BC Living
Classic Acai Bowl Recipe
How to Make Granola Bars From Scratch
5 BC Food Tours That Will Tempt Your Tastebuds
Nature’s Pharmacy: 8 Herbal Boutiques in BC
How Barre Enhances Your Flexibility
Top Tips for Workout Recovery
Inviting the Steller’s Jay to Your Garden
6 Budget-friendly Holiday Decor Pieces
Dream Home: $8 Million for a Modern Surprise
9 BC Wellness Hotels to Relax and Recharge in This Year
Local Getaway: Enjoy Waterfront Views at a Ucluelet Beach House
Getaways for busy entrepreneurs
7 Beauty and Wellness Influencers to Follow in BC
B.C. Adventures: Things to Do in January
Making Spirits Bright: Where to See Holiday Lights Around B.C.
9 Essential Winter Beauty and Skincare Products
5 Books You’ll Want to Cozy up to This Winter
The Best Gifts for Homebodies in 2024
This exotic plant, originally found in wooded regions near rivers in Africa and India, requires lots of light, but won’t tolerate direct summer sun. The most suitable place for it is a sunny location near a window or in a sunroom, as long as the temperature doesn’t drop below 17°C (63°F).
This is the time of year to plant the tubers, but handle them carefully, as they may irritate the skin. Plant one to three in a 20 cm (8 in.) pot. The tubers should lie flat and be about 5 cm (2 in.) below the surface of the soil. Moisten the soil well and place the pot in a warm location.
Allow this tropical vine to grow upward, supported on canes or a trellis. Water regularly and fertilize every week. Eight weeks after flowering ends, stop watering and let the plant wither back. Store tubers at room temperature during the winter, in a safe place, as they are highly toxic if ingested.
Here are a few extra tips from the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre: • If the buds on the plant turn brown, the plant is not receiving sufficient light; • If the leaves turn brown, you have probably over-watered; • Never prune the plant during its growth period; • During nice weather (when the temperature is warmer than 20°C/68°F) the plant can be placed outside; however, be extremely careful when moving it – if the plant is broken, it will stop growing.