When Pothos Leaves Do the Splits
Split leaves on my pothos. Photo: laidbackgardener.blog Should I be taking my pothos out to a bar to celebrate? BecauseContinue Reading
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Bag Delicate Houseplants for the Winter
Ill.: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les 1500 Trucs du jardinier paresseux Most houseplants adapt fairly well to indoor conditions,Continue 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
Garden Myth: Feed the Venus Flytrap Hamburger
Never feed a Venus flytrap hamburger. Ill.: laidbackgardener.blog & pinterest.com The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant equippedContinue 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
Kentia Palm
Indoor Plant of the Month for January The Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) creates a tropical atmosphere in your home. This low-maintenanceContinue Reading
A Plant Saucer Guaranteed to Leak
Terra cotta pot with assorted (leaky) saucer. Photo: amazon.com Visit almost any garden center and you’ll see attractive terra cottaContinue Reading
Aphids on Orchids
Many aphids live on a a wide range of host plants, including orchids. Photo: Ron Parsons, youplants.com Question: I recently discoveredContinue Reading
Ask Questions Before You Buy a Plant
Ill.: clipart-library.com You’re not interested in constantly fighting against diseases, pests and weeds? Before buying a new plant, therefore, grillContinue Reading