How To Grow Miniature Rose In Your Window Garden This Winter
Would you like to grow a miniature rose in your window garden this winter? A delightful replica of a regular rose bush with perfectly formed, fragrant flowers? Of course, you would!
Houseplants
Disease and Pest Control on African Violets
African violets are subject to several pests and diseases. However, growing Saintpaulias in sterilized soil and regular cleaning will help you avoid trouble. New plants should always be isolated from
Philodendron For Every Fancy Indoors and Out
Variety is the spice of plant life – particularly house plant life—and philodendron is one fine-foliaged example. Varied leaf design, size, texture, color shadings, plant size, habit, and rate of
Growing Propeller Plant: How To Care For Crassula Falcata
Crassula falcata is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa but can be also found worldwide. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family and is closely related
Growing Elephant Bush: How To Care For Portulacaria Afra
Portulacaria afra is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is also known as the “elephant’s food” or “pork bush.” This is because this plant’s leaves are a food
Growing Houseleek/Hen And Chicks: How To Care For Sempervivum Tectorum
Sempervivum tectorum, also known as houseleeks, is a type of succulent plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. These plants are native to the mountainous regions
Growing Mistletoe Cactus: How To Care For Rhipsalis Baccifera
Rhipsalis baccifera is native to tropical regions of South America and grows in rainforests. They are epiphytic cacti, which means they thrive on other plants or trees instead of directly
Growing Fig Marigold/lce Plant: How To Care For Carpobrotus Chilensis
Carpobrotus chilensis, also known as the Chilean fig or ice plant, is a succulent native to Chile. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in
Growing Teddy Bear Vine: How To Care For Cyanotis Kewensis
Cyanotis kewensis [Sy-an-NOH-tiss][Kew-EN-sis] is a trailing plant most often referred to as Teddy Bear Vine. It is known for its chocolate brown fuzzy leaves (hence its common name, Teddy Bear
Growing Pregnant Onion: How To Care For Ornithogalum Caudatum
Although the Ornithogalum caudatum [or-ni-THOG-al-um] [kaw-DAY-tum] is often called a Pregnant onion plant, it is not an onion. Instead, it’s part of the Liliaceae family. It’s referred to as a