Springtails: Small but Useful
By Julie Boudreau Not all small insects that live on our houseplants are harmful. There is one in particular thatContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
Your Poinsettia is Sick… But That’s a Good Thing!
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has not always been the compact plant we know today. It is actually a large shrubContinue Reading
Light, Winter and Our Houseplants
Perhaps you gave your houseplants a vacation this summer by taking them outside, where they basked in the sunshine, brownedContinue Reading
Do you Practice Overwatering?
“I really don’t have a green thumb!” is a phrase we often hear from those who have given up onContinue Reading
The Christmas Plant that Came In from the Cold
Traditionally potted Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and Christmas kalanchoes, have always been tropical or subtropical plants. InContinue Reading
When Mildew Attacks
I have fungus. Well, yes, that’s how intimate we get, I’ll tell you when I’ve got bugs, but also whenContinue Reading
When Water Droplets Form on Leaves
Sometimes you’ll see water droplets form on the edge, tip, or the underside of leaves. This is not dew, whichContinue Reading
How Well Do You Know Your Philodendrons?
By Julie Boudreau Philodendron is the name on everyone’s lips. In recent years, they have gained great popularity among houseplantContinue Reading
Homegrown Tea in Your Teapot?
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is a tree native to subtropical Asia. Tea is grown commercially in many countries, includingContinue Reading
Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Tropical Storms: Should We Simulate Them for Our Plants?
For some time now, I’ve been seeing videos of people making their plants believe for a moment that the climateContinue Reading