2022 Spring Home and Garden

Page 14 2022 Spring Home and Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April / May 2022 2022 Spring Home and Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April / May 2022 Page 15 Snake plants are easy to find for sale. They also do not need as much attention. Snake plants only need water when the soil is completely dry, and while brighter light is helpful in promoting faster growth, it’s not necessary, and they do just fine in corners or darker rooms. Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) is similar to snake plants in terms of care. Of the two, it is usually cheaper. Devil’s Ivy grows well in the more humid rooms in the home, such as kitchens and bathrooms, and does require a little more frequent watering than snake plants, but not by much. Devil’s Ivy is a hanging plant, meaning you will need space for it to grow down and out around the area. Drainage might be an issue to watch for- another reason it’s good to keep such a plant in a kitchen or a bathroom, or somewhere a little moisture leakage won’t be a problem. However, if you’re looking for something more colorful and can actually blossom, look for something like an African Violet. African violets thrive in bright, indirect sunlight and, unlike the other plants, need moist soil. This means watering them more often, and making sure the soil has enough nutrients. These plants feature round, dark green leaves. The blossoms can range from light to dark purple, burgundy and various shades of blue. African Violets brighten up living spaces and bedrooms. They should be placed far enough away from windows to make sure that any sudden cold does not become a problem, as they are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. African Violets stay relatively small, so this is the time to make them shine with a decorative planter. You can also plant them individually in smaller planters, helping each one to stand out on its own with unique styles. Another colorful option is the Kalanchoe plant. These plants can bloom more than once a year if treated well, and come in a wide range of colors. They are also relatively small, and can be planted in a variety of planters to help them stand out, and go well in bedrooms and living rooms and dining areas. Kalanchoe plants require a bit more natural light than some of the others, but don’t really require any more water than you might expect. So long as they get moisture every few days, these plants should thrive. More often than not, stores sell kalanchoes CONTINUED u