Pelargonium and a (Not So) Scientific Experiment
As I wrote in my article on growing scented-leaved pelargoniums, I had a lot of fun trying to list allContinue 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.
Scented-Leaved Pelargonium: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Like many people, my first encounters with pelargonium were under false pretenses: I was seduced by a scented pelargonium thatContinue Reading
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
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