I get asked about grow lights at least every other planty conversation I engage in. These days, it seems that almost all my conversations are plant-related. But that may be because I steer every conversation in the direction of my plants. I’m not sorry. My houseplants make me happy. For those of you who justContinue reading “Grow Lights For Winter (or All Year Long)”
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I Tried to Buy a Hoya Lisa – Ebay Failure
How many times must I purchase a Hoya on eBay before I learn my lesson? That is the question. The answer (apparently) is 2,459 times. Let me explain. It’s simple, really. I saw some crappy pictures of a plant that I wanted and I pressed a button that says “Buy it now”. What I shouldContinue reading “I Tried to Buy a Hoya Lisa – Ebay Failure”
A Tale of Two Rhaphis (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma)
This blog is a comparison of my two Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plants – one is a tissue culture Rhaphi and the other began its life as a stem cutting. If you’ve been reading my blogs for a while you may remember an article I posted a year ago, questioning if I’d paid (a very handsome sum)Continue reading “A Tale of Two Rhaphis (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma)”
The Trailing Jade Tragedy
Here is my Trailing Jade plant. Isn’t it gorgeous? Last week, my husband accidentally knocked it off of the piano where it was sitting. For the record, it was an accident, but no one bothered to tell me about it. I discovered my plant in a pile of sad broken pieces while going around theContinue reading “The Trailing Jade Tragedy”
I’m President of the Yellow Leaf Club
Are you one of our members? I hope not because it means you may be feeling sad and most likely inadequate too. But if you are one of our sad members, maybe this blog will offer you some hope. And help. Let me be honest…writing this blog has left me feeling super vulnerable. Because whenContinue reading “I’m President of the Yellow Leaf Club”
Night Blooming Cereus – How to Care for Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Epiphyllum are known as some of the easiest houseplants you could ever dream of growing. But maybe you are new in your plant parenthood journey or just new to the genus and have some questions. Hopefully, this article will give you some guidance. We will discuss; watering, light, best location in the house, temperature, fertilizer,Continue reading “Night Blooming Cereus – How to Care for Epiphyllum oxypetalum”
How to Care For Haworthia tesselata
Haworthias are one of my favorite genus of houseplants. I appreciate that the charms of Haworthias aren’t obvious or flashy like some other succulent houseplants, the Echeverias for example. These are simple plants that are difficult to kill which makes them perfect for new plant parents. If you are new to Haworthias or have struggledContinue reading “How to Care For Haworthia tesselata”
My Current Favorite Planters
I have been on a bit of a planter buying kick recently. I keep seeing all these amazing handmade pots on Plantstagram and I want one of each. After all, we spend so much time and money growing beautiful plants, it makes sense that we want to display those plants in beautiful pots. I haveContinue reading “My Current Favorite Planters”
My Results Growing Plants in Lechuza Pon
Growing my beloved houseplants in alternative potting mixes was not something I’d ever really considered. For years, I have enjoyed mixing up ingredients to create the perfect potting mixes for each of my plants. But I always shied away from using “soil-less” growing media. Until I started slowly killing my second Monstera adansonii with chronicContinue reading “My Results Growing Plants in Lechuza Pon”
How Many Hoyas Can I Fit in My House?
It seems like that has been the question I have been attempting to answer around here. The only indoor plants I have purchased in the last six months have been Hoyas. No exceptions that I can remember. I guess Hoyas are my new favorites. Gone are the days when I was happy bringing in aContinue reading “How Many Hoyas Can I Fit in My House?”
Liquidambar Girl Gardening 