Every now and then, a transplanting challenge sprouts up, like an overgrown Monstera. Such was the case with my daughter’s rambunctious Monstera plant. But first, let’s unfurl some background on her beloved green giant.…
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In the realm of houseplants, there exists a fascinating and diverse group known as air plants, scientifically classified under the genus Tillandsia. These peculiar plants, with over 650 species, have captured the imagination of…
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The Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of those house plants I never planned to purchase. Research suggested they are a bit finicky and can grow large. Neither characteristic was appealing to me. However,…
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While I love Poinsettias and Amaryllis for the holidays, I am truly fascinated by the exotic beauty of a holiday cactus. Also, known as a Christmas or Thanksgiving cactus. Not only is it a…
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Via experience, I know that some of my houseplants love to spend the summer outdoors. A few years ago, I moved a container of succulents outdoors for the summer. I was amazed at their…
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Three and a half years ago I was sitting in a Master Gardeners class about plant propagation. The jade plant was one of the plants chosen to propagate. I will never forget the instructor…
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When I imagine ferns, I see big, bushy, and beautiful baskets of Boston ferns adorning the porches of homes during the summer. Either hanging from the porch ceilings or resting upon pedestals. Always a…
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Have you ever looked around the house and come to realize that you have a lot of plants? Well, that’s what happened to me recently. Further, when I looked at the placement of my…
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Two years ago, I was given a lovely ‘shamrock plant’. With its dark purple leaves and violet flowers, I was intrigued. In doing research, I learned quite a bit about shamrocks. Join me now…
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After graduating from college and moving into an apartment, a spider plant was the first plant I grew. Hanging from the ceiling, the spider plant with its long strappy leaves and cascading baby spiders…
