You may have noticed lately that the days are getting the tiniest bit longer. The buds on the trees are beginning to swell and the leaves on the tulips and daffodil bulbs are attempting to peek through the mulch. Some heartening signs of spring but the truth is… we are still deeply embedded in winter. The verdant awakening of spring is still on hold. You have probably also noticed that your houseplants are enjoying a bit of a rest as well. Most tropical plants will go through a dormant … [Read more...] about Winter Houseplant Care
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Orchids: Basic Care and Such
Orchids tend to elicit a strong emotion from people: most of us love looking at them, but too many folks cringe at the thought of caring for them. Honestly, their care is way easier than most people think, as they have evolved to need a fair amount of benign neglect. Those that tend to kill them most handily, ironically, tend to over care for their plants. In my opinion, it is better to primarily focus on the basic soil, light, and nutrient needs. While it is the easiest way to kill an orchid, … [Read more...] about Orchids: Basic Care and Such
