Lime Trees in Northern Gardens
A memory from a trip to central Mexico. In a small local restaurant, the owner, short of limes, goes toContinue Reading
Category: Tropical Plants
20 Philodendrons to Grow Indoors
Since their arrival in our homes in the second half of the 19th century, philodendrons have become very popular withContinue Reading
Hanging On, Part 2: Epiphytes
Here we are again with part two on plants that climb. If you didn’t see part 1 on climbers, it’sContinue Reading
Bougainvillea: Questions and Answers
Despite its tropical appearance and although it requires a little special care, bougainvillea is not as difficult to grow asContinue Reading
Plants in the South: Nothing to Envy!
First of all, to my loyal readers: wow! Last week’s article, Gardening, It’s a Sport! really got to you… IContinue 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
Giant Begonia Discovered in Tibet
By Larry Hodgson Begonias are popular garden and house plants. With more than 2,000 species found in tropical to subtropicalContinue Reading
Penis Plant Blooms in Holland
By Larry Hodgson Yes, a very rare penis plant has just finished blooming at the Botanical Garden in Leiden (HortusContinue Reading
Brugmansias Don’t Like the Cold
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a young brugmansia that will be spending its first winter with me. It’s planted inContinue Reading