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Day 23 🪴🌱
🍀 SOLEIROLIA SOLEIROLII
Also known as Baby’s Tears, is a charming, low-growing, evergreen perennial perfect for adding a delicate touch to your garden or indoor space.
Characteristics:
1. Trailing, delicate stems
2. Small, round, tear-shaped leaves (1-2 cm)
3. Bright green, variegated, or golden foliage
4. Tiny white flowers (rarely produced indoors)
5. Fast-growing, spreading habit
Care Tips:
1. Bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
2. High humidity (50-70%)
3. Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry slightly
4. Fertilize monthly during growing season
5. Prune regularly to maintain shape
6. Repot every 2-3 years
Propagation:
1. Stem cuttings
2. Division
3. Leaf cuttings
Benefits:
1. Air purification
2. Low-maintenance
3. Ornamental value
4. Suitable for hanging baskets or terrariums
5. Indoor decor
6. Outdoor gardening: Use Soleirolia soleirolii in shady areas or as a groundcover
Common Issues:
1. Overwatering (root rot)
2. Underwatering (leaf drop)
3. Pests (mealy… 0 reply
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Day 20 🪴🌱
🍀HELICONIA
is a genus of flowering plants native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and the Caribbean. They're known for their striking, waxy flowers and vibrant foliage.
*Types of Heliconia:*
1. Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's Beak)
2. Heliconia caribaea (Caribbean Heliconia)
3. Heliconia aurea (Golden Heliconia)
4. Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw)
5. Heliconia stricta (Red Heliconia)
*Characteristics:*
1. Brightly colored flowers (red, orange, yellow, green)
2. Waxy, curved bracts (modified leaves)
3. Long, narrow leaves
4. Grows 3-15 feet tall
5. Prefers high humidity, partial shade
*Care Tips:*
1. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering
2. Fertilize monthly during growing season
3. Prune dead flowers and leaves
4. Repot every 2-3 years
5. Protect from frost and extreme temperatures
*Uses:*
1. Ornamental plant in gardens and indoor spaces
2. Cut flower arrangements
3. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
4. Traditional medicine in some cu… 0 reply
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Day 18 🪴🌱
🍀GERANIUM
A beautiful and versatile flowering plant that's perfect for indoor and outdoor gardening. Here are some interesting facts and care tips for Geranium:
Interesting Facts:
- Geranium is a genus of plants that includes over 400 species.
- They're native to South Africa, but some species are found in North America, Asia, and Europe.
- Geraniums are also known as "Pelargoniums" and are often confused with the genus "Geranium", which is a different plant altogether!
- They have beautiful, showy flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colored.
- Geraniums are a popular choice for gardens and containers due to their low maintenance and high impact.
Care Tips:
- Lighting: Full sun to partial shade, depending on the species.
- Watering: Well-draining soil and moderate watering needs.
- Humidity: Average humidity levels, around 40-50%.
- Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- Fertilization: Feed during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer.
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Day 16 🪴🌱
🍀GERBERA DAISY
A beautiful and cheerful flower that's perfect for brightening up any space. Here are some interesting facts and care tips for Gerbera daisies:
Interesting Facts:
- Gerbera daisies are native to South Africa and are also known as "Gerbera jamesonii".
- They're a popular choice for bouquets and arrangements because of their vibrant colors and daisy-like appearance.
- Gerbera daisies come in a range of colors, including pink, yellow, orange, red, and bi-colored.
- They're a symbol of happiness, innocence, and purity.
Care Tips:
- Lighting: Bright, indirect light but can tolerate full sun.
- Watering: Moderate, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: Average, 40-60%.
- Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- Fertilization: Feed during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer.
- Potting: Use well-draining soil and a pot that allows for good air circulation.
Some things to keep in mind when growing Gerbera daisies:
- They can b… 1 reply
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