House Plant
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Minimum temp
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Aspect in Winter
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Can it be put outdoors?
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Phalaenopsis orchids
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16-19c (61-66F)
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East or west facing windowsill (can cope with north facing)
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No
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Cypripedium orchids
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1-6c (34-43F)
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Cold frame or unheated glasshouse is ideal
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Yes, after frosts in part shade
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Cyclamen persicum
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10-15c (50-59F)
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Bright light but not direct sunlight
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Yes, after danger of frost has passed, in a shady position
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Cymbidium orchids
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11-14c (52-57F)
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Out of direct sunlight
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Yes, June to end of September
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Azalea (Rhododendron indicum hybrids)
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7-10c (45-50F)
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Good light but not direct sunlight
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Yes, harden off and stand outdoors after frost; keep well watered
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Olive (Olea europaea)
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10c (50F) indoors
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Cool position, maximum light
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Yes, in milder areas
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Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
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15-18c (59-64F)
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Maximum light, avoid draughts
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Best grown on in a glasshouse to flower next season
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Paper white narcissus
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10c (50F)
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Bright light, cool room to encourage foliage to green up, warmer conditions to flower
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Yes, plant outdoors in spring; will take a few years to re-flower
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Prepared hyacinths
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10c (50F)
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Bright light, cool room to encourage foliage to green up, warmer conditions to flower
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Yes, plant outdoors in spring to flower in future years
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Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera hybrids)
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12-15c (54-59F)
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Plenty of light, but away from direct sunlight
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Yes, but only for2-3 months in summer, in semi-shade
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Hippeastrum
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15-18c (59-64F)
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Sunny position
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No
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