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 <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/xeimonas-kryo-futa-symvoyles-frontida">autumn or winter</a> 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 <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/genikes-sumvoules-volvoi">bulbous</a>, 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.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/genikes-sumvoules-frontidas-futwn">Caring</a>
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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Find at anthemionflowers.com a gorgeous collection of contemporary indoor plant gifts for you to choose from, all of which are long lasting so the lucky recipient can continue to enjoy and bring up their gift long after it arrives.
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All about Cyclamen plant

<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/futa/anthismena-futa.html">Kalanchoes</a> are bright and cheerful flowering <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/futa/kaktoi-pachufuta.html">succulents</a> with thick green leaves and colored flowers. They are very easy to care for and can be grown indoors or outdoors, as long as they are in relatively warm conditions and have exposure to sunlight. Because kalanchoe are so easy to care for and are resistant to many diseases that harm more delicate plants, they are great low-maintenance plants to keep in your house or even give out as seasonal gifts.
kalanchoes are short, bushy plants with thick, oval-shaped scalloped leaves. A kalanchoe, long-lasting bloom appear in clusters at the ends of sturdy stems. The vibrant colored flowers come in red, orange, yellow, lavender, white, and pink. Some new varieties even have bi-colored flowers. It comes from Madagascar, but some of its varieties are found in tropical forests of Brazil and Southeast Asia.
Planting
The best way to grow a kalanchoe plant is to take a cutting from a fully grown plant and planting it to grow a new kalanchoe. Use a sharp pair of shears to cut off a branch of a fully grown kalanchoe branch. Remove all the leaves on the lower of the branch except for 2 leaves. After you make the cutting and remove most of the leaves, place the cutting on a paper towel and leave it out for a few days to dry. This process of drying the cutting is called “callusing.” Once the cutting has dried, place the cutting in the soil. Fill a small pot with drainage holes in the bottom, with well-drained soil. Clay pots are a good choice for succulents because they breathe. Then make a hole in the soil with a pencil. It’s essential to get well-drained soil for your cutting so that the soil doesn’t trap too much moisture. Once you stick the cutting into the soil, lightly water the soil until it is barely moist. Then take a large plastic bag, and place it over the pot to completely cover it. Using the plastic bag to cover the pot helps to make a humid environment for the cutting so that it flourishes and grows.
Place the pot in bright, indirect sunlight and water occasionally. Check the soil about once a week and water lightly if the soil is dry, replacing the bag back on top of the pot after watering. Until your kalanchoe has rooted, it needs to remain in bright, indirect sunlight.
After 2-3 weeks, the roots should start growing. At this point, you can take the bag off the top of the pot, still keeping the pot in a sunny place and watering about once a week when the soil is dry.
Blossom
In the summer, as the day go longer its flowering is reducing. Contrary to the early autumn, when the night goes longer, the first buds appear. Practically, blooming period starting from October to the end of spring and the blooms on kalanchoe plants may last up to 8 weeks.
Temperature
Kalanchoe can be grown both indoors and outdoors. They are very easy to care plants and the only thing they cannot withstand is the cold. If the temperature approaches 0 ° C they will die in just a few hours. Instead, to grow properly this beautiful plant needs hot temperatures. The ideal temperature to grow is between 12C and 30C.&nbsp; Always keep kalanchoes away from cold drafts and open windows during the winter. It would be desirable to plant a kalanchoe in a flower pot so that it is easy to move inside the house in case of low temperatures. If you choose to plant it in your garden, you should be sure that in the winter the temperatures will not be too low or that there are no frosts. Otherwise you will need to take special protection measures.
Light
Kalanchoe plants need bright indirect light and enjoy sun during the fall, winter, and spring. Direct sun in the summer it will burn their leaves. As the days get shorter kalanchoes produce more flowers.
Water
Very important is the proper watering of Kalanchoes. They have plump leaves that store water for long time. These plants are easily over-watered which causes rotten roots so always allow the soil to dry-out before watering. If the soil is dry, sink the plant in a deep saucer of water for about ten minutes. This not only prevents over-watering but also doesn't allow water to get on the kalanchoe plant leaves. Ensure very good drainage by placing gravel on the bottom of your pot. Finally, always empty the remaining water on the saucer.
Humidity
Excessive humidity can sap its sensitive roots. Kalanchoes grow well in regular to low household humidity. When the humidity is too high, these plants develop plant diseases such as leaf spot or powdery mildew.
Fertilizer
Fertilize kalanchoe plants monthly when they are actively growing with a high in nitrogen fertilizer. You can also use a general fertilizer in liquid form or slow absorption tablets. If the soil is very dry, moisten the soil with plain water before using water containing fertilizer, this prevents the plant from burning the roots.
Potting
Kalanchoes roots are quite sensitive and it would be preferable to use clay pots as the clay allows for better root ventilation. Prefers to live independent in small <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/glastres-epilogi-futa">pots</a>. However, the larger the pot, the larger the leaves will give us. Use a light soil composed of peat moss, sand and perlite that drains well. Kalanchoe containers must have drip holes in the bottom so excess water can drain out.
Propagation
Stem cuttings, plant division, and offsets are the best way to propagate kalanchoe plants. When using stem cuttings be sure to allow the cut end of the stems to dry for 24 hours before planting them. This prevents the cuttings from developing rotten roots.
Pruning
Remove dead or dying flowers as soon as they appear. Cut back bare stems to keep the plant full and bushy.
Pests and diseases
Kalanchoe plants are pest resistant. When placed outdoors for the summer, they attract mites, scale, and aphids. Kalanchoe plants are prone to fungal leaf spot and powdery mildew. The best way to prevent these diseases is to keep the leaves dry and provide good air circulation.
Kalanchoes are great plants to liven up your home during the long winter months. At www.anthemionflowers.com, you can find the size or color you want. These flowering plants are a lovely present to brighten the decor of any setting. Let friends, family or loved ones enjoy a gift that will continue to bloom and give joy every day!
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Wonderful kalanchoe plant

Beautiful <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/sansiveria-af666147.html">Sansevieria</a> plant
Sansevieria plant is native to Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia and it is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plant and snake tongue. Sansevieria plants are characterized by stiff, upright sword-like leaves. It is an easy-care houseplant that remains popular because of its adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions.&nbsp;
Sansevieria <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/pos-na-soso-ta-fyta-mou">Care tips</a>:
Soil
Plant the Sansevieria in a good, rich, organic soil that drains quickly. Choose a potting soil that is low in peat. The most recommended soil is an all-purpose cactus potting mix. Every time your plant grows 2-3 cm make sure to add half inch potting soil to provide adequate support to the leaves. If the soil in the pot isn’t draining well add some sand.
Water
Water your plant every 2-6 weeks depending on the temperature, the light and the humidity. Always make sure the soil is completely dry before watering again. Do not over watering because your plant will rot out. Because Sansevieria is native to the deserts of Africa it does not require much water especially in the winter.
Light
Sansevieria prefers medium indirect light. It can withstand full sun and it can handle low light. Keep them out of the direct sun because the leaves will be burnt. The ideal place for the Sansevieria plant is a west or east-facing window so they can absorb the required 5-6 hours of sunlight per day.
Temperature
Sansevieria is capable of thriving in a wide range of temperatures. They can’t tolerate snow or frost and they get damaged below 10oC. Make sure to bring them indoors during winter.&nbsp;
Fertilizers
Sansevieria plants don’t need much fertilizer but they will grow more if you fertilize them during their growing season in the spring and summer. As it is a houseplant choose a general purpose low-nitrogen cactus food diluted.
Flowering
Sansevieria plant may produce flowers every few years during the summer. The flowers which appear as clusters on long spikes are fragrant but not very pretty.&nbsp;
Re-Potting
Re-pot the plant annually. If the roots of the plant outgrow the planter it is time to re-pot into a larger pot filled with a commercial potting soil. Before repotting wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove the dust and cut any blemished or damaged leaves. Prefer clay pots because they are heavy enough to balance the plant and they won’t trap water inside.&nbsp;
To ensure that your Sansevieria grows evenly and the leaves are receiving adequate light exposures rotate the pot about a quarter turn. This will keep your plant growing vertically rather than leaning in one direction.
Pruning
Unlike other houseplants pruning Sansevieria plant does not stimulate growth.If you want to keep your plant in a specific height and size trim it sparingly to keep it healthy.&nbsp;
Pests and diseases
They are highly pest <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/anthektika-fyta-esoterikoy-xoroy">resistant plants</a> but in poor conditions they can get mealy bugs or spider mites. As with all other fungal and bacterial diseases better air circulation, well drained soil, dry leaves and less water will help control diseases on plants.
