Bulk Up Baby Hostas… With Sun!
You’ve probably always heard that hostas are shade-loving plants, so the following tip is going to sound like heresy, butContinue Reading
Category: Light Needs of Plants
Three Years in the Dark and Still Alive!
Almost four years ago, a crested euphorbia (Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’) I was growing toppled over, too top heavy for its smallContinue 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
Pale Growth on an Overwintering Annual
Cuphea suffering from etiolation. Photo: Rachel Bernier Question: I’m overwintering a cuphea Vermillionaire on my windowsill after a friend tried thisContinue Reading
Take Your Houseplants for a Spin
Houseplants tend to lean towards the light. Ill.: weibo.com & laidbackgardener.blog To maintain good symmetry, a plant needs to receiveContinue Reading
Houseplants That Thrive on Neglect
The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’) is one tough plant! Photo: www.quora.com Question: My 82-year-old mother forgets to take care of herContinue Reading
Light your Plants Cool and Warm
Combine Cool White and Warm White tubes in the same lamp for good results with most houseplants. Source: edisontechcenter.org ItContinue Reading
A Note From Your Poinsettia
Source: terryweaver.com, www.uihere.com & www.wallquotes.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Hello! I’m your poinsettia. I’ve been decorating your living room for a fewContinue Reading
When a Red Euphorbia Turns Green
The red African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’) is often burgundy red when you purchase it, then turns green underContinue Reading
In Winter, Move Houseplants Closer to a Window
Light is low in the winter, so move your plants closer to the window. Source: Alina Vilchenko, www.pexels.com In fallContinue Reading