Buy or grow a pot plant for a friend

Potted plants are really great plants that can easily be grown either indoors or outdoors. If you are thinking about giving one as a gift I would encourage you to grow it yourself. You could buy potted plants online from a store or you can grow it with a lot of love, right at your home? However if you do choose to buy a gift and send it for any reason (time is a good one) then read this here on shopping online. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when growing your own potted plant.

Make Sure You Supply All Their Soil

Potted plants are different from rooted plants in the sense they aren’t able to grow their roots deep down into the ground for nutrients. It is your job to supply the plant with the soil so it can get the nutrients it needs to grow. You also need to make sure you provide plenty of water. A potted plant grows in a pot and it will only have access to the things you give it.

Make Sure The Soil Is Mixed Just Right

Since you are fully responsible for the soil you have to make sure it’s not too thick and not too light. You have to strike the right sunlight balance if you want the plant to grow the right way. If the soil is too thick it can end up choking the roots. If on the other hand it’s too light it will have a hard time holding water. You have to find a happy medium. You want the soil to be light yet have a little thickness to it as well.

Wind Can Be Good & Bad

First, it is important you know plants need some wind. Wind does two very important things for potted plants. It helps clean off the leaves and it helps strengthen the plant. If there is too much dust sitting on the plant it can limit its ability to absorb carbon dioxide which is needed for the plant to grow healthy and strong. Wind helps get rid of dust. Too much wind, on the other hand, can cause the plant to break. If you are growing your plant indoors where these is no wind you will need to wipe the leaves off by hand.

Fertilize If You Need To

Most people think fertilizer is a necessity. It isn’t. Fertilizer should be looked at as extra food. If the soil doesn’t provide all the nutrients the plant needs you will need to give it some fertilizer. Fertilizer can be the difference between a potted plant that is barely making it and one that is very strong and vivacious.

Make Sure The Plant Gets The Right Amount Of Sunlight

Sunlight is a vital part of a plant’s growth. Without sunlight, it will whither up and die. The amount of sunlight the plant gets will depend on the type of plant it is. You will need to do a little research to figure out how much sunlight your plant will need. You will also need to do a little experimenting. Put the plant in various spots around your home. Check on it on a daily basis to see how it’s doing. If the plant is getting too much sunlight it will start to die very quickly. Adjust the amount of sunlight slowly and see how the plant reacts.

Re-pot The Plant

As the plant grows you will need to re-pot it. Otherwise, it will outgrow the old pot. Some plants can be trimmed down and remain in the same pot. Others will need to be placed in a bigger pot to continue growing and maturing.

There are occasions where a plant is not appropriate like valentines day where you would want to send roses 🙂

5 Of The Best Valentines Day Flowers To Show Your Love

When you think of Valentine’s Day you think of flowers. It is by far the most common gift given on this very special day of love. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1700s. And still today that tradition holds strong all over the world. Flowers are one of the most romantic gifts a man could ever give a woman. Add that with some chocolate and you too may be in for a special treat by the end of the night.

The problem is most guys have no idea what flowers they should get. Well, don’t worry because I am here to help. Here are 5 of the best flowers for Valentine’s Day.

Roses – Roses will always be number one. They are very delicate flower that sends a message of love. You only buy red roses for someone you truly love and care about. Did you know there are over 150 different types of roses? It’s true and all of them have different meanings. You have white roses, pink roses, yellow roses, orange roses and even black roses. This means no matter what the occasion, be it Valentine’s Day or a birthday, roses can fit the bill as the perfect gift.

Lilies – Lilies are another type of flower that is extremely popular around Valentine’s Day. They are very romantic yet elegant all at the same time. Lilies are very classy. And just like roses, they too send a message of love. And while lilies come in a variety of different colors, the most popular one is white.

Carnations – Carnations are great because of their price. If you know anything about roses you know they are quite expensive. Carnations on the other hand are way more affordable. They are very feminine and make the perfect gift for the woman in your life.

Tulips – Simple, elegant, romantic. Those are the three words that best describe tulips. These are for the woman who enjoys simple things. A woman who isn’t overly complicated. During the season of love, thousands upon thousands of Tulips are always sold.

Alstroemeria – This is probably a flower you have never heard of. Yet, it is extremely popular around Valentine’s Day. It is often compared to the lily as they have a lot of similarities. As a matter of fact, the Alstroemeria is often called the Lily of the Incas. And while you probably can’t pronounce the name, just know they make a great gift for that special someone in your life.

As you can imagine there are literally hundreds, maybe even thousands, of different flowers you can give as a give for a special occasion. The ones I have listed in this article are the top 5 when it comes to sending a message of love. Though Valentines Day was the focus of this article, truth be told you can give these flowers at any time and for any reason.

To learn more about each of them do a little research online. There you will be able to better understand the different meanings. Once you find the one you want to get visit one of the many online flower shops and make your purchase. It’s quick, easy and secure.