Gorgeous red roses are particularly synonymous with Valentine's Day. Classic Valentine's roses tend to be red, as this vibrant color evokes emotions of love, desire and passion. However, each color has its own meaning especially when it will make your recipient feel special. There is no better way to send a heartfelt message than with the classic rose flower. 
 
Here is a guide to the meaning behind flower colors.

Red: A traditional floral symbol of love and affection. It is the perfect gift to send to someone on Valentine's Day.

Purple: Purple roses are the symbol of enchantment and declare that you are in love at first sight.

Coral: this color means desire and passion at the same time.

Orange: means that your feelings are very fresh, full of excitement and spontaneous.

Yellow:  A symbol of friendship. On the other hand, there are those who see yellow roses as a sign of infidelity.

Pink: in dark shades symbolize appreciation and gratitude while roses in paler shades are associated with courtesy and admiration.

White: White roses are the symbol of purity and sincerity. 

Fuchsia: The color that expresses ambition, self-knowledge and controlled passions.

Blue: is the color that enhances emotional peace, tranquility, pleasure and recovery.

Violet or Lilac: They are perfect choice for those wishing to make an impact with an extraordinary flower. It is used to convey any number of deeply meaningful messages.
 
As if choosing a specific rose color weren't enough to express your deepest thoughts, you can convey your true feelings through the number of stems you select. Refer to the list below to find out how different numbers of stems can represent different messages of love.
 
Rose flower meanings based on numbers:

Single rose: represents love at first sight

Two roses: Let us be together

Three roses: You, me and our love

Nine roses: A symbol of eternal love

Ten roses: Tell someone ''You are perfect"

Twelve roses: "Be mine"

Thirteen roses: Symbolize eternal friendship or a secret admirer

Fifteen roses: Say ''I am sorry"

Twenty roses: Symbolic of belief and sincerity

Twenty one roses: Say ''I am devoted to you''

Twenty four roses: Let them know they are always on your mind

Twenty five roses: Wish happiness or congratulate someone

Thirty six roses: Says ''I will remember our romantic moments"

Forty roses: My love for you is genuine

Fifty roses: Express a love that knows no bounds

Fifty one roses: Says ''You are the only one on my mind''

Ninety nine roses: ''I will love you till the day I die"

One hundred roses: Is a sign of a spiritual connection with someone
 
Whether you are looking for a classic red rose or a romantic arrangement with roses we have gifts for everyone's Valentine. Find at anthemionflowers.gr a beautiful selection of rose gifts for same day delivery all over Greece and the world.
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<h1 dir="ltr">Amaryllis, the enchanted plant</h1>
The large and impressive flowers make amaryllis popular plants worldwide, especially in Christmas season. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. Amaryllis symbolizes pride, but also enchanting beauty.
Amaryllis usually blooms after the first winter cold, but in recent years with the appropriate methods, its blooms comes a little earlier and so we enjoy them from Christmas -during the festive season-  through to the spring.
Amaryllis is a tropical bulb, known as a winter blooming indoor plant. It is one of the easiest plants to bring to bloom and this can be accomplished indoors or outdoors, and over an extended period of time. It usually produces 2 to 7 really huge flowers, about 15 centimeters in size, each of which is lily-shaped and gracefully placed on a tall stem, 45 to 50 centimeters in length.
Amaryllis is not a one-year-old plant, but there is a special care procedure that, if you follow it, its bulb will flourish in the next and the following year. It is said that it can bloom for 75 years.

<h3 dir="ltr">Planting</h3>

The ideal time for planting the Amaryllis bulbs is in September and October. Amaryllis grows well in slightly acidic soils (pH 6.0-6.8), and you can also enrich the soil with organic fertilizer. For more impressive growth and flowering, you can fertilize once a week with water-soluble fertilizer.
Use common fluffy soil while it is advisable to add gravel, sand or even perlite to the soil. Your pot must have holes for good drainage and it should be about 7 cm bigger than the diameter of the bulb and about 3 cm around the entire bulb. When placing the plant in the soil, being careful not to damage the roots and make sure that the one-third of the bulb is above the soil. Water, press the soil down firmly to set the bulb securely in place after planting and place the pot in a warm and sunny place. Bulbs will flower in 7-10 weeks as a general rule. In winter the flowering time will be longer than in spring. Usually the bud appears first and then the leaves.

<h3 dir="ltr">Light</h3>

Amaryllis plants need bright indirect light while growing. Southern exposure is best, western or eastern exposures are adequate. An amaryllis plant that only gets a northern exposure requires additional artificial light.

