Tuesday, December 29, 2020

N joy pothos (Money Plant)

N joy pothos (money plant)


The Money Plant N’Joy features variegated glossy heart shaped leaves interspersed on a climbing stem. Like all its other family members, the N’Joy variety is a low maintenance and easy to grow plant that doubles up as an excellent air purifier and it is also believed to bring luck and prosperity into your life!

  • Bright Indirect Sunlight 

    Light

     

    Bright indirect sunlight

  • Water Once A Week 

    Watering

     

    Water once a week

  • Indoor 

    Where to grow

     

    Bright indoors, shaded outdoors

  • Average Warmth 

    Maintenace

     

    low maintenance

  • Low Maintenance 

    Special feature

     

    Air purifying


Light Requirements :The Money Plant requires bright and indirect or dappled natural sunlight. Bright light boosts the growth of this no-fuss houseplant. Direct harsh sunlight can harm your Money Plant. Indoors, money plant can also grow in full shade. Low to medium light sometimes leads to beautiful variegations on the leaves.
Locations :Money Plants grow best in warm spots with indirect sunlight so pick a location accordingly. You can keep your money plant indoors in your living room or kitchen or even on your study table!
Styling/decor tip :The money plant instantly livens up any space by adding a splash of beautiful green colour. Use money plant on vertical wood panels in your living rooms or beds to add a vibrant green colour to your home decor. Most money plant stems also drape downwards so you can also choose a hanging basket

ADENIUM (DESSERT ROSE)

ADENIUM (DESSERT ROSE)





Originating from the arid lands in Arabia and East Africa, Adenium is aptly called the "Desert rose". It's beautiful flowers, which grow year-round, are in stark contrast to its gnarled stem, and hence it is used as a stunning décor plant in many gardens and landscapes. It can be a bonsai or allowed to grow tall, reaching 6-10 feet in height. It's ease of maintenance and low water requirement makes it suitable in sunny and tropical parts of India.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Philodendron Scandens Micans

 

Philodendron Scandens Micans

 

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Origin

I come from Central America and the Caribbean

Height/Growth

I am a fast grower and my vines can grow to more than 2m in length!

Light

I love bright light but keep my leaves away from direct sunlight

Water

Let the top 3cm on my soil dry out between waterings

Temperature

I'm more than happy living in normal room temperatures of between 16-24°C

 

 

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Feeding

A general plant food once a month during spring and summer will do me fine

Grooming

You can cut any vines that become too long or are too leggy and sparse to keep me looking my best

Care

If my leaves start to turn brown or curl under, I'm getting too much light or not enough water. If you over water me, my leaves turn yellow

Toxicity

I am toxic so please don't eat me

Fact

I am easy to propagate and can root in either water or directly in soil. I can also grow in water only!

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Sansevieria Cylindrica (Dracaena angolensis)

 Sansevieria Cylindrica (Dracaena angolensis)

 

 Sansevieria cylindrica is only new to the United States; people in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica offers all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant  and the appeal of lucky bamboo.The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost entirely ignored and still thrive.

 

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Growing Conditions

  • Light: Indoor plants prefer bright, filtered light, but the plants are highly light-tolerant. Outdoors, Sansevieria grows well in shaded or partially shaded areas.
  •  
  • Water: The plant can survive long periods of drought. Water it monthly or less in winter; water it weekly or every other week in summer.
  •  
  • Temperature: Temperatures above 50 F are best, but it can survive cold spells. Generally, they do best in temperatures that are comfortable to humans: above 50 and below 85 F.1
  •  
  • Soil: the Fast-draining cactus mix is preferred.
  •  
  • Fertilizer: Feed the plant during the growing season. Do not feed it during winter.

 

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Propagation

Sansevieria grow with rhizomes. African spears can be divided when several spears are present. Whole plants can be propagated by cutting the rhizome close to the plant's leaves, letting the cut heal over for a couple of days, then burying the plant in a cactus mix or similar potting soil. Covering just the crown of the plant; do not cover the leaves.

