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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
Peace Lily Plant
Spathiphyllum spp.
The Spathiphyllum is a long standing house plant. It produces tall flower spikes that resemble an Anthurium or Calla lily. The central column of the spike is composed of small flowers that is surrounded by a white bract that unfurl to one side when it is fully opened. There are many different varieties of Spathiphyllum with a variation of leaf sizes and shades of green as well as the size and number of flower spikes on a plant.
Spathiphyllum are common used for interior decoration. With the dark green foliage, the bright contrasting white flowers and low light tolerances, it makes an ideal plant for the industry and consumers alike.
Keep plants indoors away from direct sunlight or hot areas. It will tolerate low light conditions. Water plant often, keeping soil moist. They like fertilizer so fertilize either with a slow release fertilizer or once every two weeks with a general fertilizer.
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Feature Flower of the Month
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
Ranunculus are vibrant colorful flowers. They are primarily grown from tubers and bloom in early March to the end of April with a wide array of flower colors, which range from shades of yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, creams and white. Ranunculus are used in The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA. The read more about the production of Ranunculus in The Flower Fields click on this link. There is also a great story of how The Flower Fields began. Click here to read.
Ranunculus are used as a cut flower to bring bright spring colors to the any arrangement. In addition to cut flowers they are also used in the gardens for people to enjoy.
The care of an Ranunculus needs to be prompt. They use lots of water and need immediate attention when you receive your flowers. Remove lower leaves that will be submerge in water and ideally you should re-cut stem under water. Keep flowers in a cool area away from direct sunlight to help with longevity. If you are using it in the garden, plant tubers in the fall. Water thoroughly after planting, then hold off on watering until you see sprouts. When you see the sprouts begin watering intermittently keeping soil moist but not overly wet. Enjoy the blooming during the early spring. You can remove the tubers after the flowers die back and store in a cool, dry, dark area until the fall when it is time to replant.
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