Please select from the plants below:
AFRICAN VIOLET
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light. Ideal temperatures 68F-75F.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the touch.
Keep soil evenly moist but avoid over-watering. When watering, best
to sit pot in a ½” deep water for 1 hour.
FERTILIZER:
After blooming, feed with an all-purpose houseplant
fertilizer.
PRUNING: Remove withered leaves and flowers as
needed.
AMARYLLIS
LIGHT: Moderate light. Cool temperatures 60F-65F. Avoid
excess heat or light.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is
dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering.
Never allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After
blooming, feed with an all-purpose plant
fertilizer.
PRUNING: After blooms and leaves yellow and
wither, cut stem 2" above the base of the bulb. Store bulb in pot
for 6-8 weeks without water in a cool (55F) and dimly lit
room.
OUTDOORS: Plant can be placed outside during the
summer in a sunny location. If planting in a garden, keep plant in
pot.
ASIATIC LILY
LIGHT: Full or partial sun. Ideal temperatures
68F-75F.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the
touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow
plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Not
required.
PRUNING: After stems and foliage yellow and
wither, cut stems off at base. To enjoy bulb plant outdoors, plant
bulbs in mid-spring in a sunny location with well-drained
soil.
NOTE: As the blooms open, remove the pollen-filled
stamens to prevent staining the flower or anything else it comes
into contact with, including clothes and furniture.
AZALEA
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light. Ideal temperatures
59F-64F.
WATER: Water when soil is dry to the touch. Keep
soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow plant to sit
in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooms are gone, feed with an
all-purpose plant fertilizer.
NOTE: Azaleas should be
placed indoors (50F to 64F) in early fall, and can be placed back
outdoors in the spring when the danger of frost has passed.
BLOOMING
PLANT
LIGHT: Bright indirect light. Moderate
temperature
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to
the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never
allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooming,
feed with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
PRUNING:
Pinch off brown or wilted blooms to encourage new growth.
BONSAI -
INDOOR
LIGHT: Full to partial sun. For best results, place near
windows facing southeast or west.
WATER: Water thoroughly
every 3 days. Never allow bonsai to completely dry out. Humidity
trays are recommended to help capture excess water and create the
needed humidity around the bonsai. Periodic misting of the foliage
is also recommended.
FERTILIZER: Feed with a
water-soluble or time-released fertilizer per directions on the
bottle.
PRUNING: All bonsais should be trimmed
periodically to keep their miniature shape.
NOTE: Indoor
bonsai will flourish if grown outdoors on a patio or deck during
warmer months - ideally in an area that will receive morning sun and
afternoon shade. During this period, bonsai will require daily
watering. Return bonsai indoors when night temperatures fall below
55F.
BONSAI -
OUTDOOR
LIGHT: Most conifers, including pines and junipers perform
better if grown in full sun. Deciduous trees such as maple and elm,
and broadleaf evergreens like azaleas and camellia prefer morning
sun and afternoon shade.
WATER: During spring, summer and
fall, bonsai should be watered daily. In the winter, water only once
or twice a week. Never allow bonsai soil to completely dry out.
Periodic misting of the foliage is also recommended.
FERTILIZER: Feed with a water-soluble or time-released
fertilizer per directions on the bottle.
PRUNING: All
bonsais should be trimmed periodically to keep their miniature
shape.
NOTE: Keep bonsai outdoors during winter, but
"heel-in" the bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles
and mulch. Place bonsai against a wall to shield from extreme winds.
Also, in areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be
placed in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements for protection.
BULB PLANT
LIGHT: Moderate light. Cool temperatures 60F-65F. Avoid
excess heat or cold.
WATER: Thoroughly water when just
the soil surface is dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist but
avoid over-watering. Never allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Unnecessary
PRUNING: After stems
and foliage yellow and wither, cut stems off at base. To enjoy bulb
plant outdoors, plant bulbs in a sunny location with well-drained
soil. Plant these spring flowering bulbs in the fall.
CALLA LILY
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light. Ideal temperatures 60F-70F
during the day and 55F-60F during the night.
WATER: Water
regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Reduce
frequency of watering when flowering ends.
FERTILIZER:
When plants are in full-leaf, feed with an all-purpose plant
fertilizer once every two weeks. Continue this until the end of the
flowering season.
NOTE: Plant can be placed outside or
planted in the garden in an area with partial shade.
After foliage completely yellows and dies back, stop watering and
allow soil to dry thoroughly. Cut off all leaves and store tubers at
42F-45F. Plant in spring for summer blooming.
CYCLAMEN
LIGHT: Bright, direct light. Cool temperatures 58F - 68F.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the touch.
Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow plant
to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooming, feed with an
all-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
PRUNING: Removed older
flowers as they fade and turn yellow
FREESIA
LIGHT: Full sun or bright, indirect light. Cool
temperatures 40F-65F. Blooms last longer if kept
cool.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the
touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow
plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooming, feed
with an all-purpose plant fertilizer.
NOTE: Keep the soil
moist until all foliage completely yellows and dies back. Allow soil
to dry thoroughly before removing all withered leaves. At this
point, corms may be transplanted outdoors or left in original
container. Keep indoors during winter months until all chance of
frost has passed.
GARDENIA
LIGHT: Bright, direct light. Requires evening temperature
no warmer than 62F to set blossoms.
WATER: Thoroughly
water when soil is dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but
avoid over-watering. Never allow plant to sit in water.
NOTE: Pinch off any wilted blooms and leaves. Make sure
not to touch any open blooms, as they will wilt. When planting, make
sure to avoid crowding by other plants and competing
roots.
OUTDOORS: Plant can be placed outdoors in the shade
during warmer weather.
GERBERA DAISY
LIGHT: Direct sun, but can tolerate partial
shade.
WATER: Water regularly when soil is dry to the
touch. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly each time. Allow
excess water to drain never allowing plant to sit in
water.
FERTILIZER: During the growing season, fertilize
once a month using an all-purpose plant
fertilizer.
PRUNING: Remove withered flower stalks to
encourage additional flowering.
HOUSEPLANT
LIGHT: Full or partial sun. Avoid harsh mid-summer
sunshine.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the
touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow
plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Feed with an
all-purpose indoor houseplant fertilizer.
PRUNING: Remove
any brown or wilted leaves at the base of the plant.
HYDRANGEA
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light. Cool temperatures 60F-65F.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is dry to the touch.
Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Never allow plant
to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooms have withered,
feed with an all-purpose plant fertilizer.
PRUNING: Once
the blooms are gone, cut off stems and keep the plant indoors in a
cold area (45F-50F) thru winter, watering every week with 1-2 cups
of water. In spring, when the danger of frost has passed, move plant
back to a warm, brightly lit location.
NOTE: Can be
placed outdoors in a protected spot with moderate shade.
KALANCHOE
LIGHT: Bright light. Ideal temperatures 65F-78F for
continued flowering.
WATER: Thoroughly water when soil is
dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering.
Never allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Only use
fertilizer when new growth begins. Feed with an all-purpose
houseplant fertilizer every other week.
PRUNING: Remove
older flowers as they fade and brown. Plant will need little water
and no fertilizer until new growth is visible.
LISIANTHUS
LIGHT: Full sun or bright, indirect light. Suitable for
indoor or outdoor placement. If grown indoors, place away from a
window to avoid leaf-burn.
WATER: Thoroughly water when
soil is dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid
over-watering. Never allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Feed once every two weeks with an all-purpose
plant fertilizer.
PRUNING: As flowers fade, pinch them
back. When an entire stalk finishes blooming, cut off at the base of
the plant.
MINIATURE
ROSES
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light or direct sun. Place in a
location where it will receive at least 4 hours of full sun.
WATER: Thoroughly water when just the soil surface is dry
to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering. Best
to water over a sink to allow excess water to drain; never let plant
sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Feed with a water-soluble rose
plant fertilizer.
PRUNING: To encourage additional
flowering, pinch back faded blossoms.
PHALAENOPSIS
ORCHID
LIGHT: Bright, indirect light or direct sun. Ideal
temperatures 75F-85F during the day, and 60F-65F during the night.
WATER: Lightly water once a week but be cautious of
over-watering. Orchids do not have organs to store water, and excess
water can cause root rot. Best to water over a sink and to never
allow orchid to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: Only fertilize
when plant is not in bloom. Feed plant with a high-nitrogen
fertilizer once a month.
HUMIDITY: Moist air is ideal,
with a humidity level of 55%-75%. Place plant over a tray or dish of
water to increase moisture. Be sure to sit the plant on small rocks
to ensure plant is not sitting directly in water.
PRUNING: After all blooms have withered, cut the stem
above the second or third node below the last bloom to encourage
growth.
TULIP
LIGHT: Moderate to bright light. Cool temperatures
60F-65F. Avoid excess heat or cold.
WATER: Thoroughly
water when soil is dry to the touch. Keep soil evenly moist, but
avoid over-watering. Never allow plant to sit in water.
FERTILIZER: After blooming, feed with an all-purpose
plant fertilizer.
PRUNING: When stems and leaves become
yellow and withered, cut stems off at base. Store bulbs in a dark,
cool place until fall planting time. Plant these spring-flowering
bulbs in the fall.