Transplanting Small African Violet Plants
When my little plants became over ¼” inch high, I prepared to pot them. I scrubbed two-inch pots clean and filled them with vermiculite. I often use sharp sand for
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Growing Poinsettia Plants: How To Care For Euphorbia Pulcherrima
Euphorbia pulcherrima (yoo-FOR-bee-ah pul-cher-REE-mah), most commonly known as poinsettia, remains one of the most well-known Christmas ornamentals and holiday plants. It’s a semi-evergreen shrub that belongs to the genus Euphorbia
How To Grow African Violets As A Hobby
The value of indoor gardening as a health-preserving and rest-promoting hobby is inestimable. It can supply necessary relaxation and ease mental tension in these trying times. If you’re not already
Growing African Violets My Way No Secrets
I am often asked to offer my secrets for success in growing African Violets. I have no secret formulas since the African violet is one of the easiest of all
What Is The Rosary Vine Plant (Ceropegia Woodii)?
None of the many vines and materials I have used to hang baskets in the window have given me more pleasure than Ceropegia woodi. Also called rosary vine, because it
Growing Ox Tongue Plants: How To Care For Gasteria
What is Gasteria? We’re glad you asked. Gasteria is a genus of succulent plants native to South Africa. The name comes from the Greek word for stomach, gaster, referring to
Growing Tiger Jaw: How To Care For Faucaria Tigrina
Faucaria tigrina, also known as the tiger’s jaws or the tiger tooth aloe, is a plant from the Aizoaceae family and is native to South Africa. This plant is a
How To Take Care Of Orchids In Your Bathroom
Each winter I grow tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, amaryllis, and African violets in my window. But most spectacular of all my indoor plants are the cattleya orchids—the popular florist’s corsage
What To Do In The September Home Greenhouse?
Even good housekeepers may have avoided heavy chores in the hot summer weather, but this month should see everything in apple-pie order—benches overhauled and coated with lime-sulfur wash as a
Do Home Greenhouses Fulfill Dreams, Ambitions and Pleasure?
A little greenhouse can be the means for a lot of gardening. Many gardeners have dreams and ambitions which far exceed their gardening space—the solution is to extend gardening in