House plants

Did you ever wonder where the pastime of cultivating tropical plants came from? The tropical craze actually came from the Victorian Era. To the Victorians, it was a great pastime. Today, we are seeing this long forgotten pastime revived. With many North American gardeners pushing the horticulture envelopes of temperate enviroments, you see more and …

  Escape the dull days of winter and brighten up your corner of the world during the long dark winter months with indoor flowering tropical plants! Who needs silk arrangements when you can have the real thing? There is nothing more cheerful than a plant springing into bloom when it is cold and snowy outside. …

This week we are going to delve into various tropical plants for medium to high light. Remember that these lighting conditions can be achieved either by natural light or by grow lights. So, just because you don’t have a sunny window or greenhouse doesn’t necessarly limit your choices if you are willing to make a …

With spring upon us again, many of you are looking to perk up your flower beds with a mass of color, try using colorful foliage plants. Annuals are great way to add masses of color either alone or mixed in with trees, shrubs or perennials. Another great way to acheive this goal is to add …

Ophrys are a group of terrestrial Orchids with unbranched stems and showy flowers that often resemble insects. There are approximately 150 species, according to the American Orchid Society, that naturally hybridize. While collecting plants or even seeds from the wild is discouraged, there are numerous places to purchase plants that were grown in cultivation.

So, you’ve been looking for a reason to get your hands on some exotic houseplants, but what if I tell you that they don’t just clean the air? What’s more is these plants are not only easy-to-grow but they do extremely well indoors. Here are two suggestions of exotic tropical plants that are perfect in …

Have you ever wondered how to care for holiday plants such as the Poinsettia or the Christmas Cactus?  

Learning how to care for plants is the best way to learn how to grow healthy plants. These six easy tips for house plant care are a great starting point. Each plant has its own individual needs so read the care tags carefully, follow a plant maintenance schedule and your houseplants are sure to flourish.   

Some plants need more care than others and are best left to an expert gardener as opposed to a novice one. If you fall into the latter category of gardeners it is best to choose indoor gardening house plants that are easy to care for, are hardy, and have a low maintenance schedule.

Fall is here which means winter isn’t far off and it’s time – once again – to bring your  tropical plants indoors and come up with a decorating idea with tropical plants. We all know the drill – move the plants out in spring, redecorate, then panic once the nights begin to cool down. If …