Dracanea: The Plant Tip that took a Whole Year to Write
You’re probably asking "Why" this Plant Tip took a whole year to write? Are you a slow writer or what? Let me explain. I have always been interested in trying different ways of growing plants. It may be a new technique for the... Read More...
Tough Indoor Plants - Aglaonema, Aspidistra, Sanseveria, Kentia, Rhapis
Let’s talk about "Tough Plants". People go on their summer vacations and come back to see that their plants haven’t done so well. Would a different plant make a difference? What if it was what is considered a "tough... Read More...
Great Ways to Start a Plant Headache - Sunburned plants, heat stressed plants, over watering
I always try to keep an eye out for plant related things… even when I’m driving. While I was waiting for my daughter the other day, I noticed an SUV parked next to me with a beautiful orchid sitting in the back seat. Here was the problem…... Read More...
Schefflera ‘Amate’ - The Better Big Umbrella Tree
The “big brother” to the dwarf umbrella is the Schefflera actinophylla but specifically the variety called ‘Amate’. ‘Amate’ is named after California nurseryman Archie Amate. The selected plant was placed... Read More...
Rhapis Excelsa Palm - ‘The Lady Palm’ - Part II
Light As with most indoor plants getting the right amount of light is a key factor in your plants health. Indoors, Rhapis grow best in bright, indirect light near a window or skylight but is very adaptable to low light areas. We seem to see... Read More...
Get Rid of Plant Bugs Be a Perfectionist When Spraying!
Before applying any spray to a houseplant pests or a plant outdoors it is important to know what pests you’re trying to control. I always try to go the natural route of plant bug and pest control when possible. However, the final step... Read More...
Phalaenopsis Watering - How to Water The Moth Orchid
Orchids basically grow on trees. They attach to tree trunks and branches with their roots exposed to the air the absorb nutrients by clinging onto bark and pulling from the air, rain and whatever drips down the tree. This is why many orchids... Read More...
Phalaenopsis - Right light for your Moth Orchid
Orchids can be classified into 3 groups depending on their requirement of light. The high (3,000 foot candles, medium (2,000 foot candles) and low (1,000-1,500 foot candles). Generally most orchids require plenty of light, preferably 6 hours... Read More...
Phalaenopsis - Moth Orchid Care
The season is changing, the nights are cooling down, and that means Orchids will soon be in the stores. So it’s time to look at some Phalenopsis care. Many specialty growers have added phalaenopsis orchids to their product line. Currently,... Read More...
Pesticides for Garden Use Pest Control Tips for Homeowners
Pesticide safety is not an exclusive for the nurseryman or farmer. Homeowners who apply pesticides to the garden and landscape need to carry the same concerns for protection. The growing season brings not only warmer weather along with new... Read More...
