Fun Flower Facts
How do I take care of my orchid plant?
Orchids enjoy pretty much the same climate as we do however they do not like temperatures much below 50 degrees. The potting medium should be kept damp but never soggy. Keeping them too wet will only result in root loss. Water your orchid early in the day and be careful not to get any water into the top of the leaves. Fertilize every 2 weeks if possible and re-pot the orchid at least every 12-24 months.
Rose Color Trends: Pretty Pink Roses
A rose is a rose is a rose. Or is it? Unbeknownst to most of us, the 1990s spawned a virtual baby boom of rose varieties. Brought on by a fertile production period, today there are close to 120 rose varieties commercially available - up from the few dozen choices found in flower shops in the 1980s. These new rose varieties have not only expanded the color palette - from extreme lights to bright brights - but have enhanced characteristics such as bloom size, shape, stem length and strength of fragrance. Choose roses from the family of traditional bridal pinks or adopted siblings of hip hot pinks. Cousins on this family tree include peaches, apricots, corals and lavenders.