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Houseplant Appreciation Day in San Diego

Today, January 10th, is Houseplant Appreciation Day. It's celebrated throughout the country as a way to focus on the health benefits plants offer as air purifiers that make it so much easier to breathe. Since they take care of us, we should take care of all the green and blooming plants available. At our San Diego flower shops and through our website, you can do your part in celebrating Houseplant Appreciation Day by picking some up for your home or office or sending some as special gifts. Here are some highlights from our plant collection: ZZ PLANT The ZZ Plant is ideal for locations with little natural light and minimal need of water. In fact, it's one of the most low-maintenance plants for the office or home that is available. LEMON-LIME DRACAENA Another low-maintenance plant the lemon-lime dracaena has multi-color leaves in shades of yellow and green. lemon-lime dracaena is easy to care for and the perfect addition to any home or office. There are numerous containers to choose from, including white glass, a rustic tin, or a contemporary woven basket. RUSTIC BROMELIAD PLANTER This garden arrangement includes a bromeliad and other premium green plants that are displayed together in a rustic tin container. CROTON This beautiful plant arrives in a burgundy footed planter, creating an elegant display for the home or office. JADE PLANT IN CONCRETE The jade plant loves the sun and works well indoors or outdoors, especially in the gorgeous San Diego sun. We display the jade plant in a contemporary concrete pot. ORCHIDS & SUCCULENTS Phalaenopsis orchids are accented by numerous types of succulents and arranged in a modern white container. SUCCULENTS IN STONE A variety of California-grown succulent plants is arranged in a stone bowl. TREASURE GARDEN [...]

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Houseplant Appreciation Day is January 10th

While flowers often get the most attention, plants deserve their own day of celebration because they also offer beauty plus provide a healthy environment for us whether they are displayed in a home or office. Green plants are also quite diverse just like flowers, with various textures and colors that provide a range of designs and looks to enjoy, enhancing your décor. Celebrate their beauty today on Houseplant Appreciation Day! January 10th has been designated as Houseplant Appreciation Day so give these plants some extra love today or even think about getting some to spruce up your interior. If you are worried that you don’t have the green thumb to keep them alive and thriving, that’s okay! We offer a great plant care guide that breaks down how to cover the basics so plants are happy, including light, water, temperature and food. Here are some highlights from our plant care guide: African violets are a blooming houseplant that likes moderately bright light but not direct exposure to it. Good drainage is important. Keep soil moist and water at a moderate temperature because cold water could lead to leaf spotting. There is fertilizer available specifically for violets so try and use this type. Violets also like moderate air temperature, making them the perfect houseplant to have in San Diego. Gloxinias are another blooming plant that has bright colors and unique foliage. Opt for diffused light and moist soil. They also like moderate temperatures that do not dip below 50 degrees. Remove old blooms to encourage new ones, and use an all-purpose fertilizer. Begonias are a beautiful blooming plant that likes to be near a sunny window but not within direct exposure to the sun. Keep temperatures in the low 70s during the [...]