This plant will flourish even under the care of those with the proverbial "black thumb." I often ignore mine's watering needs until I happen to notice that the leaves are beginning to wither. A little refresher restores it to full health within a few hours. It is better to keep it on the dry side than to over-water, and it blooms best when slightly rootbound. Transplant only when the soil is depleted and if possible, simply restore the plant to a pot of the same size or only slightly larger.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
World's Most Satisfactory Houseplant
This plant will flourish even under the care of those with the proverbial "black thumb." I often ignore mine's watering needs until I happen to notice that the leaves are beginning to wither. A little refresher restores it to full health within a few hours. It is better to keep it on the dry side than to over-water, and it blooms best when slightly rootbound. Transplant only when the soil is depleted and if possible, simply restore the plant to a pot of the same size or only slightly larger.
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