Plant Varieties
Azaleas, African Violets, Chrysanthemums, Cyclamen, Gerbera Daisy, Kalanchoe, Hydrangea and Reiger Begonias are some of the most common indoor blooming offered nearly year round at Beaverton Florists. These varieties are usually grown in either a smaller 4”pot size, starting in price from $14.95 and up, and a larger 6” pot size at $29.95 and up, depending upon plant variety and decorating finishes. The two most common decorating styles are:
Decorative basket that the plant fits into, finished with a bow.
Natural Terra Cotta clay pot with saucer and raffia bow.
Additional decorations or seasonal trim are available at a slightly higher cost.
Blooming House Plants
 African violet - Saintpaulia
Common names: African violet, violet
Description: A popular blooming plant, African violets have fuzzy heart-shaped leaves with light green or red-violet undersides and some have ruffled, smooth or serrated edges. A few varieties have variegated foliage. Petal variations include single, double and ruffled. Colors include deep purple, lavender, pink, yellow, white, red, and bi-colors
Special care: Remove old blooms and yellowing leaves. Keep barely moist and fertilize monthly with all-purpose food. Do not let water touch leaves. With plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, or 14 to 16 hours of artificial light, they flower continuously and can last many years. Avoid placing them in a drafty area.
Azalea
Common names: Azalea
Description: These low, woody shrubs have leathery, dark green leaves and 3- to 6-inch clusters of red, orange, coral, pink, white or purple flowers. They make excellent blooming plants.
Special care: Check daily. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Apply water directly to the root medium. Keep the foliage and flowers dry to prevent fungal diseases. Do not use fertilizer. Place azaleas in bright, indirect light. Blooming life is two to four weeks or more, depending on cultivar. Leaf drop may be caused by dry soil, intense shade or cool temperatures combined with intense light. Pinch off new, green shoots that extend beyond the flowers.
 Bromeliad
Common names: Bromeliad, urn plant, flaming sword
Description: These foliage plants have central floral spikes up to 2 feet tall and 8- to 10-inch long spiny-edged leaves that form a cup that can hold water. In some species, the flower has waxy, colored leaves. Other species send up an actual inflorescence. These plants bloom six weeks to four months, depending on variety.
Special care: Drench dry soil and fertilize monthly. Drain excess water. Keep the central cups of foliage filled with water, but change it weekly. Keep plants in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
 Chrysanthemum
Common names: Chrysanthemum, mum
Description: Colors include pink, yellow, red, white, bronze, magenta and purple.
Special care: Water blooming plants every two days, even at risk of overwatering. Wilting shortens life. Give plants plenty of bright, indirect light, which encourages buds to open. Direct sunlight can burn flowers.
Cyclamen
Common names: Cyclamen
Description: Blooms have five petals and sweep up to resemble butterflies in this popular blooming plant. Heart-shaped, dark green foliage has silvery markings. Flowers are available in white, red, lavender and pink shades; they may be bicolored with a darker center circle. Individual flowers last 10 days to two weeks. Plants last about three weeks.
Special care: Keep soil fairly moist, but don't allow plants to stand in water. Remove old leaves and blossoms. Provide bright, indirect light.
 Geranium
Common names: Geranium, ivy geranium
Description: Geraniums have scalloped leaves and clusters of five-petalled flowers. Variations include double flowers and dark or white leaf variegation. Ivy geranium leaves resemble English ivy; shoots cascade over the edges of containers. Colors include red, pink, salmon, orange, magenta, purple, white and bicolors. Different species have fragrances including rose, lemon, peppermint, apple and nutmeg scents. They make excellent bedding and blooming plants.
Special care: Water when the soil is fairly dry and remove excess water. They do best in direct sunlight but grow well in partial sun also. Give potted plants all-purpose plant food monthly. Cut back a third of the growth from plants kept over winter. Keep foliage dry.
 Hydrangea
Common names: Hydrangea, big-leaved hydrangea, hortensia
Description: Four-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually 4 to 8 inches wide. Coarsely-toothed leaves grow 6 to 8 inches long on woody shrubs. Flowers bloom in blue, white, lavender and pink
Special care: Blooms live two to four weeks. Provide bright, indirect light. Provide plenty of water to prevent wilting and remove excess water from saucers. Maintain an evenly moist soil medium, but be cautious of over watering, which can damage the plant. Plants in bloom do not need fertilizer.
 Jade
Common names: Jade
Description: These easy-to-grow succulents have shiny, medium green, elliptical leaves, which reach 1 to 2 inches long, and are often edged in red. Their leaves are 1 to 2 inches long, and the plants grow 18 to 30 inches tall. They sometimes have tiny pinkish-white flowers.
Special care: Their worst two enemies are overwatering and low light. They prefer bright light, but direct sun of more than four hours can cause leave scorch. Maintain soil on the dry side. Water soil thoroughly, then allow it to become completely dry before watering again. Don't overwater; this results in injury to delicate roots. The plants tolerate lower light levels, but their growth habit has a more open, elongated appearance. With higher light levels, the plants produce a more sturdy, compact growth habit.
