With the holidays rapidly approaching, it is a great time to give the gift of a blooming plant that can be used to decorate the home. Here are some tips to keep your plant healthy, happy and ready to bloom. Christmas cactus and Amaryllis are plants native to Central and South America while Poinsettia comes from Mexico. Since these are all tropical plants, they share a lot of basic “do’s and don’ts.” Do keep plants in windows with bright, indirect lighting. Do provide room temperatures between 65-70°. If you’re comfortable, so is the plant. Cool temperatures will help it keep the blossoms longer. Do water when the top 1” of soil feels dry to the touch, but don’t let your plant sit in standing water. Do fertilize with a balanced, all-purpose liquid fertilizer only after your plant has finished blooming. Don’t place your plant near cold drafts or excessive heat….
