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General Flower Care Tips
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Flowering
Indoor Plants
Flowering plants are easy to care for provided you follow a few simple rules.
They need good light, particularly in winter – so place them near an east
or south-facing window. Most flowering plants grow best in moderate temperatures,
away from radiators and drafts and they also enjoy humidity as high as possible.
Increase humidity around the plant by placing it in a plant box or jardinière
filled with moist peat moss.Keep an eye on the soil. If it is dry to the touch,
add more water, making sure to wet the soil all the way down. If you keep flowering
plants longer than six to eight weeks, some plant food should be added.
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A bit of Flower History
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Here are some of
the meanings that may be ascribed to your gift of flowers:
Azalea - temperance
Baby's Breath - everlasting love
Buttercup - childishness
Carnation - pride / beauty
Daisy - innocence
Fern - sincerity
Geranium - comfort
Purple Lilac - first emotions of love
White Lilac - innocence
Orchid - love / beauty
Rose - love
Red Rose - passionate love
Pink Rose - friendship
Tulip - love
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