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You don't need
a green thumb to keep your plant healthy and thriving
- in fact, you don't need to do much at all. With just
a little attention to appropriate lighting, watering,
and temperature, your plant will be a beautiful reminder
of the person who gave it to you for many months to
come. Remember when you are caring for a plant in your
home or office, to move it to a sink or water safe area.
Water the plant and allow excess water to run out the
bottom of the pot into a sink, bucket or saucer. Prune
leaves or blossoms that are past their prime and do
not allow dropped leaves or debris to collect on top
of the soil inside the pot to decrease the chance of
pests or diseases. To make your plant shine, wipe the
leaves with a soft, damp cloth and then return the plant
to its pot and then to its setting.
| African Violet |
Cacti & Succulents |
Ficus |
Oriental Lily |
| Aglaonema |
Calla |
Gardenia |
Paperwhites |
| Amaryllis |
Christmas Cactus |
Hyacinth |
Poinsettia |
| Areca Palm |
Chrysanthemums |
Hydrangea |
Philodendron |
| Azalea |
Cyclamen |
Ivy |
Schefflera Arboricola |
| Bonsai |
Daffodil |
Kalanchoe |
Spathiphyllum |
| Boston Fern |
Dieffenbachia |
Rose |
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| Bromeliad |
Easter Lily |
Orchid |
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AFRICAN
VIOLET
A healthy African violet will bloom for nine months
and then rest for three. Despite their delicate appearance,
they are not difficult to care for. Keep their soil
moist to dry and allow it to dry out between waterings
to encourage blooming. Because water can damage their
leaves, always water them from the bottom by placing
the container in a tray of water. Allow the plant to
absorb the water for about 30 minutes.
Place your African violet in moderate to bright, indirect
light, and avoid exposing them to sudden
temperature changes. Pinch off wilted blossoms and leaves
to encourage blooming, and fertilize monthly or when
the plant is actively growing new leaves and buds. .
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AGLAONEMA
Aglaonema, also known as Chinese evergreen, are very tolerant
plants that do well in a range of environments. They prefer
medium to low light in a warm room with slightly higher
humidity, but they'll adapt to a spot that's slightly
dryer and brighter (they make nice plants for the bedroom
or bathroom). Allow their soil to dry out a bit between
waterings (though, avoid letting it become bone dry),
and gently clean off their leaves on a regular basis.
Aglaonema, also known as Chinese evergreen, are very tolerant plants that do well in a range of environments. They prefer medium to low light in a warm room with slightly higher humidity, but they'll adapt to a spot that's slightly dryer and brighter (they make nice plants for the bedroom or bathroom). Allow their soil to dry out a bit between waterings (though, avoid letting it become bone dry), and gently clean off their leaves on a regular basis.
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AMARYLlIS
The amaryllis is native to warmer climates. The showy
funnel-shaped blossoms stand atop a single stalk stem.
Occasionally the flowers' weight will require some support
for the stem. A simple bamboo stake and raffia tie can
support the stem and be a decorative addition to the plant.
Some amaryllis are frequently given as a gift in bulb
form. Place your amaryllis in a bright, warm room at first,
but when buds appear and begin to color, move it to a
cooler spot to prolong blooming time. Water it moderately,
keeping the soil moist but not soggy, and avoid letting
it sit in water.
Once it stops flowering, continue to give your amaryllis
four hours of full sunlight so allow the leaves to collect
solar energy to nourish the next year's blooms. Cut off
the flowers once they fade, and cut down the stems to
their base when they wither. Be sure to water and care
for it as long as it has leaves, then let the leaves wilt
naturally (but don't remove them). Keep the dormant bulb
in its pot in a cool, dry place, and then replace the
top inch or two of soil and start watering it when it
begins to sprout again. |
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ARECA PALMS
Areca palms are generally hardy plants and prefer medium
to bright light. Keep their soil moist but not soggy.
If you allow the soil to become too dry, areca palms wilt
dramatically, but it's easy to revive them with just a
little water (though some of their fronds may turn yellow).
Trim back palm fronds that become damaged or turn brown. |
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AZALEAS
Azaleas prefer cool, well-lit spots (out of direct sunlight)
with temperatures between 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Check
the soil frequently, and keep it moist but not soggy;
never allow it to dry out completely.
