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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Epipremnum aureum: The May 2023 Houseplant of the Month
A recent study revealed that in 98% of offices, there was an old green potho that was much too long,Continue Reading
Nematanthus: The April 2023 Houseplant of the Month
Also called Goldfish Plant, the Nematanthus is a houseplant that is less commonly found in our homes and nurseries thanContinue Reading
Aglaonema: The March 2023 Houseplant of the Month
When you think of the typical “green patch in the back of the room” type of plant, you might thinkContinue Reading
The walking iris, a surprisingly easy houseplant!
When we talk about houseplants that are easy to grow, also called plants for beginners, we often mention Spider PlantsContinue Reading
Crocodile Fern: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The crocodile fern or alligator fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a relatively recent addition to the houseplant galaxy. It really wasn’tContinue Reading
Schefflera: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The schefflera or common schefflera, now Heptapleurum actinophyllum, was until recently known to plant hobbyists as Schefflera actinophylla. It’s aContinue Reading
Purple Passion Plant: The April 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: Prill, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Quite the surprising plant, this one. I know of lots of white velvety plants,Continue Reading
Stephanotis: The March 2022 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This tropical climber is very popular as a gift plant, be it as a present for othersContinue Reading
Ribbon Plant: The February 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Pretty much the strangest plant you’ll ever grow! By Larry Hodgson This plant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada, formerly Homalocladium platycladum) is certainlyContinue Reading