Brighten up your dreary days by keeping pots
1. Miniature Orchids
Gardening Under Glass To create a terrarium, choose a glass container with an opening large enough for your hand. Gently add an inch or two of washed, fine gravel. Top the gravel with a thin layer of activated carbon from the fish. (You can find both at your local pet store.) Next, add moist potting soil You’re ready to plant. Place your terrarium in a variety of light sources, and make sure not to overwater.
2. Begonias
There’s nothing like a tropical-looking Rieger begonia to add a little spring break balm to those crazy January days for corals. Give this low-maintenance plant good, filtered light to ensure it lasts until March. It does best when the soil dries out between waterings. How do you know when it’s thirsty? If the soil feels dry a few inches below the surface, your begonia needs a drink.
3. Hydrangeas
While it can’t really replace the excitement of seeing the first blue & white hydrangea bloom in the yard, it’s nice to be able to add a Southern favorite to any location at any time of year. Keep these greenhouse flowers healthy by watering them only when the soil feels dry. If brown spots appear on their leaves and petals, they’ve had too much. Spring is here, and you can replant them as shrubs outside.
4. Lavender
Welcome the scent of a garden indoors with a pot of Purple Magic Lush Spanish Lavender. This fragrant (but not edible) plant will bloom until spring if you keep it near a window with direct sunlight. Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch. If the decorative container doesn’t have drainage holes, place the plant in its original plastic pot inside the decorative pot; Remove it and pour the water into the sink. Let it drain well before returning, as leaving it in standing water for too long can cause root rot.
5. Ground Leaf
Native to China and Japan, the beautiful quince thrives on neglect. This survivor is a true harbinger of spring, needing only a few mild days in January to bloom. While you can force budding branches to bloom indoors, it’s certainly easier to cut off already-blooming branches from an outdoor shrub and stick them in water.
6. Unforgettable Faux
Are the eternal whites cursed with a black thumb? No one will notice these delightful fakes by William C. Wood. English Field The daisies (left) and daffodils (right) were created by cutting and shaping pieces of copper and tin, then soldering them together to create delicate arrangements. Subtle metallic and oil-based paint finishes give the flowers and leaves a realistic look. After meticulous work, Wood places them in plain terra-cotta containers, which accentuates the effect of the potted plant on a bench.
7. African Violets
Decorate small spaces with pretty pink African violets—they’re popular houseplants because they’re so easy to care for and bloom almost continuously if given the right care. Set this container in a spot that gets bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. If the plant seems long or short, it needs more light.
0 Comments