I know they are always so tempting. Who can resist the allure of all those blossoms tucked together, spilling over the sides of the pink paper?
But how to keep it pretty can be another story altogether unless you follow these steps:
Keep it in a cool spot in your house-these beauties grow in the wild mountainous hills of Tibet and China so think of a spring day where the sun feels warm on your face but the snow still won’t melt in your backyard.
Take it to the sink and water spray water over it until the soil is thoroughly drenched. Let it drain while you make dinner and then pop it back in the living room, or wherever you keep it!
Pinch the blooms when they die-not only will it keep the plant looking much better, it also preserves nutrients and water for the plant to use for growth.
Plant outside whenever the ground thaws, after measuring your soil pH first. Remember that pH is more important to these plants than fertilizer.
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