Pruning is typically unnecessary, but if the plant overgrows the space you have given it, simply pinch back stems. Pruning lightly after the plant completes its blooming stage will encourage it to flower again more quickly. Propagation Like most of their relatives, flame violets are easy to pro...
Cyclamens are a variety of flowering plants that produce brightly colored blooms on central stalks that are taller than the lower foliage. The plants are native to Greece but are often grown as houseplants in the United States. Although cyclamens like moist soil, they will quickly deteriorate i...
It’s important to leave all foliage to mature, since this is what builds up the bulb for next year’s flowering. Leave stems, too, since they also photosynthesize, but snap off spent flower heads so seeds don’t form — except for bulbs you want to self-sow. Leaving the foliage for...
How To Control Aphids Organically Aphids, family name Aphididae, are a common pest to gardeners, commercial growers and greenhouses due to their wide species diversity and rapid reproductive cycle. There are some 1,351 species of aphids currently recorded in the US and Canada, of which about ...
SpeciesStreptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia Native RegionEast Africa Fully Mature9 Months Hardiness ZoneUSDA 11-12 SeasonYear round ExposureIndirect sun Height6” – 12” ColorsPurple, White, Blue, Pink, Multi MaintenanceModerate PestsSpider Mites, Cyclamen Mites ...
When does Lenten rose flower? Helleborus perennial flowers in late winter to very early spring. Here in NC, my plants have been flowering since January. I currently have dozens of plants in bloom. It’s not uncommon to see the blooms of hellebores when there is still snow on the ground!
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What is bone meal used for? The fertilizer adds an excellent source of phosphorus and calcium to the garden soil. Most commercial fertilizers made of bone on the market today have a 3-15-0 NPK ratio. Phosphorushelps plants build strong root systems. It also helps increase flower and fruit ...
Winter Care for Houseplants How to Keep Christmas Plants Thriving (After the Holidays!) Caring for Cyclamens When you first bring a plant home, it’s normal for the plant to drop a few leaves as it gets used to its new space. If the lighting is to its liking, it will soon adjust. ...
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