Allow new growth to develop, and regularly remove any
dead flowers. When it's finished flowering, you can replant
your azalea in a larger container or move it outdoors,
as long as there's no risk of frost. Some cultivated varieties
of azaleas are designed for inside use only. Others are
“hardy” varieties that can be planted in the
garden in warmer climates. Be sure to ask your florist
what type of azaleas they carry. |
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BONSAI
Display your bonsai in a spot that gets a good amount
of bright, indirect light. Keep its soil moist to dry,
watering it every 2-3 days from the bottom by submerging
its planter in water (just to the top of the soil) to
allow its roots to absorb water for about 15 minutes.
Pinch off or prune new growth (avoiding any flowering
buds) to help it maintain its shape, and “root prune”
your bonsai once a year in late winter by gently taking
it out of its planter and trimming about a third of its
roots. Fertilize it monthly when it is actively growing
new buds or leaves. |
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BOSTON FERN
Many cultivars of Boston fern are available some are compact
forms, others are large spreading plants with graceful
fronds up to two feet in length. Ferns like bright diffused
light and moist soil. Prune dead fronds from the plant
immediately and keep humidity near the plant high for
best results. |
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BROMELIADS
Native to Central and South America, bromeliads are a
large family of plants – all with a similar rosette
of stiff leaves and some kind of bright central flower
spike or colored leaf area. They're tough, easy-going
plants, preferring bright, indirect light or direct sun.
Keep their soil moist to dry, and pour the water in the
center of the plant where the leaves join together, allowing
it to drain into the soil. Avoid letting the plant sit
in water. If you live in a hard water area, use rainwater
or distilled water whenever possible, as bromeliads are
very sensitive to salts, which may cause their leaves
to turn brown at the tips. |
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CACTI &
SUCCULENT PLANTS
Hardy cacti and other succulent plants are accustomed
to desert conditions and prefer bright, indirect light
or direct sun. Water them thoroughly and evenly, allowing
them to dry out completely in between waterings. If the
soil becomes too hard and causes water to run off, place
the pot in water just to cover the soil, and allow it
to soak for about 30 minutes. |
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CALLA
Callas thrive in slightly cool, sunny spots, especially
after their blooms open. Check their soil frequently and
keep it moist but not soggy.
These bulb-like plants grow from rhizomes, and when they're
finished blooming, you can plant them outdoors in mild
climates. They need a winter rest period before reblooming,
so allow them to dry out over the winter. |
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CHRISTMAS CACTUS
The Christmas cactus, with flowers ranging in color from
yellow, salmon, pink, fuchsia and white (or combinations
of those colors), isn't just for the holidays –
it can be grown indoors throughout the year.
While it adapts to low light, it will produce more
abundant blooms if you place it in a sunny spot. In
the summer, you can move it outdoors, but keep it in
a shady or semi-shady location, since too much direct
sunlight can burn the leaves. When it's time to bring
it back indoors in the fall, do so gradually to allow
it to adjust. Since it relies on shortened daylight
in the fall to induce budding, help it along by placing
it in a room that receives no additional evening light.
Once buds begin to appear again, bring it back into
the living room or kitchen.
Despite its name, the Christmas cactus isn't a true
cactus, and it's not quite as drought tolerant as you
might think, so water it thoroughly when the top half
of the soil feels dry to the touch. During the summer,
keep it continually moist, and when fall arrives, water
it only well enough to prevent wilting. During the month
of October, give it no water at all, and then cautiously
resume watering in November, being careful not to let
the stems get full from over watering. |
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Chrysanthemums like bright light, place them near an open
window to encourage their buds to open (but avoid allowing
them to be exposed to direct sunlight once in bloom, as
that can burn their flowers). While they're in-bloom,
water them every two days or so – even at the risk
of over watering, since wilting will shorten their life.
When not in bloom, keep their soil moderately moist, watering
thoroughly only when the soil surface feels dry to the
touch. |
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CYCLAMEN
Characterized by heart-shaped leaves and blossoms that
fly over the leaves like miniature colorful birds, cyclamen
plants are sensitive to over watering and under watering.
Keeping the soil moist (not wet) to the touch is the trick
to having them last long in a home or office setting.
Allowing the plant to dry out will prevent unopened buds
from opening and maturing. Spent blossoms should be removed
immediately to make space for new buds to open and unfurl.
