Blooming Spring Bulb Garden
Paperwhites
Amaryllis
Spring Bulb Garden
Over the next week or so, the blooms erupt in colors and it
is fascinating to watch. Something we take for granted: the
simple pleasure of flowers blooming. After all booms are
complete, the bulbs can be transferred to the garden for
the next year.
Common names: zygocactus, Christmas cactus

Description: Named for its blooming season, these cacti have individual stem joints that are 1 to 1 1/2
inches long. Satiny, many-petaled flowers hang from pendulous branches, making them lovely
blooming plants. Colors include lavender, purple, pink, red and white. They grow 1 to 1 1/2 feet high.

Special care: These blooming plants thrive in bright indirect light. Night temperatures should be no
lower than 55 F/13 C. Keep the soil evenly moistened, and fertilize every two weeks while flowering.
Keep humidity levels medium to high. Watch for wilt diseases and spider mites.
Amaryllis
After plant fades it can be replanted (cut off leaves and dry out first). Measures overall approximately
16"H. So simple, they make easy grow projects for kids. Measures overall approximately 16"H. they
make great gifts for inquisitive kids. Caution: Amaryllis sap is toxic, wash hands.
azalea
cylamen
Common names: bromeliad, urn plant, flaming sword

Description: These foliage plants have central floral spikes up to 2 feet tall and 8- to 10-inch long
spiny-edged leaves that form a cup that can hold water. In some species, the flower has waxy, colored
leaves. Other species send up an actual inflorescence. These plants bloom six weeks to four months,
depending on variety.

Special care: Drench dry soil and fertilize monthly. Drain excess water. Keep the central cups of foliage
filled with water, but change it weekly. Keep plants in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the
leaves.
Common names: azalea

Description: These low, woody shrubs have leathery, dark green leaves and 3- to 6-inch clusters of red,
orange, coral, pink, white or purple flowers. They make excellent blooming plants.

Special care: Check daily. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Apply water directly to the root medium. Keep
the foliage and flowers dry to prevent fungal diseases. Do not use fertilizer. Place azaleas in bright,
indirect light. Blooming life is two to four weeks or more, depending on cultivar. Leaf drop may be
caused by dry soil, intense shade or cool temperatures combined with intense light. Pinch off new,
green shoots that extend beyond the flowers.
Common names: cyclamen

Description: Blooms have five petals and sweep up to resemble butterflies in this popular blooming
plant. Heart-shaped, dark green foliage has silvery markings. Flowers are available in white, red,
lavender and pink shades; they may be bicolored with a darker center circle. Individual flowers last 10
days to two weeks. Plants last about three weeks.

Special care: Keep soil fairly moist, but don't allow plants to stand in water. Remove old leaves and
blossoms. Provide bright, indirect light.
Common names: African violet, violet

Description: A popular blooming plant, African violets have fuzzy heart-shaped leaves with light green or
red-violet undersides and some have ruffled, smooth or serrated edges. A few varieties have
variegated foliage. Petal variations include single, double and ruffled. Colors include deep purple,
lavender, pink, yellow, white, red, and bi-colors

Special care: Remove old blooms and yellowing leaves. Keep barely moist and fertilize monthly with
all-purpose food. Do not let water touch leaves. With plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, or 14 to 16 hours
of artificial light, they flower continuously and can last many years. Avoid placing them in a drafty area.
Common names: jade

Description: These easy-to-grow succulents have shiny, medium green, elliptical leaves, which reach 1
to 2 inches long, and are often edged in red. Their leaves are 1 to 2 inches long, and the plants grow
18 to 30 inches tall. They sometimes have tiny pinkish-white flowers.

Special care: Their worst two enemies are overwatering and low light. They prefer bright light, but direct
sun of more than four hours can cause leave scorch. Maintain soil on the dry side. Water soil
thoroughly, then allow it to become completely dry before watering again. Don't overwater; this results
in injury to delicate roots. The plants tolerate lower light levels, but their growth habit has a more open,
elongated appearance. With higher light levels, the plants produce a more sturdy, compact growth
habit.

Description: These blooming plants' flowers last for many weeks. The plant grows 8 to 12 inches tall
with masses of small four-petaled leaves that are red, orange, coral, gold, yellow and purple. They
have thick, waxy leaves with a succulent appearance.

Special care: Water when soil feels dry to the touch and drain excess water from tray. Plants can
withstand periods of dry soil. Maintain flower color with bright, indirect sunlight daily for at least four
hours. Remove dead leaves and spent blossoms. The blooming period usually lasts four to eight
weeks.
Common names: cacti (plural), cactus (singular)

Description: More than 2,500 varieties of cacti exist. Some popular varieties are pincushion, powder all
have thick, fleshy, green stems. Most have sharp needles, but some are covered with hair-like fibers.
Cacti live for several years, and some flower each season.

