January and February is a great time for houseplants. Many are in flower and make a wonderful way to brighten up a dull winter day. Invest in one or two new plants they add a gentle ambience to the home when the garden is in slumber.

Flowering Plants

You will need to feed and water flowering houseplants such as Cyclamen, Azaleas, Poinsettias, and Chrysanthemums to make sure that they stay in great condition . Use Indoor Plant Food, this is the ready to use formulation for fast and easy results.

Foliage Plants

Foliage plants should be checked regularly and the compost allowed to dry out between watering. It is very easy to over-water houseplants and much better to err on the side of caution. Move plants off the windowsill at night to stop them from being chilled when the temperature drops further. Make sure you place them back in a light and airy place in the morning so that they can make the best use of the winter light.

Indoor Bulbs

Many indoor bulbs will be in flower in January and February, remove any dead flower heads by cutting them off just below the flower so that you remove the potential seed pod too, this ensures that the plant puts all its energy back into the bulb and not into making seed. Feed flowering bulbs after flowering with Indoor Plant Food. Don’t remove the leaves of the plant, as these will continue to make food that is used to bulk up the bulb for next years’ flowers. When the leaves have yellowed and withered, they can be carefully cut away from the bulb.

Christmas Cacti

Christmas Cacti can be kept successfully for a great many years if treated correctly. Plants should be kept in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry a little between watering. Leaves should also be misted once or twice a week. Christmas cacti should be fed using Westland Cacti Feed.