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Mammy Croton Plant

 The Mammy Croton (Codiaeum variegatum mammy) plant has such pretty red colors! It is a tropical houseplant but can be outdoors during the summer months.  Water: Apply enough water so that the soil remains moist but not soggy. Temperature: Keep above 50 degrees Fahrenheit Location: Pot friendly

Riptide Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Adopted a new girl shark named Riptide. Purchased her tracker with a Hammerhead plushy.  Fahlo

Butternut Squash

  80 days. Beautiful harvest of uniform 2–3-pound fruit with thick meaty necks. Wonderful flavor. Water: Apply enough water so that the soil remains moist but not soggy. Temperature: Plant in full sun.  Location: Pot friendly

Cilantro

 Cilantro (Coriondrum sativum) is an herb. Cilantro in Texas needs part shade. It has lacy leaves, plant sends up a long, lanky flower stalk that bears white or pinkish blossoms. Has a pungent, citrusy aroma and taste. Leaves are used when fresh, seeds are used when dried.  Water: Apply enough water so that the soil remains moist but not soggy. Height: 20' H x 8-10' W Temperature: Can withstand the cold to 32 degree F Location: Poy friendly Link: Plant needs and parts (2.9A) (teachingwithsimplystef.blogspot.com)

Succulent

  Succulents prefer a bright light which can be provided from a south window. If placed outdoors, avoid direct sun during the hottest part of the day. At least a half day of sun is required for best growth. Sunlight:  Indoor - Best in bright light Outdoors - 6 plus hours of sun is recommended Water: Water thoroughly when soil is dry to touch. Allow soil to dry between waterings.  Temperature: 55-90 degrees Do not allow to freeze - it does not like the cold! Nutrition: Fertilize monthly with a water soluble food

Shark Tracker

  I am now tracking 5 Hammerhead sharks and 1 Silky Shark 1. Poseidon (Hammerhead) 2. Chum (Hammerhead) 3. Swim Shady (Hammerhead) 4. Mia (Hammerhead) 5. Anchor (Hammerhead) 6. Papaya (Silky) 7. Riptide (Scalloped Hammerhead) Fahlo

Venus Fly Trap

  Backyard visitor How to Grow Venus Flytraps https://leafyplace.com/venus-flytrap/ Water Test for Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Faucet Water: 179 ppm – High hardness water Brita Water: 167 ppm – High hardness water Boiled Water: 336 ppm – Scale will form Boiled and Brita combined: 203 ppm Marginally Acceptable Filtered Refrigerator Water from my moms: 164 ppm High Hardness Water Faucet Water standing over night: 188 ppm High Hardness Water Zero Water Filter: 7 ppm Ideal drinking water Distilled water from HEB: 0 ppm Ideal drinking water Water from kitchen sink: 189 ppm High Hardness Water Water from the refrigerator at my house: 176 ppm High Hardness Water To care for a Venus flytrap, grow the plant in pots with peat moss and perlite at a ratio of 2:1. Place on a sunny windowsill for best growth. Water regularly so the soil is constantly moist. During winter, keep the plant in cool temperatures, away from direct sunlight. Venus flytraps “consume”  small insects ...