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CHRISTMAS BEGONIA — Christmas begonia (Begonia socotrana) will continue blooming for weeks if purchased when full of buds and given the proper care. Place the plant where it will get bright light, and try to keep it cool at night (55 degrees to 60 degrees F). Proper watering will give longer and better flowering.
CHRISTMAS PEPPER — Christmas pepper (Capsicum frutescens) is quite decorative and fits well into the holiday color scheme. Place the plant where it will receive good light and cool temperatures. This annual is sold when in full fruit, and should be discarded when no longer attractive. Loss of leaves and fruit is often the result of insufficient watering.
JERUSALEM CHERRY — Jerusalem cherry (Solanium pseudocapsicum clevelandi) is a colorful holiday plant covered with small, round, brilliant-red fruit. Give it bright light and keep it at a cool night temperature (45 to 50 degrees) for extended life. Keep the soil moist.
KALANCHOE —The Kalanchoe is a succulent u. i \ bright orange or red flowers. Give it full sun or very bright light, and water if when all the soil is almost dry. This plant blooms agatin most readily when given a long-night treatment as you would give a Christmas cactus.
Paul L. Smeal is an Extension horticulturist in Nurseryr Production at Virginia Tech. Sharon Nolan is an extension agent.
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