Plant of the Month Archives - Kelly's Flowers & Gift Boutique

August Plant of the Month: Turtle Vine

October 18, 2021August 5, 2021 by sherry

For the month of August, our plant of the month is the awesome and adorable Turtle Vine.

Turtle Vines (also known as creeping inch plants), enjoy being in spaces with bright light and moderately dry soil. When watering, it is best to wait until the plant’s top couple inches are dry and to water thoroughly and let the water drain through. Letting the Turtle Vine sit in water can result in plant rot.

These adorable plants will be available for the month of August here at the store. To order yours, give us a call at 613-267-7065.

July Plant of the Month: Goldfish Plant

October 18, 2021July 4, 2021 by sherry

For our July plant of the month, we want to feature a personal favourite here at Kelly’s, the Goldfish plant.

These beautiful plants get their name from the vibrant orange blooms that resemble little goldfish swimming through the deep green leaves. Goldfish plants enjoy being in warmer conditions (15-15 degrees Celsius) and bright, morning sunlight. For watering these plants enjoy having moist but not soggy soil.

Goldfish plants will be available at Kelly’s throughout the month of July. If you’re interested in one or have any questions

Plant of the Month: Shamrocks

March 7, 2021 by sherry

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

March 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by sherry

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).