Starting Seed Indoors
Do not plant seeds too deeply. Extremely fine seed such as petunia, begonia and snapdragon are not covered but lightly pressed into the medium or watered in with a fine mist spray. If these seeds are broadcast, strive for a uniform stand by ... [... more]
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Indoor Plant Culture
Select only those plants that appear to be free of pests. Check the undersides of the foliage and the junction of leaf and stem for signs of insects or disease. Select plants that look sturdy, clean, and well-potted. Choose plants with healthy ... [... more]
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Caladium, Fancy-leaved caladium
Large heart or arrow shaped translucent leaves in combinations of red, pink, white and green. Leaves vary in size. Frequent (warm weather). Water thoroughly, keep soil evenly moist to touch (not saturated). Don't let sit in water. Grown for their ... [... more]
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(Nerine species)
Clusters of 1-1/2" - 3" flowers, sit on top of a 12" - 18" stem. Look for clusters with several flowers opened, and some buds ready to open. Pick off withered blooms to encourage other buds to open Pick when all florets are in bloom. [... more]
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Glory lily, climbing lily
Lily-like flower has very narrow, wavy sepals and petals which are recurved and sit on top of a short leafless stalk. Can be grown in containers on patios if brought inside for the winter. Winter is their dormant period. Plant toxicity reported. ... [... more]
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(Hippeastrum hybrid)
Long slender straplike medium green leaves originating from base of bulbous plant. Remove faded blossoms. Place in high light and contine to water and fertilize. Many people cut back water and fertilizer during summer and resume normal care in ... [... more]
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Dragon tree, Marinate Dracaena
Brown leaf margins, tip: Use tray filled with pebbles and water to increase humidity. Rosettes of dagger-like leaves. Green, Green and Red Good in tight corners. Basal shoots, tip cuttings [... more]
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Barrel cactus
Small container, small planter (desert dish garden), large container (large specimen plant). Cool (winter), medium, warm. Nights 10 degrees cooler than days. Easy to grow if given bright light. Seedlings used in desert dish gardens. Older plants ... [... more]
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Candelabra cactus
Foliage consists of succulent, erect, green, angled branches in a candelabra shape with spines along the branch ridges. Overwatering: Provide adequate drainage. Do not let plants sit in water. Small container, small planter (dish garden) No humus ... [... more]
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Prayer plant, Rabbit's tracks
Oblong leaves are green on the upper surface with dark green to brown splotches in a line along both sides of the midrib. Small planter (hanging basket, terrarium, dish garden), small container. Moderate - difficult Can live well under average ... [... more]
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(Matthiola incana)
Clusters of 1" florets are arranged in a flower spike that is 6" to 7" long. Available in both single and double forms. Look for spikes with half of florets opened and with no fading or decaying lower florets. Stock fouls the water rapidly, [... more]
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Zebra plant, Saffron spike
Highly decorative foliage has large, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves with pointed tips and prominent white veins. Showy terminal spike has medium yellow flowers arising from golden-yellow bracts. Leaf, bud, flower drop: Do not subject to sudden ... [... more]
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