The Christmas Plant that Came In from the Cold
Traditionally potted Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and Christmas kalanchoes, have always been tropical or subtropical plants. InContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
When Mildew Attacks
I have fungus. Well, yes, that’s how intimate we get, I’ll tell you when I’ve got bugs, but also whenContinue Reading
When Water Droplets Form on Leaves
Sometimes you’ll see water droplets form on the edge, tip, or the underside of leaves. This is not dew, whichContinue Reading
How Well Do You Know Your Philodendrons?
By Julie Boudreau Philodendron is the name on everyone’s lips. In recent years, they have gained great popularity among houseplantContinue Reading
Homegrown Tea in Your Teapot?
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is a tree native to subtropical Asia. Tea is grown commercially in many countries, includingContinue Reading
Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Tropical Storms: Should We Simulate Them for Our Plants?
For some time now, I’ve been seeing videos of people making their plants believe for a moment that the climateContinue Reading
When Your Christmas Cactus Blooms Too Early
Your Christmas cactus is already in bloom well before Christmas? That’s normal… because it’s not a Christmas cactus. Let meContinue Reading
Yes, You Can Succeed with Amaryllis
The amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is a popular houseplant, but also a rather unusual one in that it is generally soldContinue Reading
Syngonium: The November 2023 Plant of the Month
When you talk about plants to someone who says they don’t have a green thumb, nine times out of tenContinue Reading
The Mountain Cabbage Tree: A Beautiful 4-Season Plant
At this time of year, many gardeners bring in geraniums, fuchsias, impatiens, begonias, etc., which grew in their flowerbeds andContinue Reading