 Kalanchoe
Common names: Kalanchoe
Description: These blooming plants' flowers last for many weeks. The plant grows 8 to 12 inches tall with masses of small four-petaled leaves that are red, orange, coral, gold, yellow and purple. They have thick, waxy leaves with a succulent appearance.
Special care: Water when soil feels dry to the touch and drain excess water from tray. Plants can withstand periods of dry soil. Maintain flower color with bright, indirect sunlight daily for at least four hours. Remove dead leaves and spent blossoms. The blooming period usually lasts four to eight weeks.
 Orchid
Common names: Orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis
Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and shape. Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings. Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender.
 Poinsettia
*Only available from Thanksgiving to Christmas*
Common names: Poinsettia
Description: Poinsettias are a popular gift and home decoration for the Christmas season. Flower-like bracts as large as 12 inches across grow on these potted plants and may be red, white, pink, yellow, speckled or variegated; these bracts surround the tiny, yellow true flowers.
Despite the longstanding myth, the poinsettia is the most widely tested plant and has been proven to be non-toxic
Green House Plants
 Areca Palm
Common names: Areca Palm
Description: Can be found in sizes ranging from 3 feet up to 10 feet or taller and is readily available in the marketplace.
Special care: Suitable for bright locations and requires heavy watering to do well.
 Cactus
Common names: Cacti
Description: More than 2,500 varieties of cacti exist. Some popular varieties are pincushion, powder puff, rat-tail, prickly pear, bunny ears and golden barrel cacti. Cacti grow in many sizes and forms, but all have thick, fleshy, green stems. Most have sharp needles, but some are covered with hair-like fibers. Cacti live for several years, and some flower each season.
Special care: These plants are hardy and occupy minimum space, making them ideal houseplants. Give plants six to eight hours of bright, direct light each day. Additional sun may burn plants. Water plants thoroughly, but allow soil to dry between waterings.
Chinese Evergreen
Common names: Chinese Evergreen
Description: Originated in tropical Asia, height varies from 8-26 inches. Leaves are gray green and dark green.
Special care: Excellent for very low light areas
 Dieffenbachia
Common names: dieffenbachia, dumb cane
Description: Dieffenbachias are popular foliage plants because they withstand an indoor environment better than most plants. They are about 2 1/2 -feet tall but can grow to 4 or 5 feet. Leaves can be up to 18 inches long and 1 foot wide.
Special care: Provide bright, indirect light. Make sure the plant receives more light in winter. Water plants thoroughly. Allow the soil to dry slightly before watering again. Do not allow plants to stand in water. Exercise caution with children or pets because plant sap can cause irritation of the mouth tissues.
 Fern
Common names: Fern
Description: Plant height varies from 24 - 30 inches. Leaf color is dark green with a fine texture.
Special care: Generally very easy to grow and can be maintained in a variety of environments.
 Ficus
Common names: Weeping Fig
Description: Can be found in sizes ranging from 3 feet to 6 feet for home use. Available in several forms - including bush, standard, braid and spiral.
Special care: Excellent in low light and requires minimal water.
Lady Palm
Common names: Lady Palm
Description: Has dark green, glossy foliage and slender, densely matted stems that lend elegance and durability.
Special care: Medium light is preferred.
 Philodendron
Common names: Philodendron
Description: Large leaf philodendrons are available in green and red. Several leaf shapes are available: heartleaf, fiddleleaf, angel wing, pluto and tree. Philodendrons are sturdy and popular foliage plants because of their glossy green foliage and adaptability to indoors.
Special care: Provide bright indirect light. Although these plants can tolerate poor interior conditions, smaller leaves wilt. Keep potting medium moist but not wet. Avoid drafts. Keep plants out of reach of children and pets because philodendrons are poisonous when ingested.
 Pothos
Common names: Pothos, devil's ivy
Description: These foliage plants grow 6 to 10 feet, draped from a hanging container or climb up a stake. They have waxy green or variegated heart-shaped leaves. Pothos are versatile climbing plants.
Special care: Extremely hardy. Water when soil surface feels dry. Pinch off the occasional yellow leaf. Pothos prefer bright north or filtered light and thrive under artificial light. Keep out of drafts in a humid location.
 Schefflera
Common names: Schefflera
Description: Schefflera grows tall with thick, shiny leaves. The leaflets cluster in groups of seven or eight to form an umbrella shape. They are long-lived foliage plants that can reach 8 feet or more.
Special care: Water thoroughly when necessary but only when soil is dry. Remove excess water from trays. Remove withered leaves. Scheffleras prefer four or more hours of bright light and temperatures of 65 to 85 F/18 to 30 C but can tolerate extreme temperatures for short periods. Use all-purpose plant food according to directions.
Spathiphyllum
Common names: Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum
Description: Dark green leaves can be more than a foot long. Plants are uniform and full. They produce hood-shaped white blooms, or spathes, which surround a creamy-white spadix. Plants grow 1 1/2 to 4 feet tall, depending on the cultivar. Some cultivars are developed to be compact.
Special care: Keep soil moist because plants wilt easily. Provide good drainage and empty excess water from saucers and sleeves. Wash individual leaves. Provide bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65 to 90F/18 to 32 C. Low light slows the blooming cycle. However, too much direct sunlight may cause burn spots on leaves.
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