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Wednesday December 2, 2009 |
Clematis (Clematis) | Today's Featured Plant
Clematis (Clematis)
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Q&A: Caring for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Question: We bought a dwarf Alberta spruce as our Christmas tree this year. We would like to keep it growing in our apartment so we can eventually plant in our yard when we finally buy a house. How should we care for this tree?
Answer: While the little trees are charming during the holidays, it can be very difficult to keep dwarf Alberta spruce as indoor plants because they need a winter chilling period for their overall health. They also resent the typcially hot and dry atmosphere indoors during the heating season. If you can locate a cool spot in your home you may be able to keep it healthy, but please don't be disappointed if it doesn't work. Place it in the coolest bright location you have (an unheated room is good, otherwise the floor is often cooler than anywhere else) and keep it barely moist until spring when it begins active growth. Then keep it moist not soggy. If possible, set it outdoors for the summer, beginning in early spring. |
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Q&A: Caring for Amaryllis Question: I have 4 'Christmas' Amaryllis that I planted in 2-week intervals to extend the bloom period. The first to bloom has done quite well, producing two 20-inch stalks with 4-6 blooms each. The blossoms are starting to wilt now. Should I cut off the stems after the blossoms fade? Do amaryllis bloom only once per year?
Answer: Your amaryllis will only produce one flush of flowering stems per year. The stems should be cut down when the flowers fade, but the foliage should remain until it withers and dies back on its own. If the flowers are wilting prematurely it might indicate poor storage conditions, not enough light, too much water, or some other cultural problem. Here are some general guidelines for coaxing the bulbs to bloom again next year: Amaryllis bulbs grow best in bright light at temperatures of 60 to 70F. Place bulbs in soil so that the top half of the bulb is exposed. The flower stalk will emerge first, followed by two or more leaves. After flowering, cut off the stalk but allow the leaves to remain. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. In the spring place the pot outdoors in a shady place. In late summer, when the leaves turn yellow and die, stop watering, bring the plant indoors, and allow it to rest in a cool, dry place for about three months. Around the first of December, repot the bulb in fresh soil and place it in a bright room. Begin watering again and a new flower stalk and new leaves will emerge from the bulbs, beginning the process anew. Hope this information helps you keep your Amaryllis blooming for many years! |
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Tip: Keep Birds Away From Citrus As oranges and other citrus ripen, birds peck holes in the fruit exposing the flesh to insects and rot diseases. Keep birds away by covering small trees with netting or use scare-eye balloons and reflective tape around the trees. |
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