Tag Archives: houseplants

Houseplants on Strike: Why They Drop Their Leaves

February 18, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

I have several houseplants in my window and recently they started dropping their leaves. They were doing well and I haven’t changed how I was treating them, so what could be the problem?

How to Grow Your Own Ginger for Cooking or Beauty

February 9, 2014 | Gardening Jones | 0

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is simple enough to grow at home. The main thing that it requires is patience!

How to Grow African Violets as a Houseplant

January 21, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

What can you tell me about growing African violets? I never have success.

Growing Elephant Ears or Angel Wings As a Houseplant

January 7, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

What’s the key to success with growing caladium as a houseplant?

Tropical Hibiscus Can Make a Beautiful Flowering Houseplant

December 30, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love tropical hibiscus for its large, enticingly vibrant flowers that bloom in a variety of reds, pinks, oranges and yellows. Glossy, rich green foliage offers a spectacular backdrop to the exotic blooms.

When Growing Plants Indoors Don’t Forget the Mulch

December 30, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Mulch is often used around a garden to help enrich and protect the soil of our favorite plants. However, mulch should not be limited to only outdoor use.

Why Won’t My Potted Cacti Ever Flower?

December 30, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

I have a small collection of cacti that I keep as houseplants and they never flower. Any ideas why?

How to Clean New Houseplants Before You Display Them

December 15, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Beautiful, lush gardens do not have to be grown only outdoors. You can have a breathtaking garden inside your home, as well, by adding the right houseplants.

Have Patience When Planting Amaryllis Bulbs

December 10, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Amaryllis, with their large, exotic, vibrant blooms, can help bring a little brightness to the dull winter season. Often given as a beautiful gift for the holidays or grown to decorate homes in winter, these bulbs are sure to impress.

The Magical Beauty of Tillandsia or Air Plants

December 3, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Tillandsia plants for their enormous variety of over 600 exotic, eye-catching species in an array of spectacular colors, sizes, textures and shapes. With peculiar forms and radiant, often fluctuating colors, these eccentric plants create an alluring display …

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Dramatic Gryphon Begonia Makes a Beautiful Foliage Houseplant

November 26, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Gryphon’ begonia for its large, palmate, rich green foliage that’s splashed lavishly in silver. The undersides of the bulky leaves and the slender stems are an eye-catching deep orange-red hue.