Keep Christmas cactus plants (schlumbergera) at a steady temperature of 18-20ºC this month now that buds should have appeared and flowers are starting to open. This will encourage a good flowering dis

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Citrus fruits are most commonly associated with summer months – thanks to their love of warm conditions, and their summery-hued fruits. However, if you grow your citrus trees in pots, it is perfectly

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