Yellow leaves. If you notice that the leaves on your plant are yellow, it’s a sign that it’s in distress. This could be due to cold temperatures or over watering. Move the plant to a warmer location and let the soil dry out before watering.
Benefits of having a Sansevieria plant&nbsp;
Sansevierias is one of the most effective toxin-fighting plants. NASA research has shown that Sansevierias purifies and clean indoor air pollutants by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene.&nbsp;
Sansevieria plants are great for people with allergies. They are perfect to improve the overall quality of the air in your house or office. They release lots of oxygen and add moisture to the air, which lessens the impact of airborne allergens like dust and dander.&nbsp;
If you have trouble sleeping at night because of sore throat or stuffy nose putting a Sansevieria plant in your bedroom will be the answer to your problem. Sansevieria plant creates oxygen at night which helps contribute to easier breathing as you fall asleep.&nbsp;
Caution: These plants are considered poisonous and mildly toxic to pets and humans. Typically, ingestion will cause mouth and stomach irritation and possible vomiting. Sansevieria plants should be kept away from animals and kids.
If you are looking for a natural choice for modern and contemporary interior designs then Sansevieria plant will be the perfect choice. Send indoor beautiful plant from anthemionflowers.com as gifts to your loved ones and lift their mood up.
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Sansevieria, care tips and more...

Zamia as a houseplant
Zamioculcas – Zamia plant is a tropical perennial plant native to Eastern Africa, Mexico and Central and South America’s tropical areas. It is a genus of flowering plant in the family Araceae and it is also known as Zanzibar gem, ZZ plant, Eternity plant or Emerald palm. Although not a palm tree, its growth habit is similar to a palm, therefore it is commonly known as cardboard palm or cardboard cycad. They should be fed with palm food.
Zamia is grown as an ornamental plant mainly for its attractive glossy foliage and is a very easy to care plant and requires low maintenance.&nbsp;
The leaves are long, shiny and dark green. The stems of these pinnate leaves are thickly thickened at the bottom. The flowers are produced in a small bright yellow to brown spadix 5-7 cm long, partly hidden among the leaf bases. Flowering is from mid summer to early autumn.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/zamia-plant.html">Zamia</a> plant contains an unusually high water contents of leaves (91%) and has an individual leaf longevity of at least six months, which may be the reason it can survive extremely well under interior low light levels for four months without water.
Growing conditions
Light: Zamia thrives in moderate to bright light with some morning or afternoon sun. A shaded place will be tolerated but will grow more slowly. During summer it can be placed in the garden or the balcony.&nbsp;
Water: If Zamia is in a high light environment it will need to water more often than if it is in a shady area. Make sure not to over water the plant as you can cause the roots to rot. Wait until the soil dries before watering again.
Temperature: Zamias are fairly hardy plants. They may survive outdoors as long as the temperature does not fall below 15oC. Hot temperatures give an increase of leaf production. They are drought tolerant and should be protected from extreme cold.
Cultivation: It may be propagated by leaf cutting: the lower ends of detached leaves are inserted into moist gritty compost and the pot enclosed in a polythene bag. Though the leaves may well decay, succulent bulb-like structures should form in the compost and these may be potted up to produce new plants. The process may take upwards of one year.
The plant can also be propagated by division. It means to divide the plant once it’s a very large size and too big for its pot. Remove the entire plant from the existing container and gently separate some of the tuberous rhizomes.&nbsp;
Caution: All parts of Zamia plant are toxic to the majority of pets and children, so keep the plant away from animals and kids.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/katharisma-fulla-futon">Cleaning the leaves</a>: The leaves are glossy so if they become dusty they will lose there shine. Don’t use leaves shine products as this can be harmful. Wash the leaves with water and the natural gloss will come back.
Enemies and diseases
Mealy bug is the most commonly enemy for Zamia. These sticky, white insects live in hidden in the crown of the plant or on the underside of the leave. Remove by hand or with a strong spray or with a combination of horticultural oil with an insecticide.&nbsp;
Crawling beetles can eat Zamia leaves and spider mites can be a problem in poorly ventilated greenhouses.&nbsp;
Diseases mostly caused by high humidity or too much moisture on either the leaves or soil. Black mold can appear on the older mature leaves of Zamia. It can be wiped off with the finger but without correction of the problem it will return.
Brown leaves: This refers to the edges of the leaflets getting brown, dried out or discolored. There are a variety of cultural problems that causes this such as lack of humidity, desiccation from too little water, too high temperatures or poor quality of water and fertilizer.&nbsp;
Zamia plant is an excellent houseplant for gifting to friends, family and <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/peristaseis/epaggelmatiko-doro.html">co-workers</a> as it purifies the air and will spruce up any house or office. Celebrate any special occasion with a beautiful plant that will bring nature indoors and stay fresh and last long from anthemionflowers.com.
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Zamia care tips

Keep Your Plants Alive
If you want to improve the quality of the <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/futa-katharizoun-atmosfaira">air you breathe</a>, house plants are the perfect way to spruce up your home/office without going all-in on an interior overhaul. If you keep killing your houseplants find below few care tips for maintaining a vibrant and healthy houseplant:
1. Pick the Right Houseplant
Make sure the plant that you’re buying is the kind that can live in your space. Always make sure that you know your conditions at home. Things like access to light, temperature and humidity are things to take into consideration. The next thing you should ask yourself is, how much attention are you willing to give to your plant? Choose plants whose natural habitat matches your space. The varieties of plants you have to choose from are limitless, and each has evolved in a unique climate: there’s bound to be something perfectly suited to the place you’re hoping to spruce up.
Thinking through these simple factors and checking the natural conditions that each prospective houseplant likes will significantly increase your chances of finding the perfect match for your home or office.
2. Careful Plant Shopping!&nbsp;
Cheap plant offers might catch your eye but beware: the quality and health of a plant can affect its longevity. If you’re a beginner, go to a local plant shop or nursery to get your plants. Also, be careful while shopping online. If you do go online make sure it’s a nursery or plant store, and buy from someone well established that follows regulations with shipping, etc.
3. Don’t over water or under-water!
Over-watering is the more common crime against houseplants! So what can you do? Always make sure that excess water can drain freely away from your plant’s roots. Pour away any excess water after about a half hour. Don’t pour it away immediately! It’s important to give your houseplant a bit of a chance to soak up the water before also making sure they don’t get too much of a chance.
Don’t re-pot a houseplant directly into a pot without drainage holes; it will make plant care that much more difficult! The “right” amount of moisture will depend on the type of houseplant, a good rule of forefinger is to shove your pointer finger into the soil beyond the second knuckle – if it’s not ”cool-to-damp” then try 0.5-1 cup of water.
When should you water? Early morning is best and room temperature water is ideal.
If the leaves are yellowing or droopy this can be a strong sign that you’re watering too much! That’s right! Easy to see how you might think this was under-watering right?! So if you’ve got yellowing and droop, maybe rein in your watering and check the drainage.
A clear sign of real under-watering is dry, curling leaves. Check the soil and try upping your watering routine for that plant. Keep in mind that some plants might simply be used to greater humidity than they’re getting where you have them. You could try spraying the leaves down on a daily basis or even moving your ailing houseplant to a room with higher humidity like the bathroom or kitchen.
4. Right Light&nbsp;
When selecting your plant, think about the place in your home where it will live. What directions do your windows face? South-facing windows will get the most light every day, and north-facing a lot less. East and west-facing windows will be somewhere in the middle.
Once again, drooping leaves can be a sign of insufficient light; but keep an eye out for houseplants growing pale leave or shedding leaves altogether. These can be good early signs of a plant struggling to stay healthy. Give it a hand by moving it to a brighter location.
On the other hand, plants getting too much sun will have crisp leaves with yellow or brown spots and dry soil.
Beware of your own overreaction though; brown and crisping leaves may be a result of actual burning from sunlight that is too direct. Try shifting your suffering houseplant back from the window in stages, giving it at least a week in each location, until it finds a level it’s happy with.
5. Killer Plants vs. Plant-killing Pets/Kids
This is an important question that you might not think about at first. Houseplants that are going to be within the reach of little hands or pets, considering their toxicity is important – especially as the vibrant colours that make for an interesting houseplant might also be nature’s way of warning off curious mouths.
There are available lists of plants to avoid, which are toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, and indeed, toxic to many “mammals”, including curious toddlers. If you already have a plant from these lists, simply make sure to keep it out of reach. Hanging planters or tall shelves are good options.
