Great confusion reigns not only among us, gardeners, about what a fragrant violet is and what is not, but also among botanists. Fortunately, the problem of DNA sequencing seems to
Great confusion reigns not only among us, gardeners, about what a fragrant violet is and what is not, but also among botanists. Fortunately, the problem of DNA sequencing seems to
The annual vine, known as the Cup and saucer vine, is loved by many gardeners. Their large purple or white cup-shaped flowers and their distinctive flared corollas look very much
While I’ve always enjoyed lilies in the garden for much of my 45+ years of gardening, it’s only recently-in the last 10 years or so, that I’ve seriously invested in
I bet that very few people grow up if they are interested in the old-fashioned annual flower called Salpiglossis or Barbzunge, but to continue my last post, this year I
The splattered leaves make Polka Dot Plant an unusual and fascinating houseplant. Many are pink, but newer hybrids offer us awesome new possibilities, including leaves spotted with red or white.
Flaming Katy is one of the few succulents grown only for its flowers. Bright tufts of tiny red, orange, yellow, white, purple or pink flowers last for several weeks. The
This shade lover is an exciting new variety, perfect for indoor cultivation. Few other plants bloom so reliably indoors, for so many months, and even fewer are as easy to
Croton Plants the rigid and leathery leaves with bright colors of yellow, pink, red, Orange and green make it a beautiful and popular houseplant. Its varied colors give it another
Carved. Ming Aralia has a vertical growth and does not grow very tall. Over time, it will drop its lower leaves, revealing a gnarled tree-like trunk. If you wish, you
Not only does this captivating newcomer look good, but taking care of Philodendron Birkin is a breeze. It is easy to see why this new Hybrid is admired by experienced
Angel vine is a sprawling evergreen shrub with long threaded stems, densely covered with small round leaves. Their growth habit makes them a versatile plant indoors. Place this overdue vine
The bright orange leaves unfold from Philodendron ‘Prince of Orange’ – an awesome hybrid from a family of low-maintenance plants. The new orange foliage turns green as the plant matures.
No plant (with the exception of Monstera deliciosa) benefits from more camera time than Pilea peperomioides. This strange plant has taken the plant world by storm. I myself saw this
Propagation stations are, as you may know, the runner in the plant world. I have had multiplication stations made from Ikea spice rack holders and Mason jars in the past,
All plant lovers love Monstera deliciosa aka cheese factory. Their giant, lush, shiny and perforated leaves add a tropical feel to any room. The cheese plant can grow very tall