Crown of Thorns: The Subversive Easter Plant
You’re just not into Easter? The idea of filling your home with perfumed flowers to celebrate a Christian version ofContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
Houseplants: Should You Water From Above or Below?
That’s a question that has confused generations of owners of houseplants. Should you water from the top, that is, byContinue Reading
Replanting a Kokedama
Question: I was gifted a very pretty kokedama with ivy, but it died. Is there a way I can replant withoutContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for April 2019: the Begonia
The Story of the Begonia Flowering begonias have full, plump flowers in cheerful colors such as red, pink, orange, whiteContinue Reading
Why Do My Indoor Azaleas Keep Dying?
Question: Over the last few years, I’ve bought 3 different indoor azaleas and they all died within a month of purchase.Continue Reading
When an Orchid Produces a Baby
Question: I have an orchid that produced a keiki on its flower stalk after it bloomed last year. It currently hasContinue Reading
Top Dressing Houseplants
After spending several months in the winter doldrums, by early March (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), your houseplants areContinue Reading
The Right Pot for Your Plant … and Your Decor
Most of the time, gardeners just use any old pot or cachepot for their houseplants without thinking too much aboutContinue Reading
Houseplant of the Month for March 2019: The Lily
Lilies (Lilium) can make wonderful if temporary houseplants, adding beautiful color and often exquisite perfume to the décor. Forced liliesContinue Reading
Morning Sun: Ideal for Houseplants
In many ways, a window facing east is the perfect orientation for houseplants. Since the morning sun is cool, aContinue Reading