How To Grow African Violets: A Beginners Guide
African Violet is a magic word in gardening—and rightly so. No other house planeasiest and quickest way to propagate African violetst is so satisfying or rewarding. How do you get
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English Ivy History Changing Faces: One Of Natures Most Creative Plants
Hedera helix, or English ivy, is one of the most creative plants in nature! Ever since it burst into various mutations in the 1920s when the first self-branching forms were
Growing Candelabra Aloe Plant: How To Care For Aloe Arborescens
Aloe arborescens is a type of aloe plant that is native to Africa. Aloe arborescens is a succulent plant that stores water in its leaves with thick, fleshy green leaves
Do You Have A First-Aid Kit For Your House Plants?
Every house-plant lover should have a kit containing the materials necessary for keeping their plants healthy and well-groomed. Three Major Components For A Gardener The three major components of such
Where Did The African Violet Come From? The Discovery
The African violet is, of course, not violet at all, even though it does come from Africa and its more usual deep purple blooms are of violet form and color.
African Violet – The Early Days
To every lover of “green things growing,” the African violet offers a challenge. Saintpaulias will grow well and bloom almost endlessly under the conditions of the average home, but it
How To Handle New Mail Order Shipped African Violets
A package received by mail is always a great source of surprise and excitement, especially when it contains live saintpaulias, better known as African violet plants. Many times I have
Growing Moon Cactus: How To Care For Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is part of the Cactaceae family and is native to South America and originates from Paraguay. It is also known as chin cactus, red cap cactus, and hobby
Growing Ice Plants: How To Care For Drosanthemum Floribundum
Drosanthemum floribundum is a member of the Aizoaceae family and is indigenous to South Africa. The plant is known as the ‘Ice Plant’ or ‘Freckle Face.’ The plant gets its
Growing Candle Plant: How To Care For Senecio Articulatus
Senecio articulatus is a succulent, which means it stores water in its leaves. It is native to Africa and can be found in many different countries on the continent. It