Succulents

FROM PAGE 8 a good variety of different plants.”

In addition to their versatility, succulents are easy to care for – all they need is plenty of sunlight and to be watered once every couple of weeks or even monthly. If you tend to accidentally kill plants because you forget to water them, succulents might be right for you.

“For me, plants aren’t hard to take care of,” Tonioni said.

But she recognizes that some people struggle to keep their plants alive. For that reason, The Flower Bar gives crystal clear instructions on how to care for each plant, and if you buy one and later have questions, you are welcome to call in and ask for advice.

If you are concerned you won’t be able to keep your plant alive, The Flower Bar offers some low-maintenance plants that stack the odds in your favor.

“We always ask the customers what they are looking for,” Tonioni said. “Some people don’t know what they are looking for.”

That’s when Tonioni’s expertise can come in handy because she can steer you toward an easy-to-care-for plant, like a succulent. And if you have a dog or cat, she can help you choose a plant that’s safe to keep around your pet.

As a pet owner, Tonioni wants her customers to be able to keep their furry friends safe while enjoying the benefits of having plants. To accomplish that goal, her website clearly lists which potted and non-potted plants are okay to keep around animals so you can shop stress-free online. The plants in her shop are marked as well, so people can find safe plants to keep indoors that won’t endanger their pets.

Although succulents are easy to care for, they do have their limits. If you plan to keep them outside on a patio or porch to brighten your surroundings, you’ll need to ensure it’s covered overhead because succulents won’t tolerate rainfall. And if the weather isn’t warm, you should reconsider.

“They can’t survive outside in the cold,” Tonioni said.

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