Houseplants

It happens to so many of us each year. You buy a cheery poinsettia in the hopes that it will be a lovely (and easy) addition to your holiday décor. …

There’s nothing worse than putting in the time and effort to get your Christmas cactus to bloom only to find all of its tiny buds on the floor one day. …

Christmas is almost here and you still don’t know what to put in your favorite green thumb’s stocking! No worries, we’ve got seven brilliant stocking stuffers for the crazy plant …

Whether you are new to African violets or don’t have a room in your house without one (hi friend!), you need to read this article if you want healthy, blooming …

African violets are making a comeback. Whether you’ve been growing them for ages or you’re just getting interested in these nostalgic plants, there are some important things you need to …

Compared to most houseplants, Christmas cacti are a little different when it comes to feeding them. Because of how they grow and when they bloom, they need different types of …

Schlumbergera – no, it’s not the name of a new Belgian craft beer brewery; rather, it’s the genus of cactus we’re going to talk about. Most of us know it …

It’s time! Whether you’re ready for it or not, it’s time to start getting ready for Christmas. Well, it’s time to start getting your Christmas cactus ready anyway. October is …

If you’ve ever stared at one of your houseplants, silently wishing it would just get on with it already, and grow large and bushy, you’re not alone. You’re also in …

So many Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) owners are frustrated during the holidays when there isn’t a bloom in sight on their plants. What they don’t know is that they should have …

Moving your orchids outside for the summer is the easiest way to encourage new flower spikes, leaf and root development. If you’re struggling to get your orchid to bloom again, …

For far too many of us, the only time we’ve ever seen our orchid in bloom was when it first came home with us. We bought an orchid, or one …

The current houseplant boom has everyone buying plants. As the houseplant industry has grown, the decorative planters available have boomed right along with the plants. For every houseplant bought, you …

With just five inexpensive ingredients, you can mix up the perfect potting mix for nearly any plant. Whether it’s houseplants, succulents, aroids, starting seeds for your vegetable garden, you name …

If you grow houseplants, especially these days, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the gadgets, potions and gizmos that you’re told you need. I’ve been keeping houseplants for three …

“Drain any standing water from saucer after watering.” How many times have you, as a houseplant owner, read these instructions for watering a plant? Yup, we get it; plants don’t …

I have a hidden greenhouse in my kitchen. Yup. I grow herbs and lettuce and houseplants and all kinds of things in my kitchen all year long. But you can’t …

Didn’t your mother tell you to mind your Ps and Qs? Well, we’re going to mind the Christmas Cactus Ps. (I don’t know that there are any Qs.) As the …

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is a popular old-fashioned houseplant. But despite their popularity, they still retain a bit of mystery. When do you repot them? How do you get the …

Yes, you should dust your houseplants. No, none of us wants to do it. We’ve got better things to do with our time, and this chore always takes forever. Until …

If you happened to be walking behind me last week at the garden center, I’m sure you would have clearly heard me mumbling:  I hope nobody buys this! Yeah, this …

I’ve always thought that people who love plants generally tend to be generous. In my neighborhood alone, there are three little free plant libraries in which you’ll find everything plant-related …

When it comes to living Christmas decorations, it’s hard to top the Christmas cactus. This perennial favorite is known and loved for its tropical blooms that show up around the …

I think you could call it a tradition by now for me to introduce our readers to weird plants in the winter months. Once the gardening season is truly at …