ForemostCo Flash Volume 159

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Volume 159 - Week 19 - May 10, 2018

In the Spotlight

Purple Christmas Cactus for...Christmas?!

That's a definite yes!

Zygocactus Purple Flame®

by Fairytale Flowers®

Can be used both indoors and outdoors
Can be used outdoors from the start of the season until the frost sets in – not winter-hardy
Easy to look after, has minimal water needs
Blooms in the autumn season, and can then be used as a green plant
Buds for three to four weeks
Beautiful, silky flowers

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ForemostCo® Insights

Succulent Demand Outweighs Supply: “Plant Poachers” Caught

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has broken up five succulent smuggling rings in 2018 as recently reported in this article. “Succulent Fever” has taken over the globe, stay on trend and have a look at our large collection of succulents here:

View just a few of our favorites below :

Senecio stapeliiformis

Sedum 'Angelina'

Echeveria 'Deranosa'

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Croton Corner

Croton 'Aurora'

A mid to large sized Croton with vivid colors, including deep red, bright yellow, orange, green and pink. It is a beautiful upright grower that prefers some light shade. 'Aurora' exhibits a moderate rate of growth and few insect and disease problems. 'Aurora' is similar in appearance to 'Iceton', perhaps slightly more columnar. However, it has a stronger root system and is generally superior to 'Iceton'. If you haven’t tried this variety yet, you’re missing out!

Having our own Production Facilities has its perks ! Product Info | Availability

Available as unrooted, calloused, and rooted cuttings from Ornamentales Sapo Verde.

*Also available as rooted plugs in CP 72’s—New Deeper Elle-Pots! From Phoenix Foliage, Inc.

Care & Maintenance

Sempervivum Succulents

Sempervivum offers unique form and beauty without any of the effort. They do best with good drainage and sunlight. Sempervivem prefer a well-draining mix with some sand and larger particles such as perlite or bark, to provide oxygen to the roots.

These truly easy to care for succulents may be grown in pots, mounted on driftwood or other items, as well as planted in rock gardens.

disclaimer: only for general information, always check specific succulent type grow, care and maintenance information