Description
Book SynopsisBloom is the only modern guide to cultivating flowering houseplants that includes insider secrets to encourage these beautiful plants to bloom and thrive.
Trade Review"New and experienced growers alike will relish these strategies for adding a little flower power." * Publishers Weekly *
"As a pet owner, I also love that the author doesn’t just go into care and prorogation to keep the plant healthy, but toxicity. Many pet parents have good intentions with houseplants but don’t realize that some are poisonous to cats and/or dogs. Pet parents can make informed decisions perfect for their household with great information." * Budget Earth *
"Suitable for experienced or new houseplant owners, the book covers basics such as soil health, light and water needs, pot shapes, pruning, environmental conditions and how to solve problems that may arise." * California Bountiful Magazine *
Table of Contents1 Caring for Flowering Houseplants Light, Potting Medium, Containers, Water, Humidity, Grooming
2 It’s Bloom Time! Bloom Cycles and Photoperiodism
Fertilizer
Root Systems and Dormancy
Plant Health
3 Flower Portraits
Bromeliads Aechmea fasciata—Silver Urn
Billbergia species
Guzmania lingulata—Scarlet Star
Tillandsia ionantha—Air Plant
Wallisia cyanea (formerly Tillandsia)—Pink Quill or Blue Flowered Torch
Cacti and Other Succulents Adenium obesum—Desert Rose or Mock Azalea
Ceropegia species—String of Hearts or Rosary Vine
Cleistocactus winteri—Golden Rat Tail, Cactus or Golden Monkey Tail
Epiphyllum oxypetalum—Queen of the Night or Orchid Cactus
Euphorbia milii—Crown of Thorns or Christ Plant
Hoya species—Wax Plant or Porcelain Flower
Huernia zebrina—Lifesaver Plant or Little Owl Eyes
Orbea variegata (formerly Stapelia)—Starfish Flower or Carrion Flower
Rhipsalis pilocarpa—Hairy-Stemmed Rhipsalis
Gesneriads Aeschynanthus radicans—Lipstick Plant
Columnea species—Goldfish Plant or Dancing Dolphins
Episcia species—Flame Violet or Peacock Plant
Kohleria species—Kohleria
Nematanthus gregarius—Goldfish Plant or Clog Plant
Primulina species—Vietnamese Violet
Streptocarpus section Saintpaulia (formerly Saintpaulia ionantha)—African Violet
Streptocarpus subgenus Streptocarpella (formerly Streptocarpella saxorum)—Nodding Violet
or False African Violet
Streptocarpus subgenus Streptocarpus—Cape Primrose
Orchids Gastrochilus retrocallus (formerly Haraella retrocalla)—Fragrant Mini Orchid
Gomesa echinata (formerly Baptistonia echinata)—Bee Orchid
Ludisia discolor—Jewel Orchid
Paphiopedilum species—Slipper Orchid or Lady Slipper Orchid
Phalaenopsis—Moth Orchid
Holiday Plants Cyclamen persicum—Florist Cyclamen
Euphorbia pulcherrima—Poinsettia or Christmas Star
Hippeastrum—Amaryllis or Knight’s Star Lily
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana—Flaming Katy or Florist Kalanchoe
Oxalis triangularis—False Shamrock or Good Luck Plant
Schlumbergera species—Holiday Cactus or Christmas Cactus
Stephanotis floribunda—Madagascar Jasmine or Bridal Flower
More Blooms Anthurium andraeanum—Flamingo Flower or Painter’s Palette
Aphelandra squarrosa—Zebra Plant
Begonia species—Begonia
Citrus species—Citrus
Clerodendrum thomsoniae—Bleeding-Heart Vine or Butterfly Flower
Clivia miniata—Natal Lily
Gardenia jasminoides—Gardenia or Cape Jasmine
Justicia brandegeeana (formerly Beloperone guttata)—Shrimp Plant or False
Medinilla magnifica—Rose Grape or Chandelier Tree
Spathiphyllum—Peace Lily or White Sails
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