Taking Care of Our Growing Gifts

Sending specialty flowers on special occasions are made easy today because of the extra service that flower shops have offer to their customers. These are payed extra but for people who are busy and can not personally give their gifts , they are very much willing to pay extra for it. Giving plants is a website online that sells growing plants on a specialty designed pot or planter. They came up with the idea of giving or sending gifts that grow instead of the traditional bouquet of flowers which will eventually wither and die after some hours. One of their best selling potted plant this Christmas season is the Christmas cactus in rattan basket. This type of plant blooms at both Spring and Christmas time, and is a very unique and special gift that you could give to a friend or your special someone this season.

The Christmas cacti are popular flowering houseplant which are native to Brazil and are available in a wide variety of colors including red, rose, purple, lavender, peach, orange, cream, and white. There are few things to remember when growing a Christmas cacti, first of all, this type of plant appreciates bright but indirect light. Since, this is a houseplant, you must make sure that it is place in a well-lit location, like near the window, but away from direct sunlight which can stunt growth and burn the leaves, as well as places like near the drafts, heat vents, fireplaces or other sources of hot air. Second is by providing a source of humidity for the plant, if you live in a dry environment. you could put a tray of water next to the plant so that the water evaporates and thus, provides humidity for the plant.

Third, you need to water them with care, make sure that this plant receives the exact amount of water that it needs to grow. Do not over water or under water it, because unlike the other specie of cactus, Christmas cacti is tropical plant and not a dessert cacti. Last but not the least is by adding fertilizers to assist plant growth. Fertilizing is important to keep the plant in good condition, it should be fertilized 2 to 4 times a year with a 20-20 feed, but stop feeding about a month before the buds appear. Having your own plant at home, is also like having a baby because you must make sure that you provide them with your attention, love and care for them to grow happily.