Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art form of growing ornamental miniature, or artificially dwarfed, trees in containers using cultivation techniques to mimic the shape and scale of full-sized trees. Juniper trees are an especially popular choice for bonsai due to their easy care requirements and attractive foliage. Native to Europe, Asia and North America, junipers […]

African violets are one of the world’s most popular houseplants and for good reason. These compact, low-growing plants flower several times a year, and they are available in a multitude of leaf forms and colors. Don’t be put off by their reputation for difficulty: providing you follow a few simple rules, African violets should thrive […]

The money tree plant is one of those great plants that stands out with their look, and also has a significant meaning behind it. Many people don’t know that the money tree is actually a combination of multiple Pachira Aquatica trees braided together as they grow. This broadleaf evergreen plant is native to South and […]

The Philodendron Prince of Orange gets its name from its uniquely hued leaves, which change color over time. New growth starts a starburst yellow when it first emerges, transitioning first to copper tones and ultimately settling into darker shades of green. This plant is a self-heading Philodendron hybrid. Unlike many Philodendron varieties, the Prince of […]

The orchid group includes several several hundred different genera and thousands of species, but most people are introduced to orchids through the Phalaenopsis genus, which are particularly good orchids for beginners. These are thick-leaved plants with elegant, arching sprays of bloom—the orchids featured in so many design magazines sitting on coffee tables across America. Phalaenopsis orchids […]

Be sure the plant is well-wrapped when you take it outside on your trip home because exposure to low temperatures for even a short time can injure leaves and bracts. Unwrap the plant as soon as possible. Plants need air. How would you feel if you were wrapped up in plastic?!? Poinsettias are native to […]

Your houseplants aren’t immune to life-threatening challenges during the winter, even though they live in a temperature-controlled climate. Indoor plants, whether they are year-round houseplants or plants you brought indoors to over-winter, can be affected by several winter stress factors, including temperatures that fluctuate from daytime heat to evening chill, dry air, and short days […]

Caladiums are tropical perennials that have almost unparalleled foliage and make showy houseplants. They can also be grown outdoors, but unless you live in zones 9 to 10, you should plan to grow them as annuals, or dig up the plants’ tubers at the end of the growing season and store them for winter. Care […]