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The Hibiscus: A Touch of the Tropics indoors
It feels like the tropics today in the Washington, DC area, which is not particularly unusual for summer. The weather reminded me of the big and bright-blossomed Hibiscus plant, maybe the houseplant...
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About the Fiddle Leaf Fig
The Fiddle Leaf fig can become a large and peaceful living presence in your home or office. It has wonderful large and shiny fiddle-shaped leaves that are quite sturdy and rigid. They seem to emanate a...
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A Fern and Moss Garden
I saw this lovely custom made dish garden at one of my favorite florists. This one, which is made of ferns and moss, is an especially lovely reminder of the quiet of the forest. Ferns and mosses are...
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Getting Ready to Bring Houseplants Indoors for Wintertime
It's the time of year for your houseplants, when they should be coming in from the outdoors and returned to the house. Almost all houseplants can withstand temperatures down to about 45°F (7°C), so...
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The Serene Sago Palm
This is an outstanding specimen of a Sago Palm, sitting regally, at Flowers and Plants Etc. Sago palms certainly deserve a lot of respect as plant elders. It is said that they have lived on earth since...
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About the Yucca Plant (for indoors)
I have been working today on You Tube and just posted a clip on the glorious Yucca. I realized that I've not yet written about this sturdy and handsome houseplant. It's very easy to grow this plant, if...
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A Small Palm not Often Found; the Miniature Fishtail palm
Chamaedorea metallicaI've rarely seen this palm for sale although its relatives should be easy to find. This is Chamaedorea (pronounced sham a dorea) metallica. It is related to the easy-to-grow Bamboo...
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Split Leaf Philodendron
I often stop by this great florist near me because they always have a good variety of healthy plants. I hadn't seen one of these for years! This was a favorite house plant for a long time and I do...
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A Frilly Hybrid for Christmas
The cyclamen has become a traditional Christmas houseplant. Its abundance of blooms in wintertime are suited perfectly for the holidays. Last year was the first time I ever saw a hybrid of this very...
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The Mighty Majesty Palm aka Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularisSomeone let me know today that they were having trouble with their Majesty Palm so I thought I'd write out the correct care for it here. I did a short segment on this palm in one of...
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How to keep your Phalaenopsis Orchid Blooming for Months
I took a picture of these two Phalaenopsis orchids just the other day. They have bloomed from January to July this year. If they are given regular care those flowers will last! As long as the orchid...
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About the Birdnest Fern
As I walked into the florist, this splendid Birdnest fern was sitting on the the penny floor right next to the front door. If growing ferns interests you, the Birdnest fern is one of the easiest ferns...
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About the Parsley Aralia
Polyscias fruticosa 'Elegans'This Parsley Aralia was just picture-perfect and awaiting its new owner that will walk into this florist, sooner or later. This graceful and easy to grow plant is at a...
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Growing a Wax Begonia Indoors during Wintertime
How wonderful it is to have a plant blooming indoors during winter! This one was in a small pot and lived outside from spring to summer. I re-potted it into a 6" diameter pot and it has grown and...
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A Blooming Snake Plant
Sanseivieria trifasciataIt's rare to see this indoors, but a wonderful surprise, when it does! Sansevierias are members of the lily family, Liliaceae. This bloom has a fragrance very similar to an...
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About the Aralia balfouriana 'Roseleaf'
This graceful Aralia Balfouriana 'Roseleaf' is over 40 years old! As it has grown its branches have taken on curves and twists giving it an asymmetrical and intriguing shape. I think of it as a living...
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The African Violet's Cousin: The Streptocarpus
Streptocarpus caulescensI was out visiting my friend, Suzy, who has a great appreciation for plants. Her mom is an avid African Violet fan. We talked about how African Violets are easiest to care for...
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The Peruvian Old Man Cactus
This is the Peruvian Old Man cactus, Espositoa lanata, not to be confused with The Old Man cactus, Cephalocereus senilis. The old man cactus has stiffer "hairs" that stick out and give it a more...
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The Graceful Variegated Algerian Ivy
This is the largest-leafed English Ivy variety that I've seen sold as a houseplant. This is the very handsome variegated Algerian Ivy and it is quite easy to grow. It can be grown as a hanging basket...
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The Succulent Lamb's Tail
Sedum x orpetti This is my friend, Suzy's Lamb's tail. I just had to snap a picture of this great specimen! Her care for it is impeccable and it has thrived for quite a while in a very bright spot in...
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