 

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

POLKA DOT

 

 POLKA DOT

 

 

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ScientificNameHypoestes Phyllostachya
CommonNamePolka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant
OriginMadagascar
Height10-50 cm
Spread40-50 cm
SoilWell draining loam
LightBright, indirect light. Will lose variegation in low light.
WaterRegular watering to maintain moist soil in growing season. Water sparingly in winter.
ToxicityNon-toxic           

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

RED PALM or LIPSTICK PALM

 RED PALM or LIPSTICK PALM



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Also known as red palm or red sealing wax palm, lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is appropriately named for its distinctive, bright red fronds and trunk. Lipstick palm is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic palms. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 10b or above, where temperatures never drop below 40 F. (4.5 C.), you can grow this stunning palm in your own garden. Read on for more lipstick palm information. Lipstick Palm Information Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m.) in the home garden. How to Grow Lipstick Palms Lipstick palm growing conditions includes partial shade while the plant is young. Otherwise, mature trees thrive in full sunlight. This warm climate tree prefers year round temperatures between 75 and 85 F. (24-29 C.). Red sealing wax palm doesn’t grow well in dry soil and isn’t tolerant of strong winds. It requires high humidity and even grows in swampy conditions or standing water, making this palm a useful pond plant.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Lipstick Palm Growing Conditions: Learn About Lipstick Palm Plant Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/lipstick-palm/lipstick-palm-growing.htm

 

Also known as red palm or red sealing wax palm, lipstick palm 
 is appropriately named for its distinctive, bright red fronds and trunk. 
Lipstick palm is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful 
and exotic palms. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 10b or above,
where temperatures never drop below 40 F. (4.5 C.), you can grow this stunning
Also known as red palm or red sealing wax palm, lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is appropriately named for its distinctive, bright red fronds and trunk. Lipstick palm is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic palms. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 10b or above, where temperatures never drop below 40 F. (4.5 C.), you can grow this stunning palm in your own garden. Read on for more lipstick palm information. Lipstick Palm Information Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m.) in the home garden. How to Grow Lipstick Palms Lipstick palm growing conditions includes partial shade while the plant is young. Otherwise, mature trees thrive in full sunlight. This warm climate tree prefers year round temperatures between 75 and 85 F. (24-29 C.). Red sealing wax palm doesn’t grow well in dry soil and isn’t tolerant of strong winds. It requires high humidity and even grows in swampy conditions or standing water, making this palm a useful pond plant.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Lipstick Palm Growing Conditions: Learn About Lipstick Palm Plant Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/lipstick-palm/lipstick-palm-growing.htm
Also known as red palm or red sealing wax palm, lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is appropriately named for its distinctive, bright red fronds and trunk. Lipstick palm is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic palms. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 10b or above, where temperatures never drop below 40 F. (4.5 C.), you can grow this stunning palm in your own garden. Read on for more lipstick palm information. Lipstick Palm Information Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m.) in the home garden. How to Grow Lipstick Palms Lipstick palm growing conditions includes partial shade while the plant is young. Otherwise, mature trees thrive in full sunlight. This warm climate tree prefers year round temperatures between 75 and 85 F. (24-29 C.). Red sealing wax palm doesn’t grow well in dry soil and isn’t tolerant of strong winds. It requires high humidity and even grows in swampy conditions or standing water, making this palm a useful pond plant.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Lipstick Palm Growing Conditions: Learn About Lipstick Palm Plant Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/lipstick-palm/lipstick-palm-growing.htm
Also known as red palm or red sealing wax palm, lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is appropriately named for its distinctive, bright red fronds and trunk. Lipstick palm is considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic palms. If you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 10b or above, where temperatures never drop below 40 F. (4.5 C.), you can grow this stunning palm in your own garden. Read on for more lipstick palm information. Lipstick Palm Information Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m.) in the home garden. How to Grow Lipstick Palms Lipstick palm growing conditions includes partial shade while the plant is young. Otherwise, mature trees thrive in full sunlight. This warm climate tree prefers year round temperatures between 75 and 85 F. (24-29 C.). Red sealing wax palm doesn’t grow well in dry soil and isn’t tolerant of strong winds. It requires high humidity and even grows in swampy conditions or standing water, making this palm a useful pond plant.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Lipstick Palm Growing Conditions: Learn About Lipstick Palm Plant Care https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/lipstick-palm/lipstick-palm-growing.htm

 

Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and
 Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas.
 It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests.

