The Iowa State University Extension has a guide on "Preparing Cut Flowers and House Plants for Exhibits".
Link to PDF file; http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H464.pdf
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Showing posts with label Houseplants. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Guide for Preparing Cut Flowers and House Plants for Exhibit
The Iowa State University Extension has a guide on "Preparing Cut Flowers and House Plants for Exhibits".
Link to PDF file; http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H464.pdf
Monday, August 3, 2009
Even if your plant isn't 234 years old, repotting it is a serious art
By Stephen Anderton
Two centuries might be a bit ambitious but some pot plants can last a long time. Weeping figs will go on for ten years or more and I’ve had a Clivia that lasted for 20 years.
To get pot plants to live that long you have to be serious about repotting them. Don’t make the mistake of putting them into a much bigger pot — 10 per cent bigger is plenty or else the spare compost will go sour. Read more>
Two centuries might be a bit ambitious but some pot plants can last a long time. Weeping figs will go on for ten years or more and I’ve had a Clivia that lasted for 20 years.
To get pot plants to live that long you have to be serious about repotting them. Don’t make the mistake of putting them into a much bigger pot — 10 per cent bigger is plenty or else the spare compost will go sour. Read more>
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
How to get rid of scale insects on houseplants organically
| Scale insects on indoor plants present a tricky problem in many respects. They can be easily overlooked until the population builds up to a troublesome level. Once detected, repeated efforts are necessary to eradicate them. And now, horticultural experts are advising against the use of the most common ecologically-oriented home remedy, dish detergent. Read more: | |
| How to get rid of scale insects on houseplants organically Source: examiner.com | |
Use houseplants to fill in a garden's empty spaces -- chicagotribune.com
| By mid-July, "black holes" often develop in the garden. Spring ephemeral flowers such as Virginia bluebells have died away. Tulip leaves and stems have browned and even the daffodil foliage has mostly faded and can safely be removed. Bleeding heart foliage is yellowed and ready to be cut back. Pansies may be peckish. So tidy up and fill any blanks with annuals -- you may find them on sale -- or with containers. Read more: | |
| Use houseplants to fill in a garden's empty spaces -- chicagotribune.com Source: chicagotribune.com | |
It's time for houseplants to go to summer camp | www.gulfbreezenews.com | Gulf Breeze News
| Foliage plants can be beautiful additions to a home or office. The plants that are commonly grown for decorative purposes are usually tropical plants. A tropical plant doesn't tolerate cold temperatures, so they are happy indoors during the cooler months. But, they would prefer to be outside during warmer weather. Read more: | |
| It's time for houseplants to go to summer camp www.gulfbreezenews.com Gulf Breeze News Source: gulfbreezenews.com | |
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