5 Proven Reasons Plants In Your Bedroom Can Help You Sleep Better
Indoor plants make our lives better in various ways. One does not have to be a psychologist to understand the mental boost and stress relief that these beauties can provide,
Indoor plants make our lives better in various ways. One does not have to be a psychologist to understand the mental boost and stress relief that these beauties can provide,
Homalomena plants are interesting tropical foliage plants that come in various leaf shapes, colors, and patterns. One of the cultivars of homalomena is Homalomena ‘Selby,’ that is top on the
Indoor plant acclimation is more popular with homeowners when a new houseplant is brought home. Another time is when summer ends and indoor houseplant lovers who carried their plants outdoors
Summary: “African Violets My Way” comes from the personal growing experiences of Evelyn Pelt… a long time grower of the wonderful house plants. This is one way I have gained
The family of Araceae provide for us many of the indoor plants enjoyed today. It is a large and diverse family of plants. Among these indoor air cleaning favorites are:
Question: When winter rolls around this question starts coming in. “It got cold last night and I forgot my usually hardy tropical plant – Ficus or Dracaena – sat outside
How many times have you admired a beautiful spike of gladiolus, or an eye popping arrangement of glads, and wished you too could grow similar flowers? Gladiolus is a genus
Anthurium Pizzazz is another beautiful hybrid from a successful breeding program. Pizzazz is easier and a more fast-growing Anthurium compared to its kins and relative plants. Once advantage that it
Question: What is the best potting soil to use with everything from African Violets to succulents and cactus, indoor houseplants to outdoor containers what’s best? What can affect growth, the
Question: I was given a Bromeliad Rana (under genus Guzmania) as a gift about a year ago, how can I get the Bromeliad to bloom again? It’s been in the
Have you ever woke up in the morning to see your plants – crying teardrops (guttation) – or dripping water from the ends of their leaves? Rest assured this is
Starting in mid-August every year, e-mail begins hitting my mailbox concerning bringing plants indoors for winter. Some of you may not be concerned because your plants are indoors all year
Nephrolepis obliterata also known as the Australian sword fern or Kimberly queen fern is one of the easier ferns to grow. Originating from Australia, this is considered to be one
The idea of indoor citrus trees and growing them, it’s not something many of us think of. We never think of citrus like and orange tree, Meyer lemon tree or
Pineapples cannot only be found in the store, they can also be found in your garden… if you grow them. These sweet tasting plants from the bromeliad family can be
December 12th is National Poinsettia Day! This day marks the death of Joel Robert Poinsett. In 1825, he introduced the Poinsettia to the United States. One of the best ways
One of the most common questions was receive about Bromeliads is… will my bromeliad rebloom? Let’s Deal with the Old Flower First A few months have past since you got
Question: I am moving in about 2 weeks to Wisconsin from Michigan. It’s about a 2 hour drive. How can I best protect my plants during this move? The last
Many times we take for granted that the air temperature is the same throughout our indoor space. One look at the thermostat and our assumptions are confirmed… Indoor temperatures are
Diagnosing houseplant problems can be a tricky process. Many of the most common plant problems result in the same symptoms. This post lists a helpful tips you can use to
Looking at some houseplant tags recently I must admit they were somewhat confusing. It’s easy to understand why houseplants have problems indoors – If you follow the directions on the
Summary: Caring for indoor plants during winter is different than other “indoor” seasons of the year – light, watering, fertilizer are all different. Prepare and Care – your indoor plants
No one wants to play with chemicals if possible, that is where insecticidal soap and orchids play an important role for those who grow these beautiful plants. Depending on the orchid
Question: I’ve went down the “repotting house plants” path before. It should be simple but whenever repotting a plant they never seem to do well afterwards. I’m not sure if
Amstel King has superior qualities for use in indoor environments with plants sometimes encounter adverse conditions.
Image: Aglaonema ‘Lady Valentine’ The Aglaonema – Chinese evergreen is one of the most versatile, recognizable and widely used group of plants for indoor use. Plants are available in most
A few weeks ago we shared some information on Christmas Cactus. Recently someone asked if Easter cactus and Christmas cactus were the same. The Christmas cactus is – Schlumbergera bridgesi
The boston fern (Nephrolepis exalta), so lush and green in the spring and summer… how do you overwinter a Boston fern? Boston ferns need good bright outdoors light for starters,
Growing your other favorite bulbs in vases to produce winter color. Add “spring” fragrance for the holiday season. The most common bulbs grown this way are tulips, daffodils, Hyacinthus orientalis (Dutch
Many homeowners love Aglaonemas as houseplants… Here are a few of the “newer” varieties on the market. Aglaonema Calypso Green 10 inch pot Aglaonemas are: Long-lasting Beautiful Easy to grow