<h3 dir="ltr">Blooming</h3>

Amaryllis flowers tend to grow towards the light, so when the first buds make their appearance remember rotate the pot every day in order to keep it growing straight. Use a stick to support and protect of breaking the tall and heavy stem.
If you want the bloom to last for several days, transfer the flowering amaryllis to a cool spot at night and protect it from exposure to direct sunlight. Enjoy a longer life in amaryllis buds by removing the yellow anthers as soon as the buds of amaryllis open up before spreading their pollen.
With proper care, you will be rewarded with gorgeous amaryllis blooms in a few short weeks.

<h3 dir="ltr">Watering</h3>

Once it sprouts, a potted amaryllis should be kept moist but not soggy, as excessive moisture can hurt or rot its bulbs. Before watering, always check the soil. As its roots begin to grow in the pot will dry faster, so you should take care of more frequent watering. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth.

<h3 dir="ltr">After flowering</h3>

To make a potted amaryllis bloom again after the flowers wither, bring the plant indoors in mid-September. Keep it in a cool, dark place and stop watering and fertilizing. The leaves will die, and that’s okay. Ignore the plant for awhile. Remove the leaves as they become brown, and keep the bulb at a temperature of 10-15 degrees. Around the end of January or beginning of February, you’ll start to see signs of life. After 8-10 weeks of being ignored, the amaryllis will have had enough rest and will be ready to begin growing again. The amaryllis can be moved back to its sunny window and given a good watering. The amaryllis bulb will soon begin to sprout. Once it sprouts, begin giving it half-strength fertilizer again and your potted amaryllis will soon produce another lovely display of its extraordinary tropical blossoms.

<h3 dir="ltr">Propagating</h3>

Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cutting. Since seeds do not always produce plants similar to the mother plant, most named hybrids and selected strains are propagated by cutting. Seed of amaryllis develop rapidly and are mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Seeds should be picked as soon as they turn yellow and begin to open. Seeds should be removed from the pod, allowed to dry for a few days and planted immediately. The seed bed should be partially shaded, and be well drained. Following germination, increase the light until the plants are receiving full sunlight.

<h3 dir="ltr">Pests</h3>

Thrip and spider mite infestations on amaryllis plants can be treated with the green solution or you can use a commercial insecticide approved for flowering plants.

<h3 dir="ltr">Diseases</h3>

Amaryllis plants develop blotchy leaves from various fungal and bacterial diseases. There is no good remedy for these plant infections, so isolate your plant to prevent the diseases from spreading to your other plants. Plant diseases occur when houseplants are kept too close to each other or the leaves of the plants stay wet. To prevent plant diseases provide good air circulation and keep the plant leaves dry.

If you’re looking for a winter-blooming houseplant to add a bright splash of tropical color to any place, amaryllis is an excellent choice. Amaryllis bulbs are often given as gifts for the holidays. With their large, spectacular flowers they are perfect for any house or office. Find at www.anthemionflowers.gr a wide collection of amaryllis gift arrangements and plants.

Amaryllis flowers tend to grow

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Only few houseplants will bring such a fresh color to any room during the gray winter days, as the cyclamen does. The beautiful contrast between the colors and shades and the green-grayish heart-shaped, shimmering leaves decorates every house with a distinctive charm.

Whatever excursion you may have in the Greek nature in the autumn or winter time you will definitely come across a cyclamen. These are the wild cyclamen, which have flourished for years in the Greek and Mediterranean nature. Cyclamen is a bulbous, perennial low plant that blooms from November to late January.

Varieties

The cyclamen persicum is the most famous and the mother of the cyclamens, providing the cultivation basis for numerous other varieties and subgroups. In total, there are 22 different varieties, which are equipped with smooth, frizzy or wavy leaves. The colors of the flowers can turn out uncolored as well as two-colored and the flowering season may vary throughout the year.

The “aroma cyclamen” and the miniature version, which has been added to the small and large cyclamens, are less well-known. As a rule, winter-hard cyclamen species are garden plants, which is why they are not counted to the indoor species. Nevertheless, they are also kept in rooms all year round. For wild cyclamen, the flowering period begins much earlier in September, and lasts until December. However, there are also some varieties that bloom from the beginning of the spring until the beginning of the summer. These varieties will not be found in Greek nature.

Caring

They hate the heat and that is the main reason why they cannot stand long indoors. Also to be properly maintained, they need moisture. The ideal conditions for these plants are the wet and cool places, which are away from direct sunlight and the sun's rays. A good location for your cyclamen would be a shady balcony or under a window sill.

