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When buying living Christmas trees to keep long term, check if it is container grown as their needles will last longer than cut trees. |
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To prolong display of Christmas gift plants such as azaleas (Indian hybrids), cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) and especially forced bulbs such as daffodils and hyacinths keep the plants cool. |
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Gradually increase watering of rested or semi-dormant Hippeastrum (often incorrectly sold as Amaryllis) or plant new bulbs with two thirds of the bulb above the compost surface. Keep at 15-18° (59-65°F). |
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