6. Houseplant Cleaning
If you’re not dusting your surfaces regularly, then you will have bigger problems than keeping your houseplants alive! Anything that impedes light getting to a plants leaves - whether its shade, dirt on your windows or dust on the leaves themselves - will affect your plant’s ability to absorb the light it needs.
Dust can also clog a leaf’s pores, reducing a plant’s ability to breath.
For houseplants with smooth, waxy leaves, it’s best to wipe them down once a month with a damp cloth. For plants with “fuzzy” leaves, use a soft brush.
7. Getting the Humidity Right
Houseplants with delicate, thin leaves will be more susceptible to drying out. Place them in more humid rooms, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Or mist them to imitate a humid environment.
You should try to group humidity-loving plants together; as each of the plants release moisture through transpiration they’ll each feed into a climate better for all of them.
You could also pick up a humidifier - though the sustainability of using electricity isn’t the best option. A more sustainable alternative is to fill a tray with pebbles and add water to the halfway point; put your houseplants on the pebbles, ensuring they’re not actually in the water, and top the water up to the same level as necessary. This simple trick can increase the humidity of a room using nothing more than evaporation and really enable those rainforest plants to flourish.
8. <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/genikes-sumvoules-frontidas-futwn">Fertilizer</a> is a must
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If the plant runs out of nutrients where it is, it just grows its roots a little wider and finds new nutrients. Potting most houseplants in multipurpose soil will keep them happy for some years, with the notable exception of succulents and cacti which need a special soil of their own. Some outdoor plants also prefer an alternative soil called ericaceous soil. A lot of this is often boiled down to variation of acidity or “Ph”; but for most houseplants it’s multipurpose all the way.
Check that the nutrients are suitable to you particular plant, don’t exceed the recommended dosage and generally restrict using it to spring only, when your houseplants are at their most rapidly growing. These fertilisers can help, but too much can also poison.
9. Should You Trim Your Houseplants
Pruning will encourage your houseplants to grow and refresh by enabling them to focus their energy on new growth, but over-pruning will also kill them, so knowing what’s damaged and what’s dead is key.
Some flowering plants even require ‘deadheading’, which is the process of removing dead flowers from their stems; doing this as often as every few days in peak season will encourage your plant into flowering over and over again.
10. Is Your Houseplant Bugged
If you spot any webs, lumps, or bumps on your plant move the affected plant away from any others to stop the spread and then dig in for a solution.
Start with wiping the leaves down. This should crack down on the bugs and their eggs. Once that’s done, pick up an insecticidal spray to stop them coming back - organic options are available; which again can be an important consideration if you only want to kill the parasites without harming your pets, kids etc.
White mould can also crop up on the soil around the base of your houseplants. It’s generally harmless, but it’s probably a sign that the plant is overwatered and not draining properly. Scraping the mould off will take care of that, but fix your watering schedule!
11. Seasonal Care of your Houseplant
Most of us try to keep our homes a relatively stable temperature all year round, which is why tropical plants do so well as houseplants. Plants tend to be actively growing during the spring and summer and will slow down - or even go dormant - in winter. This means they’ll need much less water and nutrients in the cooler months. Be sure to keep checking the soil and only water when it’s dry an inch below the surface.
Then, think about the shorter daylight hours. Consider moving houseplants closer to windows to help them get enough light. Keeping their leaves clear of dust can also help them to maximise the rays available to them.
And make sure none of your houseplants are too close to any heaters, a radiator or air-conditioner in summer, because they will dry out soil and leaves and won’t help any plant survive the colder months. Another factor to keep in mind is to protect your houseplants from any cold drafts. Any dramatic changes in temperature can shock a houseplant, and they can freeze in minutes if exposed to cold air.
If you’re going away and turning off your heating, consider moving all your plants to the warmest spot in the house.
12. My Houseplant’s Leaves are Dropping Off
What if our houseplant’s leaves are dropping off? How do you know if it is normal or not!&nbsp;
It’s Normal. Some plants shed leaves throughout the year to conserve energy during the darker months. Other plants shed leaves all-year-round so, if your houseplant looks consistently healthy despite the leaf dropping, don’t assume it’s a sign of illness.
However, if your plant isn’t looking well or wouldn’t normally be dropping leaves, it could be for one of the below reasons.
Shock
Plants will often drop leaves if they’re in shock. Any abrupt environmental could do it; this is why new plants to your home will sometimes seem unhealthy, with some yellowing leaves and dropped fronds. This may be part of a normal adjustment period, and it should present as only a portion of the plant. It will right itself in time without any special treatment.
If the whole plant is looking yellow, sad or drooping, then it’s an unhealthy sign.&nbsp;
Lighting Change&nbsp;
If you’ve had a plant for awhile, check that it’s still getting the same amount of light. Plants get their energy from light and leaves require energy to maintain, so if the light levels drop a houseplant may drop some leaves to save its strength.
Time to Re-pot
If the roots are starting to show on the surface of the soil or are coming out of the bottom of the nursery pot, then well done! It is the right time to move up a size and re-pot it!
Over-watering
Over-watering can also cause leaves to fall off. If there’s too much water in its system, it will start to flood the leaves, turning them yellow. This will move from the bottom up, affecting the lower leaves first and as they lose their structure the leaves won’t be able to support their own weight and they’ll drop off. It will all look a lot like the plant is rotting, because it is.
If it’s gone this far, there won’t be a lot you can do. You could try to dry the plant out: take the plant out of the pot and you’ll need to dry out the roots. Many will be black and rotten already: ditch those. Prepare a fresh, dry batch of soil and re-pot your plant, being sure to just give a moderate watering. Place your mistreated houseplant in a warm window with plenty of indirect sunlight!
Under-watering
If the leaves aren’t rotting off, but are brittle, dry and crisping off, then you might have been starving your houseplant of the good stuff instead. Under-watered plant cells can’t hold the leaves up. They’ll be curling up and looking plenty sad, so step up your watering regime! If the leaves are dry then the root system will be under-nourished too. Don’t drench it! Take it easy, you’ll need to nurse it back to health. Try a half cup of water in the morning and evening for a while, and hopefully build up from there.
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Hanging house plants not only bring color, texture, and warmth to your home, but many are exceptional at improving the air quality of your home. Bringing hanging plants into your home will also boost your mood. They are easy to grow and maintain, making them the perfect addition to any home.
They are perfect for small houses without much space and they look beautiful when covering bare walls and shelves.&nbsp;
Hanging plants are beautiful, and because they are easy to grow and maintain, they have become trendy in recent years. There are many options to choose from when deciding on a hanging plant to bring into your home. Choose your favourites in terms of flower and leaf color, how the plant drapes from the container, what type of light it needs, and the care requirements.
Use a nutrient-rich soil and be sure to allow for drainage; choose hanging plants that make sense for your climate and for the spot where you plan to leave them; and water often—without much soil to retain water, hanging plants need vigilance or they'll dry out.&nbsp;
Here are some of the best hanging plants for your own place:
ENGLISH IVY
The English Ivy is known for its timeless elegance. It is a gorgeous, deep green, glossy plant. This classic plant is one of the best indoor plants for low light. Suspend a basket of English ivy from a ceiling and admire the elegant, cascading vines. It is easy to grow and is perfect for minimalist décor. It requires the soil to be moist and thrives best in cold temperatures.&nbsp;
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/mikra-fyta-esoterikous-chorous">POTHOS</a>
One of the easiest houseplants to grow, Pothos is a tough plant that grows in most conditions, including water or dry soil. It’s also known as one of the best houseplants for purifying air by filtering the air of toxins and making it the perfect plant for your bedroom. Hang Pothos near your bed and breathe easier at night. The variegated leaves trailing over a pot will brighten up your space.
Pothos will enjoy a variety of environments and do best when placed in low light.
SPIDER PLANT&nbsp;
It’s easy to see why the spider plant has stood the test of time, they’re super-easy to grow, tolerate all levels of light and they don’t mind if you miss a weekly watering. Spider plant, also called airplane plant, grows well in containers or hanging baskets. And, spider plant is remarkably good at filtering indoor air.
The spider plant’s unique appearance will add visual interest to any room and make beautiful bedroom plants. It is one of the most popular hanging plants and thrives well in bright to medium light. It is easy to grow, making them a great starter plant for beginner gardeners.
BOSTON FERN
For decades the Boston fern has been grown as a tropical accent plant inside the house or in the garden. Indoors or outside, Boston fern maintains its lush good looks with minimum care. Give this plant high humidity and consistent moisture and it will reward you with long arching stems of spring-green foliage.
The feathery foliage of Boston Fern makes for a truly beautiful indoor hanging plant. Keep in mind that Boston fern loves humidity; be sure to spray it with water daily to keep the leaves from drying out.
