Why Clean House Plants?
This topic we have addressed before - cleaning indoor plants. This time we will look at it from a little different perspective. Because… other then the fact of appearance, what benefits does a house plant receive from cleaning? First... Read More...
New Year New House Plants
People always seem to start the New Year off with resolutions. Plants are no different here are some varieties you can look for that can provide different looks on some old favorites. Here’s a quick list: Spindle Palm (Hyobphorbe verschaffeltii) An... Read More...
Bamboo Palm Lighting
What is the best lighting conditions for Bamboo palms like Chamaedorea Seifrizii or erumpens? Most Bamboo palms are nurtured and shade-acclimated for interior use and should do well in most locations. Any lighted area (natural or artificial) should be... Read More...
Bamboo Palm - Chamaedorea Seifrizii Commonly Known as the Bamboo or Reed Palm
The spring and summer rains can be a very welcomed event in the south Florida area. It seems off and on all of Florida goes under water restrictions… Besides the rains helping any drought conditions, every year it helps push out new... Read More...
Chamaedorea Metallica - Metal Palm Tree - A Tough Small Palm
Palms are generally thought to be these great towering plants we can tie our hammock to and watch the sunset. There are also many small palms and a few that can fit very nicely indoors along with cleaning the air. We’ve looked at Chamaedorea... Read More...
House plants, Palms and Spider Mites Colonies
Many house plants can be called “home” to a colony of spider mites. Usually spider mites can be found on just the underside or the leaves. However, when populations get very high the colony of mites begins to produce webs which... Read More...
Majesty Palm - Is it a House Plant or Indoor plant?
There are a lot of great indoor houseplants available at your local nursery or garden center. Most of them will do well in your house if you learn a little something about their care, water and light requirements. For example - Bamboo Palm... Read More...
Kentia Palm, Howea Forsteriana Upright Palm with Beautiful, Arching, Dark Green Leaves
Doing a little channel surfing, I ran across one of those old movies. In the background was one of the toughest and most elegant interior plants around - the Kentia palm. The botanical name is Howea Fosteriana, but is known more commonly as... Read More...
The Graceful Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii, common known as Bamboo palm is a tall indoor plant. Native bamboo palm has long and slender branches while commercial ones appear bushy. Its graceful stems are tall and reaches about 10-15 fronds each, with dark green leaves consisting... Read More...
Chamaedorea Hooperiana - The Swoop Bamboo Palm
An easy to grow Chamaedorea also known as bamboo palms. A graceful arch to this palm ’swoops’ away rather than growing straight up from the center. Excellent as a potted plant in well drained soil. Hooperiana is named after southern California... Read More...