 

Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) 
in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m.)
 in the home garden.

 

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How to Grow Lipstick Palms

 

Lipstick palm growing conditions includes partial shade while the plant is young. 
Otherwise, mature trees thrive in full sunlight. 
This warm climate tree prefers year round temperatures between 75 and 85 F. 
(24-29 C.)
 
Red sealing wax palm doesn’t grow well in dry soil and isn’t tolerant of strong winds. 
It requires high humidity and even grows in swampy conditions or standing water,
 making this palm a useful pond plant.	 

PLANT CARE 

 

the main challenge when it comes to lipstick palm plant care is keeping the soil moist

 

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

ARECA PALM

 ARECA PALM

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  • Bright Indirect Sunlight

    Light

    Bright indirect sunlight

  • Water Once A Week

    Watering

    Water once a week

  • Indoor

    Where to grow

    Bright indoors

  • Average Warmth

    Maintenace

    Low maintenance

  • Low Maintenance

    Special feature

    Air purifying

 

 

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Plant Essentials

Fertilizer/ feed for the plant:Fertilise your Areca Palm every two weeks in summers and spring with a standard houseplant fertilizer. Fronds of the palm benefit from a good micronutrient rich fertiliser.
Repotting : The Areca Palm does not need to be repotted often. Repot your plant every 2 - 3 years to refresh the soil as it prefers tight root bound soil system in small pots.
Propogation : Areca Palm can be propagated using seeds. You can also propagate Areca Palm by cutting an offshoot with root nodes from the main plant and planting it in a good soil mix.

 

 

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Style and Decor

Light Requirements :Finding the right spot for your Areca Palm is very important. This plant needs a bright, indirect sunlight or dappled light filtered by blinds or curtains.
Locations :Your Areca Palm will thrive when placed near a windowsill that receives ample amount of bright filtered sunlight, in screened patios, corridors, or in your living room.
Styling/decor tip :The beautiful green foliage of the Areca Palm will immediately add a tropical green touch to your homes. Place the Areca Palm in your living room or near your bed side tables to make your home look chic and vibrant. One of the most under rated air purifiers, It will instantly make a space look fresher and brighter.

 

FINGER PALM

 

 FINGER PALM

 

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Characteristics

Species: multifida

Plant Height: 96 in.

Spread: 120 in.

Evergreen: Yes

Plant Form: upright spreading

Summer Foliage Color: green

Minimum Sunlight: shade

Maximum Sunlight: partial shade

 

 

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Ornamental Features

Rhapis Lady Palm has attractive green foliage. The deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and remain green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.

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 Landscape Attributes

Rhapis Lady Palm is a multi-stemmed evergreen tropical shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.Rhapis Lady Palm is recommended for the following landscape applications;AccentHedges/ScreeningGeneral Garden UseContainer Planting

 Planting & Growing

Rhapis Lady Palm will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate.This shrub does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division.Rhapis Lady Palm makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

GOLDEN FICUS


GOLDEN FICUS

 


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Light

Your Ficus will need a location which is fairly bright in order for it to do well indoors. Some shade is okay, but you do have to be careful as if the light levels are too low then in a short time your Weeping Fig will tell you it's unhappy by shedding leaves. Some direct sunshine will be fine, but midday sun could be too much for your plant, so early morning or late afternoon sunshine is best.

Watering

Most Ficus plants are normally tolerant of occasional watering mistakes, so giving too much or too little from time to time will not usually do any long term harm. For a thriving happy plant you will want to get it right though and that means keeping the soil moist for much of the time. In other words, the potting soil shouldn't be a soaking, sodden mess and equally, it shouldn't resemble bone dried dust.


Humidity

The humidity in your home or office isn't overly important. Insufficient watering will mean the humidity needs to be higher and too much watering will mean low humidity levels are needed to decrease the chances of your plant rotting.

Clearly the best option, therefore, is to be able to ignore humidity as a care requirement completely and to be able to do that, you just need to water it correctly by following the watering instructions above.

