Cactus Are Indoor Plants Too

One of the many characteristics of a cactus plant is it can survive in extremely dry environments or places. Cactus plants also shows many adaptations to conserve water especially with the help of spine to prevent water loss by reducing air flow. They are mostly noted for their sharp spines and ability to thrive in hot places, but what we really don't know is that these cactus and other succulent plants can actually adopt to the environment indoors with just a various amount of light and humidity. Cactus plants comes in a number of varieties and shapes, some have striking blooms and they also make a colorful, hearty houseplants.

All cactus are succulent meaning that they can store water and all are also perennial meaning they can last for many years given the right growth practices. Although it is easy to grow these kind of plants, one must also be knowledgeable enough or at least know some basics and the do's and don't on caring for the cactus plant. I actually have a medium cactus garden at home which I bought online since it was for sale. It has seven different cacti and succulent in a 7" planter which is a delightful sight at home. I had to read books and also check facts on the internet on how to take care and maintain these type of plants because it is still possible to experience failure, so knowing a few best practices on how to grow cactus on containers will definitely ensure success.

Always remember to put your cactus plant in the sunniest part of your home and when learning how to grow them, be careful also not to prick your hand, so you must always use a gardening gloves when working with them. One good cactus growing tip is to lift the pot to see how heavy it is. If it feels lighter than usual, it means it is time to water your indoor cactus.

Care for Gift Plants

 

People nowadays are becoming more aware of giving live plants as a gift rather than cut flowers. Out of many specie and varieties of flowers, one that is rapidly becoming most popular potted houseplant, behind poinsettias at Christmas are the Orchids. What others don't know is that, orchids have long been a symbol of love and beauty, just like the roses. They are favored as corsage worn on the dress, or as wristband at many proms and weddings and many more special events. They are mostly grown by enthusiasts for their sheer elegance and fascination. For many people, their first gift orchid is the beginning of a long-term love affair with these flowers. But it can seem a long way from a lovely gift orchid to a thriving collection of flowering plants.

Finding or choosing the right kind of orchid to suit the environment of your home is the first start to proper care of orchids. But, how about those who received the orchids as a gift? Since they don't really have much of a choice, what they can do is research on how to care for that type of orchid plant. Miltonia orchid in wood and wicker container can often be seen on flower shops and they become popular even on online shops nowadays. When you first receive your orchid, it will likely be in bloom and obviously you want to prolong the bloom as long as possible. Most people who are new to orchids think the plants needs loads of water to grow well, but it's just not true. Orchids with wet roots are susceptible to root rot and other problems because most orchids grow on trees and their roots need fresh air flow to be healthy.

Re-potting a blooming orchid, especially one that arrived in such a beautiful container is too stressful on the plant and it will drop it's blooms. Instead of re-potting it's better to hold off on the water, wait three days or a week and make sure that you don't place your orchids where it will experience cold drafts or exposure to direct sunlight or heating vents. Those are just simple and basic steps in caring for your orchids, but our orchid will go a very long way or will thrive healthily with just following those simple steps.

Gifts Are For Everyone

Gifts, with or without occasion is given to a family member, a friend, or someone that is close to your heart. Gifts are often symbol of love and affection for someone and are often given without any expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is always meant to be free. These gifts are usually packaged or wrapped in a wrapping paper ad accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the recipient's name, and the givers name. But for lovers, a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolate plus a teddy bear are the usual gifts of a man to the woman he loves. These gifts would eventually melt a woman's heart and would leave them happy and proud for days.

But, what if we could give a gift that will not just leave us happy for days or weeks but instead will leave us happy for years. And that everyday it would remind us how a friendship or a love has started and it is growing with your relationship day by day. Giving a bouquet of roses is something very sweet and special, but it will soon wither and die and you will eventually forget about it after a couple of months. But with the true rose plant, your loved one will surely take care and maintain it's beauty for years, seeing it everyday would remind them how much you truly love and care for them. Mini pink roses in wide weave with handles is an ideal gift for any special person in your life because it symbolizes sweetness or admiration rather than passion and romance which the red rose symbolizes.

A gift is an expression of love or friendship and it is always given to someone who truly deserves to receive it. Gifts always makes our hearts warmer, may it be, we are the one giving or the one receiving it.