Alternanthera: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Alternanthera is a plant that is not often seen indoors, but is frequently used as ornamental foliage in planters, whereContinue Reading
Author: Colin Laverdure
Colin Laverdure has no qualifications other than his last name (Laverdure is French for "the greenery") and a slightly excessive passion for plants of all kinds, but particularly for houseplants. When he's not watering his personal collection, he's interested in writing fiction or singing with his choir.
Persian Shield: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
I hesitate to recommend Strobilanthes as houseplants because of their high humidity requirements. However, I tried to keep a plantContinue Reading
Dischidia: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
We often hear about hoyas, which are attractive indoor plants that sometimes flower and are easy to grow. In fact,Continue Reading
Oxalis: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Plants that survive the conditions in our homes (low light, low relative humidity, inconsistent watering) are often quite hardy (orContinue Reading
Florist’s Azalea: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Spring is always my favorite time of year. Flower boxes, gardens, and storefronts are filled with colorful blooms heralding theContinue Reading
Seven Tips for Growing a Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
When you start to take an interest in growing houseplants, one of the first things you learn is never toContinue Reading
Polyethyla Terephtala: Origin, Varieties and Growing Advice
One of the most frequently asked questions is: which plants can I put in a room with no windows, suchContinue Reading
Houseplants and Potting Soil
Which potting soil should I use? This is a question that many gardeners ask themselves when they start to takeContinue Reading
Apoballis and Schismatoglottis: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
So here we are in March, winter is taking unfair advantage of our hospitality. And even I, who am aContinue Reading
A Visit To Bogotá’s Botanical Gardens
As observant readers will have noticed, I love plants and I love botanical gardens. When I travel, I invariably tryContinue Reading