Cissus: The June 2023 Houseplant of the Month
A few years ago, a colleague saw my desk full of plants and said, “Here, I’ve got a cutting forContinue Reading
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A few years ago, a colleague saw my desk full of plants and said, “Here, I’ve got a cutting forContinue Reading
A recent study revealed that in 98% of offices, there was an old green potho that was much too long,Continue Reading
Also called Goldfish Plant, the Nematanthus is a houseplant that is less commonly found in our homes and nurseries thanContinue Reading
When you think of the typical “green patch in the back of the room” type of plant, you might thinkContinue Reading
When we talk about houseplants that are easy to grow, also called plants for beginners, we often mention Spider PlantsContinue Reading
The crocodile fern or alligator fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a relatively recent addition to the houseplant galaxy. It really wasn’tContinue Reading
The schefflera or common schefflera, now Heptapleurum actinophyllum, was until recently known to plant hobbyists as Schefflera actinophylla. It’s aContinue Reading
Photo: Prill, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Quite the surprising plant, this one. I know of lots of white velvety plants,Continue Reading
By Larry Hodgson This tropical climber is very popular as a gift plant, be it as a present for othersContinue Reading
Pretty much the strangest plant you’ll ever grow! By Larry Hodgson This plant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada, formerly Homalocladium platycladum) is certainlyContinue Reading
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