Ceropegia Sandersonii Care: How To Grow The Parachute Plant
Ceropegia sandersonii (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh san-der-SON-ee-eye) is an attractive member of the Apocynaceae family hailing from parts of South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique. It has a wide range of common names, including:…
What Is Bacillus Thuringiensis, How Do You Use It In The Garden?
Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) is very safe and very effective, like the all-natural insecticide neem oil that helps control your caterpillar problem without harming your friendly fauna. In this article, we will…
Gymnocalycium Baldianum Care: Growing Dwarf Chin Cactus
There are a lot of wonderful plants in the Cactaceae family, and Gymnocalycium baldianum (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um bald-ee-AH-num) is one of the smaller varieties to grace our homes. This perennial native of…
Why Every Indoor Gardener Needs Diatomaceous Earth
Indoor gardening allows you to exercise your green thumb all year long, whatever the weather. Gardening inside poses unique hurdles, however. You have less natural sunlight to work with and…
Growing Aloe Deltoideodonta: Caring For Aloe Rosii
Aloe deltoideodonta (AL-oh del-toy-dee-oh-DON-tuh), named for the triangular teeth along its leaves. Deltoideodonta hails from south-central Madagascar. It is a perfect addition for aloe fans who want something on the…
Growing Aeonium Cyclops: Caring For The Cyclops Giant Red Aeonium
Aeonium ‘Cyclops’ (ee-OH-nee-um SY-klops) isn’t one of the 35 Aeonium species native to the Canary Islands and Africa, but is instead a hybrid of Aeonium undulatum and Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’….
8 Full Sun Ferns For The Landscape
When we think of ferns we generally think of shady place plants, but you’ll be surprised to know that there are actually quite a few ferns that can do very…
Is The Bromeliad Plant Poisonous?
The Bromeliaceae family is a diverse group of 75 genera and approximately 3,590 species. The most famous members of the family include pineapple, air plants, and Spanish moss. Many bromeliad…
Pothos Varieties: 10 Popular Types of Pothos For Your Home
Epipremnum aureum (ep-ih-PREM-num AW-re-um) is also known by the common name as Pothos. The Pothos plant, whose botanical name means “Golden Flower on the Tree Stump” is a hardy, popular houseplant…
How To Get Rid Of Mealybugs On Fiddle Leaf Figs
Named for their large, violin-shaped leaves, the fiddle leaf fig is a popular member of the Moraceae family and is related to the rubber tree plant. The plant is known…