| General
Flower Care Tips |
Foliage
Indoor Plants
Foliage plants enjoy being placed near a window where they can receive good
sunlight for most of the day; however they do not like harsh, mid-summer sunshine.Soil
should be kept moist. If the soil dries out add enough water to wet the soil
all the way to the bottom of the pot. Drain off any excess water. Since the
amount of soil and nutrients available in a small pot is limited, add small
quantities of plant food.
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| A
bit of Flower History |
If
you decide to give the gift of flowers, it will mean so much more if you're familiar
with some of the meanings behind them. Imagine giving a bouquet of purple irises,
crocuses, and ivy to your special someone on Valentine's Day, and being able to
share that this was a traditional bouquet given on this day in Medieval times
because the iris meant "heat aflame," the crocus, "joy," and
the ivy ensured the recipient was wanted "above all others." A red carnation
was delivered to a loved one who was absent, and snowdrops sent a message of the
desire to rekindle an old romance.
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