JADE PLANT
Jade Plant is an exceptionally robust hanging basket plant and is easy to grow and maintain. They are considered good luck symbols, making them a great addition to your house or office. It is not only an excellent hanging plant but also is one of the best low light houseplants. With proper watering and maintenance, Jade plants can last for at least 20 years.
DIEFFENBACHIA
Tropical in nature, Dieffenbachia, thrives in dry climates. They are incredibly adaptable to a variety of different kinds of lighting and soil conditions, and you can grow them in copper pots as well as hanging baskets. Like with most houseplants, too much moisture can cause problems.&nbsp;
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/bath-plants">PHILODENDRON</a>
Native to rainforests philodendron adds a tropical vibe to your home. This indoor hanging plant is a shade lover and is extremely low-maintenance. You might have a hard time choosing a philodendron, as there are many beautiful varieties with diverse shades of color and shapes of leaves.
The heart-leaf philodendron is best known for its dark green, heart-shaped leaves. They are an easy to grow foliage plants that prefer to be in direct sunlight but do well in just about any kind of light. It is uniquely flexible, allowing it to be placed anywhere throughout your home.
PEPEROMIA
These hanging plants are known for their ornamental foliage. They are easy to grow and are one of the smaller houseplants, so you don’t need a lot of room. They thrive in medium or bright sunlight and are drought tolerant.&nbsp;
This interesting plant is native to many tropical climates, often found in cloud forests and rainforests growing as an epiphyte (on wood). The genus of Peperomia includes over 1,000 species presently recorded. There is bound to be at least one that would grow well in your home.
STRING OF PEARLS&nbsp;
String of pearls is one of the most distinct indoor plants with its plump, round 'pearls' that resemble peas. These beads are actually filled with water to help string of pearls survive periods of drought. The vibrant green color lights up a room and looks dramatic when spilling out of pots.
STRING OF HEARTS
This lovely indoor hanging plant grows long and intricate foliage. String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) has variegated green and silver leaves with hints of purple. The thin heart-shape leaves romantically dangle off fine vines. Suspend string of hearts as high as you can and let it grow!
AIR PLANTS
Air plants have quickly become an indoor gardener favourite as of recent. These lovely plants require little maintenance and can be displayed in creative ways. Air plants work well as hanging plants in glass capsules, mounted on walls, or in macramé hanging plant holders. Every gardener should try air plants in their home. This pretty accent piece will fit perfectly in a corner or can be hung as a centerpiece above a table. Air plants are great for this project because they're extremely low maintenance and their foliage mimics tentacles.&nbsp;
Make sure your planter has a drainage hole so that plant’s roots remain healthy. If you’re worried about your furniture or floors getting wet on watering day then all you have to do is to take your plant to the sink and allowing it to sit after watering until any excess water drains out.
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Having one or more houseplants is a great way to spruce up your home and require relatively little maintenance. Proper grooming takes time but keeps plants healthy and greatly enhances their appearance.&nbsp;
Keeping clean <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/pos-na-soso-ta-fyta-mou">leaves</a> on your plants will help you keep your plants tidy and healthy.
When you are cleaning houseplants leaves regularly, you are more likely to catch pests and signs of illness early, and early detection makes treatment and cure easier and more successful.
Clean leaves help air-purifying plants and air-filtering plants absorb more light and can perform photosynthesis more efficiently. They can absorb foliar fertilizer more completely and efficiently, as well.
When cleaning plants, it’s important to use gentle, effective methods that remove contaminants without harming the plants.
You can use a commercial leaf cleaning product and follow the instructions on the packaging, or the occasional use of light dish soap water to clean, followed by a plain clear lukewarm water rinse should be fine to keep your plants clean and pest-free.
If you are having problems with pests such as aphids, attacks of spider mites, plant scale insects or mealy-bug infestation, use a solution of water and insecticidal soap or Neem oil.
Using a natural shiner is effective, except for plants that have curled leaves or small hairs; avoid use on such plants. Use a sponge and soapy water to gently wipe leaves for a healthier shine; you can also try using olive oil. Both options will give your plants a nice shine.
Here’s how to clean <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/futa/esoterikou-chorou-fyta.html">indoor plant</a> leaves:
Spray the leaves of your plant with your cleaning solution and then gently wipe clean with your soft cloth or paper towel.
Be careful to apply just the right amount of pressure and resistance to remove dust and contaminants without damaging or accidentally removing the leaves. No scrubbing!
Always work from the base of the stem toward the tip of the leaf. With a “wiper” in both hands you can do both sides of the leaf at once with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Plants with pronounced fuzzy leaves or leaf hairs won’t be able to be cleaned this way. Clean individual leaves with a dry, soft washcloth. Furry leaves may also be very lightly brushed with a soft paintbrush or makeup brush. Again, work from the base of the stem toward the tip of the leaf.
Perform this kind of leaf-by-leaf cleaning once or twice a month. In between, use lighter methods to keep dust off. For smaller plants, you can use a soft feather duster to displace dust and keep your plants refreshed between thorough cleaning sessions.
If you have <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/megala-futa-frontida">large plants</a> to clean, you may use a leaf blower to blow away dust and debris and then spray the plant thoroughly with a mild solution of insecticidal soap and water.
Be sure to do this early in the day, in an area with good air circulation so that the plant can dry entirely before dark.
Caution: Do not use of any type of food product to clean plants can promote a great place for pests to live.&nbsp;
If you have plants in the kitchen area, watch out for grease that can accumulate on the leaves. These plants will need to be cleaned more often.
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Trim off diseased and damaged leaves. The leaves of indoor plants may be damaged by the environment or by pests. Sometimes they fade or become blighted. Sometimes they get old, change colors and die. It’s a good idea to keep these compromised leaves trimmed away to help your plant present a better appearance and to prevent problems with disease and pests.
Leaves that have died or turned completely yellow should be snipped off at the base using sharp, clean scissors or shears. While it is possible to pinch or pull damaged leaves off by hand, it is always wisest to use a sharp, clean implement to avoid further damage to the plant.
Leaves that have small damaged spots or edges can be carefully trimmed to remove the damage. To do this, use very sharp scissors and trim in a way that maintains the natural shape of the leaf. Don’t trim into the healthy part of the leaf. Instead, leave a fine margin of the damaged area.
Deadheading is important. Flowering plants benefit by being kept tidy – deadheading. Always cut off spent blooms to improve the appearance of the plant, encourage more blooms and help prevent disease, fungal infections, and pest infestation.
If you have potted plants that tend to shed pollen (peace lily flower), you may wish to remove the anthers (pollen-bearing parts) as soon as they emerge. Doing this keeps the plant tidy, helps the flower last longer and is beneficial to people who are allergic to pollen.
Cleaning your plant’s leaves will only require a few minutes of your time. However, it’ll have wonderful effects for their health. If you use plants for home decoration, bright and healthy plants will completely change the atmosphere of your place.
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<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/plants.html">Bathrooms</a> deserve to be decorated with lush greenery just like every other room in the house, but it can be tricky to find a plant that thrives there. Plants make bathrooms more pleasant places, improving the decor and air quality. And bathrooms can be good environments for plants, too.&nbsp;
Low light, high humidity, and temperature swings need to be considered when choosing plants for a bathroom.&nbsp;
Consider the following when choosing bathroom plants, and check out the best great house plant suggestions for your bathroom.
LIGHTING
Many bathrooms have small windows, low levels of sunlight or some have none at all, which can be challenging when picking plants. Remember that even low light plants require some light to grow, which is why fluorescent light bulbs - which produce wavelengths plants, are a good idea in the bathroom.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/frontida-futa-peripoiisi">HUMIDITY</a>&nbsp;
A bathroom is typically a humid room that provides the perfect environment for plants, and water to irrigate the plants is always close at hand. The bathroom environment is not perfect all the time, and not all plants are well suited for the conditions found in a bathroom. Not all plants enjoy high humidity. Succulents prefer drier conditions and will rot if kept constantly moist. And evergreens and several other plants may develop powdery mildew in high humidity.
Hot running water from showers and baths can cause humidity and temperature levels to rise quickly – conditions which don’t suit many plants, although this explains why some tropical plants do great in bathrooms!
TEMPERATURE
Even though there is plenty of warm, humid air during shower time, the room can get much colder when left empty for hours, especially at night. These wide temperature fluctuations are not ideal for many plants.
SIZE OF THE ROOM
Bathrooms tend to be smaller than other rooms in house, so space for greenery is often limited. Large or tall plants don’t often work in bathrooms for this reason. A better option is to choose plants that can hang from the ceiling, or will trail down from a high shelf. The windowsill is another great location for bathroom plants, particularly as they can enjoy maximum light exposure here.
