This beautiful cactus can also be grown outdoors in a subtropical climate. We used to grow them in hanging pots for the carport jungle.
Click here to go to the article page on Birds and Blooms for everything you want to know about Christmas Cactus.
Click here to go to an article on Garden Betty's blog entitled "How to Care for Christmas Cactus Year-Round So It Can Live 100 Years (Seriously!)
"From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home. “Vining plants trailing out of a container or climbing up a wall bring a wow factor to a space,” says Emily O’Gwin, medicinal and tropical plant gardener at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
In my opinion, there is nothing like live plants in the home to bring the outdoors in.
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"If your searching for a few houseplants that practically take care of themselves, you’ll love today’s list of the eight easiest plants to grow and maintain indoors. In fact, these wondrous houseplants are so low maintenance that even those with the “brownest” of thumbs can keep them alive with ease!" Comment from This Is My Garden
The snake plant has been the easiest plant to grow indoors in my experience. Nothing like living plants in the home.
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"Amaryllis are spectacular flowers with red, white, and pink blooms that appear right around the holidays. These tropical blossoms develop on tall, thin stalks, giving them a unique, lively appearance that's the perfect addition to your Christmas décor.
These show-stopping blooms will fade after New Year's. However, you don't necessarily have to toss them—they can thrive for many years if you follow the right steps." Comment from Martha Stewart
Gorgeous blooms! For some reason I have been intimidated by bulb plants like this one. Looks like they are not difficult to grow.
Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.
"Looking for some of the best herbs to grow indoors on your windowsill or counter for delicious winter cooking?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Learn all about the herbs you can grow indoors with great detail in this excellent article.
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article.
"Did you know that there are six bushes and shrubs that you should always avoid pruning in the fall?
While fall is the perfect time for cleaning up your flowerbeds and cutting back many perennials, when it comes to the chore of pruning and shaping bushes and shrubs, fall is not the ideal time to be cutting them back. Especially for bushes and shrubs that require old wood in order to bloom." Comment from Simple Garden Life
Since I live in Zone 9, where there are subtle changes from one season to another with occasional drastic changes that usually last a few days. In this climate, I have been able to prune anytime of the year, but avoid winter months. So I don't know the rules of pruning and look forward to learning how to do it the correct way.
Click here to go to the Simple Garden Life article.
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"Green onions are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow indoors. They require very little space, and they grow quickly, even from kitchen scraps. These plants can also be harvested repeatedly, so they're perfect for the colder months when outdoor gardening is often a challenge." Comment from Martha Stewart
I have a container full of green onion roots ready to be planted. Growing them indoors is something I have never done. Looking forward to growing them in my kitchen.
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"Weeds are more than just an unattractive nuisance. Certain weeds can exacerbate allergies, attract unwelcome pests to your yard, and compete with desired grasses for sunlight, water, and nutrients. These fast-growing plants quickly take over your lawn, weakening the turf, creating bare patches, and reducing your lawn's curb appeal. The longer they’re left unchecked, the harder weeds are to control." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
Weeds in the lawn have been a major problem for me. As an organic gardener, it is difficult to kill the weeds without killing the grass. Martha Stewart always has good solutions to these gardening problems.
Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.
"Did you know that you can easily compost your tired, old, used potting soil from this year’s container plants and bring it back to life to use again next year?" Comment from This Is My Garden
Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden. Not only do you get free soil, but it is also a natural fertilizer.
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"Growing peppers indoors can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right approach. These plants are native to Central and South America, flourishing in warm, sunny, and humid settings. To keep them indoors, recreate these conditions in your home as closely as possible.
With a few key supplies and practical tips, you can excel at the art of indoor gardening and enjoy a bountiful harvest of both mild and hot peppers, even during the winter months." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Before a hurricane destroyed my back room that was all windows, I was able to grow peppers successfully in Central Florida, zone 9. It is possible!
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article to find out how you can do it.
"Compost is often called "gardener's gold," and for good reason. It enriches the soil, making it a rich source of nutrients that help plants thrive. While composting food scraps and other organic waste is an easy way to create nutrient-rich fertilizer, there are some items you shouldn't add to your compost bin. Knowing what to avoid is vital to making the safest and most effective compost. Ahead, experts outline the items that should never be composted." Comment from Martha Stewart
Some of the items surprised me and I have made these mistakes but didn't know I made them.
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"When in full bloom, the Christmas cactus is a showstopper! Its dangling blooms can fill a room with big interest and color. Long hailed for its perfectly timed display of holiday blooms, Christmas cacti are an easy-care houseplant that can add a burst of color to your home throughout the holidays – and beyond.
But for many who grow the plant, there can be one tricky little issue with the plant – getting it to bloom at big and just at the right time through the holiday season. Especially if you have owned the plant for more than one growing season." Comment from This Is My Garden
The Christmas cactus in full bloom is absolutely spectacular!
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"Attracting birds in winter is easier than you might think! The most straightforward advice on how to attract winter birds is to provide foods they love and offer them safe places for them to take shelter as the air gets crisp and the temps fall. Birds are even more beautiful in the midst of a few flurries, so besides helping them get through winter, you’ll also be able to enjoy their beauty in your own backyard." Comment from Birds and Blooms
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"Snake plants are known by many names: mother-in-law’s tongue, good luck plant or golden bird’s nest. But no matter what you call it, they are a hardy, easy-to-grow houseplant that’s great for beginners." Comment from Birds and Blooms
This is one of those plants that grows wild in my yard. And to propagate, I snip off a leaf and cut it into 2 inch pieces and put into the soil. It is as easy that! They are tough and make it through the worst of conditions.
Click here to go to the Birds and Blooms article and get advice on all the needs of the snake plant . . . watering, light, soil, fertilizer and more.
This article goes into a lot of detail that goes into growing healthy plants indoors and how to correctly take care of them.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article to find out why this happens and what to do about it.
https://www.ruralsprout.com/yellow-houseplant-leaves/
