Plant of the Month: Shamrocks

We’re feeling lucky this month and we hope you are too! That’s why for the March, Plant of the Month, we decided on the beautiful Shamrock. The three leaves of the Shamrock plant are said to represent faith, love, and hope. The fourth leaf is to bring luck!

We’ll have Shamrock plants available at the store for the month of March!

To order yours, give us a call
at 613-267-7065.

Education Corner: Taking Care of your Shamrock

This month in Education Corner, our designers wanted to give you a few of our favourite tips on how to care for our feature Plant of the Month, the Shamrock.

Tip 1: Lighting is Key. When caring for your Shamrock plant, it’s important to keep it in a bright (but indirect) lighted area. Additionally, if you plan to keep in near a window Shamrocks, light most plants, tend to thrive in east-facing windows.

Tip 2: Keeping your Shamrock hydrated. When watering your Shamrock, it’s best to water it from the bottom. To do this, remember to keep the plant in the plastic growing pot that it comes in and sit the pot in roughly an inch of water for a few minutes to let the shamrock absorb the water. Also, avoid over-watering your Shamrock remember to allow the top 2” of the soil to dry out completely before watering it again.

Tip 3: Temperature. You don’t need to turn up the heat for this plant. Shamrocks live their best lives when the temperature is about 60 to 70 degrees during the day and 55 to 65 degrees during the night.

Plant of the Month: Peace Lily

Our January Plant of the Month is the amazing Peace lily. The Peace Lily (or Spathiphyllum) is an amazing and easy to care for plant, that helps clear the air in the space they are kept. We will have them in-stock at Kelly’s for the month of January. If you would like a Peace Lily, please give us a call to order and arrange curb-side pick up or delivery.

Education Corner: Taking Care of your Peace Lily

While our Plant of the Month is easy to care for, making sure that it is in the right growing conditions is key to it thriving. For January, we have consulted our designers on all of their tips and tricks for a thriving Peace Lily.

Tip 1) Lighting: Peace lilies prefer indirect light, and are also able to tolerate fluorescent lights. If the leaves on your Peace Lily begin to yellow, this can be an indicator that the light in the space is too strong for the plant. If you are placing it near a window, it is recommended that it be six to eight feet away from a North or West facing window.

Tip 2) Water: One of the great advantages to a Peace Lily is that it will tell you what it needs. If you notice the leaves sagging a bit on your Peace Lily, it means that it needs a drink. Generally, watering it once a week and keeping the soil moist (not soaked) is ideal for the Peace Lily.

Tip 3) Temperatures: The Peace Lily makes a fantastic house plant because it thrives in indoor temperatures. The ideal temperature they like to be kept in is 18 – 29 degrees Celsius ( or 65 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit).

Tips and Tricks for Hearty Fall Mums

One of the most popular and well-known fall plants is the vivacious fall mum. Make sure your fall mums get at least 6 hours of sunlight and do not let them dry out, this goes for both garden mums and indoor pots as well. Take care not to over-water as soggy soil can prevent them from flowering and cause root rot. The biggest sign of over-watering is yellow leaves that turn black and fall off.
 
Keep mums evenly watered to ensure the best flowering. It is possible to have annual mums if they are planted in the spring or summer and have ample time to establish a good root system. They can stay in the ground during winter (especially with a layer of mulch for colder areas like ours) if they are cut down to only a few inches above the soil but potted mums should be brought inside and watered to just slightly moist during winter dormancy.
 
Be sure to deadhead old blooms frequently to encourage new growth and enjoy the beautiful, full look of these marvellous mums!

Garden Advice for Geraniums

Geraniums make decent houseplants if you can provide them with lots of bright light. They like a cool temperature, so even if you keep your thermostat low, they should be happy. However, they’ll start to look gangly and gawky if you don’t provide enough light. There are a few techniques for winterizing geraniums, with or without a pot.
 
To winterize your beloved geraniums in a dormant storage phase, dig up the entire plant before frost and gently shake the soil from the roots. Place the plants inside open paper bags or hang them upside-down from the rafters in a cool, dark location for the winter.
 
When saving geraniums for the winter in pots, dig up your geraniums and place them in a pot that can comfortably fit their rootball. Prune the geranium back by one-third. Water the pot thoroughly and place in a cool but well-lit part of your house.
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