Planting

Cyclamen may have started out like wild flowers that flourished on their own and independently in nature but they are considered quite demanding plants as a houseplant.

Fill the pot with soil, which is usually mixed with substrate. It is important that the bottom half of the tuber is planted into the soil. Quartz sand or potsherds should be spread on the bottom opening in order to function as drainage and to avoid water logging. A bottom plate is useful to collect excess water. Between the soil surface and the top edge of the pot, a space of at least two cm should be maintained. This ensures that after watering, when the soil may be muddy, it won’t run over the top edge of the pot.

If the transplant is done in your garden, it is good to try to imitate the conditions under which the wild cyclamen thrive. Plant the cyclamen in a shady place, near tree trunks, under the layer of fallen leaves, at a point with limited exposure to the sun and rain. So the sunlight will not see them directly and at the same time protect them from strong winds and rain.

Water

Cyclamen generally love humidity but not much water. Keeping in good condition requires humidity and moderate temperature. If you water them every day, avoid excessive water because you risk rotting their roots. The best way to water cyclamen is to sink them with their pot in a water basin at room temperature. Leave the pot 10-15 minutes in the water to absorb as much water as they need. Repeat the process when you see that the soil in the pot has dried out. You should water it slowly and evenly, in order to better control the water supply and prevent over-watering. Do not splash water onto the leaves as they may react sensitively.

Fertilizing

It is advisable to use a moderate fertilizer, which should be applied along with watering. Cyclamen need soil that is fluffy and well drained, so it is recommended to use some soil improvers such as peat or perlite. During the growing period, between October and April you should use liquid fertilizer or fertilizer sticks every two weeks. If you repot the plant or place the cyclamen outdoors in the summer, the fertilizer rhythm can be reduced by half.

After flowering

Once your cyclamen has finished blooming, it may go dormant for a period of time, usually in the summer, although indoor conditions may confuse the timing. Leaves will begin to yellow and gradually die before disappearing completely.

At this point, you may decide whether to keep the plant, hoping it will revive in the fall or to discard it and replacing it with a new plant for the summer months.

If you want to keep it, stop watering the plant and find a sheltered spot outside with morning sun and afternoon shade. Tip the pot on the side so it won’t get waterlogged, protect it from the rain, and keep the soil dry. You could also keep your plant indoors in a cool, dark location such as a basement until fall. Water it about once a month to keep the soil dry.

In late August or early September, repot your cyclamen in fresh soil and a slightly larger container. Water sparingly until new growth begins - it may take a month. Once new growth starts to emerge, resume regular watering and fertilizing. You should get to enjoy your beautiful blooms again in a few months.

Here are solutions to some problems that may arise:

