Propagating Aloe vera plants from pups is the easiest way to create new plants. Use these step-by-step instructions to transplant and grow pups from an existing plant. There are more plant … [Read more...]
Houseplants
How to Propagate African Violets (Step-By-Step Tutorial)
This beginner tutorial shows how to take cuttings from African violets and grow new plants. Whether you root them in water or soil, these are easy plants to propagate at home. As they out-grow … [Read more...]
How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation
Use these tips to keep your houseplants watered while you are away on vacation. Long-term trips may require a plant-sitter but, for a week or two, there are ways to keep them happy until you … [Read more...]
3 Quick Ways to Grow Christmas Cactus From Cuttings
Christmas cactus is easy to grow from cuttings—and the same goes for Thanksgiving and Easter types. See how to root a stem segment and grow new plants. For a indoor growing guide, see How to Care … [Read more...]
How to Grow an Avocado from Seed (Easy Method)
If you’ve been trying to root avocado seeds by suspending them over a glass of water with toothpicks, there is an easier way. I’ll show you a no-fuss way to root avocado pits to create new … [Read more...]
Christmas & Thanksgiving Cactus Care & Reblooming Tips
Use these tips to keep your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter cactus happy all year long and get blooms for the holiday season. If you want to ID your plant, see How to Tell the Difference … [Read more...]
How to Propagate Orchids at Home
You can propagate orchids by cloning the plants using keiki paste. This synthetic hormonal paste stimulates the growth of new baby orchids complete with roots and shoots. The new plants are genetic … [Read more...]