With these points in mind, let’s look at some of the best bathroom plant choices:
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/aloi-fyto-omorfias-frodidas">ALOE VERA</a>
The Αloe plant not only is it known as the ‘plant of immortality’ because it is so difficult to kill, it is an incredibly useful plant to have around the home. Aloe Vera juice is bursting with vitamins and minerals, while the gel can be used as a topical treatment for minor cuts and burns, insect bites, dry skin and more.
This striking and healing plant should be placed close to the bathroom window and, because of its low water requirements; the humidity alone may meet most of its water needs!
ASPARANGUS FERN
Airy, lacy asparagus fern loves the humidity of a bathroom. It does well in either moderate or bright light, so a spot by a window is best. Asparagus ferns may look soft to the touch, but the stems have thorns, so beware. Asprarangus prefers bright artificial light or window sunlight and well drained potting soil. Asparagus fern can go as long as two years before it requires re-potting.
Warning: This plant is highly toxic; keep away from pets and children.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/tuchero-bamboo">BAMBOO</a>
Bamboo is a fast growing plant, but you can curtail its growth by providing a physical barrier (such as a recessed shelf) or by shaping it regularly. This most Zen-like plant can grow in almost any light- even without any soil! Just place your bamboo to root in a container filled with few pebbles, then fill halfway with water. Change the water every two to four weeks.&nbsp;
Feed bamboo with a diluted fertilizer high in nitrogen weekly during the growing season, cutting back to monthly in the winter. Bamboo needs 6 hours of sunlight daily. Prefers sandy potting, but tolerates most potting soil mixes.
BROMELIAD
Bromeliads produce long-lasting blooms in locations where most house plants do not blossom at all. Bromeliads flower with yellow, pink, or red blossoms in winter and the blooms last for several weeks. Bromeliads include several different plant species, many of which are epiphytic (drawing moisture from the air rather than from soil). These are ideally suited to bask in the humidity of a bathroom, but they also need good air circulation, which can be provided by running the bathroom exhaust fan or setting up a small portable fan to run for a few hours each day.&nbsp;
Bromeliads love bright, indirect light; will tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight each day but don't place them in hot afternoon sun--it can burn the leaves. Depends on genus and species; those requiring soil do well in a succulent potting mix. Feed them with an orchid fertilizer.&nbsp;
CHINESE EVERGREEN
These large-leaved, tropical perennials will thrive even if you forget to water and feed it. While it loves humidity, it will also tolerate dry air, provided you keep it out of cold drafts, which can damage the leaves. It grows up to 1.20m tall, depending on the variety. Chinese evergreen is one of the most durable plants you can grow, and loves low, indirect light; does not like any direct sun. Although the Chinese evergreen prefers the warm temperatures and humid conditions of the bathroom, it’s flexible enough to tolerate other environments if necessary. It needs rich, well-drained potting mix.&nbsp;
FERN
Many ferns make great houseplants. Most can handle the temperature fluctuations in a bathroom, and they love the humidity. Some can even be grown right in a shower stall, where they are regularly soaked. Some recommended ferns for the bathroom include Boston fern, Maidenhair fern, Bird's nest fern, and Button fern. Ferns naturally grow in the filtered light and high humidity conditions of tropical forests. Luckily, the average bathroom can simulate this environment perfectly. Situate a low-maintenance fern in a corner of your bathroom and enjoy
It grows best when placed on a windowsill or in a position which receives lots of indirect light. Humidity and temperatures of between 13 and 25 degrees are also important for your fern to thrive. In the growing months, the soil should be kept moist, but not saturated.
ORCHID
Give your bathroom a luxury touch with the addition of an elegant orchid plant. Some species are planted in soil, while others are epiphytes (air plants) that absorb moisture from the air. Place your orchid on the bathroom windowsill, where the indirect sunlight will provide adequate light but won’t cause leaf scorch; while the high humidity mirrors the flower’s natural environment. It’s also a relatively compact flower making it perfect for smaller rooms, where it can be perched on the corner of the bathtub or next to the sink.
Soil needs: Depends on type, but generally a bark mix designed for orchids.
PEACE LILY (SPATHIPHYLLUM)
Peace lilies are elegant plants that require minimal care. They do best with regular watering and appreciate the humidity in the bathroom. Do not allow the soil to remain dry for extended periods of time. Peace lilies do well in limited light; however, if your plant is not flowering, it may need a slightly brighter location. When feeding, use a diluted fertilizer mix. Peace lilies are wonderfully low-maintenance and filter household impurities from the air. It’s another of NASA’s best plants for air purity, as it helps to filter out harmful benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde toxins.
PHILODENDRON
Philodendrons are truly tropical plants that love bathroom conditions. There are varieties that vine or trail with stems as much as 20 feet long, and others that grow upright several feet. Both types are relatively easy to grow. If you water this plant too much or too little, the plant will let you know by dropping its leaves. It prefers consistently moist soil. Philodendrons prefer the medium light intensity they would have on the jungle floor. If the light is too intense, its leaves will turn yellow; but if the leaves are widely spaced, it may need more light so you should consider installing fluorescent bulbs. Although this hardy plant can tolerate average humidity, high levels promote lush, shiny foliage. Ideal growing temperatures are between 22 and 30 degrees C.
SANSIVERIA (SNAKE PLANT)
Sansiveria (snake plant) is also known as Mother-in-law's tongue is one of the most low-maintenance plants you can grow, which makes it the perfect choice for a bathroom. It is an easy growing plant that makes a nice alternative to hanging plants. Snake plants prefer bright warm light; avoid direct sunlight. Potted plants are often moved to shady outdoor locations in the summer. Water when top of soil is dry.
This low-light plant also filters some nasty household toxins from the bathroom air – including formaldehyde which can be found in cleaning products, tile grout, adhesives, and even some cosmetics!
SPIDER PLANT
Spider plants like growing in tight quarters so do not use a container much larger than the root ball. They form little plantlets along their perimeter that can be cut off and grown on their own once roots are formed. These undemanding plants can handle bright light, but the leaves will scorch in full sun. They prefer relatively cool (but not cold) temperatures. Spider plant typically grows 50cm wide and 60cm to 1m long in containers.
This hardworking houseplant prefers medium light to work its magic, that is, removing impurities like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air. Water it once or twice a week and you'll be rewarded with new buds that you can re-pot or gift to friends. Soil needs: Loose, fast-draining potting mix
WEEPING FIG PLANT (FICUS BENJAMINA)
If you have the space for a small tree Weeping fig plant is a nice plant to dress up your bathroom. However, it does not like sudden temperature changes. Cold drafts can cause it to drop its leaves, but it should recover. Although it likes humidity, it does not like being over-watered and sitting in wet soil. Wait to water until the top of soil feels dry. Weeping figs prefer bright, indirect light and need more light indoors than when grown outside. Use rich, fast-draining potting mix.
IVY
Ivy, particularly English Ivy, is one of NASA’s top air purifying plants. It can even help you keep the bathroom clean and hygienic by removing mould from the surrounding air! Ivy can climb and scale walls, trellises, or metal pipes framing a tub. Hang it high by the window to save space and let sunlight filter through the leaves. Needing just moderate exposure to sunlight, this evergreen vine enjoys the high humidity levels commonly found in bathrooms.
CAUTION: However, if you have pets or small children be wary of the plants you choose to decorate your space as some houseplants can be toxic to pets and kids.&nbsp;
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Attractive and easy to care for, cactus and succulents are very <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_el/futa/kaktoi-pachufuta.html">popular plants</a> to decorate any home, office or garden. The name "cactus" comes from the Greek word "Cactus", which means "thorny plant". Cactus comes from North and South America and some species thrive in Africa.
All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti! Succulents are known to be moisture packed due to storage of water. Succulents store water in their leaves, stems or roots and so they can survive quite a while without being watered. Cacti have small, round, cushion-like structures called areoles in which flowers, thorns or even young shoots grow. Areoles usually look like small, fluffy, cotton like lumps on the body of the cactus. Because they do not have leaves, photosynthesis is done by their stalks.
These plants have the unique ability to grow in hot and dry areas and have been adapted to survive and grow in these conditions.
There is a variety of cactus that we find in most <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_el/blog/post/futa-dwmatia-meros2">houses and gardens</a>. The range of cactus is enormous, including small and distinctive plants, as well as large species.
