Peacock Plants - The Calathea
One of the things that I enjoy about many of the plants from the tropics are not the flowers, although they are an added feature, it’s the foliage. That was one of the things that got me hooked on plants, was the amazing array of textures,... Read More...
African Violet Houseplant Be Different
For those who may yearn to grow house plants a bit different from those of their friends and neighbors, African-violets provide a splendid opportunity as there are countless varieties from which to choose. New and enticing ones appear in specialists... Read More...
Lucky Dracaena or Bamboo
The “Lucky Bamboo” really isn’t a bamboo even though it may resemble one - its actually Dracaena sanderiana. Whatever you want to call this “lucky plant” it has opened up a whole new way for people afraid of or carry the... Read More...
Norfolk Island Pine
Let’s look at 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 a member of a small family called Araucariaceae.... Read More...
Houseplant Checklist for January
With winter in full motion here is a checklist for your house plants! Watch for insects on your house plants. Buy a bottle of a natural house plant insecticde (neem oil) and keep it handy to “handle” any house plant bugs. Go easy with the... Read More...
Houseplants, Micro Climates and Plant Selection
Everyone has “microclimates” in their home. Do you know the microclmates in your rooms? Over times we’ve looked at microclimate elements: Analyzing Your Homes Environment Lighting in a Room Room Temperature Humidity Now it’s... Read More...
Cleaning Indoor Plants
Many of the plants used indoors come from Florida, California and Texas. Some are grown in greenhouses, but most are produced under screened enclosures called shade houses. Generally, water is pumped from wells and plants are watered overhead... Read More...
Repotting House Plants - Why?
People seem to love the the idea of potting or stepping up their plants. Some people are even downsize their plants. I guess it is just the idea of repotting that makes people think things are going to grow like crazy. Everyone fights bug problems... Read More...
Drowning Plants - Diseases Start When Soils Don’t Dry Out
Living in south Florida holds some advantages… and not just South Beach. It’s usually warm, sunny with lots of beautiful foliage plants to name a few. Although great weather does carry some climatic drawbacks. There is an old saying in south... Read More...
Tips on Moving House Plants
Question: I am moving in about 2 weeks to Wisconsin from Michigan. It’s about a 2 hour drive. How can I best protect my plants during this move? The last time I moved, it was about 2 miles, but during the winter and my plants were traumatized.... Read More...