Cyclamens prefer cooler temperatures 55 to 65 degrees
F and diffused bright light. |
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DAFFODILS (NARCISSUS)
As trumpets of spring, pots of daffodils like moist soil
and cool temperatures with high light sources. Placing
the plants in low light once they are blooming can cause
“stem topple” where the stems that emerge
from the bulbs become askew instead of being parallel
in the container. Using a series of bamboo stakes and
some twine or raffia - the stems and foliage can be corralled
within the dimensions of the pot. Depending on their stage
of openness, daffodils can last from 5 to 12 days. |
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DIEFFENBACHIA
Dieffenbachias are popular plants because they thrive
so well indoors and handle a wide range of light conditions,
though they do best when you place them in bright, indirect
light. In the winter, make sure they receive more light.
Water your dieffenbachia thoroughly, allowing the top
1-2 inches of soil to dry out in between waterings.
Allowing the plant to become bone dry will cause it
to wilt. |
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EASTER LILY
Easter lilies prefer moist soil and diffused light. As
the blossoms open, you may want to remove the yellow anthers
with a tissue to prevent the white blossom from discoloring
and the pollen from damaging clothing or home surfaces.
As flowers pass their prime, they can be removed to keep
the plant looking healthy and to make room for new buds
to open. |
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FICUS
While your ficus plant is adjusting to its new home, it
may drop a noticeable amount of leaves. This is normal,
and with proper care, it will begin to thrive again in
no time. Just pick up the fallen leaves, remove the yellow
ones still on the plant, and cut off dead and dry twigs.
This will help the light penetrate to the inside foliage
and promote new growth.
Be careful not to over water your ficus. Feel the soil
with your finger tip, and if it feels dry to the touch
one inch below the surface, it's time to water it –
but if the soil feels moist, hold off for a day or two.
Keep in mind that your ficus will need less water during
the winter. When your ficus is new, mist it daily as
well. To provide proper humidity and prevent the roots
from standing in water, place the planter on a plant
tray or saucer filled with gravel.
Display your ficus in a bright spot with indirect light,
away from drafts and large windows that change temperature
throughout the day. Use plant fertilizer monthly throughout
the growing season, but not during the winter months. |
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GARDENIA
Kept indoors, gardenia plants like well-ventilated spots
that get at least five hours of sunlight a day, but if
you move your plant outdoors in the summer, be sure to
keep it in a shady area. To keep its soil moist but not
soggy, soak it thoroughly until you see water running
out of the drainage holes, but don't allow the container
to stand in water. |
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HYACINTH
Hyacinths thrive in bright locations, and do best when
their soil is kept moist but not soggy. Water yours thoroughly
and then place it in a sink (or outside if the weather
is mild) to allow the water to drain completely. The stems
of these bulb flowers can be supported with decorative
bamboo stakes and raffia ties to prevent the weight of
the flower from causing the stems to topple in the pots.
When your hyacinth is finished blooming, you can replant
the “forced” bulbs in your garden in the
fall. They will take a few years to fully recycle and
bloom abundantly. |
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HYDRANGEA
Place your hydrangea in a sunny, bright spot that receives
indirect light, and keep its soil moist by watering it
thoroughly and allowing excess water to drain. In the
fall, allow it to rest and lose its leaves by placing
it in a cool, dark location (a basement or cellar) without
water. In January, bring it out again to a spot with plenty
of light, and it should bloom in time for spring. |
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IVY
Although ivy can survive in a range of temperatures, it's
more vulnerable in the winter with dry air from heating.
To make sure it gets enough moisture, set the planter
on a tray or saucer filled with pebbles and water.
Display your ivy in a bright spot with indirect sunlight.
In the summer, you can move it outdoors to a protected
area, but make sure it's out of direct sunlight, which
can burn its leaves. |
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KALANCHOE
Known for their bright small flowers in abundant clusters
atop waxy leaves, kalanchoe plants are among the longest
lasting blooming plants you can have in your home or office.
Keep the soil moist, but not overly saturated. Do not
allow the pot to sit in a pool of water. Pinch off blooms
as they pass their prime. These plants could last 3 to
4 weeks depending on the room's temperature. Sensitive
to cold temperatures, storage below 40 degrees F could
cause foliage to become soft and damaged. |
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ROSE
Kept indoors, rose plants will do well in bright, indirect
light. Keep their soil moist, allowing it to dry out a
bit in between waterings. Remove any leaves that have
yellowed while indoors, and pinch off spent blossoms to
encourage new blooms. |
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ORCHID
Despite their elegant, graceful appearance, orchids aren't
difficult to care for, and by following a few simple guidelines,
many varieties will bloom for you again next year.
