Gardening-Simplified

What wonder to see the new growth. I had recently planted bulbs of gladiolus and within 15 days they have started growth. fresh lime green shoots are visible Spring is the best time foir planting bulbs . The bulbs have to be planted with the bulky part below and the tip above. Consider taking soil of well draining quality as bulbs do not like much standing water. Too  much water may kill the bulbs as they become rotten and mushy.When they grow  allow the shoots to mature naturally and do not cut out any leaves. This is a process required for flowering and let the leaves dry on the plant itself and then cut off. Usually gardeners plant them in groups for better show of colour during blooming season. Gladiolus are available in many colours are known to be one among the exotic plants range. They require full sunlight to grow and bloom. They usually like to be root bound for better flowering. So consider planting them in wide mouthed containers with less height.

The new beginning of the fresh cyprus vine, The Red Flowers Climber. Looks like christmas flower, with the bright green leaves and red flowers. It has red flowers are trumpet shaped and very quick growing. Give it straight support and within few days it will grow very fast. The red flowers are very appealing to the eye and it looks like a veil of red flowers with green leaves. New Cyprus Vine Growth Transplanting can be done with seeds got from dried flowers. and you get plenty of them This is an unexpected growth as the seeds are transferred by the wind into all other pots. Once it grows a little bigger I can transplant it in a bigegr pot with strainght cord or support as it is a fast climber. Unfortunately it is attacked by fungus during winter and last year my climber has some green foliage left as I snipped the dried part of the plant. Don't know whether it will sprout again as the roots are in place. Very easy growing climber and very attractive flowers. Will soon post when...

The peace lily is one of the easiest growing indoor plants.It does not requrie much care and watering. The plant has beautiful dark green leaves and can be transplanted by its babies. Small bunches of leaves come along the side of the mother plant. The flowers are evry attractive and different. They are an form of leaf. The new growth of a flower is very attractive. The plant throws an extended stem out which is of the same colour, green. Then an light green leaf is seen and this develops over time into a white coloured flower. It has an pod which looks like a small corn. This is a rare flower and hence not available everywhere. Usually seen in offices and home as they can tolerate air conditioning environments. The Peace Lily plant Nearly three years and my peace lily plant did not show any flowers. Regular care and feeding did nothing for it and just the green foliage grew. I even transplanted it so that it will get some motivation and growth spurt. No resp...

Great foliage, soothing colour and a very good break from the monotonous green of the garden. This is a good highlight in the garden and also very relaxing. It grows profusely in bunches and produces white tiny flowers on maturity. Transplantation is very easy with small bunches of growth on the sides of the mother plant. It also produces shoots of small baby plants that root easily. If grown on ground it grows side ways and takes care of the spreading itself. Each baby plant can develop into a new plant. Good for gifting! Does not require much care and can tolerate direct sunlight. Though the leaves grow yellow edges in direct heat of summer so the best place is indirect sunlight. This plant can also be grown indoors near a window. Tips: Leaves are thin so avoid watering during strong afternoon sunlight as there is leaf burn and leaves dry fast. Avoid over watering and grows well in well draining soil.  Trimming and removing dead leaves helps the plant to grow healthy....

Having a herb garden is another way of bringing nature in your home. This does not require much care or cost. Such an easy growing plant it flourishes even from tiny cuttings. Even a window sill is sufficient to grow few herbs and this also helps to solve simple health problems. Growing of ajwain plant is very easy and it has multiple uses. The leaves are very beautiful and attractive in rounded shapes. They grown in bunches and clusters and look similar to money, hence the benefit of rounded leaves of money luck in feng shui.It can be grown by cuttings from the original plant. Many smaller plants emerge from the sides of the original ajwain plant. Needs regular cutting and trimmings to keep a watch at its growth, otherwise it will over take other containers, as roots develop from the stem wherever they come in contact with soil. interesting post- Make herb garden for free! The Ajwain Plant This is a herb. Very effective for stomach problems. (Many people make bhajiyas from the l...

Foliage plant thick green leaves. Known as 'mayur pankhi' . Can grow very tall. Mine is in a pot will see the progress and if it needs a larger home  then will repot it. What with each plant adjusting and requiring a special place I have a hard time shifting my plants to feel they get the right place. Neighbours may feel I am crazy talking to my plants!

The kevda flower is one of the famous flowers for its fragrance. Even its leaves are fragrant and the flowers are exotic and have an heavenly fragrance. The yellow kevda flower is very beautiful and it can be kept for many days after blooming, each flower can make a whole room fragrant and freshen up the environment.   The Kevda Plant  Leaf Burn on Kevda Plant This is a tough plant that can tolerate direct sunlight. The leaves have sharp pointed edges and tiny spikes as border.Many little plants are coming up next to the original one. My kevda plant has not flowered so will post when I get some good news. The white patch seen in this picture is due to watering when the leaf is under the sun. This is called leaf burn and must be taken care of during watering. Now I always take care to water my plants after the hot sun has cooled down. Best time for  watering plants is in evenings or early mornings. Many bunches have come up and this plant multi...