Let's see below what we need to know about the care of these beautiful plants to keep them full of colour and vitality!&nbsp;
Light
Most succulents and cacti like bright light, but not intense, direct sunlight, especially in conjunction with high temperatures. When your plant is getting too much light, it can appear off colour or turn yellow. Too little light also affects the growth habit of succulents and cacti. They will try to reach for light, often growing long and spindly. Note that in most cases, it is quite normal for a plant to slowly grow toward the light.&nbsp;
Pot&nbsp;
Regardless of the material the pot is made of, it must allow good drainage. It is very hard to grow cacti/succulents successfully in a pot that lacks drainage holes. If you know the species of cactus you have, you can make a better choice as to what style of pot to keep it in. For example, many species of cacti have fibrous roots that remain close to the surface of the soil. Such a plant has no use for a narrow, deep pot. A shallow pot with a relatively large diameter would suit it much better.&nbsp;
Re-potting
Ideally, your plants should be re-potted every year so that you can provide them with fresh soil, inspect and address problems with their root systems, and move them to bigger pots if necessary.
Move the plant into the new pot, which should be a little larger than the old one, and in pleasing proportion with the plant. First, cover the drainage holes and then place the plant in the pot with a fairly dry, fresh mix. Don't water the plant right away. Instead, allow the plant to rest out of direct sunlight for a week or two before watering it. This allows any roots that were damaged to heal, as unhealed wet roots are very susceptible to bacterial or fungal infections.
Water &nbsp;
One of the most dangerous things for succulents and cacti is watering them incorrectly.&nbsp; Too much water is deadly to these plants. But they still need to be watered in order to survive and thrive. Leaving them too dry for too long can also cause their roots to die. The best way to determine when to water is to examine the soil and feel for moisture. Do not just touch the surface of the soil, but the top inch of the soil needs to be dry to the touch before you water your plant.
During the dry season or growing season, plants need more water. During the inactive growing season or when it’s cooler, water less frequently. The size of your container also determines how often and how much to water. Smaller containers hold less moisture than larger containers.
Outdoor succulents have slightly different watering needs as indoor plants because they are exposed to different conditions outdoors.&nbsp;
Cacti are very easy to care for. To bloom successfully every year, it's best to give them more water in the summer and less in the winter. This depends partly on the type and size of the plant. Remember that they do not need much water and let the soil dry before the next watering.
Fertilize
Succulents and cacti are adapted to live in soils that are poor in nutrients. That’s one of the reasons they tend to grow slower than other plants. Fertilize at the beginning of or just before the start of the growing season. The growing season for most succulents begins in the late spring or summer. Because of this, mid to late spring would be the best time to apply fertilizer. For succulents with a winter growing season it is best to apply fertilizer in the fall. Fertilizing just once a year is just right for most cactus and other succulents.&nbsp; If it does not appear to be enough then you can fertilize again in 2-3 months.
Temperature
Most succulents and cacti prefer a dry and warm climate and they are well suited to cold night time temperatures, because they come from desert climates. Especially in winter, cold temperatures encourage blooming in some kinds of these plants. However, low temperatures can be problematic indoors, because they tend to go hand in hand with high humidity. When you water your succulents and cacti in winter when temperatures are cool, the soil is going to stay wet much longer than it would in the heat of summer and get root rot.
Pests
Succulents and cacti are tough plants. They are, however, not without their problems. Some of the common pests that can leave their mark on the plants are:
Mealy bug. Dab these tiny cottony-covered insects with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. For a widespread mealy bug attack, try a systemic insecticide. If you can’t see any mealy bug on a cactus that appears sick, root mealy bug might be to blame. To eliminate, wash off as much of the soil and bugs as possible, soak the roots in a systemic insecticide and re-pot.
Scale is miniscule insects that appear brown spots on plant sap and can be treated similarly to mealy bug infestations.
Spider mites are almost invisible. Infected plants often develop yellowish spots which later turn rusty brown, scarring the plant. As both cacti and spider mites hate being wet, try overhead watering or misting.
Note&nbsp;that if there are children or pets at home place the plants in a safe place.
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Plant propagation is a way of forming a new plant from an existing plant. All you have to do is to take a piece of a bigger plant and start <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/sumvoules-arxarioi-kipourikoi">growing</a> another one from it.
Besides just because it is exciting to grow your own houseplants from a single stem or leaf, there are more reasons to propagate your plants.&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes plants can grow too large and need to be pruned. Propagate those pruned pieces, and make new plants.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A plant that is damaged it might be saved through propagation.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Maybe a piece of your plant accidentally broke off. Let it root and plant it back in with the mother plant.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">New baby plants make great gifts.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Create family heirloom plants. Take a part of your favourite plant, propagate it, and pass it on to the next generation.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">You might do this because you would like to increase your <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/plants.html">plant collection</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Different plants can be cultivated in differing ways, specific to the plant type, so it's ideal to know what type of plants you want to propagate.
Here are the proper techniques for each type of propagation:&nbsp;
PROPAGATE WITH DIVIDING
Dig the plant up when the flowers have faded. Shake the soil from the roots. Break the plant into several pieces. The divisions should follow natural points on the plant (at nodes, or between leaves etc.). The important thing is to make sure each divided piece has shoots and roots on it. Replant each piece in good soil in a pot or sheltered garden bed and water thoroughly.
To divide a multi-stemmed houseplant, first remove the plant from its pot. Press your thumbs into the middle of the plant, grab the plant with both hands, and tug it apart. If this doesn't work, remove the soil and try again. If that fails, cut the plant with a knife.
Keep a large clump of roots with each division. Immediately pot the new plants in potting soil. Keep the soil evenly moist for the next few weeks to help heal the injured roots.
Place plants out of direct light until they start to grow. Move them into brighter light over a period of 10 days.
PROPAGATE WITH CUTTINGS
Select a suitable pot for your cutting. You might want to use a normal-sized flowerpot for one plant or you can even establish several cuttings in the same pot, planted apart from each other.&nbsp;
Prepare the pot. Get a plastic (polythene) bag and place gravel at the base of the bag. The pot will be placed in here after you have made the cutting. Fill the pot with suitable soil; sand and peat for drainage make an ideal combination for many plants. Finally, the pot must be able to drain well (the water will go onto the gravel, rather than pooling in the plastic bag)
Cut a firm, young shoot from the current season's growth. Cut it off just below a leaf or joint&nbsp;
Once you have cut the plant piece, strip or cut off any leaves on the lower half. You can strip or cut off as high as two-thirds if necessary. If the bark looks like it will tear, use scissors. You can also make a small incision to the lower end of the stem to encourage root growth from this "wound".
Insert the cutting into the pot. Use a skewer, pencil, or similar long object to create a hole for the cutting to sit in. Do not use the cutting itself to push in a hole or you will damage it. The idea is to gently drop the cutting into the hole.
Place both the pot and the cutting into the bag. Make sure the pot is sitting snugly on the gravel.
Tie the top of the bag with a twist tie. This makes it easy to undo for watering and to place back on again.
Final Steps for Both Methods
Keep the soil moist. Do not soak or over-water the cutting or divided plant or it may rot and not take root. Water spray works well for many plants but take care with succulent and furry leaves. They are best only watered directly at the soil level, otherwise the combination of humidity and water may encourage fungal growth
Pull the cutting or divided plant gently in about 6 - 8 weeks. If you can feel resistance, you'll know there are roots. Most plants will root within 6 - 8 weeks, although some species of plants can take up to 12 months.
PROPAGATE WITH AIR LAYERING&nbsp;
Make an upward cut into the stem just below a node at a point where you'd like new roots to grow. Cut halfway through the stem. Place toothpick or matchstick into the cut to keep it open. Dust area with rooting hormone powder.
Place moist moss around the cut and secure it with plastic. Wrap wire twists at top and bottom. Mist moss regularly. When roots are thick, cut stem several inches below original cut and pot.
PROPAGATE WITH WATER
Water propagation is the easiest way to propagate your plants. Place a cutting in a jar of cool water and wait until white roots start presenting themselves. When the roots get to be about a half-inch long, remove from the water and plant in potting soil. If you wait too long, the roots will not acclimate to soil because they will have come to believe they are water plants.
PROPAGATE WITH SEED
Growing plants from seed is a great way to start gardening. With the right light and some simple equipment, it's easy to grow from seed to harvest. You can start seeds in almost any type of container with drainage holes. Choose potting soil that's made for growing seedlings. Do not use soil from your garden or re-use potting soil from your houseplants. Start with a fresh, sterile mix that will ensure healthy, disease-free seedlings.
Before filling your containers, use a bucket or tub to moisten the planting mix. The goal is to get it moist but not sopping wet. Fill the containers and pack the soil firmly to eliminate gaps.
