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Blank Buster by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: A welcome sight to brighten up a slow day in Vouraikos Gorge, Greek two-seater 029 was one of a pair of F-16s to pass by on a low-flying sortie from its home base at Araxos. Aircraft: Elliniko Polemiki Aeroporia (Hellenic Air Force) Lockheed Martin F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcon 029. Location: Vouraikos Gorge, Achaea, Greece.

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If you’re new to these dazzling plants, our guide to growing and caring for bromeliads indoors has all the advice you need. 6. Calamondin Orange A dwarf hybrid of mandarin orange and kumquat trees, calamondin orange (Citrus x microcarpa) bears sweetly fragrant white blossoms with small orange fruits – both blossoms and fruits are often seen on the tree at the same time. Their small size, reaching four feet tall and wide, makes an excellent choice for container cultivation. The tart fruits are sour but edible, and suitable for use in tangy marmalades or as a substitute for lemons in a variety of dishes and drinks. Calamondin Orange Provide calamondin with evenly moist soil and bright to intense light. These plants thrive in temperatures ranging from 70 to 90°F. You can find one- to two-, three- to four-, and four- to five-foot-tall potted trees available at Fast Growing Trees. Learn more about growing citrus indoors here. 7. Christmas Cactus A favorite over the winter holiday season, Christmas cactuses (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) develop gorgeous blooms in colors of mauve, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. The long-living plants need bright but indirect light, well-draining soil, and temperatures between 70 to 80°F. They typically grow six to 12 inches tall with a 12 to 24 inch spread. Christmas Cactus Plants with lovely red flowers in four-inch pots are available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. We have several guides to get the most of these epiphytes, and how to grow and care for Christmas cactuses is a good place to start. 8. Clivia From the same family as amaryllis, clivia (Clivia miniata), is a flowering bulb that develops strappy leaves of glossy green and beautiful clusters of blooms in shades of orange or yellow. Also known as fire lily, plants bloom indoors for weeks in late winter, and develop buds best when slightly root-bound in small pots. They need bright, indirect light, temps of 65 to 80°F, and a period of dormancy with temperatures of 40 to 55°F for up to eight weeks prior to flowering. Our guide to growing clivia houseplants has all the details you need. 9. Cyclamen Potted cyclamen plants (Cyclamen persica) make popular winter gifts, featuring pink, purple, red, white, or bicolored flowers. Heart-shaped green, or mottled silver and green foliage emerges in early winter and flowering follows soon after. The colorful blooms are held on upright flower stalks above the foliage, providing an eye-catching pop of cold-season color. When grown as a houseplant, cyclamen reaches three to 14 inches tall, with a similar spread, depending on the cultivar. These plants require organically rich, well-draining soil, bright, indirect light, and daytime temperatures of 60 to 65°F. Plants from the Latinia® series bloom in late fall and early winter and reach 10 to 14 inches tall and wide. Latinia Cyclamen You can find a set of four red Latinia® plants in four-inch pots available from Home Depot. You’ll find more information in our guide to growing cyclamen. 10. False Shamrock Known as false or purple shamrock for its gorgeous, triangular leaves of deep purple, Oxalis traingularis also produces dainty clusters of contrasting, pale lilac flowers that last for weeks. An eye-catching and distinctive addition to your winter holiday decor, plants grow up to 12 inches tall with a width of 24 inches and are easily started from corms. Place in a brightly lit location away from drying heat vents. Plants thrive in temperatures between 65 to 85°F. False Shamrock You can find false shamrock available in four-inch pots from Meadow Decor via Walmart. Read more about this plant here. 11. Gloxinia An old-fashioned charmer, gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) features bold, bell-shaped blooms in rich shades of blue, mauve, pink, purple, or white that last for weeks. In medium to bright indirect light and temps of 65 to 75°F, they bloom in late winter or early spring, and soil should be kept lightly moist. Plants grow to 18 inches with a 24-inch spread. After flowering, allow plants a dormancy period. Gradually withhold water, then move to a cool, dark cupboard after the foliage dies off for approximately two to three months. When new growth resumes, repot with fresh soil, place in a bright location, and resume regular watering. Gloxinia Brocade Mix Seeds You can find a Brocade Mix of gloxinia seeds in red, blue, and white blooms available in packets of 200 from Walmart. 