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...]
Houseplants
How to Care For a Pineapple Plant (Indoor Houseplant)
These tips share how to grow pineapple (Ananas comosus) as a potted plant in your home. It's all about the right light, soil, water, and fertilizer. Whether you grow your own by propagating the fruit … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Overwinter Geraniums
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums) from your garden. Use paper bags, boxes, or a sunny windowsill to keep them alive until spring. If you have trees in pots, this shows … [Read more...]
How to Grow an Avocado Tree as a Houseplant
You can grow an avocado tree in your home as a houseplant, whether you start from seed or a grafted plant. These tips will show you how to keep them happy as indoor tropical plants. To propagate … [Read more...]
How to Repot African Violets (Step-by-Step Guide)
Use this guide to repot your African violets. Common problems include crowding and lack of blooms. Repotting should be done once or twice a year to keep your African violets healthy and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Geraniums Indoors as Houseplants
You can grow geraniums (Pelargoniums) indoors as houseplants all year-round or overwinter them inside during the cold months and return them outdoors again in spring. With proper care these … [Read more...]
Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving? How to ID Your Plant
Find out whether your plant is a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter cactus (Schlumbergera or Rhipsalidopsis) with these identification tips. The shape of the leaves, which are really modified branches … [Read more...]