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A Wet Christmas... I was watching the seven-day forecast this evening and they are calling for temperatures to reach the mid to high 50's on Saturday. That would be a great day to pull out the hose and, you know, give everything a good drink of water. Don't forget about inside plants. Make sure that you are not over-watering them and that they are receiving enough sunlight. Funny how we could be worried about over-watering inside when everything outside is sooooo dry. Keep watering. Hopefully we'll see some rain before next year! ~ Shelly
Prolonged Poinsettias...
May The Force
Be With You...
Amaryllis, After All... Water your bulb thoroughly and place it in a warm, sunny location. Amaryllis likes day temperatures in the 70s and night temperatures in the 60s. The flower bud may start to appear right away or the plant may remain dormant for a period of time but eventually all mature bulbs do bloom. Move the plant to a cooler location and out of direct sunlight when the flower buds begin to show color (this makes the flowers last longer). Amaryllis can remain in bloom for about a month. Flowers should be cut off after blooming to keep the plant from expending energy on seed formation. Place the plant back in a sunny location until it is warm enough to be placed outside. Sink the pot in the soil in an area that has dappled shade. The plant can be gradually moved to sunnier locations until it receives full sun for a half day. Continue to fertilize with a balanced houseplant fertilizer as you would a normal houseplant. Bring the pot in before first frost and place in a dark location and we'll do it all over again!
Winter Wisdom...
Keep Off The Grass... Finally... ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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