 

 

 

 

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Feeding

The leaves on your Weeping Fig might look small, but there is a lot of them, which means it can be quite a heavy feeder. To keep yours happy with lush green leaves, look to feed up to once every month during the growing seasons, none needed in Winter.

Temperature

The average temperature in the standard home or office is brilliant. If you're comfortable temperature wise, then so is your Ficus. For active growth to occur the temperature needs to be at or above 15°C (59°F). Always keep your plant out of cold draughts.


These houseplants love sharing your living spaces both for the light and temperatures range

Repotting

Very young plants need to be repotted every year or so, this is because they can grow quite fast and will need space for their roots to establish. Newly brought plants from a store which are a good size will most likely be mature enough to need less frequent repotting and so you'll only need to repot every two or three years.

Plants older than this will only need very occasion repotting, otherwise you risk heavy  leaf  fall. Very mature Weeping Fig's which are heavy to move, are best off not being repotted at all (unless you feel it's essential). Instead, they benefit more from scrapping off the top inch or two of soil and top dressing with fresh compost every couple of years.

Propagation

If the stems are quite young, supple and "new" opposed to older more woody ones, then you can propagate the Weeping Fig through stem cuttings. Cut a stem matching the above criteria, which is an inch or two long and then remove some of the leaves from this cutting if there's a lot. Two or three remaining leaves is ample to get the new plant going. Push the cutting a few centimeters into fresh potting soil and keep warm and the soil moist.

Use a rooting hormone to increase your chances and if possible keep the compost warm by providing bottom heat, which can be achieved by using a heated propagator. New leaf buds should start to form after a month or so, it may take longer in some instances but providing the stem is still "alive" the time it takes is not something to be concerned about. To create a "bushy" look, take several cuttings and grow them together as "one" plant.

Speed of Growth

A Ficus which has all its needs adequately met will grow moderately fast. This basically means it grows quick enough for you to notice it changing in shape and size, but not so quickly that it constantly outgrows the surrounding available space.

Height / Spread

The maximum height you can expect in an indoor Ficus Benjamina is 2m / 6ft. They do not reach this height quickly so if you've brought a small plant initially it will be many years before it reaches this tree-like size. That could be good news if you bought a small plant and want to keep it that way.

If on the other hand you want something tall quickly, buy a large Ficus to start with. Width wise, most Weeping Figs tend to be tall and slender rather than wide and spreading and so won't normally be wider than 0.5m / 50cm at the very most.

 

Lipstick Plant (HANGING)

  

Lipstick Plant

 

 

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  • Light

    Indoors: High light
    Indoors: Medium light

  • Colors

    Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Variegated

  • Water

    Medium water needs

  • Special Features

    Purifies the air

 

 

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Lipstick Plant Plant Features

Lipstick plant is a beautiful flowering indoor plant prized for its shiny foliage and interesting flowers. It gets its name because the flower buds peek out of dark-colored tubes, looking like a miniature tube of lipstick.

This tropical houseplant puts on a lovely display in front of a bright window and is an excellent choice for adding a splash of color to brightly lit kitchens, bathrooms, and dining rooms. 

 

 

 

 

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Lipstick Plant Growing Instructions

Grow lipstick plant in a medium to bright spot. The more light it gets, the better lipstick plant will bloom. If you have a lipstick plant that won't produce flowers, try moving it to a brighter spot. 

Water lipstick plant enough to keep the soil moist, but not wet or saturated for extended periods. Don't let lipstick plant wilt, but also take care not to overwater it. If this houseplant stays too wet, it will suffer from root rot.

Fertilize lipstick plant monthly in spring and summer to help it produce lots of flowers. Use any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the product's packaging.

Note: This plant is not intended for human or animal consumption. 

