Adromischus Cristatus (ad-ro-MIS-kus kris-TAY-tus), or “Crinkle Leaf Plant,” is a small, gray, or green succulent found in the eastern part of South Africa. The Adromischus genus consists of 28 succulents
Too often, the spinose members of the cactus family have been used to symbolize the desert of the southwest. Consequently, few people know that not all cacti have spines or
You would hardly consider a 40’-foot tree fern possible for your living room. But you’ll find the “hapu” or Fernwood containers made from its fibrous trunk most attractive for growing
Fill your greenhouse with chrysanthemums if you want a colorful show this fall and winter with plenty of blooms to cut. They are about the easiest and most satisfactory flowers
Like most of us, houseplants enjoy a rest and a change of scene once in a while. That is, most of them do. A few are just plain stay-at-homes and
Every year, a debate breaks out on the topic of moving house plants outside for the summer. Below several homeowners share their experiences of “How I Summer My House Plants”
House plants and those grown in a greenhouse will benefit from a location outdoors during the summer months and can make an attractive addition to the outdoor living area. As
A good assortment of tools arranged for convenient use can be recommended to every greenhouse gardener. Those tools actually needed are inexpensive, and many of the most useful are homemade.
From rockets that zoom thousands of miles an hour to African violets that grow a few inches a month is quite a jump, but taken in stride by the technical
It’s potting time in the greenhouse. Large plants, particularly those which have flowered and will be grown on for several years, need either top dressing with fresh soil or shifting