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If leaves begin to wilt or the tuber becomes soft and mushy, you’re most likely over-watering! Too much water is the number one cause of houseplant problems. Always check the soil to make sure it is dry before watering.
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If your plant has few flowers, your room is either too hot or the air is too dry. Try moving your cyclamen to a cooler room and set up a pebble tray, or mist more frequently.
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If the leaves are turning yellow, it may be too hot, too dry, or getting too much sun. Try moving it to a cooler spot with lower light and keep it evenly moist and misted.
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If you begin to notice twisted, stunted leaves, you may have cyclamen mites. Smaller than the head of a pin, they live on the underside of the leaves. You can remedy mites by washing the leaves with lukewarm water, then spraying with an insecticidal soap.
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If your cyclamen plants start to wither, water immediately and pick off any dead leaves or buds to encourage a recovery.
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Occasionally mould can develop underneath the leaves, if this occurs, pick off any damaged leaves and flowers, let the plant dry out a little and then water more regularly, but sparingly. Mould is caused by damp humid conditions around the leaf stems or uneven watering and can often be improved in a better drier room.
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Autumn is a time of rich colors. Everywhere dominates the intense orange, the red or golden shades. Fallen leaves dominate by giving their tone to the color palette of the landscape. Warm colors and blooming flowers can particularly satisfy our senses at this time of year.
Many varieties of annual or perennial plants bloom at this time, enhancing our garden environment. Blooming flowers with intense blue or purple colors can be combined with blooming white, yellow and brown flowers creating a beautiful contrast. These flowers and plants can decorate the interior of your home, the balcony, or the garden and drive away the dullness of autumn.&nbsp;
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Autumn is the right time to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs, but of course do not forget to plant the amazing winter pansies for additional shades.
Pansies will give your garden color from mid-December through January and will continue to have flowers when the spring arrives. Wonderfully versatile and heavy blooming, pansies are perhaps the perfect fall flower. Plant pansy in the fall and in many areas, they come back to bloom again in the spring.
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9 gorgeous autumn plants&nbsp;
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Below are the most popular types of plants you should have in your garden if you are looking to have some autumn-blooming flowers:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dahlias shine during autumn since they are in their element during this season. These multi-layered flowers come in a variety of stunning colors. To enjoy the sight of these flowers during autumn, new dahlia tubers should be planted in August. In February, dead flowers should be removed so that they will bloom well throughout autumn. Dahlias thrive best in wet and dry tropical areas.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Alyssums known as the “carpet of snow”.&nbsp; Grow for its beautiful fragrance, sweet alyssum creeps along the ground creating a carpet of color in the fall. Or use it in containers to spill over the edges like a waterfall. Either way, the effect is enchanting! Sweet alyssum tolerates cool weather well, and can bloom all fall and winter long in mild areas.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Marigolds come in rich yellow, cream, lemon, gold, orange, and reddish-brown colors, creating the ideal flowers to brighten any garden. The two most popular varieties of marigold are French and African. French marigolds are smaller and have small flowers as well. The African variety, on the other hand, is taller and produces large flowers. They are very easy to grow and can be planted almost anywhere and all year round, particularly in the warm areas.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Celosia provides bright yellow, orange, red, and deep burgundy purple accents to your container gardens.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Croton is ideal for the autumn season. A houseplant in cold-weather regions (or a shrub in frost-free areas), it also grows well as an annual. Enjoy its fancy foliage in rich shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Look for different varieties to find the perfect croton for your fall plantings.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Flowering Kale, also known as flowering cabbage, is one of the toughest plants for fall. It holds up well to frosty temperatures and looks good all winter long in mild-winter areas! Kale offers great color and texture and pairs well with just about every fall flower.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Aster is a beautiful fall perennial in many regions, but it’s an outstanding annual, too. Flowering in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue, aster is one of the best plants to feed hungry bees and butterflies in autumn.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dianthus offers beautiful flowers and wonderful fragrances. Be sure to plant dianthus where you can enjoy their great scent! You’ll find dianthus in a range of colors, from white and pink to red and purple, so there’s sure to be an ideal variety for your look.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Calendula may remain blooming throughout the winter, adding golden-yellow touches to the garden.</li>
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What are the most common autumn flowers?
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Let's talk about some of the most beautiful autumn flowers that can beautify our balconies and make our garden look like a little paradise.
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Chrysanthemum
Its name means the flower of gold, and is in its glory mainly in October. Because of their popularity, you can find these fall flowers in a wide variety of sizes. Look for dainty mini-mums in tiny 2-inch-wide pots or giants that can grow about 1 meter across.&nbsp; Its origin is said to be from the Far East, China and Japan. The Dutch first brought it to Europe where it has been cultivated for many years, while in Greece there is rarely a garden or balcony without chrysanthemum.
Camellia
Camellia is a wonderful evergreen shrub plant, with glossy green-green foliage. Like gardenia, azalea and rhododendron, camellia is a calcareous plant, it requires acidic soil rather than alkaline.
It is preferable to let the soil dry between the watering.
Hibiscus
Your balcony is empty if you do not have at least one hibiscus. The exact country of origin of Hibiscus has not been identified, probably China, and hence the fact that it is also known as the "Chinese pomegranate." Originating from the Far East or not, hibiscus is a wonderful plant that thrives both on the soil and the flower pot - ideal for garden and balcony. A properly developed hibiscus needs a lot of water. Use your fingers to check the soil moisture and water just when the ground is dry.
Anemones
There are many different species of anemones but the ones that offer beautiful color through autumn are the Japanese types. You can find single or semi-double varieties and when it comes to growing them, they seem to do best in a good garden soil with a shaded or part-shaded position. Once they’ve made themselves at home they will readily spread.
Carnation
Another classic value on the list of autumn flowers is the carnation, one of the most popular perennial flowers. The carnation blooms from April to November and there are hundreds of varieties of carnations, in size, and in various shades such as red, pink, white, yellow and even bicolour. Carnation grows better and gives us rich flowering when it is placed in bright and sunny places and in well-drained soil because otherwise its roots may rot. It does not prefer too much moisture. They are resistant to cold plants while they do not withstand hot conditions.
Geranium
We continue the list of the most beautiful autumn flowers with the timeless and favourite geranium. Geraniums are beautiful and hardy plants that will bloom from spring to autumn. They are popular ornamental plants, as they do not require special care to thrive. Plant care outdoors and indoor care are similar. Both require plenty of sunlight, careful watering and light levels of fertilization. Growing geraniums outdoors requires a little more attention to soil drainage and humidity levels. Drainage holes in internal containers help regulate humidity. Particularly resistant to high temperatures and drought, geraniums are also suitable for coastal plantings in cottages as they withstand the salinity of the soil.
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How to take care of my plants in autumn?
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Autumn is the right time to take care of your perennial and annual plants or plant new ones. Plant them as early as possible in autumn so you can have enough time for your plants to develop new roots before freezing conditions of winter.
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Remove the old flowers to keep your annual and perennial plants blooming until the first frosts. Do not fertilize this time of the year to avoid the forced growth of new plants.
With the right gardening plan, you can have a home surrounded by attractive, colorful, and vibrant flowers all year round. Even during winter, you can have a gorgeous and lively looking balcony or garden as long as you order at anthemionflowers.com the perfect plants that bloom during autumn.

