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09/08/2024

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06/26/2024

Extreme Heat🔥 and Plants 🌱

By understanding the effects of extreme heat on plants and implementing appropriate strategies, gardeners and farmers can help their plants withstand high temperatures and maintain their health and productivity.

Plants are significantly affected by extreme heat, which can impact their growth, development, and overall health. Here are some key points about how plants respond to high temperatures.


Effects of Extreme Heat on Plants

Water Loss and Dehydration:

· High temperatures increase the rate of evaporation from soil and transpiration from plant leaves.
· This can lead to water stress, causing plants to wilt and, in severe cases, die if they cannot access sufficient water.

Photosynthesis Disruption:
This reduction in photosynthesis limits the plant's ability to produce energy, affecting growth and productivity.

Protein Denaturation:
This disrupts various metabolic processes, including enzyme activity essential for plant growth.

Stomatal Closure:
To conserve water, plants may close their stomata (small openings on leaves).
While this reduces water loss, it also limits carbon dioxide intake.


Strategies for Managing Plants in Extreme Heat

Mulching:
· Applying mulch around the base of plants helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Adequate Watering:
· Ensuring plants receive sufficient water, especially during peak heat periods, can help mitigate water stress.
· Best times to water your plants are any time before 10am and after 4-5pm
· Drip irrigation systems are particularly effective in delivering water directly to the roots.


Shade Provision:
· Using shade cloths or planting in areas with partial shade can protect plants from the most intense sunlight.
Selecting Heat-Tolerant Varieties:
· Choosing plant species and varieties known for their heat tolerance can enhance garden resilience.
Soil Health:
· Healthy soil with good organic matter content retains moisture better and supports plant health during heat stress.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
· Regularly monitoring plants for signs of heat stress (wilting, leaf scorch) allows for timely intervention.
· Adjusting care practices based on weather forecasts can also help manage heat impacts.

10/09/2023

OCTOBER FEST ON MAPLEWOOD MALL Sunday, October 29th from 2pm-7pm.

09/07/2023

PLANT PURGING Variegated Monstera $500/$400 if picked up today! DM if interested!

09/07/2023

PLANT PURGING $50/$40 if picked up by today!
Philodendron Rhaphidophora decursiva if interested send me a message!

05/16/2023

Thanksgiving, or crab, cactus (Schlumbergera truncata, formerly Epiphyllum truncatum) and S. russelliana.
Native to South Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Likes direct light or bright indirect light and a warm environment. Allow soil to dry out between watering. Drought tolerant which usually means you can water about once a month. ✨Common problems: cold environments and overwatering
✨🎉Non toxic to 🐶🐱

04/20/2023

✨Intro to Houseplants Workshop✨Saturday, May 16th at 3:30pm-6:30pm Blackwell Regional Library ✨125 South 52nd St✨

04/19/2023

✨Intro to Houseplants Workshop✨Saturday, May 6th at 1pm Walnut West Library ✨201 S 40th St✨Space is limited…Select the link in Stories to secure your spot!!!!

03/12/2023

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02/28/2023

Bring Greenery into your workspaces!

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02/21/2023

Become a vendor!! Link in our bio to apply! 🙌🏻

Join us for the 2nd Annual Artisan Street Boutique Festival on June 10th, 2023 from 12-6 PM! Rain date is June 11th, 2023.

Maplewood Mall, Germantown, Philly

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis! Apply soon, and we can’t wait to see y’all again!

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