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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
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen originated from the East Mediterranean. It is an herbaceous plant that consists of variegated heart shaped leaves arising from a tuber with a cluster of flowers in shades of white, red, purple and pink. Each flower has five petals, which appear to be blown back, resembling an inside-out umbrella. Individual flowers last about 10 days to two weeks. Cyclamen will bloom continually throughout the cool season if located in an outdoor area. There are primarily three sizes of Cyclamen produced; Mini's which are the smallest flowered Cyclamen, Intermediate which is a little larger than the mini's, then Standard's which are the largest flower size.
Types of uses can be outdoors in a mass planting, as a colorful edging for planters, or even a colorbowl. Indoors it could be used as a decoration for a window sills or table top.
Cyclamen like it cool. Ideal temperatures would be 65 degree days and 50 degree night, but the plant can tolerate higher and low temperatures. Keep soil moist but not soggy and light level should be high indirect light indoors or light shade outdoors.
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Feature Flower of the Month
Protea
Protea sp.
Proteas come in a wide selection of colors, sizes and shapes. The unusual flowers are named after Proteus, the Greek sea god who had the power of prophecy and could assume various shapes. The flowers' name, therefore, refers to the flower heads' varied forms.
The large heads of some proteas make dramatic focal points when used in arrangements. Protea's diversity of shape and texture provide unique visual interest in contemporary design.
Strip leaves if you find its odor unpleasant. Cold sensitive. Do not store below 50 F. It is important to change water and flower food solution every 2 days to avoid leaf blackening. With proper care the flower can last more than 2 weeks.
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