Check the seed packet to see how deep you should plant your seeds. Some of the small ones can be sprinkled right on the soil surface. Larger seeds will need to be buried. For insurance, plant two seeds per cell or pot. If both seeds germinate, snip one and let the other grow. It's helpful to make a couple divots in each pot to accommodate the seeds. After you've dropped a seed in each divot, you can go back and cover the seeds.
Moisten the newly planted seeds with a watering can. To speed germination, cover the pots with plastic wrap or a plastic dome that fits over the seed-starting tray. This helps keep the seeds moist before they germinate. When you see the first signs of green, remove the cover.
As the seedlings grow, use a mister or a small watering can to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Let the soil dry slightly between watering. Set up a fan to ensure good air movement and prevent disease. Remember to feed the seedlings regularly with liquid fertilizer, mixed at the rate recommended on the package.
Seedlings need a lot of light. If you're growing in a window, choose a south-facing exposure. Rotate the pots regularly to keep plants from leaning into the light. If seedlings don't get enough light, they will be leggy and weak. As the seedlings grow taller, raise the lights.
Plants can be propagated all year round, but spring and summer are the ideal seasons. The active growing season gives the best changes that the cutting will grow strong healthy roots.
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Poinsettia plants remain one of the most popular <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/giortazoume-christougenna">holiday flowers</a>. 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.
Care tips:
Humidity:
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.
Soil:
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.
Position:
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.
Watering:
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.
Pruning:
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.
Light:
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.
Temperature:
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.
Keep Poinsettia Outside
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.
Pay attention to the following tips:
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.
Caution:
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.
All parts of the poinsettia plant are mildly toxic, so keep the plants away from children and pets.
The impressive red leaves of poinsettia will give a touch of warmth to any <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/louloudia-futa-diakosmisi-spiti">decoration</a>. 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 <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/flowers.html">arrangements</a> of poinsettia and more Christmas flowers.

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Christmas is a special time of the year and is the perfect holiday for spending time with your loved ones. Decorating your home makes it extremely pleasant to relax and is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season and your guests.&nbsp;
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Find below some decorating ideas for every corner of your house and feel <a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/christmas/bouquets-christmas.html">Christmas</a> in the most beautiful way. Every little touch counts and you will see how nice the result will be in the end!
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Christmas lights
Decorating your home with indoor and outdoor Christmas lights offer you a state of calm and they look beautiful inside and outside the house. They are great for making your home look more elegant and warmer, while also, if you use them correctly, you will have a highly impressive design. Use them and add sparkle to your home, entering the Christmas mood!
Combining one or more styles will have a dazzling result that will be admired by everyone, friends, relatives, but also in general whoever visits you during these festive days.
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Front door
A Christmas wreath outside the front door will put each of your guests in the festive mood of your home. Hanging a fresh evergreen wreath decorated with pinecones, fragrant Christmas greens, silver and gold accents, dried fruits and more ornaments will bring the spirit of the season to your home. You can also hang Christmas garlands from your front door to welcome guests to your home. Do not be afraid to put garlands on the arm of the stairs or along some furniture.
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Christmas tree
Perfect for any home or office, real or fake, small or bigger decorated Christmas trees bring the best symbol of the season to any room. Adorned with flowers, silver/gold holiday ball ornaments, and other festive decorations, beautiful Christmas trees offer a delightful way to convey your warmest season's greetings. Sweets are an important part of Christmas so you should put ornaments that refer to sweets on your tree for a more playful and modern result.
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Christmas shades
When it comes to Christmas home decoration the first thing you need to do is choose a color scheme. You can use a traditional Christmas red and green color palette or if you want a more modern look, choose silver and gold. Add blue decorations for more intensity in your space and if you want a more elegant Christmas feeling, then the shades of white, like the snow, are the ideal choice.
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Flowers
Flowers are always a classic choice for decorating your home. It is a simple way to decorate and add a touch of nature and freshness to any table or space.
A bouquet of fresh flowers, a stunning arrangement in a modern or vintage style, a festive branch or other rustic elements beautifully placed in a vase or a plant in bright shades will add a little of the Christmas spirit to any room.
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Windows and curtains
If you have balcony doors, you can hang small wreaths with ornaments and ribbons.
If you have windows, place small trees, various decorations and candles on the windowsill. Show everyone that Christmas has come, even to those who look at your home from the outside.
For the windows, the hanging decorations of all kinds have a timeless value, from red flowers to bright stars and red wreaths, whatever you choose to be sure that you will give incomparable warmth to the space.
Don’t forget to hang socks on your curtains, festive lights or holiday garlands.
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Candles&nbsp;
Candles are a key element of decoration in all seasons. But mainly during the holidays, their flame creates a mystery and warmth. There is nothing more beautiful than candlelight. So put in different corners of your house and on your tables many candles decorated with balls, cinnamon, mistletoe, pinecones and ribbons.&nbsp;
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Dinner table
Beautify your holiday dinners with festive Christmas centerpieces with dried fruits, cinnamon sticks, pinecones and candles and fill your home with beautiful scents.
Use Christmas towels or festive napkins in white, red and green on the table.
A beautiful floral arrangement with candles will spruce up the dinner table while at the same time will create a warm atmosphere and mood.
Choose the decorations you like and add some modern and playful notes to the whole house. Holiday balls, ornaments and more beautiful elements will add a festive touch on your table.
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Outdoor decoration
Decorate your yard, balcony or terrace this Christmas and impress friends and neighbors.
First of all, place lights on the railings, around the windows and the door and in the pots with the plants. The result will be magical and festive. Choose lights suitable for outdoor areas. This way you avoid any damage and you are sure of the safety of your home.
Add some of the magic of the holidays by putting Christmas balls and decorations in your pots and immediately your balcony will be transformed into a magnificent landscape.
Beautifully decorate a dark corner of your balcony by placing a decorated and illuminated Christmas tree.
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Christmas is the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth. The observance of Christmas occurs in 160 countries worldwide and celebration varies by country. Some countries celebrate Christmas Day on December 25th, while others celebrate some days before or some days after that date. Christmas is both a religious and cultural celebration observed by billions of people around the world, both Christian and non-Christian.&nbsp;
Although the Church doesn’t consider it the most important Christian holiday, Christmas is certainly the most popular, at least in terms of cultural and social significance. Christmas is marked by the exchange of gifts, and features the mythical figure of Santa Claus.
Christmas is a holiday filled with joy, festive decorations, and spending time with family and friends at home so you might as well make your space the wonderland of your dreams. You can bring Christmas cheer to any room in the house with a floral holiday centrepiece for the table or a festive Christmas plant. View some of the best Christmas decoration to help celebrate the season:
Christmas tree
Put up a Christmas tree and decorate it. Bringing evergreens into the house during winter actually predates the Christmas holiday. Fresh and lush, a small or bigger decorated Christmas tree brings the best symbol of the season to any room and makes the perfect gift! Send a Christmas tree to celebrate the magic of the holidays and you can surprise friends and family! Adorned with flowers, silver or golden festive ball ornaments, and other holiday decorations, Christmas trees offer a delightful way to convey your warmest season's greetings. Common Christmas tree varieties are: Douglas fir, Scotch pine, White pine, White spruce, Norway spruce, and Blue spruce.
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Perhaps the most recognizable plant for Christmas is the poinsettia. This plant has come to be associated with Christmas over the years, so you can usually find it all over at Christmas time. They are most commonly used for decorating during the winter holidays, but are also attractive as green plants throughout the year. Poinsettia is a classic holiday plant and a colorful gift for the season. Plant poinsettias in pots around your house, and you'll have an easy, festive Christmas decoration. This festive Christmas plant is a wonderful gift for friends, family and co-workers. Send a poinsettia plant around the world to celebrate the holidays. You can find poinsettias around the holidays to fit into almost any decorative scheme. They range from white to pink to the traditional bright red. Some varieties have bracts with patterns in red and white, pink and white, or green and white and even bright orange.
Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a popular holiday plant. Tall and graceful, this holiday flower bulb can make a statement as a centrepiece or add reliable beauty when grown in containers. Brighten your home with beautiful amaryllis in vibrant colors. Amaryllis flowers come in various shades of red, pink, white, and other colors and petals that are solid, striped, or speckled in all of these colors. Their lush, tropical blooms add a scintillating accent to the holiday home, which makes them great choices to give as living gifts or to keep for you! Brilliant amaryllis flowers make a wonderful addition to everyone's holiday decor. All you have to do is give them water and a touch of sunlight, and they will produce a spectacular, vibrant amaryllis flower. An amaryllis plant during the holidays is always appropriate whether you are sending it to a co-worker, a friend, a family member or as a hostess gift.
