Comments on: toss that poinsettia (& other gift-plant tips)

By: Linda Secrist

Linda Secrist — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:09:53 +0000

Love my Christmas Cactui all 12 of them including one that belonged to my grandmother who died when i was 5 and that was over 60yrs ago,keeps chugging along.You should also try it’s cousin-the Easter or spring cactus. Just as easy to care for, just blooms on a different schedule

By: Bob Schulenberg

Bob Schulenberg — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:22:30 +0000

I’m fascinated reading all the comments; and I’m a bit embarrassed to write that, living in Los Angeles, all of the gift plants you mention, are pretty common year around garden plants. From one Kalanchoe, found discarded by a curb, I ended up with garden beds full, all from cuttings. And I have a friend whose potted white cyclamen has had a healthu crop of beautiful white blooms for about six months, possibly longer, but I’ve just been visiting for six months. I realize that your writings are aimed at the northern gardeners but I’m so glad to see that many national magazines now have articles for more temperate gardeners. There are quite a few of us!

By: Margaret T

Margaret T — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:17:42 +0000

Thank you for helping me rid my house of a messy poinsettia guilt free!