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Looking for a quick way to “bring Spring” into your happy home? Plant it up! Bring cheer to a dreary corner with vibrant leaves of lime. Hang a basket full of happiness with dangling branches in shades of shamrock. Spruce up your workspace with a minimum maintenance plant in mossy tones. Not sure where to start? Take a look at this post for tips for your fledgling green thumb -

Upon reaching Month 3 of 2020, have the Winter doldrums set in? One way to calm that cabin fever is by adding new life around your abode – in shades of green. Maybe, call it celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by adding the good fortune of an emerald oxalis? Or, you might be encouraging the arrival of Spring with the vibrant jade of a lemon button fern? No matter what your plant preference may be, find a few pointers here for growing wonders on your windowsill -

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• Name: Asparagus Fern

  Asparagus Setaceus

Looks like: “Fluffy” branches that multiply

Where it could grow: On a bathroom windowsill

Ask for it at: Shades of Green, 334 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

http://www.shadesofgreensa.com/

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• Name: Bromeliad

  Bromeliaceae

Looks like: Rosette grows leaves with red hues or white patterns. Yields a grand trumpet-ish bloom

Where it could grow: On a desk

Ask for it at: Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220

https://www.fanicknursery.com/

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• Name: Christmas Cactus

  Schlumbergera bridgesii

Looks like: Delicate branches are like matching puzzle pieces linked together. Bright blooms appear (usually at Christmas)

Where it could grow: In a hanging basket near the dining room window

Ask for it at: Rainbow Gardens,

8516 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250

2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232

https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/

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• Name: Irish Lace variety of English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Looks like: Multi-pointed leaves with twining branches

Where it could grow: On a plant stand in the entry

Ask for it at: Evergreen Garden Center, 922 W Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201

https://www.evergreengardentx.com/

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• Name: Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

Looks like: Heart-shape leaves on climbing branches

Where it could grow: In a hanging basket near the kitchen window

Ask for it at: Milberger’s Landscaping and Nursery, 3920 N Loop 1604-E, San Antonio, TX 78247

https://www.milbergernursery.com/

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• Ponytail Palm

  Beaucarnea recurvata

Looks like: Thick stem with narrow leaves that dangle like locks on a good hair day

Where it could grow: By the patio door

Ask for it at: Palm Buddha, 6075 Heath Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250

http://palmbuddha.com/

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• ZZ Plant

  Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Looks like: Upright branches with oval, waxy leaves

Where it could grow: On a side table in the family room

Ask for it at: Tillage, 2202 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78215

https://tillageplants.com/

Picking out an ideal plant for your space can be super fun! Keeping your friendly foliage alive and well is your new mission (should you choose to accept it). For best results, the indoor gardening experts at Patuxent Nursery suggest -

• Go for function over beauty – Make sure the pot you choose will offer proper drainage for the plant

• Dirt matters – Select a soil mix that includes beneficial nutrients and fertilizers

• Check the soil – Does it feel damp? Or, is it dry? The status of the soil (along with the appearance of the plant) will signal if it is time to add water

• Seeking sunlight – Much like humans, plants need to spend time in the sun to be at their best

• Play it safe – Keep the safety of your pets in mind when deciding to add greenery to your nest. Certain types of plants can be harmful to your critter companions

Much like “people-ing” with unique personalities all around, each member of the plant world can have their own unique characteristics. Take a little time to find out the best way to care for the plants you select. Your homework will pay off when your Dieffenbachia appears delightful and your Fiddle Leaf Fig looks fantastic!

Houseplant tips from

https://patuxentnursery.com/blog/keep-potted-plants-alive/