Category: Houseplant of the month

Like many people, my first encounters with pelargonium were under false pretenses: I was seduced by a scented pelargonium thatContinue Reading

Alternanthera is a plant that is not often seen indoors, but is frequently used as ornamental foliage in planters, whereContinue Reading

I hesitate to recommend Strobilanthes as houseplants because of their high humidity requirements. However, I tried to keep a plantContinue Reading

We often hear about hoyas, which are attractive indoor plants that sometimes flower and are easy to grow. In fact,Continue Reading

Plants that survive the conditions in our homes (low light, low relative humidity, inconsistent watering) are often quite hardy (orContinue Reading

Spring is always my favorite time of year. Flower boxes, gardens, and storefronts are filled with colorful blooms heralding theContinue Reading

One of the most frequently asked questions is: which plants can I put in a room with no windows, suchContinue Reading

So here we are in March, winter is taking unfair advantage of our hospitality. And even I, who am aContinue Reading

I’m not a great fan of ferns as houseplants: although they grow very quickly and easily on the terrace inContinue Reading

If there’s one plant that’s ubiquitous in big-box stores, it’s the Christmas kalanchoe! You’ll see them in tiny pots asContinue Reading