Crossandra – No Unusual Culture
This evergreen plant with glossy gardenia-like foliage is becoming increasingly popular wherever it is offered to house plant growers. It does not require any unusual culture or care that is
Houseplants
Peperomias
From tropical America and other parts of the world, peperomias have become nearly indispensable foliage plants, able to adapt themselves to semi-sunny or shady locations in any home. Except for
For ‘roomscaping,’ Try The Modern Lines Of The Many Philodendrons
Despite the great popularity enjoyed by philodendrons, only a limited variety reach our living rooms. This is more regrettable because there are many to choose from. Philodendrons have been known
What Is A House Plant
Lately, the question I hear most often is “What is a houseplant?” And that’s a good question when you come right down to it, but not an easy one to
Hybrid Slipper Gloxinias
I DO NOT know whether the first slipper-type gloxinia I acquired in 1941 is one of the original species, Sinningia speciosa, or one of the early hybrids from which the
Hedge Plant To House Plant
Reverse the old saying, “You can’t see the forest for the trees,” and you’ll have one that applies to hedges: “You can’t see the plants for the hedge.” How often
Rex Begonias Showy Fancy Foliage
Rex begonias can be grown in the Mid-America window garden in warm, humid conditions in filtered sunlight. They make the most brilliant and regal of foliage plants and should be
For Your Home Greenhouse Flowers To Cheer You This Winter
Suppose you have a new greenhouse and are wondering what to do to kill it with color. You have already looked through some catalogs, only to learn that many of
Are You Aware Of The Advantages Of Liquid Fertilizers?
Not only is there a scientific revolution underway in penetrating outer space, but there is a continuing scientific evolution in our gardens, illustrated by how we now feed plants with
Mix Up A Batch Of Potting Soil
House plants are easy to grow when planted in the right soil. This is simpler than most people think. The vast number of various formulas for soil mixtures makes it