 

Dianthus Plant

 

Dianthus Plant

     Plant Profile

  • Plant family: carnation family (Caryophyllaceae)
  • Type: carnations
  • Origin: temperate northern hemisphere
  • Herbaceous, persistent, cushion-forming annual or biennial plant
  • Growth height: depending on the kind between 20 centimetres and 70 centimetres
  • Blossom period: depending on the kind from May to August
  • Colour: white, pink, red, magenta, neon yellow, champagne, purple and two-coloured
  • Sepals on tall, simple or branched stems
  • Perennial
Dianthus Plant The dianthus plant is also called Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and has a fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes. The plants are small and usually between 6 and 18 inches (15-46 cm.) tall. Dianthus flowers are most often in pink, salmon, red and white hues. The foliage is slender and sparsely spread on thick stems. Dianthus had a short blooming season until 1971, when a breeder learned how to grow forms that did not set seed and, therefore, had a prolonged their bloom period. Modern varieties will typically bloom from May to October.

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Dianthus Plant The dianthus plant is also called Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and has a fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes. The plants are small and usually between 6 and 18 inches (15-46 cm.) tall. Dianthus flowers are most often in pink, salmon, red and white hues. The foliage is slender and sparsely spread on thick stems. Dianthus had a short blooming season until 1971, when a breeder learned how to grow forms that did not set seed and, therefore, had a prolonged their bloom period. Modern varieties will typically bloom from May to October. Planting Dianthus Plant pinks in full sun, partial shade or anywhere they will receive at least 6 hours of sun. The plants need fertile, well-drained soil that is alkaline.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Dianthus Plants: How To Grow Dianthus https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-dianthus-plants.htm
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Care

Carnations, dianthus don’t need much or intense care, but there are still some details that need to be kept in mind in order to ensure the best growth possible.

Location

The carnation, dianthus likes sunny, wind-protected locations, which enable it to develop nicely. This applies to growth as well as colour intensity and odour development. If you choose a half-shaded place, the carnation will become less opulent.

Soil conditions

No matter if in a flowerbed, flower tub or balcony trough: it’s important to choose the right soil conditions in order to get vital and blossomy carnations.

  • humous, nutrient-rich soil
  • moderately damp
  • permeable
  • mainly chalky soil
  • neutral pH-number below 7.0

Dianthus Flowers in the garden

The maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) is an exception. Those also like slightly sour soil. Carnations (dianthus) are sensitive to too much humidity. That’s why they should not be planted next to other plants that require much water. They should not be put near streams or rivers either, because those areas are often permanently damp. The fringed pink (Dianthus superbum) is one of very few carnations that enjoys humidity.

Substrate

In order to provide the optimal basis for growth, health and blossom, substrate is generally recommended. Should carnations decorate a flower tub or box, high-quality flower soil is necessary. It supplies carnations with nutrients they need for ideal prosperity. They will be more resistant and durable. Substrates that contain natural clay, bark mulch or wood fibre provide the perfect soil airing. White peat and perlite support the structure’s stability.

Planting

The perfect time to plant carnations is spring or autumn. Soil frost should be over in springtime and not yet arrived in autumn. If there is unexpected frost anyway, a protection foil could shelter the plants.

Plants in flowerbed

It’s necessary to prepare the soil properly to ensure that the carnations develop stately. It should be aerated with a rake first. Secondly, a hole for the plant can be dug. Stones or old roots need to be removed. It’s recommendable to add quartz sand, because it improves permeability and enables water to drain.

In addition, the soil should be mixed with compost or high-quality substrate. This will improve the carnation’s powerful growth. If there’s not enough chalk in the soil itself, some of it should be added as well.

This is how you should proceed:

  • depending on which carnation, you need to dig holes at a distance of about fifteen to thirty centimetres
  • put approximately three centimetres of quartz sand into the holes in order to create drainage
  • the hole should be twice as deep as the root ball’s size and there needs to be a three centimetre gap between roots and soil surface
  • mix the soil with substrate or compost and refill the hole
  • press the soil firmly
  • finally, you can water it slowly and moderately

Plants in a flowerpot

Planting carnations into flower tubs or balcony troughs works the same way as planting them into the ground. It’s important to use high-quality substrate, which provides carnations with the ideal basis for growth. Instead of quartz sand, it is also possible to scatter shards of earthenware on the ground, which works as drainage. You should make sure that there is a minimum distance of 2 centimetres between soil and the flower pot’s or box’ edge.

