Give plants this year
Sunset, Dec, 2004 by Jim McCausland, Jil Peters
30 minutes/$20 or less per gift
AMARYLLIS
Buy plant in a 6-inch container. Assemble a box (available at mailing centers and craft stores) that's 1 or 2 inches larger than the plant container, then add ribbon. Line with tissue paper, then slip in plant. Water sparingly; temperatures of 60[degrees] or so prolong flower life.
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KALANCHOE
Comes in various sizes and flower colors: bright red, yellow, orange, salmon, hot pink, white. A houseplant in all but frost-free climates; give bright light. In summer can be moved outdoors to a partly shaded patio.
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EVERGREENS
Dwarf conifers come with gold, chartreuse, or deep green needles. Look for 4- or 6-inch pots of Canada hemlock, false or Monterey cypress, and juniper. Place outside after the holidays.
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SALAD GREENS
Sold in a standard cell-pack, ready to plant. Fits in an 8-inch square box edged with tissue paper. In mild-winter areas, can be transplanted into the garden after a few days on a sheltered patio; in cold climates, plant in wide pots on a frost-free porch.
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