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Be Silly. Be honest. Be kind.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Watering
When the soil is almost dry water the pot until the water
runs out the bottom, but never leave the plant standing in
water. Plastic pots are best for maintaining a good
moisture level. In winter, water just enough to keep the
soil from drying out completely.
Humidity
Plants can tolerate humidity in the summer, but prefer a
low humidity in winter. Luckily, the air in most homes is
quite dry in winter.
Feeding
Use a high-nitrogen liquid fertilizer. Mix it 1/4 strength
and feed the plant weekly from mid-spring until late
summer. Discontinue feedings in winter.
Temperature
There are some very good varieties that will withstand a
wider range of temperatures, but for most the summer
maximum should be around 87F (30C) and the winter minimum
should be 40F(5C).
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