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This is one of the easiest houseplants to grow and boastsover 500 cultivarsto choose from. Many notable Begonia rexhave attained the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit such as‘Escargot’,‘China Curl’, and‘Fireworks’. Aloe vera is another plant that releases oxygen at night making it a good choice for the bedroom. It is also a good air purifier, removingformaldehyde and benzene. Just be aware that although this drought tolerant succulent has great health benefits to humans, this plant is toxic to cats and dogs. Image: Debi Holland Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum
It’s best to feed houseplants regularly during their growing season, a period that generally runs from March to September. During this time, feed every other time you water. Apart from some flowering houseplants, most are dormant over winter, so require fewer nutrients to keep them in good shape. Either stop feeding completely or give them some nourishment with every fourth watering. How to feedAfter a while, our potted orchids at home need reviving so take time to look at your plant’s leaves, flowers, and roots to work out if there is a problem or is it just resting? Then read on to get the low down on how to care for orchids. Roots These terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws ofEngland.Jigsaw Marketing & Media Ltdand yourself irrevocably consent that the courts ofEnglandshall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.
Phalaenopsis or moth orchids, are long-flowering elegant houseplants that have soared in popularity, not only gracing the shelves of nurseries but now of most supermarkets too.Plantsmith ‘ Fortifying Houseplant Tonic’ is a professional houseplant food containing 13 essential nutrients including kelp which stimulates cell growth. Shake the bottle and mix 5 ml (approx. 4 pumps) into a litre of tepid rainwater and apply at the base of the silver squill once a month.
The Thanksgiving cactus Schlumbergera truncatahas spiky points like crab’s claws on the tips of stems and flowers from early November, a month earlier than Schlumbergera bridgesii,which starts blooming from December with tubular flowers and rounded, smooth stems.
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Make sure your plant gets around 14 hours of darkness a night, in a cool room and bring it out into indirect bright light in the day. Keep it well misted to increase humidity. Repeat this cycle for a few weeks and buds will break. Buds develop for about six weeks before flowering. The stems of the The Christmas cactus are rounded and smooth (top) whereas the Thanksgiving cactus has spiky points like crabs claws as the tips (bottom). Image: Debi Holland Light
Like us, plants require a combination of nutrients to thrive and when plants live in pots rather than the open ground they are totally reliant on us to provide them with a balanced diet but essential nutrients such as iron, potassium and magnesium will encourage healthy green leaves and promote flower growth. Our winter homes provide ideal growing conditions for Christmas Cactus. They are most happy in a room temperature around 20°C (68°F) but can seamlessly cope with fluctuations. Do not worry if you have to be sparing with the central heating this year. SoilIf possible use collected rainwater as tap water contains chlorine but if tap water is the only option leave a container of tap water to sit for 24 hours and then harmful chemicals like chlorine should dissipate and be safe to use on your plant. In 1989 NASA carried out the NASA Clean Air Study which were controlled experiments in sealed environments proving plants such as snake plants, peace lilies and English ivy, have the ability to purify air although there is debate about the amount of pollutants they can remove from our homes. Subsequently research studies followed in 1993, 1996 and 2004 that have confirmed and elaborated on these findings. This is a small plant growing 15-25cm (6-10 inches) tall with stunning silver leaves dotted in eye-catching leopard-like spots. If you are new to houseplants then this is a great plant for beginners. So how do you look after it? Light Plantsmith’s Invigorating Cacti & Succulent Feed is the perfect balance of nutrients to give your plant everything it needs to thrive, encouraging healthy green stems, and bold, colourful flowers. Feeding with Invigorating Cacti & Succulent Feed and spraying with Protecting Bug Control Spray will boost the growth of your cactus and protect it from Fungus gnats. Image: Debi Holland Propagation Phosphorous is fundamental for promoting the development of roots. Phosphorous is also integral in helping the plant convert the sun’s energy into useable plant energy.
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