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Greetings!
The San Diego County Flower and Plant Association is a trade organization comprised of over 200 commercial flower and potted plant growers in San Diego County and their allied trade companies. Southern California boasts one of the world's largest concentrations of commercial flower growers and San Diego County is the #1 horticulture county in the US. What better place to find your flower and plant needs.
This monthly feature is to assist our members as well as industry professionals throughout the United States to help locate and promote products for efficient and effective supplying chain.
In addition to these Features, the association's website is a great tool to locate growers of other products. We have a great search engine with products our members grow. Visit us at www.flowerandplant.org. |
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Feature Plant of the Month
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
The African Violet is a classic plant for all ages. With the soft velvety heart shaped leaves and beautiful bouquets of flowers, it adds so much to the interior decor. There are so many colors to choose from. Starting with white, pinks, purples, magentas, burgundy, bicolor, fringed and many more.
The African Violet should be used inside. With it's low habit it can be a table top decoration, in a window sill or even planted in a decorated basket or ceramic container. Do not over pot the plant. The root system is small and actually the plant does better with a crowded root system.
When caring for the African Violet, one should keep plant with indirect light. No direct sunlight. Indoor temperatures are fine. If you are comfortable then the Violet is comfortable as well. When watering try and avoid getting water on the leaves or at the crown of the plant. Self watering wicked pots work well. Otherwise put your watering can spout below the leaves. Water when top of soil begins to get dry to the touch. Fertilize once a month using a slightly acidity fertilizer. Many garden centers sell an African Violet fertilizer.
For a list of suppliers click here to get to our directory
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Feature Flower of the Month
Roses
Rosa spp.
Roses are another beautiful classic looking flower. Grown around the world with so many colors, textures and fragrances to choose from. They are one of the most recognizable flowers originating in the Middle East thousands of years ago. The rose is a symbol of love and appreciation with the different colors having different meanings.
In addition to the bouquets of roses that are purchased throughout, the garden rose is also a sought out tradition for many households. With so many growth habits and styles to choose from, gardeners flock to the garden centers looking for their specific choice. Many are purchased as bareroot or already potted.
When you receive your fresh cut flowers, remove the outer petals which are left on to protect in shipping. Cut one inch off the stem and place in fresh water (preferably with a cut flower food packet). Keep away for direct sunlight and hot drafts. After three days change the water and replace with another cut flower food packet. Enjoy the fragrance and beauty of your rose.
For a list of suppliers click here to get to our directory
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