Christmas Centrepiece
Enjoy Christmas with your friends and family. Let stunning Christmas centrepieces set the holiday mood in your home, office or family gatherings and light up any room! Beautify your holiday table with festive Christmas centrepieces with seasonal flowers, ornaments, candles, greenery and more items! Christmas centrepieces make the perfect gift for the season. Give the gift of Christmas spirit by sending a festive holiday centrepiece to your host for the holidays or to your loved ones far away and deliver smiles of joy. Holiday centrepieces and decorations come in many different types of arrangements to match any Christmas home décor, with colors such as red, green, white and gold, your friends, family and other guests are sure to be filled with the holiday spirit.
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Christmas gift baskets make the perfect choice for friends, family and co-workers this year. Whether you’re hosting or you’re a guest, buying Christmas gift baskets is a great way to share smiles with family and friends. Filled with chocolates, cookies, fruits, wines, candies, and more holiday treats, these gift baskets will be the most welcome part of every gathering. Find at anthemionflowers.com the right Christmas gift basket to make their day even more delightful. Also, with designs that range from simple and rustic to modern and elegant, you can tailor the perfect gift for their personal style.&nbsp;
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Nothing is as welcoming during the holidays as a fresh Christmas wreath. Christmas wreaths are perfect for your front door or for the front doors of everyone on your Christmas list and the ideal accent to anyone’s holiday table decorations! A special gift to warm the hearts and homes of the people you love. Deck the halls, walls and doors with festive and fresh Christmas wreaths and garlands and complete your Christmas home decor. Spread Christmas cheer this holiday season with festive Christmas wreaths from flower shops all over the world. Choose among a wide variety of modern, traditional, elegant or more casual Christmas wreaths.&nbsp;
Mistletoe is traditionally hung in doorways and will give your home a unique holiday atmosphere. It can hang in any part of your home, on your tree or near any Christmas decor. In the Western world mistletoe become associated with Christmas as a decoration under which lovers are expected to kiss, as well as with protection from witches and demons
Christmas flowers
Send your season's greetings and brighten someone's holidays with beautiful Christmas flowers. Find online Christmas arrangements and bouquets in festive red, white, and green shadows. They can include candy canes, holiday greens, ball ornaments and more items! Choose classic roses and lilies or more seasonal flowers like holly, hypericum berries and pine cones presented in several styles of vases such as mugs, and baskets for a perfect match for any holiday decor.
Christmas Plants
Whether you plan to have Christmas plants delivered as a gift or use them as Christmas decorations for your own home, ordering holiday plants is sure to bring holiday cheer to any home. The weather outside can be frightful during the winter holidays, but you can stay warm by the fire and brighten up your holiday festivities with a variety of Christmas plants that add color and fragrance to your home. Let the joy last longer by choosing seasonal plants like Poinsettia, Orchids, Amaryllis, Kalanchoes, Anthurium or Christmas Cacti that last for months or even years to come with proper care.
*Keep in mind that some of the plants can be poisonous for pets and children, so keep them out of reach!
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At anthemionflowers you will find the perfect bouquet for all occasions to help you express your best wishes. Choose from our wide range of beautiful bouquets of roses, gerberas, lilies and more seasonal flowers and delight your loved ones. All our bouquets are hand-arranged and hand-delivered right to your door!
Treat your loved ones for any occasion with our gift arrangements and let them know you are thinking of them! We carry several gift basket arrangements from get well, congratulation, sympathy, and happy birthday gift baskets for delivery. Choose from the followed high-quality gourmet baskets, sweet treats, fine wines or fresh basket fruit arrangements and share smiles with family, friends and co-workers.
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We use plants to beautify and enrich our surroundings, environments and lives. Some plants do not only play these roles. They help enhance our environment with positive energy while purifying the air.
Let's discover together some plants that will help you not only release the negative energy but also create the ideal conditions for well-being, relaxed mood and unsurpassed sense of rejuvenation.
Jasmine
A favorite plant, jasmine attracts positive energy and helps strengthen relationships. Its sweet and pleasant scent not only reminds us of the summer carefree moments of our holiday, but it calms the mind and gives positive energy. Place the plant indoor, close to a window and ideally looking south. Instead, in the garden, it should be placed north, east or northeast.
Bamboo
Bamboo has become fashionable as decoration for the home, as well as to give a sophisticated touch to our living rooms, but it also has become popular to attract positive energy. It is said that bamboo integrates growth and water, offering purity, transparency and life. Having this plant in our home will bring us a feeling of comfort, calmness and drive away envy. Bamboo plant has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. In fact, according to feng shui, the bamboo's vertical shape represents the element of wood that affects our vital energy and physical activity. For best results, place it in a corner with low light and away from direct sunlight. Store in a glass bowl with about 2.5 cm of distilled or purified water.
Lily
Also known as the lily of peace, it is believed to offer spiritual, mental and physical health. Improves the flow of energy at home cleans the air and neutralizes harmful internal gases. It helps clear out any spiritual, emotional and physical issues. It grows well in shaded or dark places. It is perfect for the bedroom to promote serenity and tranquility for sleep.
Orchid
One of the most classic and favorite flowers or indoor plants, the orchid attracts positive energy and simultaneously improves the energy of the home and the living conditions of the hosts. The orchid has a sweet and pleasant fragrance that enhances mood while its flowers are kept for long time. Orchids release oxygen in the evening, so if you choose to put it in the bedroom you will see the quality of your sleep changing significantly.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/blog/post/idanika-futa-kouzina-spiti">Rosemary</a>
Rosemary is one of the best plants for purification in the home. This plant helps lift depression while battling anxiety. Its origin is from the Mediterranean region and was once symbolic for remembrance. Rosemary is a plant that brings inner peace and actually promotes your physical and mental well-being while helping to remove harmful toxins and to purify the air. This plant helps lift depression while battling anxiety. &nbsp;The scent of rosemary has the magical ability to instantly improve mood, reduce fatigue, fight stress, improve memory and eliminates insomnia. It is kept in a sunny position and does not need excessive watering.
Aloe
Aloe has amazing qualities for healing everything and brings good luck and positive energy. It is known that Aloe fight bad luck and negative vibes in your home. It prefers indirect sunlight or artificial light while watering it regularly and make sure it has a good drainage.
Basil
It is one of the most amazing summer plants to keep in your home, not just for cooking and removing mosquitoes, but for its ability to heal irritations, cleansing toxins, and enforce spiritual strength. Basil is a plant that attracts positive vibrations to the environment. Emitting oxygen 20 hours a day, it absorbs harmful gases from the environment and is a powerful antioxidant with antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects.
Ivy
This plant not only brings beauty to any space, but it is one of the best air-filtering houseplants. &nbsp;According to feng shui, ivy produces a positive flow of energy that invites and locks good luck. It is suggested to be placed in outer passages and doorways for good luck and health. Its message is to continue building upon the past, balancing the old with the new. To drastically reduce stress and negative thoughts, place the plant in front of an angle with its shoots upwards.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are known for their beauty and for bringing a sense of relaxation to any place. This plant promotes happiness and a good mood, so it is recommended for areas where there is constant tension or arguments. Chrysanthemum acts as an air purifier and removes toxins from the house, representing purity and sincerity. Chrysanthemum promotes well-being and symbolizes long life and offers a sense of calm.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/futa/kaktoi-pachufuta.html">Cactus</a>
Cactus has the ability to repel envy, to escape intruders, mean people, hypocrites and absorb the negative electromagnetic energy from home appliances. Consequently, cacti are not just a very beautiful decorative suggestion but they care for the positive energy of your space.
Areka Palm
The leaves of this plant have a gracious flow that will soften the energy of a home or an office space. It also works wonders for air purification, removing all harmful toxins from the air, for a clean and pure living environment.
<a href="https://anthemionflowers.com/attica_en/plants/epaggelmatikoi-choroi.html">Money Tree</a>
According to feng shui plant’s energy produces a flow that attracts wealth and good luck. &nbsp;The reason it is called the money plant is because of its leaves resembling coins. This plant increases the oxygen level of the home. The money plant is best to have near electronics such as computers, televisions, or routers. Usually find it in workplaces as it does not need much care.
Sage
Sage contains many positive properties that help to clean the air but also to remove negative emotions, such as fear. Ensures good flow of positive energy at home and has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. Avoid placing it in dry or low humidity areas.
If you are looking for solutions for better mood and wellness, any of the above plants will help you. Visit our online florists at anthemionflowers.com to find the perfect plant for you or your loved ones.
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