What are the best autumn flowers and plants

Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. The familiar red flowers have been joined by even flashier colors. Poinsettia flowers are not really flowers. They are modified leaves called bracts. The bright bracts are designed to attract insects to the tiny yellow flowers in their centers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. Poinsettia doesn't have to be just holiday plants. Instead, with a bit of attention, you can not only keep your poinsettias looking good for longer, but can even help them rebloom in time for next year's festivities.
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Care tips:
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Humidity:
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Lack of humidity during dry seasons, in particular winter, is an ongoing houseplant problem. If your home tends to be dry and your poinsettia is in direct light, you will find yourself watering frequently, possibly every day.
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Soil:
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Average potting soil is fine if you’re repotting your poinsettia. Overwatering is a common killer. Remove any foil around the container that might inhibit drainage. Generally, watering once a week will suffice if you moisten the soil thoroughly. Avoid wetting the foliage.
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Position:
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Place your holiday poinsettia in a bright, sunny location. Poinsettias love a humid environment, so keeping them near other poinsettias or close to other plants helps to preserve their humid climate. Make sure to keep your poinsettia outside of any drafts, whether they are cold drafts from outside doors or warm drafts from heater vents.
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Watering:
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During the winter, poinsettias do not like to get too dry. Also make sure that your poinsettia drains well, as they are susceptible to root rot. If there is wrapping paper around your poinsettia, poke holes in the bottom and place it in a plastic saucer to let excess water drain. Keep this same balanced watering schedule (watering when soil is dry, not letting soil stay dry, and making sure drainage is good) throughout the year.
Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but do not let the plant sit in water. Wilting is another common cause of leaf drop. A wilted plant can be revived and salvaged, but it will take another season to improve its appearance.
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Pruning:
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Trim all the way down to one or two buds, or to about 4 to 6 inches tall, once the colorful leaf bracts fall off. This usually occurs in early spring, right after lateral growth begins. When new growth begins a few months later, pinching your poinsettia back will give you a bushier plant, but your colorful leaf bracts may be smaller.
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Light:
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Place it near a sunny window. South, east or west facing windows are preferable to a north facing window. Poinsettias are tropical plants and will appreciate as much direct sunlight as you can provide.
During winter, poinsettias love bright, filtered sunlight. However, to achieve reblooming, poinsettias must have an 8 to 10 week period of long, dark nights. With the arrival of fall, put a box over your plant or place it in a dark closet every night. When blooming begins, you don't have to move it any more.
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Temperature:
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Poinsettias will not withstand a frost and can be killed if temperature goes below 10oC for an extended period. Avoid leaving the plant in an unheated car, and protect it with a light covering when transporting it from store to car or car to home. To keep the poinsettia in bloom as long as possible, maintain a temperature of 18-20o C during the day. Dropping the temperature to about 16o C. at night will not hurt the plant. However, cold drafts or allowing the leaves to touch a cold window can injure the leaves and cause premature leaf drop. If you've ever seen a weak poinsettia in bloom, with only a couple of leaves hanging on, it was probably exposed to temperatures that were too cool or to extreme shifts in temperature.
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Keep Poinsettia Outside
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You can keep poinsettia plants outdoors if temperatures remain above 10o C or you protect them from freezes. They enjoy the same conditions outdoors that they do indoors, namely a bright, sunny location that is shielded from wind. If planted in the ground, poinsettias prefer well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Outdoor poinsettias tend to grow weak, so they should be trimmed regularly.
With proper care, your poinsettia will last through the holiday season and right into late winter.
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Pay attention to the following tips:
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Place in a room where there is bright natural light but not where the sun will shine directly on the plant.
Keep the plant away from locations where it will receive hot or cold draughts.
Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch. Discard any excess water which&nbsp; remains in the saucer after 10 minutes.
The bright color of the bracts will remain bright longer if temperatures do not exceed 22°C.
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Caution:
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A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. The Poinsettia plant exudes a milky sap when broken. Many people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash. Be especially careful not to rub your eyes after touching the plants. To be safe, wash your hands after handling a poinsettia plant and try to avoid pinching or pruning them with bare hands.
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All parts of the poinsettia plant are mildly toxic, so keep the plants away from children and pets.
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The impressive red leaves of poinsettia will give a touch of warmth to any decoration. Some decoration options are:
Hang it on the front door, as a wreath or bouquet.
Place an arrangement of poinsettia above or next to the fireplace and create a festive atmosphere.
Combine with candles creating a romantic atmosphere, always in the spirit of Christmas.
Welcome your holiday guests with a decorating festive arrangement.
We often see poinsettias forming a Christmas tree.
 Poinsettia is great wherever you place it. It is also a great choice to give your loved ones along with your holiday wishes. Have a look at www.anthemionflowers.com and find a wide range of beautiful arrangements of poinsettia and more Christmas flowers.

