Growing Episcias from Seed
Episcia are tender tropical plants with beautiful foliage and tubular flowers, natives of the American tropics. They are trailers and make beautiful basket plants for the home or greenhouse. Flowers
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African Violets A Window Garden 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 Dwarf Umbrella Tree: How To Care For Schefflera Arboricola
Schefflera arboricola, also known as the Dwarf Schefflera or Hawaiian Elfin-tree, is a small evergreen tree native to Taiwan. It is widely cultivated as a houseplant in temperate regions due
Growing African Violets Plants: How To Care For Saintpaulia
Are you ready to add lush greenery and vibrant colors to your home? The popular African violet is an excellent choice. These fuzzy-leaved, delicate, low-growing plants are known for their
Growing Panda Plant: How To Care For Kalanchoe Tomentosa
Kalanchoe tomentosa may have a unique name, but you’ve likely seen it in all of your local garden stores. It’s more commonly known as a Chocolate Soldier plant because its
Growing Living Stones: How To Care For Lithops
Lithops is a genus of succulent plants that are part of the Aizoaceae family. Lithops are native to South Africa. The words “lithos” and “ops” mean stone faces in Greek,
Growing Madagascar Palm/Ghost Men: How To Care For Pachypodium Lamerei
Pachypodium lamerei, or the Madagascar palm, is a flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in the southwestern and southern parts of the
Growing Living Rock: How To Care For Pleiospilos Nelii
You’ve probably seen succulents like Aloe vera, cacti, and echeveria, but have you heard of Pleiospilos nelii? Pleiospilos nelii, commonly known as split-rock or living stone, is a succulent plant
Growing Haworthia Succulents: How To Care For Haworthia
Haworthia is a perennial succulent native to South Africa and part of the Asphodelaceae family. It is similar to the Aloe plant for maintenance and was previously in the Lily
Growing Rubber Tree: How To Care For Ficus Elastica
Ficus elastica, also known as the rubber tree, is a popular houseplant that is easy to care for. Ficus is a member of the mulberry family and originates from South