Tropical trees make exotic additions to indoor gardens. With so many types on the market, every indoor gardener can find one or more which will thrive under the growing conditions he gives other potted plants. Wide Selection Of Tropical Trees Trek to the greenhouse or page through a specialist’s catalog to select the tree you … Read more
The fundamental fascination of owning a greenhouse is the knowledge that now you can grow rare, odd, and unusual plants. It is impossible to grow and flower many of these specimens in the garden or house, but in your home greenhouse, they will flourish. Also, seeking them out from far-off nurseries and growers can be … Read more
If you are a new greenhouse owner and are a little frightened at the prospect of what to grow, perish such fears. You bought a greenhouse to have fresh flowers throughout the winter; you dreamed of the fun and relaxation of gardening in the health-giving sunshine, which is precisely what your new greenhouse will bring. … Read more
The primary purpose of growing house plants, like Christmas cactus in most cases, is successful flower production. Surely, many times, when a prized plant bursts into beautiful bloom, the rest of the household is subjected to a flurry of excitement by a “green thumb” window gardener who seems to think the event is no less … Read more
Over the years I have met many houseplant owners and everyone has a favorite houseplant. Below you will find some of them along with comments on why these plants are their favorite. Swiss Cheese Plant For dramatic effect and simplicity of care, or as a source of continuous pleasure, few house plants can compare with … Read more
If you have never grown African violets from seed, you have missed one of the fascinating phases of their culture. There is a new adventure in store if you want to try it. Seed may be had from several commercial sources. However, growing African Violets to maturity requires about the same time as developing a … Read more
Whether to grow trailing gesneriads in pots, hanging baskets, or other African violet relatives, the choice may depend on the availability of suitable containers. Ordinary clay pots can be used, but so-called “orchid pots,” with extra holes for drainage, are probably a better choice. In either case, a generous layer of “crocks” should be placed … Read more
You could be the hybridizer who creates a series of miniature, everblooming gloxinias in various flower colors and leaf types. Or crosses the jacobinias in cultivation to produce plants better suited to the window sill and home greenhouse. Or the person who works diligently with those miniature amaryllids, the cyrtanthus, to obtain larger flowers in … Read more
Textures! From the smoothness of sleekest satin to soft, furry down, they are found in the leaves of houseplants. How stimulating they are to the flower arranger searching out materials that will enhance, either by affinity or contrast, the decoration in mind, for that time or season when flowers are few and expensive. Along with … Read more
Few can equal a gloxinia in full bloom for a spectacular house plant. Once you have experienced the thrill of producing a blooming plant from a tuber, you won’t be satisfied with one tuber. You will want to explore the gloxinia catalogs and add some of the enticing colors and patterns to your collection. When … Read more