Poinsettia, the Christmas plant

Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. The familiar red flowers have been joined by even flashier colors. Poinsettia flowers are not really flowers. They are modified leaves called bracts. The bright bracts are designed to attract insects to the tiny yellow flowers in their centers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. Poinsettia doesn't have to be just holiday plants. Instead, with a bit of attention, you can not only keep your poinsettias looking good for longer, but can even help them rebloom in time for next year's festivities.
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Care tips:
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Humidity:
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Lack of humidity during dry seasons, in particular winter, is an ongoing houseplant problem. If your home tends to be dry and your poinsettia is in direct light, you will find yourself watering frequently, possibly every day.
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Soil:
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Average potting soil is fine if you’re repotting your poinsettia. Overwatering is a common killer. Remove any foil around the container that might inhibit drainage. Generally, watering once a week will suffice if you moisten the soil thoroughly. Avoid wetting the foliage.
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Position:
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Place your holiday poinsettia in a bright, sunny location. Poinsettias love a humid environment, so keeping them near other poinsettias or close to other plants helps to preserve their humid climate. Make sure to keep your poinsettia outside of any drafts, whether they are cold drafts from outside doors or warm drafts from heater vents.
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Watering:
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During the winter, poinsettias do not like to get too dry. Also make sure that your poinsettia drains well, as they are susceptible to root rot. If there is wrapping paper around your poinsettia, poke holes in the bottom and place it in a plastic saucer to let excess water drain. Keep this same balanced watering schedule (watering when soil is dry, not letting soil stay dry, and making sure drainage is good) throughout the year.
Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but do not let the plant sit in water. Wilting is another common cause of leaf drop. A wilted plant can be revived and salvaged, but it will take another season to improve its appearance.
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Pruning:
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Trim all the way down to one or two buds, or to about 4 to 6 inches tall, once the colorful leaf bracts fall off. This usually occurs in early spring, right after lateral growth begins. When new growth begins a few months later, pinching your poinsettia back will give you a bushier plant, but your colorful leaf bracts may be smaller.
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Light:
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Place it near a sunny window. South, east or west facing windows are preferable to a north facing window. Poinsettias are tropical plants and will appreciate as much direct sunlight as you can provide.
During winter, poinsettias love bright, filtered sunlight. However, to achieve reblooming, poinsettias must have an 8 to 10 week period of long, dark nights. With the arrival of fall, put a box over your plant or place it in a dark closet every night. When blooming begins, you don't have to move it any more.
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Temperature:
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Poinsettias will not withstand a frost and can be killed if temperature goes below 10oC for an extended period. Avoid leaving the plant in an unheated car, and protect it with a light covering when transporting it from store to car or car to home. To keep the poinsettia in bloom as long as possible, maintain a temperature of 18-20o C during the day. Dropping the temperature to about 16o C. at night will not hurt the plant. However, cold drafts or allowing the leaves to touch a cold window can injure the leaves and cause premature leaf drop. If you've ever seen a weak poinsettia in bloom, with only a couple of leaves hanging on, it was probably exposed to temperatures that were too cool or to extreme shifts in temperature.
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Keep Poinsettia Outside
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You can keep poinsettia plant outdoor if temperatures remain above 10o C or you protect them from freezes. They enjoy the same conditions outdoors that they do indoors, namely a bright, sunny location that is shielded from wind. If planted in the ground, poinsettias prefer well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Outdoor poinsettias tend to grow weak, so they should be trimmed regularly.
With proper care, your poinsettia will last through the holiday season and right into late winter.
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Pay attention to the following tips:
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Place in a room where there is bright natural light but not where the sun will shine directly on the plant.
Keep the plant away from locations where it will receive hot or cold draughts.
Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface is dry to the touch. Discard any excess water which remains in the saucer after 10 minutes.
The bright color of the bracts will remain bright longer if temperatures do not exceed 22°C.
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Caution:
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A more likely problem to watch out for is contact dermatitis. Poinsettia plant exudes a milky sap when broken. Many people are sensitive to this sap, which can cause an itchy rash. Be especially careful not to rub your eyes after touching the plants. To be safe, wash your hands after handling a poinsettia plant and try to avoid pinching or pruning them with bare hands.
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All parts of the poinsettia plant are mildly toxic, so keep the plants away from children and pets.
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The impressive red leaves of poinsettia will give a touch of warmth to any decoration. Some decoration options are:
Hang it on the front door, as a wreath or bouquet.
Place an arrangement of poinsettia above or next to the fireplace and create a festive atmosphere.
Combine with candles creating a romantic atmosphere, always in the spirit of Christmas.
Welcome your holiday guests with a decorating festive arrangement.
We often see poinsettia forming a Christmas tree.
 Poinsettia is great wherever you place it. It is also a great choice to give your loved ones along with your holiday wishes. Have a look at www.anthemionflowers.com and find a wide range of beautiful arrangements of poinsettia and more Christmas flowers.

