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Feb 2, 2008, 03:33 AM
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How to care for an indoor plant for dummies.
I just received a potted plant for my birthday. As there is no sun out this time of year. I was wondering how to care for this beautiful plant so that is stands the test of time.
It's a hacineath (I have no clue how to spell this), tulips, and daisy combo in a pot.
Thank you for any and all information!:D
Have a fantastic night!:cool:
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Junior Member
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Feb 2, 2008, 03:59 AM
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I have seen smaller indoor UV lights specifically designed for growing herbs and such for cooking. One of these would work fine, unfortunately they are typically a shorter stand and would give you the hight you would need for tulips and such.
Here is a link to a sight for purchasing plant bulbs that can be used in just an ordinary light fixture. -
Ge, 65r30pl, 65w, 120v, Indoor Reflector Plant Light Bu
Good luck and happy gardening!
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Vision Expert
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Feb 2, 2008, 04:33 AM
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Can I just put it near a lamp?
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Junior Member
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Feb 2, 2008, 05:17 AM
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Yes, as long as it is getting an ample supply of light. You also want to make sure that you shut the light off throughout the night, because the plants will need a resting period. If you have a do-it-yourself store around (such as Ace true hardware) the employees will be able to help you find the right sized light bulb for the amount of plants you have.
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Uber Member
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Feb 2, 2008, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
Can I just put it near a lamp?
Hello Momma:
Regular incandescent bulbs lack some of the light spectrum that your plant needs. Besides, your plant doesn't need sunshine. It just needs bright light. Put it in a southern exposed window.
excon
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Ultra Member
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Feb 2, 2008, 05:58 AM
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Put it near a window on warmer days, and water about once per week.
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Vision Expert
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Feb 2, 2008, 04:35 PM
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Thanks for the help excon and jjcj, I'll do that.
Mowerman--there aren't warmer days here, especially right now. It's rain and 32 degree weather until June. My plant will die if I try to rely on the weather. And I only need to water ONCE per week??
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Uber Member
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Feb 6, 2008, 02:10 PM
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What you have is essentially a bunch of bulbs. The hyacinth and tulips will bloom and fade. The daisies will last a bit longer. When everything has completed blooming you can replant everything outside in the yard. The bulbs will come up each spring and the daisies are in the crysantamum family and will come back each summer with lots of new growth. You have yourself a perpetual little garden if you replant outdoors.
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