Category Archives: Garden Tips

Cyclamen Care

Cyclamen bloom during coolers months, making them a popular winter houseplant. The plants will go dormant in summer, unless your home is kept cool. Light – Bright, indirect sunlight is preferred while Cyclamen are actively growing. If the plant goes dormant, it can be moved into a lower light environment until temperatures begin to cool. […]

Calla Lily Care

Though they are primarily grown outdoors, Calla Lilies make for wonderful houseplants. Light – Indoors, Calla Lilies want lots of bright, indirect light. Moderate to low light will impact flowering and direct sunlight can lead to leaf scorch. Water – Water once the top third of the soil is dry. Soil – Evenly moist, well-draining […]

Bromeliad Care

Bromeliads are unique houseplants, grown for their brightly colored foliage that is sometimes mistakenly referred to as flowers. While Bromeliads do bloom, it is difficult to do inside the average home. Light – Bright, indirect light. Do not expose them to direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch. Moderate and low light will result in […]

Amaryllis Care

These bulbs are primarily grown between Thanksgiving and Christmas, though they can be planted anytime mid-fall through early-spring. Amaryllis can be purchased in four ways; bulbs, waxed bulbs, bulb kits and started plants. Light – Bright, indirect light. As the Amaryllis grows, rotate it regularly to unsure the stem grows straight. Avoid direct sunlight to […]

ZZ Plant Care

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, more commonly known as the ZZ Plant, is an easy to care for houseplant, suitable for those new to indoor gardening and those looking for a low maintenance plant that doesn’t need a lot of fussing. Light – Does well in many lighting conditions from low to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight […]