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…
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For me, house plants add brightness and joy to the indoors. In addition, plants are good for our health as they clean the air we breathe from impurities. Today, we have an endless variety…
