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THE POWER OF GREEN<br />
It has now been established that a colour<br />
can influence human emotions and our<br />
feeling of well-being. What happens is that<br />
sustained observation of a colour can affect the<br />
chemistry of the human body, and especially<br />
blood pressure.<br />
Stress-reducing green results from a balanced<br />
mixture of yellow and blue. The colour green is<br />
the least tiring for eyes and indoor plants come<br />
in so many different textures and shades of<br />
green that the effect is far from monotonous.<br />
Calathea is one of the most glamorous of<br />
foliage plants. Its multi-coloured leaves are<br />
striped or patterned and it always stands out as<br />
a feature plant. Calathea like a medium to welllit<br />
room, regular watering without waterlogging<br />
the soil, and a humid environment. Feed with<br />
a liquid fertiliser once a month during summer.<br />
Reduce watering in winter.<br />
BLOOMING COLOUR<br />
Flowering plants are mood enhancers,<br />
and the brighter the flowers the better<br />
the mood.<br />
Zantedeschia, also known as Calla lilies,<br />
are guaranteed to cheer up the home<br />
with their vivid colours. Plants grown<br />
indoors can bloom for up to six weeks.<br />
Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a month<br />
and remove spent blooms to encourage<br />
new blooms. True to their tropical<br />
nature, these mini lilies flower best in a<br />
warm, bright room and can take some<br />
morning sun.<br />
The humble chrysanthemum is not so humble. It is a powerhouse of health,<br />
as it has been found to reduce indoor pollution, according to a study released<br />
by NASA. Find a spot that gets lots of bright light, near windows, or in a sunny<br />
room. Keep the soil moist. Should you forget to water them, and the soil dries<br />
out, place the pot in a bucket, or basin, with a few centimetres of water in it<br />
and let the plant absorb the water.<br />
Removing dead blooms, stems and leaves keeps the plant looking neat and<br />
fresh and lets newer buds and stems flourish.<br />
For more information visit www.lvgplant.co.za<br />
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