Got Sunshine?

There are still no winter blues around my house; only cheerful red, pink, purple and now white blooms. You really can enjoy flowers all year long. I promise!

All you need is a sunny window.

How are your poinsettias doing? Are you still enjoying your holiday blooms? Check out my little poinsettias: Red (in the red foil on the left) and Goldie (in the gold foil on the right).

I bought these small 1 Pt. plants in early December. They are still doing well as we approach February.

Notice a difference between the two? Guess which one was by a window and which one was sitting in a poorly lit corner? (If you guessed Red was by the window, that’s correct!)

Both were watered the same amount, on the same day. What’s the difference? Sunshine!

I moved Goldie next to Red in the window and after just one week, look at those baby leaves!

Stay tuned. I’ll keep you posted on how Goldie and Red are doing.

Who else likes the sun? My young Christmas cactus gave me two pink blossoms in early January. My Christmas cactus is near the window but does not prefer direct sunlight. Bright, indirect light is her favorite. My Christmas Cactus and I still are getting to know each other. As I learn how to encourage more blooms, I will pass that on to you.

Finally, not to be forgotten, one of my moth orchids just began putting on beautiful white blossoms.

I suppose she was not to be outdone by the latest addition to the family – a Christmas gift from a friend – who is showing off a multitude of miniature “snow cherry” blossoms.

May your winter be bright, colorful, and cheerful!