Codiaeum variegatum Tropical garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum, makes a spectacular houseplant. A member of the genus Codiaeum in the Euphorbiaceae, or spurge, family, it is not to be confused ...
The Top 11 Mushroom Growing Kits for Home Gardeners
If you love mushrooms and have always been fascinated by the way they grow, it’s time to take the next step and grow your own. Foraging for mushrooms in the wild is fun, exciting, and also a ...
11 Easy-Care Exotic Succulents to Grow at Home
Succulent plants have unusual shapes, rich textures, varied colors, and showy blooms that make a dramatic impact in any container or garden setting. They are not a unique floral family, but ...
How to Become a Succulent Pro: Tips for Home Growers
Have you always wanted to grow your own succulents? You're not alone. Some varieties have always been in vogue (like aloe, or hen and chicks) while other more unusual species have ...
Houseplant Primer: A Guide to Basic Care and Durable Plants
There’s something about bringing the green from the outdoors to the indoors that brightens up our homes and workplaces. As I write these very words, I am taking a look around to count the ...
Persian Shield: An Exotic Specimen Plant
STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is a stunning ornamental plant that originates in the warm and humid nation of Myanmar, where it grows as an evergreen ...
What’s Up With Air Plants?
Have you ever visited the American South and seen Spanish moss hanging from the trees? This is Tillandsia usneoides, a type of air plant. Tillandsia are currently making bold and exotic ...
Terrariums: Mini-Landscapes for any Decor
Indoor gardening with terrariums is a fun and attractive way to incorporate plants into any home décor. In Victorian times, renowned physician Nathanial Bagshaw Ward was pursuing a passion for ...
Propagating Succulents in 5 Easy Steps
The succulent is one of nature’s most efficient plants, and one of the easiest to propagate. It’s a type of “xerophyte,” a shallow-rooted wonder that thrives in dry climates and stores water in ...
How to Force Spring Blossoms Indoors When It’s Cold Outside
There’s no better way to brighten up a dreary winter day than with a basket of bright flowers, or a vase of fragrant branches. It’s especially gratifying when you cultivate them yourself in the ...
