Fittonias : A Fragile Beauty
Fittonia is a charming houseplant, but suffers severely from dehydration in the winter months. Photo: yates.com.au Winter is hard onContinue Reading
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Sansevieria: The November 2020 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: Thejoyofplants.co.uk, Styling by Elize Eveleens, Klimprodukties The Story of the Sansevieria The snake plant or sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) isContinue Reading
Why Are the Leaves of My Geraniums Turning Yellow?
Pelargonium going through an awkward phase after being brought indoors. Photo: CriticallyChallenged, reddit.com Question: I saved a few geraniums from myContinue Reading
When Centipedes Live in Houseplant Soil
Yes, centipedes do sometimes reside in the soil of houseplants. Photo: Palica, Wikiedia Commons Question: I need your help. The soilContinue Reading
Do Orchids Need Cooler Night Temperatures?
Whether phalaenopsis truly need distinctly cooler night temperatures is debatable. Photo: jaycwolfe.com & bellefioriflorist.com One persistent semi-myth about growing orchidsContinue Reading
Please Don’t Eat the Oleander!
Don’t even think of eating any part of an oleander. Photo: Clip Art Library, Wpclipart & Pngitem, montage Laidbackgardener.com Apparently,Continue Reading
Croton: The October 2020 Houseplant of the Month
Green, yellow, red, orange, brown, purple, black—the flamboyant croton brings autumn’s glow into your home. It’s a very eye-catching plantContinue Reading
Weird Growth on a Crested Succulent
Carmen Breton’s strange crested euphorbia with its green stems and leaves. Photo: Carmen Breton Question: Several years ago, I received whatContinue Reading
Can I Repot My Dracena in the Fall?
You can repot dracaenas or other houseplants most times of the year. Photo: ehowgarden Question: I think my dracena (Dracaena spp.) hasContinue Reading
Getting Your Poinsettia to Rebloom The Easy Way
Poinsettias are in full bloom when you buy them, but few ever bloom again. Photo: gpnmag.com The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)Continue Reading