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It’s time to bring in the houseplants for the winter. They seem to adjust better to indoor temperature and humidity if I bring them in when the nights are warm and before the heat is turned on.
The other day I rinsed the Christmas Cacti and the Amaryllis with water then sprayed them with insecticidal soap.
I put the three Christmas cactus in a window in a room that is cool in winter and gets very little artificial light. I probably won’t do anything more, except water. I may give them a weak fish emulsion water once in a while.
The four amaryllis were put in the same cool room but out of the sun under a table. I will let them dry and rest for the winter. I’ll start giving them a little water about 3 months before I want them to bloom. When I see a little green shoot appear in the pot, I’ll move them to a sunny window and water regularly. Then I’ll wait for the spectacular bloom.
I have a few more plants to bring in this week.
The other day I rinsed the Christmas Cacti and the Amaryllis with water then sprayed them with insecticidal soap.
I put the three Christmas cactus in a window in a room that is cool in winter and gets very little artificial light. I probably won’t do anything more, except water. I may give them a weak fish emulsion water once in a while.
The four amaryllis were put in the same cool room but out of the sun under a table. I will let them dry and rest for the winter. I’ll start giving them a little water about 3 months before I want them to bloom. When I see a little green shoot appear in the pot, I’ll move them to a sunny window and water regularly. Then I’ll wait for the spectacular bloom.
I have a few more plants to bring in this week.
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Here is the picture of the lily I thought was a tuberose. I'll plant the bulbs in the garden next spring.
Here is the picture of the lily I thought was a tuberose. I'll plant the bulbs in the garden next spring.
I plan to buy tuberose from Old House Gardens http://www.oldhousegardens.com/bulb.asp?cat=SP&page=2#doubPearl
I am determined to have a blooming tuberose.
I am determined to have a blooming tuberose.
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