Welcome to Plant Exchange Blog on the Northern Plains, USDA zone 4b-5a. High temperature on this sunny day is expected to be under 60 degrees F and below freezing tonight. We’ve had the first snowfall. Tree leaves are discolored, dry and are falling. Indoors, our houseplants supply welcome green. Potted Camellia japonicas are in full … Continue reading
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Change of Season
First frost reminds us that change of season is underway. Some leaves have fallen and others are changing colors in this last half of October. A few houseplants return directly indoors. This potted camelia already began blooming outdoors under the magnolia tree where it spent the summer. Some other kinds of camelia will bloom later and are … Continue reading
It’s No Secret About Houseplants
Welcome to our weekly blog about plants of the USDA Zone 4 – 5a Northern Plains region and people who grow them.Today’s feature is about common houseplants. Houseplants that live at our house year to year tolerate simple care. Once a week each container is watered until water comes out the drain hole at the … Continue reading
Winter Care For Houseplants
Sonnie LaCombe, floral designer for Monta’s Framing & Florals in Yankton offers tips for houseplants in winter.
