Packed in the Victorian days in England, plants from the American tropics enjoyed extensive popularity. Some were used indoors as houseplants, but most of them were grown in conservatories or the warmest sections of the greenhouse ranges called “stove” houses. Popularity of American Tropic Plants Plant explorers from the horticultural houses of Europe made long … Read more
Plants with unusual leaves have always held a strange fascination for me and I find they are also greatly admired by others. In the window garden, where plants are seen at close range, leaves that are different have great appeal. For several years, the dieffenbachia, in all its varieties, has been found not only in … Read more
If you’re like many people, you may not have heard of dieffenbachia before. But, this popular houseplant is easy to care for and has various benefits. Some of the common household names for the dieffenbachia include: Dumb cane Mother-in-law’s tongue Leopard lily The common name “Dumb Cane” is derived from the fact that if someone … Read more