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How do you get bromeliads to rebloom?
Use a well draining soil mix. Keep the center of the bromeliad filled with water and add diluted liquid seaweed or diluted compost tea once every two weeks. This will encourage the young bromeliad to flourish and grow up so it can be ready…
Should hens and chicks be indoors?
Even though this succulent is cold-hardy, it grows best in mild temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees. So growing hens and chicks indoors is not only possible, but also good for them as long as they get enough light. Keep them near a…
How long do cyclamens stay outside?
On the plant, individual flowers last for a couple of weeks. Because nature leaves nothing to chance, even small cyclamen produce several flowers over a period of a few weeks. At the other end of the scale, as an example, I have a corm…
Does monkey grass like wet soil?
Mondo grass can tolerate almost anything, including deer, but fails without adequate moisture. It is not a true grass, but it does have strappy leaves and a clumping habit. ... In summer it brightens up the area with lavender or white…
Is Big Beef same as beefsteak?
Finally in 1994 those wishes came true with Big Beef. The large fruit has old-time tomato flavor and the vines are resistant to many of the problems that can discourage gardeners. ... Compared to other beefsteak types, Big Beef is early and…
Is Ostrich Fern indoor plant?
Thinking of bringing this exotic-looking bit of nature indoors? Ostrich fern houseplants do well as long as their outdoor growing conditions are met. Keep them out of direct light and keep them moist. Be prepared though for an occasional…
Should I plant spiderwort?
Spiderwort plants do best in partial shade but will do equally well in sunny areas as long as the soil is kept moist. Spiderworts can be grown from purchased plants or propagated through division, cuttings, or seed. Plant them in spring…
Do peppermint plants repel bugs?
Spearmint and peppermint are reputed to work well against insects like mosquitoes, flies, and spiders, making them ideal for the backyard garden.
moreover, Is peppermint the same as mint? The term "mint" is an umbrella term for the…
Is catmint the same as lavender?
Although there are some differences among species, most species of lavender have narrow, dark green to gray-green leaves. Catmint's heart-shaped, gray-green leaves have a scalloped edge. Catmint begins blooming in late spring and continues…
Are bottlebrush trees messy?
Those red bottlebrush-looking flowers are known to shed, and when they do, all those individual red needle-like parts scatter into many pieces.
moreover, Do bottle trees have invasive roots? The root system is regarded as being non…