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Pink polka-dot plant

Sale ends January 30th.

]]> http://www.incahoots.biz/blogshop/house-plants/january-plant-sale/feed/ 0 http://www.incahoots.biz/blogshop/house-plants/plant-sales/ http://www.incahoots.biz/blogshop/house-plants/plant-sales/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:59:25 +0000 Brian http://www.incahoots.biz/blogshop/?p=489 Indoor tropical plants are 20% off now through the 19th! This doesn’t include blooming plants, basket arrangements, mixed, planters or fairy gardens.

Out of bloom African violets are 2 for $5! The color of the blooms will be a fun surprise.

Out of bloom Orchids are 50% off! Hurry in while they last!

Learn the secrets to creating the perfect habitat to attract the fairy folk. Alena and Natalie will be your hosts for a fun morning of fashioning your very own Fairy Garden. You’ll learn which plants to use, how to plant and care for them, and how to make the little garden accents that fairies love. The focus will be on indoor plant materials

The July 23rd workshop is now full, but if there is enough interest, we will add another workshop on Monday, August 11th. Please give us a call if you’re interested.

Monday, August 11th
10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $35.00 – includes all materials
(note: fairies are not material)
Call 503-472-4923 to reserve your place!

And be sure to return in August to enter the…

Incahoots Fairy Garden Contest
Bring in your best Fairy Garden for a chance to win a one of a kind trophy and a fabulous Incahoots Gift Certificate!
Gardens may be dropped off beginning on Monday, August 11th. Judging, by popular vote of incahoots’ customers, begins on Wednesday, August 13th, so be sure to get your garden here early!
(Note: Contest is open to everyone whether or not you
attend the Fairy Garden Workshop.)

If you’ve been wanting to grow orchids, but are afraid they may be just too difficult, join us on Saturday, June 9th when Linda Mitchell of Sky Island Orchids will be here to demystify the culture of orchids. She will discuss watering, fertilizing, and light requirements as well as demonstrate how and when to re-pot an orchid. Linda and her husband Bill have been specializing in growing Phalaenopsis orchids since 1983.

For years we’ve called these tough plants Pothos, which was easier than Epipremnum. We’re now learning to call them Scindapsus, which is still easier than Epipremnum. No matter what you call them, these are great decorator plants that can handle adverse situations – low-light, neglect, even a panel of critical TV judges (one of which is required by law to have a British accent.) These showy vines are great as hanging plants or set on a bookcase or table to drape elegantly. They can also be trained on trellises and other supports.

Look for these popular varieties:
§ Scindapsus aureus ‘Marble Queen’ ~ Beautifully “marbled” leaves of white and green.
§ Scindapsus aureus ‘Golden Queen’ ~ Variegated leaves of deep green and yellow.
§ Scindapsus aureus ‘Jade’ ~ Leaves of a deep jade green.
§ Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus’ ~ A beautiful slower growing variety with leaves of blue-green with silver markings.

Janet’s tips to help you grow a healthy weeping fig.

I have heard people refer to weeping figs as “easy to grow” and as “impossible, will never try again.” I think the truth lies somewhere in between these two statements. Ficus can be easy to grow if you keep a few things in mind:
Location, location , location….they need light. Lots of it, but not necessarily direct sun, in fact, preferably not.
They also need to be protected from drafts. Don’t locate them by a heater vent or in the path of an opening door.
Your Ficus will need to be watered regularly, but don’t drown it. Water it when the surface feels dry to the touch and make sure that after watering the tree isn’t standing in excess water. Take extra care in the winter not to over water, you may need to cut the water amount in in half. Use a moisture meter if you aren’t sure.
Ficus trees do lose leaves – usually after you move them. It is normal for a Ficus to lose 20% of its foliage as it adapts to a new environment and it may take several weeks to months before it will stop losing leaves. During this time of adjustment avoid the temptation to over water. Be sure to check the plant before you water to make sure it needs a drink.
Ficus benjaminas sometimes will lose leaves in the winter also. To help your Ficus through this low light time, try to clean its leaves and nearby windows. Also, cut back on the amount of water you have been giving it in the pot, but not the humidity. You may need to provide extra humidity in the winter because of the heaters you run to keep warm. I like the use of a humidity tray. (A large tray with rocks in the bottom of it then filled with water to put the plant on top of.) It will keep the humidity up more consistently than misting the leaves, which is another option. In late winter-early spring when the light returns, you can increase the water and give your plant a little boost of fertilizer.
Once the tree is stable and growing it requires minimal care, usually a weekly check of the soil for moisture content and watering if needed. As the tree grows, it may require shaping and pruning, typically every spring, depending on its speed of growth. A well maintained Ficus tree can be a stunning addition to your home for many years.