Collier's Garden Scoop

January 2018

Happy New Year!

The nursery has reopened after a long holiday break, and we've restocked the greenhouse with several large shipments of fresh, healthy plants. Colorful

pansies and primrose are in store to rejuvenate outdoor containers and flower beds. If you're in the mood to bring the garden indoors, we have a tremendous selection of indoor foliage and blooms.

We look forward to seeing you this month!

January Hours

Monday - Saturday 9 to 5

Closed Sunday

Our Favorite Reliable Houseplants

Beat the winter blues by bringing tropical foliage into your home this month. Plants have been proven to improve indoor air quality, and are sure to lift your spirits during dreary winter days.

Here are our top 10 reliable houseplants, prized for being

low-maintenance and easy to grow...

5 Houseplants for Low Light

Snake Plant

(Sansevieria trifasciata)

Native to: Africa

Light: very low to bright; will not tolerate hot sun

Water: allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings (leaves are succulent in nature and retain moisture well)

Notes: Very low-maintenance and easy to grow. Snake plants prefer to be slightly root-bound, so don't plant in a pot that's too large.


Heart-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens) Native to: Caribbean Islands, Central and South America Light: very low to bright; will not tolerate hot sun Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: One of the easiest houseplants to grow. Trailing or climbing habit; aerial roots will attach to wooden supports. Cut back if growth becomes leggy.	Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) Native to: tropical Asia Light: low to bright Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: Very low-maintenance and a great choice for beginners. Silver, pink and red-leaved varieties available. Cut back if plant becomes leggy.


Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) Native to: Mexico and Guatemala Light: low to bright; will not tolerate direct sun Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: Very slow-growing, can eventually reach 3 to 4 feet tall. Prefers to be slightly root-bound.	Golden Pothos (Scindapsus aureus) Native to: Solomon Islands Light: low to bright; leaf size and color diminish in low light Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: Trailing or climbing habit; aerial roots will attach to wooden supports. Trim back for bushy growth

5 Houseplants for Bright Light

Fiddle Leaf Fig

(Ficus lyrata)

Native to: west Africa

Light: bright light; southern or western exposure is ideal

Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings

Notes: Huge, fiddle-shaped leaves give this plant its name. Can grow into a large, dramatic tree if given the space and replanted into larger pots as needed.


Nerve Plant (Fittonia species) Native to: Columbia and Peru Light: bright indirect (eastern or northern exposure is ideal); will not tolerate direct sun Water: keep soil evenly moist; will not tolerate consistent underwatering Notes: Low, spreading habit. Green, pink and red-leaved varieties available.	Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) Native to: Mexico and Central America Light: low to bright indirect Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: Fast-growing. Pinch back occasionally to promote bushy growth.


Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) Native to: India and Malaysia Light: bright; southern or western exposure is ideal Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: One of the easiest houseplants to grow. Cut back to encourage bushiness if plant becomes leggy.	Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) Native to: Mexico and Central America Light: bright light or sunny window Water: allow soil to dry to the touch between waterings Notes: Young leaves are uncut, mature leaves are deeply cut and perforated. Trim plant back and let regrow from roots if needed.

January Lawncare

Apply Hi-Yield Pre-Emergent with Dimension to Zoysia and Bermuda lawns.

Bulbs and select Christmas Decor

are now 50% off!

Collier's Nursery

205-822-3133

info@colliersnursery.com

2904 Old Rocky Ridge Road

Birmingham, AL 35243