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Year-Round Poinsettia Care 101

Year-Round Poinsettia Care 101

Poinsettias, whose bright petal-like bracts appear in late fall, have long been the most popular Christmas plant. Hybridization has brought about many improvements to the fragile poinsettia. Plants are now more colorful; they also last longer. Caring for Your...
Growing Vibrant Crotons: Tips & Tricks

Growing Vibrant Crotons: Tips & Tricks

Also known as variegated Laurel, Crotons come from the South Pacific Islands. The habit of growth varies with the type of plant. Dwarf croton varieties are bushy and compact. The tree-like varieties are tall and have a good spread. Crotons are usually maintained at...
How to Grow Cyclamen in Your Garden

How to Grow Cyclamen in Your Garden

Cyclamen are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their beautiful flowers that resemble shooting stars. They’re native to the Middle East, Cypress, and Crete. They have a common name of “Sow Bread” because pigs eat the big roots. Their tubers contain...
Orchid Care 101

Orchid Care 101

Whether grown indoors or out, all orchids require roughly the same care. Of the many species and hybrid orchids, the most familiar types are cattleya, cymbidium, and paphiopedilum, which are the corsage types. Temperature & Humidity Thirty to fifty percent...