No water will spill over it when you water the flowers, even if the soil becomes muddy. It’s recommendable to use a saucer, which collects remaining water and prevents waterlogging if kept dry. Moisture-sensitive carnations will develop better.

Dianthus - a beautiful and colorful plant

Watering

Most kinds of carnations dislike dampness and manage well in dryness. That’s why they should only be watered moderately and not until the soil is almost completely dry. You can easily test that by pressing your thumb into the flower soil. If you can’t push it deeper than two centimetres, you can water the flower.

Manuring

Although carnations don’t need much care, they enjoy manure. An organic start fertilizer is recommended when replanting or repotting fully-grown carnations. Apart from that, complete fertilizer should be added before blooming time in spring. After pruning back the sprouts and before a new blossom period, mineral fertilizer advisable. It should be used sparingly, because carnations are light feeders.

Overview over manuring periods:

  • start fertilizer when replanting or repotting
  • complete fertilizer in spring
  • mineral fertilizer after pruning back
  • providing carnations in flower pot or balcony trough with liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
  • after manuring, flowers should be watered moderately; use chalky water if possible

Cutting

Withered stems and blossoms should be cut away as soon as possible. They use up too many nutrients, which are needed for new blossoms. Consequently, the flowers will have fewer blossoms and existing ones will wither sooner.

The same applies to brown leaves, which can easily be removed. Normally, they just fall off when leaves turn brown. At the end of each blossom period, you can cut the flowers by maximal one third. This improves regrowth and appearance. Pruning back is recommendable if the plant has thin spots.

Dianthus with white blossoms

Carnations are beautiful cut flowers and look great in any vase. Two or three centimetres above earth’s surface, the flower’s stem can be cut off. This should be done when the blossoms are still slightly closed. However, don’t cut them off in summer’s hot midday sun. The cut surfaces show open pores and heat will damage the flower.

Overwintering

Most kinds of carnations are hardy until 15 degrees below zero. Humidity can still damage them when snow and soil frost drench the soil. Carnations in a flowerpot should be placed somewhere protected from the wind. It’s not advisable to put flower tubs on the ground. They should rather stand on polystyrene. It isolates carnations from cold soil frost.

Carnations in the garden get more than enough humidity through the ground in winter while the dampness of pot carnations needs to be controlled regularly and watered if needed. You should only water them when there is no frost.

Propagation

Carnations are either annual or biennial plants. That’s why it’s necessary to remember propagation in time.

Cuttings

The easiest and most uncomplicated way is the propagation through cuttings. Cuttings of strong plants are cut at an angle and put into a pot with a mixture of peat and sand in it. Perfect cuttings have no blossoms, but at least three leaf nodes. The only thing you need to keep in mind is to water in a steady manner. The roots need rather humid soil to develop. Waterlogging, however, is to be avoided.

  • planting time for cuttings: late summer or autumn
  • time for root development: about eigth weeks
  • after approximately eight weeks, you can plant the cuttings into the flowerbed

 

 

Dianthus | Horticulture Week

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant)

Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant)

 Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant)

  • Bright Indirect Sunlight

    Light

    Bright indirect sunlight

  • Water Once A Week

    Watering

    Water once a week

  • Indoor

    Where to grow

    Bright indoors

  • Average Warmth

    Maintenace

    Low maintenance

  • Low Maintenance

    Special feature

    Air purifying

     

    Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant) 

    Fertilizer/ feed for the plant:Feed your Ficus Lyrata a good fertiliser monthly during summers to boost growth and get a dense foliage. During winter, the plant growth naturally slows down so there is no need to fertilise it in winters.

     
    Repotting : The Ficus Lyrata likes to grow in a compact pot, so repot only when the plant becomes root bound. The best time to repot your Fiddle Leaf Fig is during spring. Choose a pot that is 2 to 3 inches larger in diameter than your current pot and avoid repotting in winters as the plant growth is naturally slower.

     
    Propogation : You can propagate your Fiddle Leaf Fig by a leaf or a stem cutting. Choose a cutting that is at least 6-8 inches in size and includes at least one leaf node. Then cuttings can be rooted either in water or soil and the roots emerge from leaf node.