12. Hoya Also known as waxflowers, hoyas (Hoya spp.) are trailing or climbing vines, featuring succulent, sometimes crinkled leaves that are often variegated, and beautiful, tight clusters of sweetly scented, waxy blooms. Flower colors include burgundy, near-black, orange, pink, white, and yellow, depending on the variety. Bright, indirect light and a temperature of around 70°F is required for bud set indoors, and because most indoor species are epiphytes, well-draining soil is a must. Hoya Gracilis Hoya gracilis (syn. H. memoria) has raspberry-colored flower clusters with the sweet smell of caramel, and burgundy tinged leaves on vines that may trail up to 36 inches. It’s available in four-inch pots from Walmart. You can find cultivation details in our guide to growing and caring for hoya houseplants. 13. Ixora A handsome tropical shrub, ixora (Ixora coccinea) is also called flame of the woods or jungle geranium for its magnificent flower clusters in shades of orange, pink, red, or yellow. The leathery foliage emerges with bronze tones and ages into a gorgeous glossy green on plants that grow two to four feet tall and spread two to three feet. Provide ixora with bright light, temperatures above 60°F, and water thoroughly, then allow the soil surface to dry before another application. Blooming year-round, a little selective pruning helps to keep plants compact and full – use a light touch to trim and shape stems that aren’t in flower during the winter. Ixora ‘Maui Red’ ‘Maui Red’ is a compact cultivar that features bright red flowers. A set of 10 starter plants in two-inch cells are available at Walmart. Learn about growing ixora here. 14. Kalanchoe An easy-care succulent, florist’s kalanchoe aka flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) has lovely, glossy green scallop-shaped leaves and pretty, long-lasting umbels of blooms in shades of orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. These plants prefer temperatures of 60 and 75°F and bright, indirect light in well-draining, sandy soil that should be kept lightly moist during the growing season. Reduce watering to the occasional, light application in winter. Plants grow up to 18 inches tall and wide. Yellow Kalanchoe You can find flaming Katy plants with yellow flowers in two-and-a-half-inch pots available via Walmart. Assorted Flaming Katy Plants Or you can opt for a three-pack of plants in four-inch pots available from Home Depot. This is a “grab bag” option and the flowers may be coral, orange, red, white, or yellow. For complete cultivation details, refer to our guide to growing flaming Katy. You can also find out how to encourage yours to rebloom here. 15. Moth Orchid Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.) have attractive, strap-like foliage and feature flowers in a variety of different colors. These epiphytes have long-lasting blooms that appear from late summer to early spring. Provided with a well-draining growing medium specifically for orchids, bright indirect light, and temperatures of around 80°F, moth orchids are easy to care for and can be encouraged to rebloom. And check out our guide to growing moth orchids for full cultivation details. 16. Peace Lily Featuring attractive, deep green leaves and showy white spathes, peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) are easy-care plants that do best in bright, indirect light and temps of 65 to 80°F. Peace lilies typically grow from one to four feet tall and wide, but there are smaller dwarf cultivars as well as ones that reach up to six feet. For something with a unique twist, this variegated variety grows one to two feet tall and has beautiful, bright green foliage adorned with white streaks and stripes. Variegated Peace Lily Plants in six-inch containers are available from Perfect Plants Nursery. For complete care and maintenance details, read our guide to growing peace lilies. 17. Pelargonium Commonly called geraniums, pelargoniums (Pelargonium spp.) are highly popular bedding and garden plants with brightly colored globes of flowers in burgundy, mauve, orange, pink, red, and white. The attractive foliage can be lightly scented or highly aromatic and often takes on burgundy and red tones in colder weather outdoors. They easily transition into attractive and aromatic houseplants when propagated from cuttings or brought indoors for winter – our guide to propagating geraniums from stem cuttings will help you to start your own indoor plants. Place in a bright window and remember to deadhead regularly for continuous blooms. Indoors, geraniums can grow up to 24 inches tall with an 18-inch spread. Cultivars like ‘Citronella’ are prized for the citrusy fragrance of their leaves. Pelargonium ‘Citronella’ You can find ‘Citronella’ plants available at Burpee. Learn more about growing scented geraniums here. 