Bloem - April 24

THE POWER OF GREEN
It has now been established that a colour can
influence human emotions and our feeling of wellbeing.
What happens is that sustained observation
of a colour can affect the chemistry of the human
body, and especially blood pressure.
Stress-reducing green results from a balanced
mixture of yellow and blue. The colour green is the
least tiring for eyes and indoor plants come in so
many different textures and shades of green that
the effect is far from monotonous.
Monstera adansonii is a smaller, and slower
growing version of Delicious Monster. Use it in a
hanging basket, to trail up a staircase or just as a
feature in a pot.
Being a tropical plant, it needs a warm, humid room,
and bright indirect light but not sun. Water once a
week. Do not let the soil dry out but keep it slightly
moist. Feed monthly with a liquid fertiliser at half
strength in spring and summer.
BLOOMING COLOUR
Flowering plants are mood enhancers,
and the brighter the flowers the better
the mood.
Zantedeschia, also known as Calla lilies,
are guaranteed to cheer up the home
with their vivid colours. Plants grown
indoors can bloom for up to six weeks.
Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a month
and remove spent blooms to encourage
new blooms. True to their tropical
nature, these mini lilies flower best in a
warm, bright room and can take some
morning sun.
Pot Begonias also provide long-lasting indoor flowers. The large blooms
with their frilled petals come in such a huge range of colours that it is
almost impossible not to find a colour that will either stand out or tone in
with your home’s colour scheme. Make sure they receive good light in a
bright room, but not direct sunlight. Water directly onto the soil, keeping
the leaves dry. Keep the soil lightly moist, but not soggy otherwise the
roots will rot. For more information visit www.lvgplant.co.za
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