With their green, pink, red, and white hues sprinkled across heart-shaped leaves, it’s easy to see why caladiums are so popular. When people see my prized caladium bulbs sprouting fresh green leaves and stems after the winter, they are always puzzled that I seem to manage such predictable growth each year. They often ask me, …
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Ferns are lovely, versatile additions to the home and garden and are exceptionally hardy plants that are easy to grow. On occasion, they may present problems related to their environmental conditions, but the good news is that they are easy to revive and, when caught in time, there is a strong chance that a fern …
Begonias are some of my favorite plants, and though they grow easily enough, repotting them can be a challenge. I made a few beginner mistakes at the start with my first begonia. Planting it into a much larger container will not result in a bigger plant, and giving it loads of fertilizer won’t supercharge a …
If you want to bring a bit of tropical flair to your beds or borders, consider the easy-to-grow begonia. These plants resemble a rose- though they are not a member of the rose family, and they thrive in shady locations. Begonias yield beautiful, colorful flowers and work well indoors or out. Want to grow big, …
There are plenty of reasons why Pothos isn’t growing like I want them to grow. It is also possible that the lack of proper growth is a result of a combination of different factors, as well. Regardless, it is important to ensure that I figure out the cause of the lack of growth so that …
Orchids are lovely, and buying enough to fill your home and give for gifts can be cost-prohibitive. However, growing new plants from those you have is possible with some varieties of orchids. Some types of orchids can be grown using stem cuttings to start a new orchid. Rooting a new plant from stem cutting is …
So, you want to propagate your own plants, but don’t want to have to begin from seed? Then why not use cuttings? You just have to put them into the water and watch them grow, don’t you? Well, it’s not quite that simple, but it is doable. Especially if you choose to grow begonias. How …
Your tough and gorgeous Pothos plant can hang tough like The New Kids On The Block in most situations but some things just make its leaves curl. It likes its water situation just perfectly, and it abhors excess fertilizer. Ten situations could cause your Pothos plant to curl its leaves. Why Pothos Leaves are Curling? …
There are many species of Caladium plants. Caladium is also called angel wings, elephant ears, exposition, fancy-leaved caladium, heart of Jesus, malanga, Mother-in-law-plant, pink cloud, Texas wonder, stoplight, and seagull. No matter what you call it, it’s poisonous. These plants can not only make pets and small children very sick but can kill them. Any …
My first ever Pothos plant did not grow well. When I saw photos of my sister’s devil’s ivy, I got a little bit jealous. She lived in an area that was quite humid, while I live in a dryer climate. Was it the humidity where my sister lived that ensured her Pothos thrived and kept …