Learning to Live with Spider Mites
The red spider mite (also called the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae) is widespread in nature. In fact, it isContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
A Summer Rain Shower for Houseplants
I put most of my houseplants outdoors for the summer. I calculate that it’s like giving them a summer vacation, sinceContinue Reading
The Highs and Lows of the Biodome’s Rainforest
Recently, I went to the Montreal’s Biodome. It’s funny, because most people go there to see the animals, but forContinue Reading
How to Bring Your Indoor Plants Outdoors
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue 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
Beautiful Winter Bloom
Yes, I know it may not be winter where you are, but it sure is here. Cold, sunny, with aboutContinue Reading
About Amaryllis
I’ll wager you bought an amaryllis bulb around the holidays. Technically, the plant is in the genus Hippeastrum but isContinue Reading
Waking Up Your Houseplants
You think it’s still winter? Think again: it’s spring… at least for houseplants! After a long winter of semi-dormancy whereContinue Reading
Frost Damage to Houseplant
What happens to houseplants when you move them-4°F (-20°C). How they would fare after their (admittedly very short) exposure toContinue Reading
Growing an Avocado Indoors
There are many tropical fruits that can be grown from a seed – oranges, lemons, mangos, date palms, coffee plants, etc. –Continue Reading