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1. Easy to grow, hard to grow. For some people, Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) grows like a backyard weed. For others, it’s a disappointing, frustrating challenge.
Note: Seed produced by F1 hybrid plants may not produce offspring true to the parent. As the year unfolds, gardeners are embracing fresh trends for
1. Genus and epithet In Latin, African violets are Saintpaulia ionantha. They are named after Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, a German colonial official, who
By Tania Moffat Plants transform our living spaces indoors and out, but those that are invited into our homes do more for us than we
“What are those, mom?” What indeed! If you frequent greenhouses you have likely come across a display of these plant oddities. Tillandsias are fun and
Peperomia argyreia Watermelon 1. Plant of the year! Peperomia has been declared the plant of the year by the National Garden Bureau. The National Garden
Juicy leaves 1. Juicy fruit. With succulent plants, it’s not only the fruit that’s juicy, it’s the whole plant. These remarkable green, pink, orange, blue
1. Gardener, put down that watering can! More windowsill orchids die from drowning than any other cause. Just because many of them grow in humid
Best gift options for gardeners 1. When to water. Use your powers of observation when watering houseplants. If the top one-inch of the soil is
1. Growing it. Aloe needs bright, indirect light and not much water. If you provide those two things, an aloe plant in your home should
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