Try Haworthias for a new take on houseplants. Succulent Haworthia plants are native to South and Southwest Africa. Along with Aloes, the Haworthia genus is a member of the Asphodeloideae family. They adapt well to window sills, artificial lighting, and greenhouse culture. These are the least demanding and give the most of all the indoor … Read more
Please explain why plants need lower temperatures during the night? As plants manufacture and store up food during the day, cooler night temperatures are needed in order to slow this chemical action. Too high reading during the night cause plants to grow spindly, frail, and yellowish. That is the reason why some have such poor … Read more
While gardeners have always been rather partial to flower plants, there is certainly a quiet charm about plants whose foliage is their chief attraction. One foliage plant that I particularly enjoy for its bold shape and veining pattern is Nephthytis triphylla or Syngonium podophyllum. Small plants grow relatively slowly. But when they do start to … Read more
Tradescantia Nanouk (Trad-es-KAN-tee-uh, NAN- ou-k) is a trailing plant and belongs to the tradescantia family. Tradescantia also has prominent flowering members, such as: The handsome plant is a spiderwort species and is native to the United States, Mexico, South America, and Central America. Also known as tradescantia zebrina, the houseplant has a few common names, which … Read more
Calla lilies are elegant, classic flowers and among the most versatile plants, you can grow. These low-maintenance plants thrive in the garden or in containers, can even grow in ponds and water features, and make stunning, long-lasting cut flowers. While they are most commonly associated with their classic white flowers, they are also available in … Read more
Summary: Forcing bulbs to add a splash of spring color indoors during winter needs to be “planned.” This article will help you get started in the world of forcing color with bulbs. Forcing bulbs needs to be a “planned event.” Late summer is the time of blue skies, russets, golds, and reds, dreamy, hazy, lazy air, … Read more
The Jade plant or Crassula ovata is an evergreen houseplant native to Mozambique and South Africa. The plant is also known by a few interesting names – lucky plant, money plant, and money tree. The money tree is also used when talking about Pachira aquatica or the Malabar chestnut. As part of the Crassula genus, … Read more
The Spider plant comes from South Africa. It was introduced in England around the 19th century as a houseplant, although these days it’s widely grown in Western Australia. The botanical name, Chlorophytum comosum, doesn’t have any special meaning as it simply translates to ‘green plant’ which hints at the green leaves of the plant. Other … Read more
Peperomia is a genus of the Piperaceae family. There are well over 1,000 species of Peperomia, the vast majority of which are native to Central and South America. There are also a select number of species that are native to Africa, as well as other species found in various subtropical regions around the world. The … Read more
Snake plants are long-lived, easy to grow, striking in appearance, and great for your indoor air quality. They are a great choice for people who struggle to care for house plants, those who want better air indoors, and those who enjoy using plants to accentuate the architecture and style of their home. There’s simply nothing … Read more