Norfolk Island Pine – Seasonal Indoor Plant?
Let’s look at a seasonal indoor plant. If you guessed the poinsettia you guessed wrong. It’s the Araucaria, also known as the Norfolk Island pine. But the Araucaria is not a pine at all, but... Read More...
Cold Hardy Tropical Plants – Effects of Cold Temperatures on Plant Growth
Question: When winter rolls around this question starts coming in. “It got cold last night and I forgot my usually hardy tropical plant – Ficus or Dracaena which sat outside in the cold... Read More...
Indoor House Plants and Cooler Winter Temperatures
When outdoor temperatures begin to drop across the nation you need to be aware of some “potential” problems which could sneak up on certain indoor plant varieties. Aglaonemas, commonly... Read More...
2 Reasons SIP’s Make Plant Care and Decorating Easier
Yesterday, I shared with you SIP’s – Sub-Irrigation Planters – along with how to make them. Today, I want to tell you why I like SIP’s. Not only do they eliminate over watering... Read More...
Eliminate Over-Watering of Your Houseplants
Have you ever watched on TV those fashion shows where they take some $3500 outfit and they “remake the look” for under $100. Today, we are going to do that with a planter. Check out this “grow... Read More...
Bromeliads – Removing the Flower After The Bloom Fades
Question: My Guzmania bromeliad is done blooming. How should I care for it? Patricia, Georgia Answer: Patricia, a few months have probably past since you got your Guzmania bromeliad. The “flower”... Read More...
Amaryllis Indoor Winter Beauty – Queen of the Window Garden
Amaryllis, has been called queen of the window garden – brilliant colors, beautiful simple pastels, striped and bordered blossoms holding geometric fascination, capped off with pure white blossoms... Read More...
Phalaenopsis Orchids – Care for your Moth Orchid
My plant growing “career” started in a small orchid nursery. I learned quickly what a display the Phalaenopsis “Moth Orchid” can put on. Today, the biggest bang for the... Read More...
Move Indoor Plants With Caution – Beware of Winter Plant Light
When winter arrives on our doorstep, the light in our home will be changing. Translation – the light available for your plants will be changing. Use “Caution” when moving your indoor... Read More...
How The TV Show “House” Can Help Your Plant Care
Daily I receive questions like: “WHAT is wrong with my plant? I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.” The “everything” part is what scares me. I’m never sure... Read More...
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