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Sep
10

Christmas Cactus Questions

written by Ivy

Q: I have five Christmas cacti that had flowers on them when I brought them home but haven’t re-bloomed yet. What’s the deal? I have them in bright light and I feed them violet food, but no flowers, what should I do?
A: There’s a lot going on in this question. First, when did you bring [...]

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May
11

Brown thumbs rejoice!

written by Ivy

I’ve found the world’s most fool-proof plant.
I came across a basket at my last sojourn to the greenhouse at my favorite local nursery. It was filled with a mass of fuzzy, spiky balls. “Air Plants 3 for ten dollars” the sign said.
Tillandsia!
My favorite epiphytic bromeliad!
These plants are great. If you have ever wanted to get [...]

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