Don’t Buy Conifers That Go “Scrunch!”
I’ve just come back from my local supermarket where I sneakily got out my mobile phone to capture an imageContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
No Need to Let Chlorine Evaporate
One popular myth about houseplants is that you have let tap water rest for 24 hours before use to prevent damagesContinue Reading
For a Green Thumb, Match Saucer Size to Pot Size
Did you know that the size of the saucer a flower pot sits in is important in the survival of the houseplantContinue Reading
Trash-Basket Plants: Prettier Than They Sound!
I’ve long been fascinated by bird’s-nest ferns (Asplenium nidus and similar species, such as A. antiquum and A. australasicum). TheyContinue Reading
Houseplant Appreciation Day
They say you learn something new every day and I’ve just learned that the 10th of January is Houseplant AppreciationContinue Reading
When Dead Leaves Just Won’t Let Go!
Most leaves simply turn yellow and drop off when their life’s work is done. Or at least they come readilyContinue Reading
How to Water Houseplants the Laidback Way
I don’t water my houseplants with a watering can. That would take too much time! You see, I have aboutContinue Reading
Green Gift for New Year’s
There are no traditional plants for New Year’s like there are for Christmas, but it’s always interesting to offer a plant,Continue Reading
50 Houseplants That Don’t Mind Dry Air
Dry air is a major problem for houseplants in the winter… and indeed, any indoor plant (seedlings, cuttings, etc.). WhenContinue Reading
Jerusalem Cherry or Winter Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum, syn. S. capsicastrum) No, it’s not a cherry (Prunus), but a member of the Solanaceae (tomato) family. This beautiful plant fromContinue Reading