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Caring for Christmas Cactus

December 3, 2019 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Pam Scott- Winter can seem pretty bleak on the plant front, but there are a lot of beautiful, colorful holiday plants for inside the home or office. Unusual varieties of poinsettia, lush green Norfolk Island Pines, and blooming exotic Christmas cactus are the perfect plants to brighten these dark leafless winter days. The decorative holiday plant we get the most questions about this time of year is the Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera. We might assume that all cacti prefer sunny, dry … [Read more...] about Caring for Christmas Cactus

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: cacti, christmas, christmas cactus, House plants, houseplants, succulents, winter, winter garden, winter gardening

Happy Houseplants

October 29, 2019 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Gabrial House- Today on the blog I wanted to take a look at the basics of caring for your houseplants. Too often we hear people say “I have a black thumb” or  “I killed that aloe plant within a week.” If you follow these basic practices you will have a house full of beautiful lush plants that make you happier and healthier. The first piece of advice I have is to know your plants – different plants require different amounts of water and light, so knowing what you are caring for is really … [Read more...] about Happy Houseplants

Filed Under: House Plants Tagged With: ferns, fertilizer, House plants, houseplants, overwatering, succulents, zz plant

Houseplant Care Series Pt. 3: Basic Soil Choices

November 4, 2014 by fifthseason 1 Comment

Plants have adapted to wildly different environments and, to some extent, you should endeavor to mimic their native soil when deciding what mixture to use. You can also alter a soil mixture depending on where you plan to grow it and to better suit your watering routine. It's often a daunting task to look at the myriad number of soils and choose the right one for your particular houseplant. To get started, there are a few basic questions to ask yourself: What type of plant are you … [Read more...] about Houseplant Care Series Pt. 3: Basic Soil Choices

Filed Under: House Plants Tagged With: cacti, ferns, gardening, houseplants, soil, soil type, specialty plants, succulents, tropicals

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