Blossoms and Blooms

Orchid Potting Mix1 part peat moss6 parts fir bark1 part medium grade charc ...

Light: Orchids like bright light but do not like direct sun. They have approximately the same light conditions as African Violets between 1000 to 1500 foot candles. The foliage should appear yellow-green not dark green if the light is correct. If the leaves are dark green or the new leaf growing longer and narrower than the old leaf is an indication that the light is too low. Temperature: The ideal day temperatures are between 65 and 85 F. (18 - 29 C). Ideal nighttime temperatures are between 55 and 65 F. (13-18 C). The normal home temperature of 72 - 78 F. (22 - 26 C.) is fine for Phalaenopsis. If you are comfortable with the temperature, Phalaenopsis will be as well. In the fall ...

What to Look for When Selecting Cut Flowers - Clean and HealthyFlower stems should be green and smooth, not slimyWater should smell freshNo broken stems or drooping budsBefore You Put them into the VaseKeep cut flowers cool, until you can get them into waterMake a fresh cut an inch or two up the stem, while stems are under waterMake sure the vase and cutting tools are cleanRemove any leaves that will be below the water surfaceUse the packet of flower food that comes with your flowersCaring for Your Cut Flowers - Keep Them BloomingKeep cut flowers out of direct sunlight and draftsChange the water frequently (Every other day)Make a fresh cut each time you change the waterGood Choices for Long ...

Taking a little literary latitude,you need the correct pot for the specific indoor plants you are choosing for your home. The plants purchased in a container may make you feel as if the choice has been made. You need to analyze whether the pot will provide your houseplant with the growth space or soil it will require. Quite often purchased indoor plants are stuffed into a pot which either has little room for growth, ...

Late spring frosts frequently catch even the keenest gardener. The first thing to do is to purchase some horticultural fleece, available at most garden centres or horticultural stores.If the vulnerable plants in question are not too big, this fleece can be hung over the plant or pinned against a climber on a wall, the fleece is then removed the following morning.Protecting those tender young flower and fruit buds in this way can reap rewards later in the season with a wonderful, healthy floral display or a glut of fruit.It is also important though to keep an eye on the weather forecasts at this time of year. They are usually quite reliable, and give us gardeners some notice if a cold night is ...