Purple Passion

The soil should be kept moist. Reduce watering in the winter. Bright light is necessary to maintain deep vivid color. If the plants' leaves are more green than purple, the plant is not getting enough light. Avoid getting water on the leaves when watering as dark patches may result. Dandelionlike yellow flowers often bloom after the plant reaches one year. These flowers have an unpleasant odor and so are best pinched off.

Ferns

Basic requirements of Ferns

Keep the soil moist, not soggy, by letting water drain out the bottom of the pot. Feed once a month during the growing season(spring,summer) with a general purpose fertilizer(20/20/20)

half strength. Re pot only when the plant has outgrown its container. Ferns like to be snug in their pots. Up the humidity level by putting pebbles or river rocks in the bottom of a saucer or dish, adding water and placing the pot on top of the stones.