The Bagged Soil blog
Plain, practical plant care for Canadian homes: roots, watering, light and the soil in between.
Amaryllis Care: From Bulb to Bloom and Back Again
Amaryllis care from bulb to bloom: how to pot a bulb, how much to water, what to do after flowering, and how to get it to flower again next winter.
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How to Get a Christmas Cactus to Bloom
How to get a Christmas cactus to bloom: give it long dark nights, cooler temperatures and less water in fall, then keep it steady once buds appear.
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Best Soil for Succulents: What a Good Mix Looks Like
The best soil for succulents drains fast and dries in days. See which ingredients work, which to avoid, how to test a mix, and when regular soil is fine.
5 min read
Christmas Cactus Care: Getting Buds and Keeping Them
Christmas cactus care in plain steps: how to get buds, stop bud drop, water in short winter days, and what soil and pot keep the roots healthy.
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How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplant Soil
Fungus gnats in soil: let the top dry, use yellow sticky traps, treat larvae with BTI products as labelled, water from below and repot in fresh mix.
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Orchid Bark vs Sphagnum Moss: Choosing a Pot Mix
Orchid bark vs sphagnum moss: how each holds water and air, which suits phalaenopsis and other orchids, and when a mix of both makes sense.
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Poinsettia Care: Keep It Looking Good Past the Holidays
Poinsettia care for the holiday season: light, water, temperature, why leaves drop, and when ordinary potting mix is all you need.
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Seed Starting Mix vs Potting Soil
Seed starting mix vs potting soil: what each is made of, why seedlings do better in a fine, light mix, and when ordinary potting soil is perfectly fine.
5 min read
Signs Your Plant Needs Repotting
Roots poking out of the pot, water running straight through, growth that has stalled: the clear signs your plant needs repotting, and the signs you should wait.
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Snake Plant Care: Light, Water and Soil
Snake plant care made simple: how much light it needs, when to water, why it rots, what soil and pot to use, and when to repot. Written for Canadian homes.
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The Best Soil for African Violets
The best soil for African violets is light, airy and slightly moisture-holding. See what to look for, what to avoid, and when to repot.
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Winter Houseplant Care in Canada
Winter houseplant care in Canada comes down to less water, no repotting or feeding, and handling low light, dry heated air and cold windows.
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