Keep your orchid in a well-ventilated spot with partial
shade, away from radiators, air conditioning, and strong
drafts. To help maintain the right level of humidity,
set the planter in a tray of pebbles and water so that
the pot sits out of the water. This prevents the roots
from rotting, and allows the moisture to circulate.
Orchids gain their water from the relative humidity
in the atmosphere, they do not absorb water in a traditional
way from the roots and soil. For stability, orchids
are often potted with the roots in a growing media that
should not be overly wet. Orchids require a period of
dormancy during the winter in order to bloom again in
the spring, so allow it to rest in a sunny spot, and
don't water it at all during this time. When its blooms
are gone, cut the spike an inch above the foliage, leaving
the old canes in place. |
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ORIENTAL LILY
Display your Oriental Lily in well-ventilated spot with
bright, indirect sunlight, taking care to keep it away
from air conditioners, heaters, and strong drafts. While
in bloom, water it whenever the soil feels dry to the
touch, and feed it with a water-soluble fertilizer. When
it's done blooming, you can replant it outdoors in mild
climates. Since pollen can stain clothing and furniture,
carefully remove the anthers (the orange coated tips at
the end of the stamens) with a tissue. |
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PAPER WHITES
Your fragrant, pre-sprouted paperwhite narcissus will
bloom within about 2-3 weeks if kept in bright, diffused
light. Water them thoroughly when the soil is dry to the
touch, but don't allow the plant to stand in water. Cool-weather
plants at heart, your paperwhites will bloom longer if
kept away from heat. |
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POINSETTIA
Even though we associate poinsettias with the mid-winter
holidays, they're actually a tropical plant and need to
be kept away from drafts and cold. Too chilly temperatures
can cause their colorful leaves (called bracts) to drop.
Keep the soil of your poinsettia moist and allow it
to dry out only slightly in between waterings. Encourage
new blooms by pinching off spent blossoms and adding
plant fertilizer when it's actively growing new buds
or leaves. Poinsettias can also be cut from the plant
and used as cut flowers. When you cut a stem, a milky-white
sap flows from the cut end. Place the stem in water
immediately to allow it to hydrate before mixing it
with other flowers.
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PHILODENDRON
Native to the jungles of tropical America, your philodendron
prefers medium, indirect light and it will do best in
a bright spot with indirect sunlight. (If its new leaves
develop smaller and farther apart, it's a sign that it's
receiving too little light.) Many types exist including
large split-leaf varieties, and the distinctive ruffled-edge
philodendron xanadu. Keep its soil evenly moist, but allow
it to dry out in between waterings. In the winter months,
when growth slows, keep it slightly drier. Over watering
will cause the leaves to turn yellow, while under watering
will cause them to turn brown and fall off.
Philodendrons tolerate the natural levels of humidity
found in most homes, but because of their tropical origin,
they respond particularly well to high humidity, so
mist them regularly to promote lush growth and shiny
foliage. Dust their leaves with a damp cloth and feed
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SCHEFFLERA
ARBORICOLA
Your new schefflera plant may thin out a bit and loose
some leaves as it adjusts to its new home. This is normal,
and with proper care, it will begin to thrive again in
no time. Although it adapts to a wide variety of light
levels, the schefflera arboricola prefers medium to higher
light, which keeps it full and more compact. If your plant
does stretch out, don't be afraid to prune it –
it can handle even an occasionally radical pruning and
come back strong.
Scheffleras don't like to sit in water, but do best
when their soil is kept moist. If its leaves begin to
turn black and drop off, it's a sign that the soil has
stayed too moist. On the other hand, if you notice that
the tips of the plant begin to wrinkle, you've allowed
it to get too dry. Wipe its leaves-both the tops and
undersides-with a damp cloth to remove dust and prevent
spider mites. |
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SPATHIPYLLUM
With dark green leaves that can be more than a foot long,
the spathiphyllum plant produces hood-shaped white blooms,
and in some cases, can grow up to 4 feet tall (although
many varieties are developed to be compact).
These plants can wilt easily, so it's important to
keep the soil moist, providing good drainage and emptying
excess water from trays or saucers to prevent their
roots from rotting. Display them in a spot with bright,
indirect light. Low light slows their blooming cycle,
and too much direct sunlight may cause burn spots on
their leaves. Wipe their leaves with a damp cloth to
remove dust. |
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