Poinsettias, whose bright petal-like bracts appear in late fall, have long been the most popular Christmas plant. Hybridization has brought about many improvements to the fragile poinsettia. Plants are now more colorful; they also last longer. Caring for Your...
Also known as variegated Laurel, Crotons come from the South Pacific Islands. The habit of growth varies with the type of plant. Dwarf croton varieties are bushy and compact. The tree-like varieties are tall and have a good spread. Crotons are usually maintained at...
Tropical plants lend gentle touches to your indoor environment. They’re like a piece of furniture that compliments your interior design and brings out the warmth of an area. Most tropical plants do fine indoors and will even take some abuse. If properly...
Cyclamen are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their beautiful flowers that resemble shooting stars. They’re native to the Middle East, Cypress, and Crete. They have a common name of “Sow Bread” because pigs eat the big roots. Their tubers contain...
Whether grown indoors or out, all orchids require roughly the same care. Of the many species and hybrid orchids, the most familiar types are cattleya, cymbidium, and paphiopedilum, which are the corsage types. Temperature & Humidity Thirty to fifty percent...
