Category Archives: Potted Plant Care

Caring for Christmas Trees

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Tracy

This Christmas, if you are using a live tree instead of a plastic one, you are essentially bringing a new plant into your home. Caring for this plant is vital during the Christmas Holidays. Improper care of a Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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Oh Those Amaryllis

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tracy

Just like the poinsettia, amaryllis is a bulb that seems to spring up in garden centers around Christmas time. And like the poinsettia, the bulb is native to South America. But unlike the poinsettia, you can get your bulb to … Continue reading →

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Think you Have a “Black Thumb”? You Just May not Have Found the Right Houseplant.

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tracy

If you think you have a “black thumb,” that prevents you from keeping houseplants, chances are good that you just haven’t found the right plant yet. The most common reasons that homeowners end up killing their plants are either water … Continue reading →

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Winterizing Container Plants

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Tracy

It is now late October, and in Northern Arkansas we are experiencing the first freeze warning of the season. For most container gardeners, this means time to move those tender tropical plants inside, and to winterize the plants that will … Continue reading →

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Caladiums Provide Color For Shady Container Gardens

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Tracy

Since shade gardens get so little light, they need lots of color to brighten up. When it’s hot in your shade garden, you might be stumped for something to plant in a container other than impatiens. During times like this, … Continue reading →

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Helping Potted Plants Survive Drought Conditions on a Budget

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tracy

Drought times are especially tricky for container gardeners. Plants in pots have less soil volume and less access to water than plants placed in the ground. If your area is experiencing a drought, the local city may have started water … Continue reading →

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Temperature, Humidity and Fertilzer for African Violets

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tracy

All this week, I’ve focused on the care of African Violets. For the wrap-up of my week on African Violets, I wanted to cover the rest of the basics. Temperature and Humidity African Violets prefer a temperature range between 65 … Continue reading →

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Dealing with African Violet Pests and Problems

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Tracy

Overwatering is the most common problem associated with African violets. The plants will develop crown rot if given too much water. To avoid this, water plants from the bottom by placing them in a bowl of water whenever the soil … Continue reading →

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Why are my African Violets turning Mushy?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tracy

If you have ever tried to care for an African violet the same way as a conventional plant, you may notice that the plant’s leaves turn brown and mushy. This is because the leaves of African Violet plant leaves hate … Continue reading →

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Lighting African Violets

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tracy

When you look at all of the different colors and shapes of African Violets on a shelf in your local garden center, you may think that there are hundreds of varieties. But in reality, there are only six types of … Continue reading →

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