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If you’re new to these dazzling plants, our guide to growing and caring for bromeliads indoors has all the advice you need. 6. Calamondin Orange A dwarf hybrid of mandarin orange and kumquat trees, calamondin orange (Citrus x microcarpa) bears sweetly fragrant white blossoms with small orange fruits – both blossoms and fruits are often seen on the tree at the same time. Their small size, reaching four feet tall and wide, makes an excellent choice for container cultivation. The tart fruits are sour but edible, and suitable for use in tangy marmalades or as a substitute for lemons in a variety of dishes and drinks. Calamondin Orange Provide calamondin with evenly moist soil and bright to intense light. These plants thrive in temperatures ranging from 70 to 90°F. You can find one- to two-, three- to four-, and four- to five-foot-tall potted trees available at Fast Growing Trees. Learn more about growing citrus indoors here. 7. Christmas Cactus A favorite over the winter holiday season, Christmas cactuses (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) develop gorgeous blooms in colors of mauve, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. The long-living plants need bright but indirect light, well-draining soil, and temperatures between 70 to 80°F. They typically grow six to 12 inches tall with a 12 to 24 inch spread. Christmas Cactus Plants with lovely red flowers in four-inch pots are available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. We have several guides to get the most of these epiphytes, and how to grow and care for Christmas cactuses is a good place to start. 8. Clivia From the same family as amaryllis, clivia (Clivia miniata), is a flowering bulb that develops strappy leaves of glossy green and beautiful clusters of blooms in shades of orange or yellow. Also known as fire lily, plants bloom indoors for weeks in late winter, and develop buds best when slightly root-bound in small pots. They need bright, indirect light, temps of 65 to 80°F, and a period of dormancy with temperatures of 40 to 55°F for up to eight weeks prior to flowering. Our guide to growing clivia houseplants has all the details you need. 9. Cyclamen Potted cyclamen plants (Cyclamen persica) make popular winter gifts, featuring pink, purple, red, white, or bicolored flowers. Heart-shaped green, or mottled silver and green foliage emerges in early winter and flowering follows soon after. The colorful blooms are held on upright flower stalks above the foliage, providing an eye-catching pop of cold-season color. When grown as a houseplant, cyclamen reaches three to 14 inches tall, with a similar spread, depending on the cultivar. These plants require organically rich, well-draining soil, bright, indirect light, and daytime temperatures of 60 to 65°F. Plants from the Latinia® series bloom in late fall and early winter and reach 10 to 14 inches tall and wide. Latinia Cyclamen You can find a set of four red Latinia® plants in four-inch pots available from Home Depot. You’ll find more information in our guide to growing cyclamen. 10. False Shamrock Known as false or purple shamrock for its gorgeous, triangular leaves of deep purple, Oxalis traingularis also produces dainty clusters of contrasting, pale lilac flowers that last for weeks. An eye-catching and distinctive addition to your winter holiday decor, plants grow up to 12 inches tall with a width of 24 inches and are easily started from corms. Place in a brightly lit location away from drying heat vents. Plants thrive in temperatures between 65 to 85°F. False Shamrock You can find false shamrock available in four-inch pots from Meadow Decor via Walmart. Read more about this plant here. 11. Gloxinia An old-fashioned charmer, gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) features bold, bell-shaped blooms in rich shades of blue, mauve, pink, purple, or white that last for weeks. In medium to bright indirect light and temps of 65 to 75°F, they bloom in late winter or early spring, and soil should be kept lightly moist. Plants grow to 18 inches with a 24-inch spread. After flowering, allow plants a dormancy period. Gradually withhold water, then move to a cool, dark cupboard after the foliage dies off for approximately two to three months. When new growth resumes, repot with fresh soil, place in a bright location, and resume regular watering. Gloxinia Brocade Mix Seeds You can find a Brocade Mix of gloxinia seeds in red, blue, and white blooms available in packets of 200 from Walmart. 