How to take care of your poinsettia

Those who are truly in love may celebrate every day, but there is also a day of the year that they officially celebrate love. It's Valentine's Day on February 14th. It is the day that every (or almost every) man or woman will express their love by offering a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates or more romantic gifts. 
 
History of Valentine’s Day
 
Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the world on February 14th. There are various stories behind why we celebrate Valentine’s day, the one that is most popular is the following one. The story dates back to 3rd century. It was the time when Romans were converting to Christianity. However, the emperor, Claudius II was a non-christian and had very strict rules for the Roman Christians, one of which was that they can’t marry. He believed that this way, the Roman soldiers will remain devoted to their duty towards Rome.

Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest was completely against it. He started to get these soldiers married in secret ceremonies. He was caught and jailed, but by then he earned a reputation for being a saviour of love. It is said that in jail, he fell in love with the jailer’s blind daughter. He cured her blindness and just before getting executed, he wrote a love message and signed it as ‘from your Valentine’. 

This happened on February 14th of the year 270. Two hundred years later, the pope of the Roman Catholic Church proclaimed this day as the Saint Valentine’s day. This is widely assumed as the main reason for celebrating the valentine’s day.
 
Valentine's day isn't just for people in romantic relationship. It is meant to celebrate all relationships with friends and family. Any special person in your life would treasure a gift for Valentine's day.
 
Planning to throw a romantic surprise for your loved one on Valentine's day? To create a romantic festive atmosphere all you need to have is:
 
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<li>heart-shaped chocolates and treats</li>
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<li>bottle of red wine and glasses</li>
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Celebrating this special day it doesn’t have to be expensive, but instead think of something that comes straight from the heart. Here are some ideas to get you started:
 
