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Petunias are annual flowering plants, and one of the most popular plant for hanging pots. Petunias, native to Argentina, are characterized by wide trumpet shaped flowers and branching foliage that is hairy and somewhat sticky.
Their flowers comes in different sizes and colors. Some of them have larger blossoms (grandiflora) and others have smaller (multiflora) blossoms ranging in white, purple, and pink colors.
There are interesting varieties found among petunia family which makes them more versatile from the others. The varieties show alteration in venation, color, texture, fragrance and growing habits of the petals. Most of the petunias sold today are hybrids.
How to grow petuniaPetunias can be grown from seeds, but it is easier to grow them from transplants. Petunia seeds are very small and needs lots of light in order to germinate.
Care Instructions for PetuniaDo not overwater, but ensure that the soil is not dry. It grows best and blooms vigorously in warmer climate where it can get at least 5-6 hours of sunlight.
Lesser known facts about PetuniaPetunias flower translate to a meaning of anger and resentment, but there is also a contrasting meaning that speaks of just wanting to be with someone so that it is soothing.
Buy Heliotrope online. One of the best plants for hanging pots.
Heliotrope adds color, texture and scent to ones garden. They are small, shrub-like temperate perennials, with large clusters of deep violet-white flowers having sweet vanilla scent.
They are long bloomers that begin flowering in summer and continue through the first frost. Their leaves are dark green colored, long oval, and lancet shaped.
How to grow heliotropeHeliotrope are very easy to grow with seeds. However, propagation by cuttings is the preferred method if one is seeking exact match to the parent plants color and scent.
Care InstructionsA heliotrope plant needs at least six hours of sun a day and prefers morning sun. They appreciate rich, loamy soil and even moisture, particularly if planted in containers. They dont do well in heavy clay.
Lesser known factsHeliotrope plants grow in one-sided clusters that follow the sun, hence the name from the Greek words Helios (sun) and Tropos (turn).
Genus of the flowering plant family also known by names such as moss rose, sun rose are found native to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
These plants are truly beautiful in various garden and landscape settings. Portula leaves are fleshy, cylindrical and moss like succulent.
Portulaca flowers are strikingly different with their mix of beautiful colors like pink, red, yellow, orange, salmon, deep lavender, cream and white. Flowers do not open on cloudy or rainy days. They need 10 am sunlight to blossom, and so is the name 10 O clock plant.
The portulaca plants will grow out and fall over the edges of the hanging basket making a grand display with its creepy foliage containing vibrant flowers.
How To Propagate PortulacaPropagation is through seeds and stem cuttings. While propagating through seeds, they need the sun to sprout. So, make sure that the seeds are not fully covered by soil.
Care Instructions for PortulacaPortulaca plants are real hardy and need very less amount of soil and water to grow. This makes them one of the best plants for hanging pots.
It falls under the category of invasive plant and will seed and spread themselves very well. Regular watering is not needed as the cylindrical foliage of the portulaca flower retains moisture very well.
Lesser known facts about Portulaca:Many varieties of Portulaca are edible (Portulaca oleracea) and taste sour due to accumulation of malic acid as a result of CAM cycle. Some species are consumed by Larvae of Lepidoptera.
Also known by names as Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus and Holiday Cactus, Schlumbergera is found native to tropical Brazilian land. In its natural habitat, it grows on trees or rocks.
Schlumbergera has flattened, serrated, long and narrow branches with prominent notches at the margins. It produces beautiful asymmetrical flowers in a variety of colors like white, pink, yellow, orange, red or purple which blooms through autumn and winter.
How To Grow SchlumbergeraThe most popular way of propagation is through cuttings where the Cuttings are allowed to dry for 17 days, where a callus is formed at the broken end, which is then rooted in an open growing medium. Give plenty of water as often as necessary to keep the potting mixture thoroughly moist, keeping in mind not to overwater. Moderate light at a partly shaded window is the best.
Lesser Known FactsIn Europe, where plants are largely produced for sale in the period before Christmas, this remains the most widely used common name in many languages for cultivars of all groups.
It is a trailing, herbaceous flowering plant also known as Twinspu and Barbers Diascia. It is a very delicate, frothy type of plant with small oval shaped dark green leaves.
The flowers bloom profusely during summer in vivid colors like pastels, oranges, reds and deep plums. Diascia look beautiful flopping over the edges of your hanging basket.
How to propagate Diascia
Propagation is both by cuttings and seeds. The seeds must be planted before the end of frost. Diascia needs light to germinate ensure the seeds are not fully covered and try sowing them superficially. It takes 2-3 weeks for the seeds to germinate.They need warm climate and rich loamy and well drained soil to avoid water logging.
Lesser known facts
Diascia has two downwardly pointing spurs on the back of the flower for which it has given a name of Twinspur. The spurs of diascia contains an oil which is collected by Redivivabees in South Africa.
