Leaching salts from potting mixes
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses leaching salts from potting mixes. To leach out soluble salts, remove and discard the white crust and some of the potting mix from the surface of the root ball. About one-half inch to two inches of potting ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Aluminum & artillery plants
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses aluminum and artillery plants. Aluminum and artillery plants grow well in a home environment, but the dwarf aluminum plant makes the best houseplant. The aluminum plant has unusual silver markings on the ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
False African violet
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing the false African violet in Colorado. The false African violet is a member of the true African violet family and is native to east Africa. They grow into cascading vines in their native habitat and ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Paperwhite narcissus
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses the paperwhite narcissus. Paperwhite narcissus are one of the easiest bulbs to force for cut flowers or ornamental displays in the home from December to March. They are a form of daffodil that can be ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Stephanotis
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing stephanotis in Colorado. Stephanotis is a member of the milkweed family and is native to Madagascar. They are woody twining vines with dark green, waxy foliage, and, under optimal conditions, they ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Weeping fig
Weeping fig is the most common indoor tree used in homes, and is available in green or variegated forms. They're beautiful plants, but aren't always easy to grow because they're sensitive to environmental changes. As a result, you'll need to ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Orchid: Cattleya
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing cattleya orchid plants in Colorado. Cattleya orchids, sometimes known as queen of the orchids, are native to tropical America. Best known for their incredible array of flowers, the blossom size and ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Orchid: Cymbidium
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing cymbidium orchid plants in Colorado. Cymbidium orchids are native to tropical Asia and Australia. They are best known for their incredibly thick petals that are hard and waxy. The blossom size and ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Orchid: Phalaenopsis
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing phalaenopsis (moth orchid) plants in Colorado. Phalaenopsis, native to tropical Asia, are commonly called moth orchids, named for gently arching, flowering stems with flat flowers which resemble ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
Palms
This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses growing palm plants in Colorado. The palm family includes 2500 species. With very few exceptions, palms grow in the wild only in the tropics and subtropics. Although the perception of palms is of tall ... [... more]
Colorado State University Extension |
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