11 Dec 1955
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1955
Page
1
An Iowa horticulturist outlines care for poinsettias and Christmas begonias. He explains light and temperature needs, watering, humidity, and seasonal cycles from planting to post holiday care, plus propagation via cuttings. The piece notes these plants require special conditions, are not true houseplants, and may rot with improper handling.
The habit is the Kalanchee with small red flowers forming large flat clusters that remain obstinately closed at low temperatures. Most flowers open with warmth, but some species require higher heat to bloom, while others respond readily to milder warmth.
Advice on painting over wallpaper warns to test a small area first to detect color bleed, embossing show through, or paint loosening the paper. If issues arise, strip the wallpaper with a steamer and wash away paste, then fill any cracks before repainting.
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