Christmas Roses in Bloom Soon?
Yes, hellebores (Helleborus spp. and especially the very early H. niger) are often called Christmas roses. That’s because, in mildContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
The Best Ways to Increase Humidity for Your Houseplants
Now that you’ve understood the importance of atmospheric humidity and what’s at stake for plants, humans and our homes, byContinue Reading
How to Save the Life of Your Gift Plant
The holiday season is by far the most important time of year for the sale of flowering potted plants: poinsettias,Continue Reading
Croton: With Leaves Like These, There’s No Need for Flowers
It’s not always easy to keep flowering plants in the normal conditions of our homes: it’s too hot, too dark,Continue Reading
Humidity: Plants, Health and Our Homes
There are a few suggestions that come up year after year for taking good care of our houseplants during theContinue Reading
The Golden Rule of Watering
So many gardeners complain they have a hard time correctly watering their houseplants. Yet it is so easy! Just remember theContinue Reading
Springtails: Small but Useful
By Julie Boudreau Not all small insects that live on our houseplants are harmful. There is one in particular thatContinue Reading
Your Poinsettia is Sick… But That’s a Good Thing!
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) has not always been the compact plant we know today. It is actually a large shrubContinue Reading
Light, Winter and Our Houseplants
Perhaps you gave your houseplants a vacation this summer by taking them outside, where they basked in the sunshine, brownedContinue Reading
Do you Practice Overwatering?
“I really don’t have a green thumb!” is a phrase we often hear from those who have given up onContinue Reading