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February 27, 2011 - March 5, 2011 Archives

The Mandarin Wind Hibiscus is blooming again

As daylight appears brighter and days are getting longer, the healthier and fuller Mandarin Wind Hibiscus with new, darker green leaves has also produced new buds. 3.5.11 The first flower of the second indoor-blooming period opened today. 3.5.11 The orange...

March 5, 2011 11:00 am
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Poinsettia: 'How long can this be going on?'

Poinsettia, the symbol of Christmas, usually blooms past New Year's before it starts to lose its luster. It is rare to see them still fresh and beautiful beyond Valentine's Day. 3.1.11 It's now the first week of March with spring...

March 3, 2011 12:24 pm
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Pearl Bells Kalanchoe from last year

The 'Pearl Bells' Kalanchoe kept indoors as a house plant in the same container has continued to produce healthy, glossy, succulent leaves. Some new growth was spotted in early January and I thought that would lead to flower buds but...

February 28, 2011 10:59 am
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