Fittonia: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
The last few years have seen the emergence of some absolutely striking new cultivars of Fittonias, with their particularly brightContinue 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.
Spider Plant: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
A classic among office plants, the good old spider plant was the first houseplant for many. And it deserves everyContinue Reading
Coleus: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
A classic for summer terraces, coleus can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Although sold as an annual, it doesContinue Reading
Celebes Pepper: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Piper crocatum holds a special place in my heart, and I’m delighted to present it as a plant of theContinue Reading
Jasmine: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Whether used to scent tea, rice or perfume, jasmine has a rich, sensual floral scent that many appreciate. While mostContinue Reading
Spring Tour of the Montréal Botanical Garden
Like many plant lovers, I love going to the Montreal Botanical Garden. I find everything charming: the plants, the shrubs,Continue Reading
Episcia: Origins, Varieties and Growing Tips
This summer I bought an unidentified episcia in a hanging basket, because the plant has beautiful leaves and flowers. DespiteContinue Reading
Creeping Saxifrage: The April 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Creeping saxifrage is an ornamental plant used outdoors in many countries, not least because of its ease of cultivation, resistanceContinue Reading
The Lipstick Plant: The March 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Few houseplants are guaranteed to bloom, or even to bloom without managing resting or cooling cycles (which is not alwaysContinue Reading
Buchozia japonica: The February 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Sometimes there are plants that you discover by chance and which delight you. The snowrose (Buchozia japonica) is a plantContinue Reading