January 2025 Recap
Monday: Rick’s Highlights
On Mondays, we like to post about things happening around the store! There will be LOTS MORE in February!
Astrophytum asterias Superkabuto
- Originate in Northern & Central Mexico!
- Sought out due to their beautiful white spotted patterns and semi-fuzzy texture.
- Occasionally even flowers! Flower color is white.
- Maximum size is about equal to a baseball!
Sinningia Hybrid
- Comes from Brazil!
- A perennial hybird of two different Sinningia, equates to a hardier plant!
- Similar to African Violets in terms of light needs.
- Misting soil required if plant goes dormant.
Raphionacme flanaganii
- Native range its from Kenya to E. South Africa.
- Produces vines that reach to 3′ long.
- Enjoys partial sun and shade.
- Occasionally blooms small fragrant flowers that green with a burgundy center.
Calibanus hookeri
- Native to North Central Mexico.
- One of only two species in genus, making this plant VERY RARE!
- Related to Ponytail Palms, somewhat pet safe.
ALL OF THESE PLANTS ARE CURRENTLY FOR SALE! We have a limited quantity, so hurry in before they’re gone!
A select group of seeds are 2024 stock, so sales-wise they’re considered “expired.” However, that doesn’t mean they won’t sprout! We like to give our “expired” seeds away for free to places that need them, such as schools and other community centers. If you’re school is interested in seeds, please come into the store and show your school ID or community center ID at the front desk! Happy gardening!
We have both flower & vegetable 2024 seeds!
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: Sales
Thursday: Wild Card Days
Friday: Garden To-Do’s
Winter Houseplant Care: Listen…shhhhh…if you listen closely, you can hear that neglected plant in the corner crying for help. You did not mean to cause harm. Whether you left for your holiday travels in a rush and failed to give your plants some extra TLC before you left, or you do not know the plant’s needs, the stress is equally killing you. You are at the point of not knowing what to do to make your plants happy again. No worries! We got you on our blog! Click here to read!
Seed Starting Indoors: We know it seems early, but the sooner you start your seeds the better. For tomato and pepper plants it’s recommended you start them outside once soil temperatures reach 50 degrees at night. This however doesn’t work well for Colorado’s short growing season. To get the most produce out of your vegetables we recommend starting seeds indoors now and in February! All you need is a seed-starting soil mix and a grow kit! Click here to read!
Starting Seed Troubles?: Have you been waiting for your seeds to pop up and still nothing? No matter what you do, your seedlings perish. There are multiple factors as to why your seeds may not be sprouting. Seed age, crusting soil, and temperature fluctuation are just a few. In the article below by CSU Extension, scientists review why your seeds may not be thriving as they should. Fear not, solutions are provided to fix issues and to get those seeds growing! Happy gardening! Click here to read!
Saturday: Plant Factoids
Interesting gardening and plant facts! We include sources, so in case you want to learn more you can find that information!
“Proper light levels are important for the health of the rubber plant. They do best in medium to bright filtered light. Unfiltered, direct sunlight can damage leaves.”
-“1326 – Rubber Plant – PlantTalk Colorado.” Colostate.edu, 2025, planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/houseplants/1326-rubber-plant/. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
“Only feed or transplant a Norfolk pine (Araucaria) when they are actively growing (March through September). To supply nutrients any standard soluble fertilizer formulated for houseplants will do. Araucaria are slow growers and only need to be transplanted when they show signs of being root bound or have roots growing out the base of the container.”
-“1321 – Norfolk Island Pine – PlantTalk Colorado.” Colostate.edu, 2025, planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/houseplants/1321-norfolk-island-pine/. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.
“Seedlings in soilless mixes need regular fertilization. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer at half-strength a week after seedlings germinate. Then fertilize every two weeks at full strength.”
-“1840 – Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors – PlantTalk Colorado.” Colostate.edu, 2025, planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/vegetables/1840-starting-vegetable-seeds-indoors/?_gl=1. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Sunday: Highlighted Products
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