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
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.
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
Top 10: The Worst Houseplants For Beginners
There is a wide variety of houseplants available to someone just starting out. It’s easy to get lost. Big-box stores,Continue Reading
Indoor Asparagus: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
I’m not a great fan of ferns as houseplants: although they grow very quickly and easily on the terrace inContinue Reading