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Can I bring New Guinea impatiens into the house for the winter and replant them into the garden in tIf the plant gets leggy and spindly, it needs more light. Your impatiens should be healthy and happy and ready to go outdoors in the spring time. |
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Feeding HouseplantsJust like all living things, plants need food for survival. Your houseplants are no different. As a rule, you should feed your houseplants during the spring, summer and fall. Feed sparingly during the winter months and keep your plants away from heating registers or radiators. |
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How do I best bring plants into the house for winter?First, check them carefully for any pests and take care of those before you bring them in. It is also a good idea to give them a good washing or two with a strong spray of plain water when bringing them in, just to make sure there are no hitchhikers. |
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How do I care for a Christmas cactus?Basically, care for it like any other plant—a bright location, water when the soil approaches dryness (despite the name it is not a desert plant), cooler temperatures away from heat vents and so on will help the blooms last longer. |
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How do I care for a cymbidium orchid?Your orchid can spend the summer outdoors, but should remain indoors when temperatures fall below 60F. Here are a few general rules for growing healthy orchids: |
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How do I care for a zebra plant?Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a very demanding plant to care for. It has a "flower" that is actually a dense spike of bright yellow bracts that form at the tip of the stem. It forms in summer or fall and can last for several months. The tubular yellow flowers, however, are short-lived. |
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How do I care for bamboo in my home during the winter so that it may flourish in my home as well asSurprisingly, many bamboos are rather winter hardy and can be grown outside in colder areas. You might want to check into that, depending on the type of bamboo you have. |
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How do I care for my Bird of Paradise? I know nothing about how to prune, feed, etc.Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) produces long-lasting and quite striking flowers intermittently throughout the year, but blooms best during the cool season. You can cut the spent flower and stalk down to foliage level to keep the plants looking neat and tidy. Cut off dead leaves as they appear. Bird of Paradise blooms best when clumps are crowded, and the soil is watered deeply and frequently. |
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How do I look after and care for an amaryllis?Here are some general care tips for your amaryllis: |
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How do I take care of orchids? After orchids are done blooming, how do you prune them back?Orchids are some of the most popular and rewarding houseplants! There are many, many kinds, each with different requirements, but here are some general care tips for orchids: They like daytime temperatures of about 70F in the summer, 60F in the winter and a drop of ten degrees at night. Cool nights are important. Give them bright light, 10-15 hours each day. |
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