Tip:One nice thing about peace lilies is that they will tell you when they’re thirsty: the plant’s leaves start to droop. When the plant starts to look less “perky” than usual, test the soil with your finger. If it feels dry, it’s time to water again. They can be a bit dr...
Plant the ornamental onion bulbs in the containers so that the pointed tips orient upward. Cover the bulbs with soil so that there is one only 1 inch covering the tip of the bulbs. In Brooklyn Botanic Garden's "Bulbs for Indoors," three bulbs per 6-inch pot is ideal since it allows f...
How to Grow Candytufts are easy to care for. These are very low-maintenance. Once established, they can recover well from adverse conditions. But let’s talk about the perfect growing conditions for this plant! Light It’s generally said that candytuft survives well as a perennial in USDA ...
The Egyptian papyrus plant, also known as the Egyptian paper plant or Cyperus papyrus, grows to heights of 5 to 10 feet and thrives in full to partial sun. During ancient times, water-loving Egyptian papyrus plants grew along the Nile River, where the Egyptians gathered the stalks of the ...
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Choose one that’s a bit snug because excess empty soil can sour and lead to rot. Plant a couple of inches deep — look for where the stalk changes from green to white due to being underground. Put the pot in a WARM spot with as much sun as possible. Bottom heat is helpful, and...
while total shade will hurt flowering. Fertilize an outdoor amaryllis when new growth appears. Use a 5-10-10 or 6-12-12 fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet. Remove the bulbs from the ground in the fall, then separate the shoots from the main bulb to replant in the...