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Express your love with roses. Flowers, especially roses would be the first preference for most people to gift their loved ones. 
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Create the perfect date at home. Spend the entire day with her and treat her like your princess. No reservations required and she will love all the attention that she gets.
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Decorate the house with fresh flowers, set the tone with candles and romantic music.
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Movie night at home. Grab their favorite treats and drinks to have alongside a tasty big bowl of freshly popped popcorn. Turn on the movie and enjoy!
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Take her out in a fancy restaurant or in a park and spend some quality time with each other in public.
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Arrange a candlelight dinner. Surprise him/her with a special delicious dish made by you
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Go for a weekend getaway.  
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 Whether you've just started dating someone special or have been together for years, we at anthemionflowers.gr got the perfect romantic gifts to surprise them on 14th February. Pair gorgeous red roses with more beautiful flowers, a box of chocolate or a jewelry and make the perfect romantic gift for your Valentine.
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Roses for centuries have inspired people to create a special language, a semiology, which is interpreted according to their color, variety and number. Have you ever wondered before offering roses to your loved ones what this gesture symbolizes?&nbsp;
It is useful to know the special symbolism of roses before offering them to anyone, because when we choose their color our gesture acquires greater depth and meaning.&nbsp;
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The colors of the roses you send to people matter and if you do not want to be misunderstood in various ways, read the following to know what color flowers you should give to whom and what message your bouquet will send to that person .
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Red: love and romance
The red rose, one of the most popular rose colors in the world, represents true, eternal love. The color red indicates strong emotions such as love and desire. The dark color in some cases symbolizes sadness and grief. You need to be very careful in choosing the number of red roses, especially when they accompany tender feelings towards the opposite sex.
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Pink: Love, gratitude, appreciation
The pink rose expresses grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic love and romance. Roses in a dark pink shade symbolize gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thank you. Light pink roses are associated with kindness and admiration, and can also be used to express sympathy for someone.
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Yellow: Friendship, Joy,&nbsp;
Throughout history, yellow is a color closely associated with the sun, and we give yellow roses when we want to reward someone. Sending yellow roses sends a message of appreciation and platonic love. This color represents the feelings of joy and pleasure.
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White: Purity, innocence, sympathy, spirituality
The white rose is a traditional wedding flower associated, with a new beginning, with spirituality, honesty, and understanding. In this sense, white represents the unity, virtue and purity of a new love. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which makes them the right color in the memory of loved ones. It is an ideal choice as a formal gesture due to their elegance and simplicity.&nbsp;
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Orange: Lust, excitement and passion
With their incredible energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and excitement. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of ardent romance. A bouquet of orange roses will send an important message.
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Purple: enchantment, royalty
Purple roses symbolize enchantment and the mystical. Light purple roses are associated with charm and "love at first sight". Dark purple roses are signs of prosperity and well-being. They are generally used to express worship. Purple rose flower stands for majesty and glory. Royalty loved the purple rose flower, as it is classy, decent, not too showy, but still leaves an impression of aristocratic surroundings and symbolizes high society.
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Blue: Desire, unfulfilled
A perfect blue rose reaches perfection and can be compared to the black rose. Because they are only produced artificially, they symbolize the desire for the unfulfilled. Ideal to say "I may not have you, but I will not stop thinking about you".&nbsp;
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Green: Harmony, fertility
Green roses are symbols of harmony and fertility. They are usually beige roses with green highlights. They are also messengers of peace and tranquility and declare our best wishes for prosperity or a speedy recovery.&nbsp;
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Black: Mystery, farewell
Black roses symbolize the end and the farewell. They are actually very dark red roses. Ideal to mark the end of a relationship.&nbsp;
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Mixed Roses: All emotions
By choosing different colors of roses you can create a bouquet with many emotions! For example, a bouquet of red and white roses signifies love with serious intentions. The multicolor again, may not show clear emotions but it is definitely perceived as interesting by someone we have charmed so much that he sent us a special bouquet!
 
Whether you find them in your local flower shop, or in your balcony or garden, rose flowers are just beautiful and make great gifts for your special recipient on any occasion.&nbsp;

Meaning of Rose Color

Flowers and more specifically - roses are the most popular gifts for people, men and women, all around the world. Especially women love to receive flowers as a gift, from those who mean something to them.
Did you receive a bouquet of gorgeous roses for your birthday, for your celebration, for your anniversary or just for Valentine’s Day? Did someone send you a bouquet of fresh roses at home or in the office as a surprise? Did you count them? How many flowers did the bouquet have? You may think this does not matter, as the gesture is what counts, but it seems that the number of flowers contains a hidden message.
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So what does the number of roses you received mean? What does the sender wants to tell you? In the list below you can find out how the different numbers of roses can represent different love messages.
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Single rose: Love at first sight. After years it means "You are the one and only".
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Two roses: Mutual love and affection.
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Three roses: Symbolizes the couple and love. They usually send it on the first anniversaries.
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Six roses: Erotic madness or "I want to be yours".
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Seven roses: Intense but short-lived passion or admiration.
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Nine roses: Eternal love.
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Ten roses: The good ten - "You are perfect for me".
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Twelve roses: A dozen - "Be mine".
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Thirteen roses: More friendly approach or secret admirer.
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Fifteen roses: Apology for something, deep regret, guilt.
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Twenty roses: "I'm honest with you." It gets a little too much.
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Twenty-one roses: To show that you are committed to a love or friendship
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Twenty-four roses: Two dozen means "I am devoted to you".
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Twenty-five roses: "Congratulations".
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Thirty-six roses: Three dozen, apart from a wasteful man, show an exaggeration. "I'm crazy about you" or "I remember our romantic moments".
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Forty roses: "My love for you is true."
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Fifty or more roses: To make an impression. As if to say "my love, for you knows no bounds".
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Make your orders from a flower shop near you to express your feelings to your special recipient on any occasion. It is always great to send and to receive beautiful roses regardless of the number.

Is the glass half-empty or half-full?