the size of the mother plant – or, you can allow them to hang on and th...
You will want to make sure that it doesn’t contain too much clay as this will cause the roots of the plant to suffocate and die. If you have heavy, sandy or gravelly soil (or your soil pH is too high or low), you should work in some peat moss, organic matter or other nutrient...
Peonies! One of the first blooms of summer and an easy care perennial and if cared for properly, a single peony plant will reward you with armfuls of blooms for 100 years! I picked the brain of experts at the garden center on how to plant peonies so they bloom like this! Types of ...
The goal is to get your moth orchid to bloom at least once a year, for several months. (Some of Gerritsen’s will bloom for eight to ten months.) First, cut off the old flower stalk at the base of the plant. Then put your moth orchid in a room in your house that simulates the...
Once they fade, cut off the flower to make sure the plant’s energy will go to the bulb rather than to the bloom. Mulching in harsh winter climates can help prevent them from freezing (add mulch after the ground has frozen). About a month before they are expected to bloom, top the ...
Gladiolus plants will begin their growth cycle as bulbs. The next stage sees above-ground plant growth for around 10 weeks. After this period, buds should begin to show on long, sword-like stems, which then bloom for up to two weeks. ...
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Each spring, put a thin layer of compost and a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plants to help keep the soil moist and control weeds. Remember to remove the dead/faded flowers so that your plants can rebloom.Try out the Chelsea Chop!
If you want to install a lot of bright lights in a small space, you will likely have to install an air conditioner in addition to your exhaust system to make sure you keep your temps in the right range. If you’re growing just a few plants in a grow tent or box, usually you can...