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Autumn flowers
We love fall.... we love everything about it : the smell, the sound, the color.... our favorite flowers for the upcoming fall are:
leonidas roses
thistle
freesia
ivy
rosehips
and all sorts of fruits and vegetables....
Olive
Even frost-tolerant olive varieties can't survive extended periods below 20F or -7C. Bring your olive tree inside to a cool room near a south- or west-facing window and ensure good drainage. Allow to dry out between watering. Light pruning encourages fresh, new growth.
Citrus
Your citrus tree should be planted in a pot with good drainage and plenty of room for growth. Grow citrus in full sun outdoors and in a bright, sunny window in a cool room indoors during winter. Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly in warmer months. Use fertilizers that have high nitrogen content. Citrus trees require lots of light - supplemental lighting may be required indoors.
Nepenthes
Nepenthes are tropical pitcher plants that need very different growing conditions that other carnivorous plants. They should be planted in well-draining potting mix that is not too high in nutrients, and most need at least four hours of bright sunlight per day.
"Highland" Nepenthes tolerate the temperatures and humidity levels typical of most homes, but are healthier with lower evening temperatures (45-65 F or 7-18 C).
"Lowland" species often require higher humidity and evening temperatures (70F or 21 C and up). But great choices for home growers are hybrid Nepenthes that grow vigorously in typical household temperatures.
Plants for south-facing windows
South-facing windows provide the highest levels of lights. This strong, direct light lasts most of the day and may be too intense for foliage plants, but it great for flowering plants and succulents. In northern latitudes, the light intensity in south-facing windows can increase during winter months as the sun's trajectory remains closer to the horizon.
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