Special care: These plants are hardy and occupy minimum space, making them ideal houseplants.
Give plants six to eight hours of bright, direct light each day. Additional sun may burn plants. Water
plants thoroughly, but allow soil to dry between waterings.
Common names: chrysanthemum, mum, florist mum

Description: Colors include pink, yellow, red, white, bronze, magenta and purple.

Special care: Water blooming plants every two days, even at risk of overwatering. Wilting shortens life.
Give plants plenty of bright, indirect light, which encourages buds to open. Direct sunlight can burn
flowers.
Crysanthemum
Cacti
Kalanchoe
Jade
African Violet
Bromeliad
Christmas Cactus
Blooming, Christmas, Spring
Whether green, colored, or blooming; plants cheer up anyone's spirit naturally.
They give off oxygen, and naturally make everyone feel better. Most all our plants
require very little care, and care instructions are always sent with every potted
order.
geranium
Common names: geranium, ivy geranium

Description: Geraniums have scalloped leaves and clusters of five-petalled flowers. Variations include
double flowers and dark or white leaf variegation. Ivy geranium leaves resemble English ivy; shoots
cascade over the edges of containers. Colors include red, pink, salmon, orange, magenta, purple,
white and bicolors. Different species have fragrances including rose, lemon, peppermint, apple and
nutmeg scents. They make excellent bedding and blooming plants.

Special care: Water when the soil is fairly dry and remove excess water. They do best in direct sunlight
but grow well in partial sun also. Give potted plants all-purpose plant food monthly. Cut back a third of
the growth from plants kept over winter. Keep foliage dry.
heather
Common names: heather, calluna, Scotch heather

Description: These evergreen shrubs consist of tight stems covered with tiny leaves that are 1/8-inch
long. They grow from 4 inches to 3 feet tall. They have 6- to 10-inch flower spikes and come in purple,
lavender, pink and white.

Special care: Keep product stored at 34 to 38 F/1 to 3 C. Do not prune tips because doing so
accelerates water loss. Water plants frequently, but do not allow them to stand in water or to dry out.
They are susceptible to fungus disease during moist, humid summers, so use a fungicide at the first
sign of infection. They are fairly drought-resistant. They prefer full sun.
hydrangea
Common names: hydrangea, big-leaved hydrangea, hortensia

Description: Four-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually 4 to 8 inches wide.
Coarsely-toothed leaves grow 6 to 8 inches long on woody shrubs. Flowers bloom in blue, white,
lavender and pink

Special care: Blooms live two to four weeks. Provide bright, indirect light. Provide plenty of water to
prevent wilting and remove excess water from saucers. Maintain an evenly moist soil medium, but be
cautious of over watering, which can damage the plant. Plants in bloom do not need fertilizer
Common names: paperwhites, narcissus
lily
Common names: lily, Easter lily

Description: Long, narrow leaves cover a single stem. At the top, they divide into three to seven stems,
each with a single bud. Open flowers are six-pointed, white and trumpet-shaped. The fragrant blooms
can last seven days to three weeks.

Special care: Keep plants watered regularly and keep soil well drained. Plants in bloom need a lot of
water and prefer a well-lit location out of direct sunlight. Remove the yellow anthers to prevent staining
of white petals. To reflower the next season, continue to water it until foliage matures, then plant
outside in late spring.

According to the National Animal Poison Control Center, certain types of lilies can cause renal failure in
cats that have ingested any part of the lily. The Society of American Florists recommends keeping lilies
out of the reach of cats.

It is important to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans.
phalenopsis orchid
Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis

Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and
shape.  Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings.
Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting
throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and
bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress.  
The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while
dendrobiums are often white or lavender.

see our
orchids page
poinsettia
Common names: poinsettia

Description: Poinsettias are a popular gift and home decoration for the Christmas season. Flower-like bracts as large as 12
inches across grow on these potted plants and may be red, white, pink, yellow, speckled or variegated; these bracts surround the
tiny, yellow true flowers.

Despite the longstanding myth, the poinsettia is the most widely tested plant and has been proven to be non-toxic
Research conducted at
The Ohio State University conclusively proved that all parts of the poinsettia are non-toxic to both humans
and pets.
According to POISINDEX®, the information resource used by the majority of poison control centers around the country, a 50-pound
child would have to eat 500-600 poinsettia leaves to surpass the experimental doses that showed no toxicity.
In addition, a study released last year by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University found that out of that out
of nearly 23,000 poinsettia exposures reported to poison control centers nationwide, there was essentially no toxicity of
significance of any kind.


Special care: Water thoroughly when soil surface feels dry remove excess water from trays and foil covers. Bright, indirect light will
prolong their life.
rose bush
Common names: spray rose, pot rose

Description: Pot roses have clusters of blooms 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Blooms come in red, yellow,
white, and pink

Special care: Display in a well-lit location, but avoid direct sunlight.
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