Not Your Normal Valentine

Are you looking for that one of a kind Valentines Day gift? Tired of the same old roses and chocolates? Do you have a “hard to get for” special someone? WE GET IT!!! We’ve all been there. So here are our little helpful hints and tips.

Try an Anthurium

With their open, heart-shaped flowers and tropical disposition, it’s no wonder that anthurium have come to symbolize hospitality. The name anthurium comes from Greek, meaning “tail flower.” Exotic and compelling, with bold, typically red flowers and shiny, dark green foliage, anthurium, like the hospitality they represent, are long-lasting and irresistibly beautiful.

Thought to bring luck and protect against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, it’s a signal that rain is approaching. Still other mythology connects the anemone to magical fairies, who were believed to sleep under the petals after they closed at sunset. Perhaps it’s because of this magical and prophetic tales that today in the language of flowers, anemones represent anticipation.

Care Tips
Anthurium plants can tolerate all levels of indirect light, but anthuriums growing in low light will have fewer flowers and will grow slower. These plants cannot tolerate direct light, however, as this can burn the leaves. It grows best in bright, indirect light.

Try a Bromeliad

The Bromeliad is perhaps best known for the pineapple plant species. This family of tropical flowers have a unique appearance and flower. Native to the Tropics, areas of the world where the sun reaches a point directly overhead at least once during the solar year, tropical flowers are sometimes called exotic flowers because of their association with alluring, lush locations that are warm year-round. All tropical flowers share a unique quality – an uncommon, striking spirit that reflects a sense of adventure and singular brilliance.

Care Tips
The general rule is to water bromeliads, and when the soil around them is nearly dry, water them again. Bromeliads’ leaves grow to form a natural reservoir around the base of the plant. If water collects in the reservoir and sits over time, the roots will rot. Remove water standing in the reservoir to keep the plant free of disease. These plants prefer moist air, so if relative humidity drops below 50 percent, mist the plant to keep it moist.

We know that no gift will be fool proof but feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.  We wish you all long love and happy days!  Happy Valentines Day!  www.insideplants.net