Making mama breakfast or taking her out for lunch for Mother’s Day (May 14) are both great gestures. But if you desire something that lasts long and looks good, attempt offering her a plant, state University of Florida specialists.
“A beautiful live plant will live much longer than cut flowers, so she can tend to it and enjoy the flowers and foliage in her home,” said Tia Silvasy, a property gardening representative with UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County.
“There are many ornamental houseplants that will make the perfect gift for mom. They are generally low-maintenance plants, place them by a window to get some sun and water occasionally when the soil starts to dry,” Silvasy said. “Houseplants can benefit your family’s mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and encouraging social interactions. Unique and colorful plants can be great conversation starters.”
If you’re thinking about offering mama a plant, numerous ranges can consider that windowsill the appearance you desire.
You may think about a coleus, caladium or petunia. And if you pick any of those, you might end up buying a range established by any of 27 University of Florida plant breedersUF/IFAS researchers breed some extremely looked for decorative plants. Indeed, Florida is the sole source of caladium bulbs for the whole world, pleasing the requirements of growers and customers – and a UF/IFAS plant breeder focuses on that range.
UF/IFAS scientists in the ecological gardening department are continuously looking for to enhance the visual appeals, aroma and upkeep of plants. Among the rock-star UF/IFAS researchers who grow and/or breed decorative plants are:
UF/IFAS coleus ranges have actually been chosen to prosper under Florida’s difficult — hot, damp — conditions to make certain garden enthusiasts around the globe prosper whenever they plant one, he said.
According to Deng, the latest caladiums available for customers consist of Dots Delight, Firefly, Lava Glow, Pink Panther, Pinky Swear, Spicy Lizard and White Lightning.
“Florida has been the only source for caladium bulbs in the world, satisfying the needs of greenhouse growers, nurseries, landscapers and consumers in the Sunshine State, around the nation and globally,” Deng said. “Consumers are always looking for pretty plants that are easy to grow and care for and can do well and last long. Caladiums meet these requirements, and they thrive in Florida.”
