When a Poinsettia Is Losing Leaves
There are many reasons a poinsettia could be losing its leaves. Photo: www.gardeningwithsurgicalprecision.com Here’s a common Christmas plant problem: poinsettiasContinue Reading
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When a Corn Plant Blooms: Miracle or Coincidence?
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans). Photo: www.thechlorofeelshop.com The following is a delightful story shared by a reader: enjoy! My corn plantContinue Reading
Plant Shopping at IKEA: An Adventure Story
Ill.: clip.cookdiary.net & weather.com I hadn’t been to an IKEA in over 30 years. I simply didn’t need to go to one:Continue Reading
Stopping Croton Leaf Loss
The croton reacts badly to changes in its environment, often losing most of its leaves. Photo: Rez, garden.org Question: I receivedContinue Reading
Poinsettia: December Houseplant of the Month
What you first notice about the poinsettia are the beautifully colored leaves. They’re often thought to be the flowers, butContinue Reading
The World’s Easiest Houseplant?
Heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum). Photo: www.crocus.co.uk Which houseplant is the easiest of all to grow? Well, that’s debatable, but forContinue Reading
E-Collar as a Potting Tool
Repotting a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is not an easy undertaking. With its arched stems and umbrella-like, even weeping habit,Continue Reading
Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit
Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulciferum). Photo: Hamale Lyman, Wikimedia Commons I don’t bandy the word “miracle” about unnecessarily, but there isContinue Reading
THANKS PLANTS!
The following is derived from a press release by thejoyofplants.co.uk and designed to promote indoor gardening. The information may be aContinue Reading
Calathea: November 2019 Houseplant of the Month
The genus Calathea is characterized by the fabulous markings on the leaves and the rich choice of leaf shapes, from round andContinue Reading