Silk can be ironed on a low setting, on the back side is preferable I believe. You have to be careful if you use a steam iron, as any 'spitting' will leave water marks on the fabric. RH has an 800 number for customer service - you might call them and ask to be sure. Usually today's fabric care tags show whether or not they can be ironed, with the little symbols. Or perhaps not on drapery, only clothing?

I thank all of you for your help. This morning I took out the problem succulents and brushed off the dirt as best they would allow. Could you help me identify what is root rot, how do the roots look if they're healthy or if they are rotted? The smaller succulents at the bottom all have relatively shorter roots, and the soil around them was dry. The bigger succulent in the top photo had tightly compact soil around its roots that I found almost impossible to break off without tearing out all its roots with it! It was completely bone dry, I think that is what you all meant by hydrophobic; it was so tight and dry no water was getting through. In the photo you can see some water droplets, where I sprayed lightly with a spray bottle onto the dry soil. All the arrangements you see above are temporary, my main goal is to prepare them all for the nice, larger planter I am creating. I live outside of the US, so I am afraid any brand names or chain stores you mention won't be of any use to me, 'tis why I am trying to make with the best I have, or find similar products by other names. I do realize I have regular potting soil, I went out and got some grit, like small pebbles and clean sand, witch which I plan to mix it altogether like suggested.

If anyone ever thinks the Laundry Room is a clique or snooty, go read some auto forums. I have belonged to both VolvoForums and BimmerFest but do not participate in either anymore because of personalities and bad attitudes. Awful. These are premium brands and should have halfway rational posters but every thread turns into a pissing match. The Laundry Room is delightful in comparison!

No iron at all touching it. it will flatten the cables. Either put them in the dryer with a damp wash cloth, or steam them with the iron 2-3 inches above the stocking and patting them into shape.