This Mexican plant, Beloperone guttata, is easy to grow in a sunny window or greenhouse. Its common name comes from the long shrimp-like bracts of red-brown, which overlap like shingles. The actual flowers, white spotted with purple, go almost unnoticed—you can barely see them protruding from the ends of the bracts in the picture above. … Read more
Now that you find outdoor gardening cool and uncomfortable, you can doubly appreciate your own backyard greenhouse. It’s a good place to take refuge on windy days, and even rain does not put an end to your gardening pleasure. For A Cool Winter Greenhouse’s Spring Bloom For the cool (45° to 50° degrees Fahrenheit night) … Read more
Now here are two practical methods developed for leaf propagating by home gardeners. Cover a water-filled glass tumbler with wax paper with a rubber band. Pierce the paper in three places. Insert the leaf stems in these holes deeply enough for the stems to reach into the water. Set the glass in a fully light … Read more
If you’re like many people, you may not have a green thumb. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty of plants in your home! One plant that is easy to take care of and has many personalities is the dracaena reflexa. This plant is a tropical favorite and does well in warm climates. … Read more
If you like to have green plants around but don’t have a lot of time to take care of them, then Hypoestes phyllostachya might be a good plant for you. Hypoestes phyllostachya is a perennial plant that is native to Madagascar. It’s a member of the acanthus family and is also known as the painted … Read more
Saintpaulias are responsive plants to grow. Indeed, their popularity is partially due to the ease of extending a collection or increasing the number of plants of some appealing variety. Through the neighborly exchange of leaves or their reciprocal mailing to unmet but not unknown distant “violet friends,” almost every desired combination may be acquired and … Read more
I had always believed that orchids were exceedingly difficult to grow – tender, delicate, and temperamental – and so expensive as to be entirely out of reach of the average person. But I have learned that none of these things are true. Orchids Plants Orchids are within the means of any of us. There are … Read more
Give your African violets that little extra care to keep them at their peak throughout the winter. Plants From Attic To Basement When your care for African violets fills every favorable window in the house, you will start scouting the place for additional quarters for your plants. At this point, you become a “fancier.” One … Read more
If you’re like many people, you may not have heard of dieffenbachia before. But, this popular houseplant is easy to care for and has various benefits. Some of the common household names for the dieffenbachia include: Dumb cane Mother-in-law’s tongue Leopard lily The common name “Dumb Cane” is derived from the fact that if someone … Read more
If you’re like most people, you love plants but find keeping them alive a challenge. Chamaedorea elegans, or the Parlor Palm, is an excellent plant for those who want to enjoy the beauty of plants without the hassle of constant care. Here are three reasons why you might want to get and learn how to … Read more