In December 1945, I wrote an article for Plants and Gardens, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden serial, entitled “Poinsettia: Mystery Flower.” Now, seven years later, I am glad to have the opportunity to correct any false impressions I may have given in that article and add further information. First, before going into the nature of the … Read more
Bromeliads are as ultramodern in appearance as the United Nations buildings in New York, but they have been popular houseplants for a hundred years in Europe. The bromeliads are air plants, with such fascinating names as Aechmea, Vriesia, Billbergia, Tillandsia, Neoregelia, Cryptanthus and Guzmania. Their forms and flowers are as spectacular as their names. The … Read more
What are the most popular or best variegated houseplants. To accomplish this, we checked the experiences of others in the growing community, visited nurseries and botanical gardens, and consulted catalogs and books on house plants. Our first problem was to select the useful houseplants and those best suited to greenhouse conditions. Considerable differences of opinion … Read more
To have happy house plants, it is necessary to know when and how to feed them. Even when a plant is growing in its proper compost, thought must also be given to the best fertilizer for extra feeding when nourishment in the pot is used up. This, however, will not be for several weeks after … Read more
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