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Keep the holiday fragrance going
all winter long with fresh herbs! Rosemary, lavender and
thyme, along with many other herbs will add a wonderful
aroma to your home. To prevent problems, avoid crowding
the plants, keep the soil evenly moist (but not soggy),
and fertilize once or twice a month with a liquid
houseplant fertilizer.
Poinsettias
thrive in bright indirect natural daylight. At least six
hours a day is recommended, but place them away from
direct sun, which will cause the color to fade. Place
this holiday icon well away from cold drafts, and also
away from sources of heat, such as heating vents and
fireplaces. Keep the plant evenly moist, without
allowing it to sit in water inside the foil wrap. To
determine if your poinsettia needs water, touch a finger
to the surface of the soil. If it's dry to the touch,
water the plant until water starts to flow out of the
bottom of the pot.
Holiday Cactus
during bloom, keep in bright, indirect light in a cool
room
(65°–68° F.), and let
dry slightly between waterings. Cooler temperatures will
help the blooms last longer. If the leaves wrinkle and
flowers fall, the plant is too dry or too warm. Once
blooming is finished, fertilize once a month from April
through October.
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