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p 16 economist sunthe tribune thursday november 20 1997 winters arrival puts focus on indoor plants now that weve had our first substantial snowfall lets turn our attention indoors to the plants that we nourish through the winter these plants nurture us as well both psychologically and physically green plants remove many toxins from the air inside our homes it is recom mended that the average size house should contain at least 30 plants and of course the best way to view a winter blizzard is through a window filled with flowers all plants have similar requirements light heat humidity water and food but the amounts vary depending on the species for the next two to three months even plants which normally require shade can reside in your sunniest window usual household temperatures 68 to 72 degrees f by day and 6368 degrees f at night are adequate for most plants they an unbreakable bond from two leaders in the industry carrier univers wre the inside guys buy quality buy carrier buy universal heatnglo gas stoves beg2850- no 2499 installed direct vent fireplace 90795 reg -2250- now installed i visit our large showroom at 2651 john st unit 4 markham ontario 9054750774129370 all prefer a fivedegree drop at night in order to perform well next year some plants need a complete rest now with tempera tures as low as 50 degrees f in a brightly lit room clivia cactus and succulent plants such as hoya other plants such as my new coleus collection and gesneriads african violets streptocarpus and streptocarpella must not go below 60 degrees f because plants are not growing vigorously they need watering and feeding less water thorough ly only when the soil surface is dry and do not let plants in water an exception are overwintering pond tropicals such as papyrus which must have wet feet all plants need higher humidity than is usually available group your plants together so that as each one transpires its neighbours ben efit good air circulation is essential to prevent mildew spores from set tling and growing on susceptible plants begonias and gesneriads small fans situated in large plant lets get growing marjorie mason hogue groupings js a good idea note that icy cold draughts could be very detri mental if you have brought plants in from outdoors estate antiques november 23rd 1997 at 100 pm preview from 12 noon 105 industrial parkway aurora ontario by rarities antiques we will be offering over 250 lots of fine quality 18th 19m 20th century antiques dining sets dinettes chinas libraries commodes sideboards tables consoles and bedrooms complete ly restored introducing a special collection of antique persian carpets to be offered at this auction an overwhelming collection of original oil paintings and limited editions by top canadian american and european artists unique bronze sculptures figurines bone china lighting and numerous genuine collectibles and handicrafts l 105 industrial parkway aurora legion hall ki4 wellington st aurora side rd exit major mckenzfe hwy 407 o 3c hwy 7 i x 3 i jj hwy 401 31 3 e o o an auction you cant afford to miss i ontarios favourite auction and they have lost bottom leaves and are looking straggly cut them well back this will promote the growth of healthy new shoots from the bottom jo ann wonders how to keep her streptocarpus healthy and bloom ing this gesneriad same family as african violets needs bright light warm tem peratures high humidity but good air circulation and even soil moisture 1 no wilting or wet feet to prevent build up of salts in the soil water from the top until the excess runs out the drain age holes water must be lukewarm and should not be splashed onto the leaves drops of cold water sitting on foliage causes spots to develop after a flush of bloom these plants take a rest this is when repotting should be done if a plant has outgrown its space use a shallow pot with drainage holes and soil rec ommended for african violets josephines hoya has refused to bloom for several years like other succulents hoya need a cool dry winter rest per haps hung in a win dow behind drapes where it will get bright light but not benefit from the heat of the room if you must repot a hoya use a soil mix suitable for cactus or add sand to your general mix hoya must not be potbound in order to flower do not cut off the long trailing stems as these will be the location of the flower buds never deadhead a hoya after blooming as it will flower again from the same place send your ques tions or comments to marjorie mason hogue co uxbridge tribune 88 brock st west uxbridge ont l9p1r4