Long Term Calla Lilies

While the lily plant grows with green leaves, the bulb is being recharged. The longer you can keep the lily growing, the better recharging and the bigger the bulb gets. You should continue to water the lily. Do not cut the stem back until the leaves fall off by them selves and the stem dies back. Sometimes, the stem will die back from disease, but most often you can get the lily to grow for a long time which is good. Do not cut the stem back before the lily stem has withered. In your area, the temperatures... Read more »

Orchids Will Bloom Again

How long does it take for an orchid plant to rebloom? The answer is: it depends. I’m not trying to avoid your question, just being truthful. The truth of the matter of when an orchid will bloom again depends upon what kind of orchid it is. Most orchids will produce blooms once a year but there are some which are capable of producing blooms several time a year if the growing conditions are just right, if not quite right they should still bloom once a year. Since your orchid was in bloom last... Read more »

The Differents Between True Lilies And Borrowed Lilies

Lilies generally start to bloom in late spring/early summer when the nights are cool and when the days are getting longer and warmer. Lilies are commonly split into two main groups: asiatics and orientals Asiatic lilies are the first to bloom in may or june and they are very colorful with bright drastic colors: red, yellow, orange, purple, etc. these lilies are somewhat shorter than the orientals, e.g. three to four feet vs five to six feet. But usually they have no scent. They multiply readily.... Read more »

African Violet An Indoor Plant

African violets can bloom any time of the year. They are indoor plants, and as such, are not under the constraints that other plants are to bloom seasonally. Some growers say their violets actually can bloom 12 months of the year; in other words, all the time. I, myself have found that after blooming for six to eight weeks my violets need to take a “rest” period of one to three months. But, usually my violets are in bloom twice a year, sometimes three, and at six to eight weeks at a... Read more »

Miniature Roses And How To Care For Them

Most of the mini roses you buy in the store are Florist roses, there is no guarantee that they will live for very long. I have seen exceptions. I have tried growing roses in a sunny windowsill - it must get at least 4 hours of sun a day, and you would have to water it at least one to two times per week. I would also take it outside and spray it with a fungicide/pesticide once a week, even indoors they can get bugs somehow and develop powdery mildew. Or, you can grow it outside, if you live in a temperate... Read more »

Gardenias And There Care

There are a lot of people out there that have no luck with growing gardenias but then there are still those few that have very good luck with growing gardenias. Sounds to me like you have some magic powers when it comes to growing plants. At least when it comes to plants that no one else can grow. Let’s first agree that although these Gardenia flowers sparkle like moondust with their pure white petals, although they send off a thick unforgettable fragrance so enchanting it goes right into perfume,... Read more »

Tips To Attract Birds To Your Backyard

Many people would love to attract birds to their back yards to brighten up the area with their beautiful colors and enchanting songs. Birds have a few simple needs, food, shelter, water and nests. If you provide these simple elements, your backyard will be a great place for birds to live and thrive. Birds typically eat insects, seeds, fruits, nuts and berries. When you are planning your backyard environment, you should include species of flowers to attract insects and spiders. For fruits, nuts... Read more »

Taking Care of Cut Flowers at Home

Have you received a beautiful arrangement of cut flowers only for them to wither and die? In this article, you will learn how to preserve and prolong the life of some of the most common varieties of cut flowers. Lilies The flowers, or the punks of the lily, have different lengths of time that they are open for depending on the flower and particular variety. For the maximum length of time, you can add a teaspoon of white cider vinegar. Gerbera Daisies To prevent the stem from inverting you can prick... Read more »

Poinsettias :Facts and Fiction

There are millions of poinsettias sold very year around the holiday season. They are a distinct symbol of the Christmas holidays. If you are thinking of buying some this year, here are some facts you may find interesting. What are the sizes and colors of poinsettias? Then three to six bloom red poinsettias are the most popular. You can find miniature poinsettias in 3 inch to 4 inch pots. These are ideal for table settings and accents. You can also purchase 8 in, 10 in, and even larger sized pots.... Read more »

Arts And Crafts With Terracotta

There is an unusual new trend on the rise which is the art of making terracotta pot people. Not only is this a fun way of decorating your garden but it can also create a charming and unique garden design. Whether you are an expert or a beginner in this field it’s a nice way of making new additions to your garden that have a twist. When getting started with your pot people or even pot animals you don’t even have to buy new pots. Old ones that you were planning on throwing away or even... Read more »