12. Hoya Also known as waxflowers, hoyas (Hoya spp.) are trailing or climbing vines, featuring succulent, sometimes crinkled leaves that are often variegated, and beautiful, tight clusters of sweetly scented, waxy blooms. Flower colors include burgundy, near-black, orange, pink, white, and yellow, depending on the variety. Bright, indirect light and a temperature of around 70°F is required for bud set indoors, and because most indoor species are epiphytes, well-draining soil is a must. Hoya Gracilis Hoya gracilis (syn. H. memoria) has raspberry-colored flower clusters with the sweet smell of caramel, and burgundy tinged leaves on vines that may trail up to 36 inches. It’s available in four-inch pots from Walmart. You can find cultivation details in our guide to growing and caring for hoya houseplants. 13. Ixora A handsome tropical shrub, ixora (Ixora coccinea) is also called flame of the woods or jungle geranium for its magnificent flower clusters in shades of orange, pink, red, or yellow. The leathery foliage emerges with bronze tones and ages into a gorgeous glossy green on plants that grow two to four feet tall and spread two to three feet. Provide ixora with bright light, temperatures above 60°F, and water thoroughly, then allow the soil surface to dry before another application. Blooming year-round, a little selective pruning helps to keep plants compact and full – use a light touch to trim and shape stems that aren’t in flower during the winter. Ixora ‘Maui Red’ ‘Maui Red’ is a compact cultivar that features bright red flowers. A set of 10 starter plants in two-inch cells are available at Walmart. Learn about growing ixora here. 14. Kalanchoe An easy-care succulent, florist’s kalanchoe aka flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) has lovely, glossy green scallop-shaped leaves and pretty, long-lasting umbels of blooms in shades of orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. These plants prefer temperatures of 60 and 75°F and bright, indirect light in well-draining, sandy soil that should be kept lightly moist during the growing season. Reduce watering to the occasional, light application in winter. Plants grow up to 18 inches tall and wide. Yellow Kalanchoe You can find flaming Katy plants with yellow flowers in two-and-a-half-inch pots available via Walmart. Assorted Flaming Katy Plants Or you can opt for a three-pack of plants in four-inch pots available from Home Depot. This is a “grab bag” option and the flowers may be coral, orange, red, white, or yellow. For complete cultivation details, refer to our guide to growing flaming Katy. You can also find out how to encourage yours to rebloom here. 15. Moth Orchid Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.) have attractive, strap-like foliage and feature flowers in a variety of different colors. These epiphytes have long-lasting blooms that appear from late summer to early spring. Provided with a well-draining growing medium specifically for orchids, bright indirect light, and temperatures of around 80°F, moth orchids are easy to care for and can be encouraged to rebloom. And check out our guide to growing moth orchids for full cultivation details. 16. Peace Lily Featuring attractive, deep green leaves and showy white spathes, peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) are easy-care plants that do best in bright, indirect light and temps of 65 to 80°F. Peace lilies typically grow from one to four feet tall and wide, but there are smaller dwarf cultivars as well as ones that reach up to six feet. For something with a unique twist, this variegated variety grows one to two feet tall and has beautiful, bright green foliage adorned with white streaks and stripes. Variegated Peace Lily Plants in six-inch containers are available from Perfect Plants Nursery. For complete care and maintenance details, read our guide to growing peace lilies. 17. Pelargonium Commonly called geraniums, pelargoniums (Pelargonium spp.) are highly popular bedding and garden plants with brightly colored globes of flowers in burgundy, mauve, orange, pink, red, and white. The attractive foliage can be lightly scented or highly aromatic and often takes on burgundy and red tones in colder weather outdoors. They easily transition into attractive and aromatic houseplants when propagated from cuttings or brought indoors for winter – our guide to propagating geraniums from stem cuttings will help you to start your own indoor plants. Place in a bright window and remember to deadhead regularly for continuous blooms. Indoors, geraniums can grow up to 24 inches tall with an 18-inch spread. Cultivars like ‘Citronella’ are prized for the citrusy fragrance of their leaves. Pelargonium ‘Citronella’ You can find ‘Citronella’ plants available at Burpee. Learn more about growing scented geraniums here. 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